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  National 4-H Conference
2010 National 4-H Conference
Chevy Chase, Maryland
March 20 – March 27, 2010
California's team sponsored by the California State 4-H Office
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 December 31, 2009 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.
2010 Applications Due September 30, 2009 (Word) (PDF)
1/2 Page Flyer (PDF)
2009
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Rachel Coe, Santa Clara County
Kylie Deal, Butte County
Lezlie Elmer, Mendocino County
Rachel Hochstetler, San Diego County
Stephanie McNabb, Sacramento County
Chelsea Pugh, Yolo County
Judy Ludovise, 4-H Staff, Sonoma County
Michelle Costamagna, 4-H Volunteer, Los Angeles County
California 4-Hers on the National 4-H Conference Program Committee
Ryan Cleland, Butte County - Assemblies Committee
Jenny Lyons, Mariposa County - Social Committee
Brittany Newton, Santa Cruz County -
Logistics Committee
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2008
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Conference Journal
Carolyn Abrams, Sacramento County
Ashlyn Aiu, Solano County
Ryan Cleland, Butte County
Jennifer Lyons, Mariposa County
Brittany Newton, Santa Cruz County
Kelsie Pombo, San Joaquin County
Dee Anne Keese, 4-H Adult Volunteer, Los Angeles County
Matthew Portillo,
4-H YD Advisor, Butte County
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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 County
Beverly Elithorp, San Joaquin County
Alexandrea Culp, Orange County
Jennifer Roncoroni, Yolo County
Kristen Lee, Santa Clara County
Kevin Cleland, Butte County
Chrissy Renwick, Nevada County
Kaitlin Conklin, Siskiyou County
Murlin Lee, 4-H Volunteer, Santa Clara County
Veronica Slaton, 4-H YD Program Rep, Kern County |
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, Placer County
Lisa McAllaster, Sonoma County
Ashley Colburn, San Diego County
Carrie Crane, San Bernardino County
Anthony Gilardi, Sonoma County
Shauna Elder, Yuba County
Katie McNabb, Sacramento County
Janelle Williams, Kern County
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
4-H Volunteer: Richard Baughman, Lassen Countyy
4-H 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
1999 National 4-H Conference Report (PDF) |
Cassie Barajas
Jon Emis, Sonoma County
Christine Jensen
Natasha Ross, San Joaquin County
Chris Lee
Andrew Bosworth, Santa Clara County
My Ying Xion, Merced County
Megan McClean, Fresno County
Jack Crane, San Bernardino County
Debbie LaBarbera, 4-H Volunteer, Stanislaus County
Jackie Giesing, 4-H Staff |
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 |
1988 National 4-H Conference Consulting Group Report (PDF)
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