As we continue to navigate ways to engage and educate during a pandemic we often turn to virtual trainings to ensure success. We are excited to share that there is an opportunity for military staff to attend the 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States. The conference includes offerings in the areas of science, healthy living, civic engagement, club management, and positive youth development. For Air Force partners this is a direct correlation with the AFI.

Check out the Conference Schedule:

Wednesday, September 23
Digital Content released 
Thursday, September 24
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Sparkler Session – Curricula Exploratory
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Bright Light Opening General Session 
8:15 – 9:00 p.m.  Light Up Create & Connect
Friday, September 25
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Sunbeams – Workshops
5:00 – 5:45  p.m.  Sparkler Event w/Speaker
7:00 – 8:00  p.m.  Bright Light Teen Panel General Session
8:15 – 9:00  p.m.  Light Up Create & Connect
Saturday, September 26
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.      Sparkler Session — In the Kitchen
11:00 – 12:00          Sunbeams – Workshops
​12:15 – 12:45 p.m   Sparkler Event w/Speaker
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.      Sunbeams – Workshops
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.      Shooting Stars Networking Events
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.      Sunbeams – Workshops
4:15 – 4:45  p.m.     Shooting Stars Networking Events
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.      Sparkler Event /Engagement
7:00 p.m.                 Bright Light General Session     Dr. Bo Ryles, National 4-H  Council

If a staff member/ 4-H Military Volunteer is interested in participating in a session please coordinate directly with Laura Goss at laurwalt@uga.edu. Conference fees are being covered per state; therefore, conference access can be shared among several people. Once the specific sessions are released I can work one-on-one to schedule out training access for the conference. Additionally, there will be recorded digital content that can be viewed whenever. Let’s plan to connect so we can educate ourselves to best educate young people.

I am happy to explain this further via email or phone call.While, the pandemic has been hard on everyone one great thing that has come from it is the opportunity for training and we hope you take this opportunity to engage.

Conference Website: https://www.4hvcoss.com/