Friday, January 16, 2009
All-States Leadership Camp
SAVE THE DATE - 2009 All States Leadership Camp, July 12-17
Each summer, Farmers Union members, ages 17-22, who have distinguished themselves as leaders are given the opportunity to attend All-States Leadership Camp. Campers come from throughout the United States and meet in Baily, Colo., where they spend a week at the NFU Education Center in the Rocky Mountains.
A group of 105 Farmers Union teens and counselors from nine states participated in the 2008 National Farmers Union All-States Leadership Camp in Estes Park, Colo.
Under the theme, “Project Citizenship,” campers explored their roles as community and organizational leaders, advocates and citizens. They discovered the power of one through individual activism and the strength that comes through cooperation and teamwork.
Throughout the week, the 2008 National Youth Advisory Council led campers in group discussions and activities. Guest speakers included NFU President Tom Buis, Greco-Roman Wrestling Olympic Gold Medalist Rulon Gardner, CHS Foundation President William Nelson and Certified Dream Coach Jennifer Stubbs.
In addition to citizenship learning opportunities, participants also enjoyed side trips to Six Flags, Heritage Square Music Hall and Rocky Mountain National Park; outdoor games; a talent show; dances, as well as “Super Hero,” “Bling-Bling” and “Gone Country” theme nights.
Later that evening, the campers disbanded their cooperatively run candy store and voted to donate the $703.36 in co-op proceeds to the American Cancer Society.
The camp concluded with the election of the new 2009 NYAC, which will represent their peers at the 2009 NFU Convention in Washington, D.C., and the 2009 NFU All-States Leadership Camp. The 2009 NYAC members are Samuel Farmer-Lies, Belle Plaine, Minn., Angie Koch, Plankinton, S.D.; Jordan Landsiedel, Bismarck, N.D.; Dillon Lilly, Pittsville, Wis.; Hannah Lily, Lily, S.D.; Libby Madison, Great Falls, Mont., Maranda Mahr, Stanley, Wis.; Daniel Peterson, Dunseith, N.D., and Eric Watne, Jamestown, N.D.
Each summer, Farmers Union members ages 17 to 22, who have distinguished themselves as leaders by meeting state eligibility requirements, are given the opportunity to attend All-States Leadership Camp. Contact your state Farmers Union for eligibility requirements for future camps. 
