{"id":2378,"date":"2022-09-09T09:19:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T13:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/?page_id=2378"},"modified":"2023-04-28T15:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T19:46:23","slug":"2023-state-meeting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/2023-state-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Professional Development Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/01\/May-1-3-2023-Vidalia-Georgia-1-1024x663.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" width=\"840\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/01\/May-1-3-2023-Vidalia-Georgia-1-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/01\/May-1-3-2023-Vidalia-Georgia-1-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/01\/May-1-3-2023-Vidalia-Georgia-1-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/01\/May-1-3-2023-Vidalia-Georgia-1-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/01\/May-1-3-2023-Vidalia-Georgia-1.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Conference registration has ended. <\/mark>E<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">mail <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:jakynjen@uga.edu\" target=\"_blank\">jakynjen@uga.edu<\/a> for availability. <\/mark><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location\">Conference Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday, May 1 &#8211; Wednesday, May 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/Conference-Schedule.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Conference-Schedule.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-f222e0c6-525f-45e8-8f21-3c509206a1a5\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/Conference-Schedule.pdf\">Conference-Schedule<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/Conference-Schedule.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-f222e0c6-525f-45e8-8f21-3c509206a1a5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeasterntech.edu\/\">Southeastern Technical College<\/a><br>3001 E 1st St, Vidalia, GA 30474<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-dates\">Important Dates at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2713February 1 \u2013 Conference Registration Begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713February 13 &#8211; Requests for letters of support for NAE4-HYDP awards due to GAE4-HYDP President Jeffrey Burke (jburke@uga.edu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713February 27 &#8211; Vice President and Treasurer Leadership Request for Administrative Approval form due to Dr. Laura Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713March 1 &#8211; Deadline to submit workshop proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713March 10 &#8211; State and National Awards applications are due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713March 24 &#8211; Accepted workshops&#8217; applicants will be notified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713April 1 &#8211; Room blocks end; late fee added to registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713April 7 &#8211; Vice President and Treasurer nomination packets due to Dinah Rowe (d2rowe@uga.edu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713April 11 &#8211; Committee Chair-Elect nominations due to Megan Powell (megan.powell25@uga.edu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713April 17 &#8211; Registration ends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for the annual meeting will begin Wednesday, February 1. Registration will close on Monday, April 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full-Time registration options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-Time Member \u2013 $175.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-Time Non-Member \u2013 $200.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-Time Life Member &#8211; $125.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part-time registration options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday Only \u2013 Includes Breakfast, Breaks, Box Lunch, Educational Sessions, Tours, and Dinner \u2013 $125.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday Only Life Member &#8211; Includes Life Member Luncheon &amp; Program at 9 Columns, Tour, and Dinner &#8211; $75.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guest tickets are available for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Awards Dinner \u2013 $50.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Awards Brunch &#8211; $25.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agricultural Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From onions to olives, Toombs and surrounding counties have an abundance of diversified agriculture! Tuesday afternoon of the conference will feature group tours to locations unique to the region. Visit, learn about, and maybe even go home with a little bit of Vidalia! Choose one of the following options when you register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>SOLD OUT<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Watermelon Creek Vineyard<\/strong>: Learn about Georgia viticulture while touring the winery. Wine tasting &amp; souvenir glass included. This tour is $20.00 per person. Registration is limited to 35 participants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All About Onions:<\/strong> Visit a commercial farm to learn how Vidalia\u2019s famous onions are grown, harvested, and packaged for distribution. No cost or limit for registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UGA Vidalia Onion &amp; Vegetable Research Center:<\/strong> Gain insight into the research being conducted by UGA faculty on the taste, production, and storage of the world\u2019s favorite onion. No cost or limit for registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>SOLD OUT<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Terra Dolce Farms &amp; Vidalia Bees<\/strong>: Georgia\u2019s climate, soil and water have proven the perfect combination for growing several olive cultivars. Visit Terra Dolce (sweet earth) Farms to learn about the olive farm and cold press olive oil production. Next, visit one of the top<em> <\/em>three commercial apiaries in the state to learn about the honey bee&#8217;s integral role in agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R&amp;K Greenhouses: <\/strong>Visit a state-of-the-art operation that provides transplants for many of the commercial vegetable growers in the region. No cost; registration is limited to 20 participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hotel-accommodations\">Hotel Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference room block ended April 1, but rooms are still available at our hotels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/vidalia\/savvd\/hoteldetail\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/vidalia\/savvd\/hoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Inn Express<\/a> <\/strong>200 Michael Collins Dr, Vidalia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=holiday+inn+express+vidalia&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS861US861&amp;oq=holiday+inn+express+vidalia&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j46i175i199i512j0i512j0i22i30j0i390i650l2j69i60.3692j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#\">(912) 403-3308<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/vdivght-home2-suites-vidalia\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home2 Suites<\/a><\/strong>, 154 Mose Coleman Dr, Vidalia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+2+suites+vidalia&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS861US861&amp;ei=wI0sZO3fMq2yqtsPyZu4oAU&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjtv-6vjZH-AhUtmWoFHckNDlQQ4dUDCBA&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=home+2+suites+vidalia&amp;gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIOCC4QgAQQxwEQrwEQ6gQyBQgAEIAEMgIIJjIICAAQigUQhgMyCAgAEIoFEIYDMggIABCKBRCGAzIZCC4QgAQQxwEQrwEQ6gQQ3AQQ3gQQ4AQYAToKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoGCAAQBxAeOhAILhCvARDHARCABBAKEOoEOhsILhCvARDHARCABBAKEOoEENwEEN4EEOAEGAE6BQgAEKIEOhAILhANEIAEEMcBEK8BEOoEOhsILhANEIAEEMcBEK8BEOoEENwEEN4EEOAEGAFKBAhBGABQgR9YkUZgsUdoB3ABeACAAboBiAGREZIBBDMuMTaYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQHaAQYIARABGBQ&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#\">(912) 386-4570<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A large part of this State Meeting is devoted to Professional Development.  The proposal submission deadline has passed. <strong>Accepted proposals will be notified via email by Friday, March 24, 2023.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three submission categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program Seminars (45 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTools of the Trade\u201d Showcases (25 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poster Session (1 hour manned)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals can be submitted in a variety of areas including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>youth development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>program development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organizational systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access, equity and opportunity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial &amp; Educational Resource Exhibits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to host a commercial exhibitor&nbsp; and educational resource fair on Tuesday of the conference! Whether you&#8217;re looking to find a new fundraiser, make contact with someone that can provide educational resources for youth, or find a vendor for t-shirts or marketing items, you&#8217;ll be able to network with the following providers through information tables and exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All the Fixin&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>America Knits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H &amp; L Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shuman Farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Blood Connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ken Young Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Honey Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Committee Elections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Organizational Stewardship Committee proudly presents two candidates seeking election to the GAE4-HYDP Executive Committee. Each candidate was asked to provide a summary of their formal education; professional experience; qualifications for office, including previous leadership roles, committees\/task forces, etc.; and&nbsp;professional achievements. We look forward to hearing more from our candidates during the opening business meeting as they speak to the membership. For more information regarding elections, please contact Dinah Rowe (<a href=\"mailto:d2rowe@uga.edu\">d2rowe@uga.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 19%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Candidate for Vice President<\/strong><br>Brittany Teets, Rockdale County CEC\/4-H Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/BTeets_GAE4-HYDP_CandidateforVP_2023.pdf\">Click here for candidate application.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/countybt-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2711 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/countybt-2.jpg 661w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/countybt-2-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 19%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Candidate for Treasurer<\/strong><br>Pam Bloch, Gwinnett County CEC\/4-H Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/PBloch_GAE4-HYDP_CandidateforTreasurer_2023.pdf\">Click here for candidate application.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/2021-Headshot-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2712 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/2021-Headshot-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/2021-Headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/2021-Headshot-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/2021-Headshot-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/04\/2021-Headshot.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank You to our Sponsors!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently soliciting sponsorships for this year&#8217;s meeting.  If you are interested in sponsoring this year&#8217;s meeting, please complete this year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2023\/02\/GAE4-HYDP-23-Sponsorship-Form.pdf\">sponsorship form<\/a> or contact Jeffrey Burke (<a href=\"mailto:jburke@uga.edu\">jburke@uga.edu<\/a>) for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-22\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-22\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Platinum<br>($1,500+)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2022\/07\/Georgia-4-H-Foundation-Black-01-300x94.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"94\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2022\/07\/Georgia-4-H-Foundation-Black-01-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2022\/07\/Georgia-4-H-Foundation-Black-01-1024x320.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2022\/07\/Georgia-4-H-Foundation-Black-01-768x240.png 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2022\/07\/Georgia-4-H-Foundation-Black-01-1536x480.png 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2022\/07\/Georgia-4-H-Foundation-Black-01.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Gold<br>($1,000-$1,499)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Silver<br>($500-$999)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Georgia EMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Bronze<br>(-$500)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Georgia Farm Bureau<br \/>\nUGA Extension Retiree Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-22 from cache -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conference registration has ended. Email jakynjen@uga.edu for availability. Conference Details Dates Monday, May 1 &#8211; Wednesday, May 3 Location Southeastern Technical College3001 E 1st St, Vidalia, GA 30474 Important Dates at a Glance Conference Registration Registration for the annual meeting will begin Wednesday, February 1. Registration will close on Monday, April 17. 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