4-H Alberta Magazine - 2019-20 Fall & Winter Edition

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FALL & WINTER 2019/20 4-H LEADERS • • LEADERS UNCOVER THE LEADER IN YOU…ACHIEVING YOUR 4-H LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL Leaders, parents and senior members are invited to attend this day-long event that will feature a keynote speaker and a number of different 4-H sessions. DATE November 16 LOCATION Grande Prairie AB *There will be a members stream (Frosty Fest) for juniors, intermediates and cleaver kids. DATE November 23 LOCATION Drumheller, AB REGISTRATION DEADLINE November 1 For more information: alesha.hill@gov.ab.ac 4-H CANADA HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVE Through the new Healthy Living Initiative, 4-H Canada has developed a series of resources and webinars designed to increase the knowledge and capacity of its volunteer leaders when working with youth members. These resources will train leaders to recognize youth in distress and provide the access to support they need. The first of three focuses – Mental Health – is now available for download at 4-h-canada.ca/ healthyliving. Check back in December for more resources on physical and nutritional health. 30 HANDS-ON SCIENCE TRAINING 4-H Alberta is offering 4-H Canada’s Hands-on Science Training Program! Hands-on Science is an interactive leader development workshop that helps leaders to incorporate science and technology within their existing 4-H projects. This two-day training will give leaders the tools to promote science opportunities to youth, identify ways to highlight scientific ideas in 4-H clubs and programs and to develop a stronger foundation of the basics of scientific inquiry and process. DATES Dec 7 - 8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE November 15 LOCATION Edmonton Area For more information: alesha.hill@gov.ab.ac BECOME A KEY LEADER If you are a 4-H leader who is passionate and knowledgeable about the 4-H program, and want to lend a helping hand, you may want to consider becoming a Key Leader. Each Key Leader acts as the ‘go-to person’ within a district to offer support, help out and answer questions that others may have. They are dedicated and experienced leaders themselves who are well versed in club, committee and council operations. Key Leaders strive for the success of the 4-H program and those within it. For more information or if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, contact your district council or Regional 4-H specialist. 4-H CANADA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT The 4-H Canada Leadership Summit is the premier 4-H professional development, knowledge sharing and networking opportunity for 4-H volunteer leaders. In February 2020, meet 4-H leaders, provincial directors and staff from across the country when we meet in Ottawa Ontario! The conference is an opportunity to explore a variety of programs and topics of interest through all four of 4-H Canada’s Leadership Development Pillars. Participants can expect to learn more about 4-H in other provinces, share best practices, learn more about 4-H Canada programs, and have lots of fun. For more information visit 4-h-canada.ca. DATES February 8 - 11 LOCATION Ottawa, ON REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 15 Visit 4h.ab.ca/About/documents/ LeaderDevelopmentApplicationForm.pdf to apply. For more information: alesha.hill@gov.ab.ca
4-H ALBERTA MAGAZINE // 4H.AB.CA EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Growing Leaders OF TOMORROW Cervus Equipment is committed to growing future leaders by proudly supporting 4-H Alberta programs in our communities. cervusequipment.com CHAPERONE OPPORTUNITIES AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT TOUR Pack your bags and head off on the road trip of a life time with 20-22 senior 4-H members through northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. You will travel by bus and stop at various landmarks and agriculture centres, all while camping each night amidst the beautiful northern scenery. Though you will depart as strangers, you will return as a family. This year’s route and ultimate destination have yet to be determined but more information will be made available closer to the Selections program. DATES July/August 2020 LOCATION NWT & Alberta REGISTRATION DEADLINE June 1 Visit 4h.ab.ca/About/LeaderPrograms.html to apply. For more information: alesha.hill@gov.ab.ca 4-H CANADA CITIZENSHIP CONGRESS Chaperone 4-H Alberta’s seven participants at the 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress. While at the program, participants will deepen their understanding of governance and public policy, nurture your communication skills, and expand their horizons as they discover some of what it means to be Canadian in the nation’s capital. Workshops will culminate with the annual debate where 4-H members will construct insightful arguments, and practice skills of persuasion and public speaking. DATES May 5 - 10 LOCATION Ottawa ON REGISTRATION DEADLINE December 1 Visit 4h.ab.ca/About/LeaderPrograms.html to apply. For more information: alesha.hill@gov.ab.ca 31
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