2011 Texas 4-H Volunteer Conference

Why a Volunteer Conference?    

The opportunities for our youth, our volunteers, and our 4-H Program continue to grow!  With this growth comes the need to prepare and provide our volunteers with the best resources and training possible.  As our 4-H Program continues to expand and become more vital to the youth of Texas, it is imperative that we effectively engage and empower our volunteer network.   
Our volunteers need access to the highest quality educators and resources so they are best equipped to return to their counties and work in partnership with their local County Extension Agents to further develop our youth.  This has never been more important as we consider how to most effectively lead our youth.

Conference Highlights 

The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will be sponsoring a state-wide leader training on July 29-31, 2011 in San Antonio to prepare the new generation of 4-H volunteers to lead and instruct our members.  Highlights of the conference will include:

•  High energy, dynamic, and engaging conference addressing the emerging issues of youth development and the Texas 4-H Program.
• A two and half day conference filled with quality educational workshops and general sessions. (Scheduled to start on Friday evening and conclude on Sunday)
• Opening session featuring a dynamic motivational speaker in the field of youth development as well as an update on the state of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program. 
• Sessions on Saturday and Sunday focused on needs provided through agent and clientele surveys ensuring our program leaders are receiving the training they want! 
• It’s not a one time thing!  This is on target to become a bi-annual event (off years of Texas 4-H Congress). 
• Conference will include web-based video streaming of some sessions for those that cannot attend in person!  

Conference Schedule

Friday, July 29th  - San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds
5:30 – 6:30 pm	Registration and Social
6:15 pm	Dinner Buffet
7:00 pm	Opening General Session
Saturday, July 30th  - Region 20 Education Service Center
8:30 am – 4:30 pm	Educational Workshops
Sunday, July 31st  - Region 20 Education Service Center
8:30 am – 12:00 pm	Educational Workshops
7:00 pm	Opening General Session
For a more detailed conference schedule, click here.

Registration Information

Volunteers can register for the conference on 4-H CONNECT. Registration will be open until Monday, June 20th. The conference registration fee is $120 per person and includes the educational program, two meals, as well as three refreshment breaks.

 Let's get a crew and go have fun!!!