Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star ... - UT Extension

Tennessee 4-H Roundupand All Star ConferenceAre you interested in learning new things? Do you liketo have fun, dance, make friends? Then 4-H Roundup is theplace for you! Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H’ers have gatheredannually on a campus of the University of Tennessee for4-H Roundup. The event serves to recognize 4-H membersfor their outstanding project work and leadershipaccomplishments.State All Star Conference is a part of the Roundupprogram. All Stars conduct service-learning projects andrecognize outstanding service projects.Who May AttendAll project finalists should plan to attend. The currentstate winners in citizenship and leadership, all active 4-HAll Stars and current 4-H members who have previouslyattended National 4-H Congress as project winners mayattend Roundup.Each county may send one active volunteer leader pereight (or major fraction thereof) members attendingRoundup.State 4-H Council, State Committee of VolunteerLeaders and selected UT Extension personnel also attendto assist with the program.CostThe Roundup registration fee is $50 for state finalistsand $175 for All Stars attending as non-finalists. StateCouncil members and volunteer leaders attend onscholarship. Registration should be completed througheach regional office.ProgramProgram highlights for the 2013 Roundup include:Mondayp Collegiate Welcomep Group Phot0p Opening Assemblyp Regional ElectionsTuesdayp Project Achievement Competitionp Special Interest Sessionsp Awards BanquetWednesdayp Assembly/College Toursp Senior Breakfastp Dollywoodp All Star CampfireThursdayp State Winners Breakfastp Awards and Scholarship Presentationp Electionp All Star Luncheon and Assemblyp Vol State Assemblyp Installation of 2013-14 State 4-H CouncilHousing and MealsAll delegates will stay by regions in the air-conditionedcomfort of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville residencehalls. Breakfast will NOT be provided. However, each dormroom is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator.Delegates may bring breakfast items with them or purchasebreakfast at the UT cafeteria.Your address at Roundup will be:Your Name4-H Roundup, __________ County2621 Morgan Circle, Room 205Knoxville, TN 37996-4510pppppppppWhat To BringSheets and blanket or sleeping bagPillowTowels and washclothSoap, toothpaste, etc.Comfortable shoesRaincoat, umbrellaSweater or light jacketAlarm clockBathing suitAppropriate clothing: Sports clothes are appropriatefor free time, recreational activities and the dance onThursday. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you will bewalking a lot throughout the week.Ladies: A “nice” dress or suit is appropriate for ProjectAchievement Day. Anything green and/or white is evenmore appropriate. Bring an appropriate party dress for theawards banquet on Tuesday evening and a dress or suit forthe Vol State Ceremony on Thursday evening. Dresses,skirts or slacks may be worn to assemblies.Gentlemen: A shirt and tie is appropriate for ProjectAchievement Day. Bring a suit or sport coat and tie for theawards banquet on Tuesday evening and for the Vol StateCeremony on Thursday evening. Long pants, collared shirtsand dress shoes are appropriate for assemblies.Note: Ripped jeans, shorts, tube tops, t-shirts withoffensive slogans or messages n bad taste and muscle shirtsare inappropriate. Hats of any kind are not permitted to beworn inside buildings. Not following the dress coderesults in loss of participation.* A more detailed dress code can be found athttp://4h.tennessee.edu/roundup/geninfo/whatbring.htm.College ToursThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville makes a specialeffort to arrange tours for 4-H’ers. You may choose the areain which you are most interested and meet with UT staffand students who will show you the facilities and answer allyour questions.