2013 Resource Guide - 4-H Ontario
2013 Resource Guide - 4-H Ontario
2013 Resource Guide - 4-H Ontario
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NATIONAL CONFERENCES<br />
Offered through the Canadian 4-H Council<br />
USA NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE<br />
2014 dates TBD<br />
Next application deadline: September 6, <strong>2013</strong> (for travel in 2014)<br />
Maximum of 1 participant selected (Please note: All provinces rotate sending delegates)<br />
For 4-H members, ages 15–19<br />
Washington, D.C.<br />
At the U.S. National 4-H Conference, you can experience 4-H in another country. Delegates first visit Ottawa for a<br />
program orientation, a citizenship ceremony, and a tour of Ottawa, including the Peace Tower. Then it’s off to Washington,<br />
where delegates gain a better understanding of 4-H in Canada and the United States, and enhance their leadership skills.<br />
In addition to the conference activities, 4-H delegates also have a chance to tour Washington, and visit some of the<br />
nation’s famous cultural and political sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill. For more details visit the<br />
4-H Canada website: www.4-h-canada.ca.<br />
NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR<br />
2014 dates TBD<br />
Application deadlines: September 6, <strong>2013</strong> (for 2014 travel)<br />
Maximum of 4 participants selected<br />
For 4-H members, ages 16–21<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> delegates supported by the Katherine & Byron Beeler Leadership & Citizenship Endowment Fund.<br />
Ottawa, ON<br />
Discover more about Canada and our fascinating history at the National 4-H Citizenship Seminar. Learn about<br />
governance, parliamentary procedures, citizenship and politics in a way that is fun, inspiring and memorable. Along<br />
with new experiences and knowledge, you’ll make lasting friendships with 4-H’rs from across Canada. For more details<br />
visit www.4-h-canada.ca.<br />
NATIONAL MEMBERS CONFERENCE<br />
November <strong>2013</strong> (Dates TBD)<br />
Registration deadline: June 1, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Maximum of 6 participants selected<br />
For 4-H members, ages 16–21 years old<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> delegates supported by the Katherine & Byron Beeler Leadership & Citizenship Endowment Fund.<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
Are you looking for a chance to meet new people and learn about a range of topics? During this conference you will<br />
participate in activities, workshops, hear engaging speakers and take part in tours. For more details visit the 4-H Canada<br />
website, at www.4-h-canada.ca.<br />
GLOBAL 4-H YOUTH AG SUMMIT<br />
August 19–25, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Application deadline: February 15, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Maximum of 120 participants selected<br />
For all youth, ages 18–25<br />
Calgary, AB<br />
The Feeding a Hungry Planet – Youth Ag-Summit attracts, inspires and supports youth to make a difference by finding<br />
solutions for the growing global need for safe, nutritious food. Delegates will be tasked with identifying actionable<br />
agriculturally sustainable solutions to feeding Earth’s increasing population. The Summit program will include keynote<br />
speakers, group discussions and collaborations, educational tours and celebrations. For more details visit www.<br />
youthagsummit.com.<br />
22 <strong>2013</strong> 4-H ONTARIO RESOURCE GUIDE
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