National 4-H Conversations Georgia Delegation
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Georgia youth and adults have the opportunity to make a difference for their clubs, their communities, their country and their world through the National 4-H Conversations.  This will be the first time any organization has developed a series of   recommendations starting at the ground floor—where everyone lives—and is working its way up to one national report. The Georgia Youth Summit and the proceeding survey provided the opportunity for citizens in every county in Georgia to share their ideas and opinions.  The lessons learned and the recommendations made became the basis for our state conversation, Fall Forum 2001.   These ideas will head north to the capital with our delegation for the National 4-H Conversations.

On February 28—March 3, over 1,600 individuals from every state, territory, and the District of Columbia will convene in Washington, D.C. for the National Conversation. They will bring the recommendations from their Local and State  Conversations into one national report to be presented to President Bush and the  Congress. Then, the recommendations will impact  programs and policy in ways that bring the final results right back  home, where they started.
 

Who may apply to serve on the Georgia team for the National Conversation?
Any youth (age 14-19) or adult who has been invovled in considering community needs and working towards solution.  Delegates to the Georgia Youth Summit or Fall Forum 2001 definately meet requirements.  Other youth may need to submit additional documentation (attachment A) to certify their participation in such a program.  The program is not limited to youth or adults invovledin traditional 4-H programs.  Counties are encouraged to send applications to all delegates from the Georgia Youth Summit and 4-H Fall Forum as well as those involved in similar programs.  Examples letters for agents to use in promotion are available.

Who will be selected?
The Georgia delegation will include representation from all 11 congressional districts.  Applicants MUST include the congressional district and congressperson's name on the application.  A total of 37 delegates (youth and adults) will be part of the Georgia team.

How will selection be made?
Applications are due January 15, 2002 to Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist, 309 Hoke Smith Annex, UGA, Athens, Georgia 30602.  Applications (youth & adult) will be reviewed for completeness.  Incomplete applications may not be considered.  A selection team of youth and adults will be part of the selection process.

What is the agenda for the National 4-H Conversation?
The tentative agenda includes:

• Wednesday, February 27th:
Early, early morning departure from Georgia
State Meetings & Kick off program
• Thurday, February 28th
Power of Youth Pledge Ceremony/Press Conference
Opening Ceremony & Cip Reception with Congressmen & Senators
• Friday, March 1st
National Conversation Sessions
American Mosaic
• Saturday, March 2nd
National Conversation Sessions
State meeting for feedback on Conversations
Present Results to Leadership
Taste of the Century & Centennial Celebration Program
• Sunday, March 3rd
Wrap up & Homeward Bound