4-H Leaders’ Forum

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A Day of Appreciation and Training

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Righetti High School, Santa Maria

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Santa Barbara County 4-H Leaders’ Forum is a day of appreciation and training for Adult Volunteers, Junior/Teen Leaders and Club Officers (6^th grade and up). Come meet the new Program Development Board Key Leaders and network with volunteers from clubs and projects throughout the county. Learn new skills, see the latest curriculum and resources, and hear about upcoming opportunities and events. Let the staff have an opportunity to recognize and thank our volunteers for the wonderful work they do with our young people.

We’re pleased to announce that guest speakers have been lined up to present several topics to energize new leaders and re-energize experienced ones, including:

Out of town guest speakers from the State 4-H Office, the CA 4-H Foundation, & San Diego County 4-H

Engaging Youth in Experiential Learning - Presented by Richard Enfield
Making the Most of Your 4-H Experience
Planning and Conducting a 4-H Project
Helping Youth Thrive - Presented by Gemma Miner*
Raising Proficiency in Large and Small Animal Projects
Using the Online Record Book (ORB)- Presented by Quang T. Tong*
Increasing Outreach and Visibility
Growing Community within Your Club
Building a Unified Team
Accessing the 4honline Database (for Enrollment Managers)
Incorporating SET into 4-H Projects
Serving Others: The Revolution of Responsibility - Presented by Annette Leeland*
4-H Club Website Training -
4-H Planking (Youth Workshop)

"Why is it that some things can catch on so quickly? What makes it popular and fun? Come find out how you can ignite a positive trend in your 4-H Club as an Officer, or Junior & Teen Leader, simply by planking."

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Pre-registration is required: Please register on sb4h.org or by calling the 4-H office at 893-3409 by Friday, January 13, 2012. Materials, continental breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

The first 100 leaders to register will receive a custom-made 4-H clipboard with storage unit. We hope to see you there!