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 National 4-H Conference
2009 National 4-H Conference
Chevy Chase, Maryland
March 28 – April 4, 2009
California's team sponsored by the California 4-H Youth
Development Office
2009 Applications (Word) (PDF)
Due September 30, 2008.
The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture's premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults--at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture--assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces.
As the sponsor for this conference, the National 4-H Headquarters--located within Families, 4-H, and Nutrition at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Cooperative Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES)--is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, national Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs. At the same time, we want to ensure that the conference is a meaningful experience for the youth and adult participants.
Purpose of California’s Delegation to the National 4-H Conference
- Provide opportunities for California youth and adults to participate in and contribute to national level
4-H programming.
- Assist California 4-H Youth Development in strengthening youth-adult partnerships and involving youth, volunteers, and staff in 4-H decision-making.
- Provide a system for an exchange of 4-H Youth Development programming ideas among states.
- Visit Congress and make legislators aware of the tremendous impact of the 4-H program.
Eligibility Requirements
Have not represented California 4-H Youth Development at the National 4-H Conference within the past seven years.
- Youth Delegates - At least 15 years of age as of January 1, 2008 and enrolled as a 4-H Member.
- Adult Delegates – At least 18 years of age, enrolled as a 4-H Volunteer Leader or is 4-HYDP staff.
- Chaperones – At least 25 years of age, enrolled as a 4-H Volunteer Leader or is 4-HYDP staff.
Team Delegates
The aim of the selection committee is to select a team that encompasses the diversity of California and the 4-H YDP. To this end, the selection committee aims to select up to six 4-H members from Community Clubs, School Enrichment, After-School programming, and Collegiate 4-H, one 4-H Volunteer Leader and one 4-H YDP Staff. The State 4-H Office may actively recruit or modify the makeup of the team to ensure diverse representation.
Sponsorship of the National 4-H Conference Program
The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation support the California National 4-H Conference Delegation through The California 4-H Foundation. This includes travel to/from the pre-conference orientations, travel to/from the National 4-H Conference and National 4-H Conference registration fees.
1/2 Page Flyer (PDF)
2008
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Conference Journal
Carolyn Abrams, Sacramento
Ashlyn Aiu, Solano
Ryan Cleland, Butte
Jennifer Lyons, Mariposa
Brittany Newton, Santa Cruz
Kelsie Pombo, San Joaquin
Dee Anne Keese, 4-H Adult Volunteer, Los Angeles
Matthew Portillo,
4-H YD Advisor, Butte
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2007
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Emily Sutton, Butte County
Philomena Walsh, Siskiyou County
Morgan Lynch, Sonoma County
Jennifer Coe, Santa Clara County
Lisa Hillebrecht, San Diego County
Megan Reese, Fresno County
Deborah Lang, 4-H Volunteer, Santa Clara County
Quang "Hogan" Tong, San Diego County 4-H Program Rep.
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2006
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Betsy Byrum, Solano
Beverly Elithorp, San Joaquin
Alexandrea Culp, Orange
Jennifer Roncoroni, Yolo
Kristen Lee, Santa Clara
Kevin Cleland, Butte
Chrissy Renwick, Nevada
Kaitlin Conklin, Siskiyou
Murlin Lee, 4-H Volunteer, Santa Clara
Veronica Slaton, 4-H YD Program Rep, Kern |
2005
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 Cori Byrum, Solano County
Katrina Castaneda, Solano County
Brandon Emerson, San Luis Obispo County (Collegiate 4-H)
Jim Frapwell, Volunteer Calaveras County
Emily Lane, Trinity County
Lili Mays, Sonoma County
Lauren Mojica, Tuolumne
John Trammell, San Bernardino County
Karen Von Dollen, Santa Barbara County
Megan Wright, Madera County
Steven Worker, State 4-H Office |
2004
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Jennifer Washman
Lisa McAllaster
Ashley Colburn
Carrie Crane
Anthony Gilardi
Shauna Elder
Katie McNabb
Janelle Williams
Jacki Zediker, 4-H YDP Staff
Kathy Baughman, 4-H Volunteer |
2003
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N4HC Activities Handbook (Word)
Katie Ball, Kern County
Carson Elmer, Mendocino County
Kiera Hornby, Orange County
Beanz Maloney, Tehama County
Marcie Nicholson, Siskiyou County
Alyson Padgett, Madera County
Nicholas Pulley, Sonoma County
Megan Williams, Siskiyou County
Volunteer: Sandra Green, San Benito County
Staff: Carol Martin, El Dorado County 4-H Program Rep. |
2002
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Tiffany Amador - Stanislaus County
Daniel Bates - San Joaquin County
Nicholas Van Groningen - Fresno County
Brad Handel - Solano County
Jim Jensen - Marin County
Paul Lacey - Kern County
Jennifer McClean - Fresno County
Emily Morris - Ventura County
Adult Advisor:Sandra Sathrum - Humbolt County
4-H Staff:Ken Willmarth - Stanislaus County |
2001
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Yesenia Barajas, Stanislaus County
Elizabeth Edgington, Mendocino
Karen Hart, San Diego County
Colleen McClean, Fresno County
Rosie Rivera, Sacramento County
Cameron Ross, San Joaquin County
Matt Van der Staay, Tulare County
Roberta Xiong,
Merced County
Adult: Richard Baughman, Lassen Countyy
Staff: Carol Crossett, Alameda County |
2000
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Justin Diener, Fresno County
Michelle Harvey, Placer County
Monica Hira, Ventura County
Emily Hubel, Tuolumne County
Tori Johnson, Sacramento County
Luke Moua, Merced County
Jason Taylor, San Mateo County
Dennis Van der Staay, Tulare County
Adult: Annette Taylor, San Mateo County
Staff: Liz Dawley,Colusa County |
1999
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Cassie Barajas, North Section
Jon Emis, North Central Section
Christine Jensen, North Central Section
Natasha Ross, North Central Section
Chris Lee, North Central Section
Andrew Bosworth, North Central Section
My Ying Xion, South Central Section
Megan McClean, South Central Section
Jack Crane, South Section
Debbie LaBarbera, North Central Section
Jackie Giesing, North Central Section |
1998
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Dawn Castner (Alameda County))
Melinda Crabtree (Tuolumne County)
Sarah Graydon (Nevada County)
Corinne Lord (Sonoma County)
Mark Mahacek (Merced County)
Billy Stewart (Placer County)
Timothy Taylor (San Mateo County)
Brian Woo (Fresno County)
Steven Worker (Santa Barbara County)
Marcie Zane (Tehama County)
Volunteer: Kevin Wentzel (Santa Clara County)
Sally Stanley (4-H Staff) |
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