Please share with your staff that the national 4-H Military Partnership will be hosting a virtual conference this month. See the information below. I encourage you to go ahead and hold these two days in your calendar. As a reminder the partnership hosts monthly trainings and there are resources available online. Below are a few links to keep you updated on the upcoming trainings and a link to register for the conference.
4-H Military Partners Conference August 23 – 24 Registration Open
Our 4-H Military Partners Conference for staff (Extension & military services) and volunteers working with military-connected youth is back by popular demand. The conference will include pre-recorded and virtual sessions on Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24. Join us for this year’s 4-H Military Partners Virtual Conference. Open to anyone working with military-connected youth in 4-H programming, the conference is hosted by the 4-H Military Partnership and funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, through a grant agreement with North Carolina State University. There is no registration cost for participants.
Registration Link: https://4hvcoss.regfox.com/4-h-military-partners-conference-2023
Quick Overview of the conference:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Keynote Speaker – Shannon McKain
Creating a RALLY Mentality
11 a.m. Eastern
Workshop Sessions
1 p.m. Eastern
- Free to Fail: Unlocking the Secret to Successful Leadership
- Connecting 4-H & Installation Programs
Workshop sessions
3 p.m. Eastern
- Guiding Teens in Understanding & Addressing Food In Security
- Military Community Outreach: Connecting for Success
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Workshop Sessions
11 a.m. Eastern
- Understanding the Other Generations
- Saying Yes, And
Workshop Sessions
1 p.m. Eastern
- When Success is Your Best Option
Voices from Our Programs
3 p.m. Eastern
Moving forward together includes our 4-H military-connected youth. We are excited to showcase a team of 4-H’ers hosted by 4-H Alum, Georgia National Guard Family member, and former Teen Council Representative, Kirsten Morris. The panel will share about their needs, their experiences, and their hopes for programs and give us all a chance to ask questions, too..
Registration is required. Each registered participant receives a unique registration code to access the conference portal. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing through July 1, 2024. Check the Facebook page and the website for updates.
Leadership Academy: For Extension Professionals
The 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy supports Extension professionals working with military-connected youth as they understand themselves as leaders, understand others as leaders of an organization, and understand leadership at the community level. The focus connects leadership concepts to work with military-connected audiences and increases the participants’ capacity to enhance programming across the enterprise. Applications are open through September 15.
Emotional Wellness Curricula: Third Thursday Session for all staff connected to the military
Thursday, August 17
Feelings can be confusing. Teaching young people how to identify emotions, build resilience, and know how to talk about mental health is a daunting task for youth development professionals, but it is vital to the health of our young people. According to the National Council on Wellbeing, 1 in 5 American adolescents has a mental health disorder. Young people need to be educated on discussing their mental wellbeing and asking for help when needed. This new 4-H curriculum is perfect for starting those conversations with 8 to 12-year-olds. The project book helps you explore emotions, how to express them, and how to react to them positively. Join co-authors Amanda Raines and Jami Dellifield from Ohio State University Extension to learn how to use this curriculum with your 4-H youth, after-school programs, and all the youth you serve.
Registration Link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtfumuqjkrHtTiYEX_QIAMv5O5blSwCzrN