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Prepared By Josh Mullins Perry County Extension Intern

Kentucky 4-H. Issues Conference. Prepared By Josh Mullins Perry County Extension Intern. What Are Our Goals?. The goals of Issues Conference are to help teens… BECOME more involved in shaping public policy regarding youth issues.

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Prepared By Josh Mullins Perry County Extension Intern

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  1. Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference Prepared By Josh Mullins Perry County Extension Intern

  2. What Are Our Goals? • The goals of Issues Conference are to help teens… • BECOMEmore involved in shaping public policy regarding youth issues. • BELIEVEthat they can bring about positive change in their community. • ACQUIREthe leadership skills they need to give leadership to local change efforts • LEARNand become knowledgeable about the issues that affect them

  3. It’s A KERA-Friendly Program! • 10 KERA goals are met with this program including: • Students use a decision-making process to make an informed decision among options. (5.4) • Students effectively use interpersonal skills. (4.1) • Students demonstrate skills and habits that lead to future success. (2.37) Ask your 4-H agent for a complete listing of goals met!

  4. When & Where Is It? • 2012 Issues Conference: November 15-18 • Held at Kentucky 4-H’s Lake Cumberland Educational Center

  5. What Will Teens Do? BEFORE ISSUES CONFERENCE • Research local issues. • Compile a scrapbook on an issue of interest to them using articles, photos, pamphlets, etc.

  6. What Will Teens Do? DURING ISSUES CONFERENCE • Form ‘Action Groups’ to share thoughts and concerns on issues facing teens. • Learn the process and skills for necessary to organize for community action back home.

  7. What Will Teens Do? AFTER ISSUES CONFERENCE • Use the ideas and skills to make a positive impact on their community!

  8. Is It All Work? • Issues Conference includes: • Costume Dance • Campfire Time • Social Interaction • Entertainment • Good Food Plus, you get a great “I’ve Got Issues” t-shirt!

  9. Come Have Issues With Us! Contact your County 4-H Agent for more information and to get involved with 4-H Issues Conference! AGENT NAME PHONE EMAIL Designed and compiled by Joshua Mullins - Perry County Extension Intern for 4-H Youth Development August 2008

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