70th Annual
State 4-H Congress
June 3-5, 2015
University of Missouri-- Columbia
STATE 4-H CONGRESS
IS SPONSORED BY:
Missouri Corn Growers Association
Missouri Corn Merchandising Council
3118 Emerald Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Association of Missouri Electric
Cooperatives, Inc.
2722 East McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
MFA Foundation
Dedicated to Greater
Opportunity for Youth
Mark Fenner
President
201 Ray Young Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
Dear Fellow 4-Hers,
An amazing opportunity is coming this June for Missouri 4-H members. On
behalf of the State 4-H Council, I invite you to attend the 70th annual Missouri
State 4-H Congress on June 3-5 in Columbia. This event is designed to be the most
exciting three days of your summer, spent with hundreds of other 4-H members
from across the entire state.
This year’s State Congress theme is “Leadership All Stars – Rounding the
Bases of Leadership”. While having the time of your life, you will get to learn
about the benefits of leadership and how to sharpen your leadership skills. Then
you will learn how to take those skills home and hit a “home run” in your communities. Congress will allow plenty of time for you All-Stars to develop your skills,
plus ample time for meeting and getting to know new and interesting people.
One of the best parts of coming to Congress is staying on the campus of the
University of Missouri-Columbia, more commonly called Mizzou. Spending three
days on campus will give you a glimpse of the college experience. Furthermore, your
State 4-H Council team has been working non-stop all year to make sure this event
will be the best experience possible. Not only will you attend awesome thoughtprovoking workshops, but you will also have the chance to exercise your right to
vote. You and your fellow 4-Hers will decide who will make up the 2015-2016
Missouri State 4-H Council – your leadership team of officers and regional representatives.
So, this June, please attend the biggest meeting of All-Stars that Missouri 4-H
has ever seen. This is a great time for you to be among other 4-Hers who have the
same enthusiasm for 4-H as you do. I look forward to spending three excellent days
learning, laughing, dancing, and making memories that will last a lifetime. I thank
you for your commitment to 4-H. Be sure to register for the 70th annual Missouri
State 4-H Congress to be held June 3-5, and get ready for an All-Star experience. I’ll
see you there.
Yours Truly,
Trent Ludwig
President
Missouri State 4-H Council
2015 State 4-H Congress Agenda
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
12:00-1:30 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
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3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
4:00-4:30 p.m.
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4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
6:00-7:45 p.m.
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
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Registration and Get Acquainted
Candidate Meeting
*Opening Assembly – Welcome
Introduction of Officer Candidates
Congress Group Photo
Small Group Activity
Orientation for Citizenship Learnshop
Adult Advisor Meeting
Dinner
Regional Meetings/County Photos
Dance/ Movie
Delegates in Rooms and Lights Out
Keynote Speaker
Thursday, June 4, 2015
6:30 – 7:45 a.m.
8:00-8:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
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9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
11:15 – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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8:10 – 8:45 p.m.
8:45 – 10:00 p.m.
10:15 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
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Breakfast
Assembly—Spirit Competition
Citizenship Learnshop Board bus/
van to Jefferson City
Learnshops
Lunch
Learnshops
Dinner
*Assembly – Investor Recognition
Welcome from University Official
Officer candidates Presentations
2015 National Congress Delegates
Regional Meetings
Dance
Small Groups/Afterglow
Delegates in Rooms and Lights Out
Friday, June 5, 2015
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
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9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
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10:15 – 11:15 a.m. C
11:30 – 12:15 p.m. C
Breakfast
*Recognition Assembly –
Retiring Council Ceremony
Recognition
Installation of New Council
Regional Meetings/Evaluations/
Thank You cards
*Closing Assembly
Keynote Speaker
Check Out- TURN IN KEY AND
MEAL CARD
Lunch on your own as you have a
safe trip home.
*During State Congress family and friends are
welcome to attend all assemblies during the event.
The remaining scheduled activities will be open only
to those who are officially registered delegates and/or
advisors.
Brandon Lee White
Author, speaker, and professional ballroom
dance instructor, Brandon Lee White, has
spoken to youth and adults in nearly all of the
fifty United States on topics including
leadership, character, and personal growth.
Brandon White started his first business at the
age of 19. He went on to become a
professional ballroom dance instructor and
founded a youth ballroom dance program
centered on personal growth and physical
fitness. Brandon has been seen on TLC,
Discovery Health, and Fit TV.
Brandon attended Rockhurst University where
he earned his Master’s in Business as well as a
double major in Business and Psychology.
At home Brandon loves spending time with his
wife and friends. Together, they enjoy leading
and serving in their church. Plus, Brandon
can’t get enough of barbecuing, sports, hunting
AND meeting new people as he travels around
the country.
Dress Code
Gentlemen
Ladies
A- Assembly
Nice shirt or polo; skirt, dress
Collared shirt; dress pants; black or pants, dress/city shorts, or
brown dress shoes; NO flip-flops or gauchos; dress shoes or dressy flip
-flops; NO athletic shoes , croccroc-type footwear; NO denim.
type footwear; casual shorts, mini-
C-Casual
Shorts, jeans, or dress pants; t-shirt,
polo or dress shirt; Athletic shoes,
flip-flops, croc-type footwear and
denim are allowed; NO cut-offs or
worn jeans with holes; NO muscle
Shorts, skirts, jeans or dress pants.
Athletic shoes, flip-flops, croctype footwear and denim are allowed. NO cut-offs or worn jeans
with holes.
D-Dressy
Dress slacks; dress shirt or polo
(required); tie (optional); suit or
sports coat; black or brown dress
shoes. NO athletic shoes, flip-flops
or croc-type footwear.
Dress** from knee to floor length
or pants suit appropriate for a
prom or similar dress up activity.
Dress shoes or dressy flip-flops.
NO athletic shoes or croc-type
B-Business
Casual
Dress Slacks; collared dress shirt or
polo required; tie (optional); suit or
sports coat; black or brown dress
shoes. NO athletic shoes, or croctype footwear. NO denim.
Collared shirt or polo; dress slacks
or skirt (knee length); suit; black
or brown dress shoes or sandals.
NO athletic shoes, croc-type footwear; NO denim and or mini
The following items are not appropriate at Missouri State 4-H Congress:
Tube tops, Clothing that exposes the midriff, navel, back or cleavage, Skirts/shorts shorter than fingertips for girls. Halter tops, See-through clothing, Cut-offs, ripped jeans or other clothing with holes, Oneshoulder tops, Muscle shirts, Bare feet are not appropriate at any activity, Strapless tops, Clothing that
advertises alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or drugs, Dress and appearance should not present
health or safety hazards or cause disruption, Casual tops with spaghetti straps, Clothing that has vulgar, obscene or offensive messages or images, Shirts with straps less than 1’’ wide. Camisoles, Pajamas/sleepwear or outfits with visible undergarments are not to be worn outside your room.
Fragrance-free Environment: It is our goal to ensure that we have an environment that is conductive
to learning and working. Individuals are often times sensitive to products that we wear every day and
may cause severe medical difficulties to those who are sensitive to them. Products that may cause
symptoms include: perfumes, after shave lotions, hair spray, colognes and body sprays. We thank you
for your flexibility and your good faith efforts to meet this accommodation.
For security purposes, name tags are to be worn AROUND THE NECK.
Missouri state 4-H staff, Extension personnel, adult volunteer leaders, and members of the Missouri
State 4-H Council may ask any individual to modify their clothing selection if the Missouri State 4-H
Congress dress code is not met.
**Special Note for Semi-formal Dresses: Party and prom dresses may be
2015 CONGRESS OBJECTIVES
1. Provide quality age appropriate learning
-experiences for 4-H youth ages 14-19,
through learnshops and other educational
opportunities.
2. Introduce delegates to college life by
simulating campus living, residence halls,
cafeterias, classrooms, etc. As with all 4-H
events adult advisors are always available
using a 1:10 adult to teen ratio.
3. Provide 4-H youth an opportunity to
become acquainted with one another.
4. Facilitate the election of the next year’s
State 4-H Council’s Officers and
Representatives.
All delegates and advisors must arrive
between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Registration will be in Hatch Hall.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE ARRIVALS!
DELEGATES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
LEAVE CONGRESS EARLY.
DELEGATES ARE REQUIRED TO
ATTEND ENTIRE
CONGRESS EXPERIENCE.
“Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all
participants in Extension programs and activities,
and for all employees and applicants for
employment on the basis of their demonstrated
ability and competence without discrimination on
the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability or
status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy shall
not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate
the legal rights of religious organizations or
military organizations associated with the armed
forces of the United States of America.”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Housing:
Hatch Hall
If no answer at the
1306 E. Rollins Street Hall and in case
Columbia, MO 65201 of emergencies
2015 State 4-H Congress
CONGRESS CHECK-LIST
Sheets, blanket, pillow, pillowcase
Towels and washcloths
Personal Grooming Items
Clothes (Refer to Dress Code)
NO CHANGE MACHINES AVAILABLE
REFUNDS AND LEARNSHOP
ASSIGNMENTS
Due to residence hall and meal guarantees,
refunds cannot be granted after May 4, 2015.
Substitutions will not be accepted after the
May 4th deadline. You will be notified of your
learnshop assignments. PLEASE NOTE: Due
to the complexities off scheduling, it is NOT
possible to change learnshops or roommates
after arriving at Congress.
PARKING PERMITS - $4.00 PER DAY
All participants will be responsible for $4.00 per
day to park a vehicle in residence hall lots. Fees
will be collected at the time of registration.
HOW DO YOU REGISTER?
You must be at least 14 years of age before
January 1, 2015 to attend. You may attend
more than once, subject to county approval.
The cost of this year’s conference is $200.00
and this fee must accompany your registration
form. This includes t-shirt and class fees. Your
Youth Specialist will tell you to whom your
check should be made payable and the county
deadline date.
CHECKING YOUR EMAILS
Be sure to check your emails
regularly regarding Congress
registration, updates and
important information!
TO REGISTER YOU MUST:
Complete your registration form and health form.
Indicate your first through fourth choices. This is to
ensure that if you do not get your first choice, you
will at least be assigned sessions that are of interest to
you. The computer will not accept your registration
unless you list four choices. Return the completed
registration & health form to your Youth Specialist
by the deadline set for your county. Be sure to
enclose the registration fee.
Directions to Hatch Hall on the
MU Campus
There will be no key deposit on residence hall keys;
however, those not turning in their keys upon checkout will be charged $15.00 for the replacement keys.
Also, any damage to the room will be billed to the
individuals concerned. There will be a $5.00 charge
to replace any lost meal cards.
Your Youth Specialist must submit all completed
registration & health forms and fees from your
county prior to April 15, 2015. You need to bring
spending money only for refreshments, bookstore
items, or other shopping items you may wish to
purchase while on campus.
T-SHIRT DETAILS:
The cost of the t-shirt is included in the registration
fee. Make sure that you indicate on your registration
form the size you prefer.
East of Columbia (St. Louis)
Take I-70 West to the U.S. 63 exit.
Turn left (south) on U.S. 63.
Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard.
Turn right onto College Avenue.
Turn right onto Rollins Street.
Make first right onto circle drive.
West of Columbia (Kansas City)
Take I-70 East to the Stadium exit.
Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard.
Turn left onto College Avenue.
Turn right onto Rollins Street.
Make first right onto circle drive.
YOU MUST PRE-ORDER A T-SHIRT.
We will provide the shirt as requested ONLY if your
county provides the full registration fee, county
summary form and individual forms to the MU
Conference Office prior to April 15th. After that
date, no t -shirt request will be honored. We will not
reduce registration fee. This is necessary in order
that we may have ample time to enter registration
information into our data base and place the order
with the company.
North of Columbia (Moberly)
Take U.S. 63 South to the Stadium exit.
Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard.
Turn right onto College Avenue.
Turn right onto Rollins Street.
Make first right onto circle drive.
South of Columbia (Jefferson City)
Take U.S. 63 North to the Stadium exit.
Turn left onto Stadium Boulevard.
Turn right onto College Avenue.
Turn right onto Rollins Street.
Make first right onto circle drive.