Why: To
inspire engaged citizenship and continued volunteerism among NC youth
Now What Is This All About? Hands-on workshops,
panel discussions, distinguished speakers, and open discussion will help you
discover how government impacts your everyday life, and how you can impact
government in return. You will learn about state government, learn about working
with public officials, hear from prominent North Carolina officials, and visit
legislators.
Before the conference, you will gather key information
about youth issues, local government, and community needs in your county. At the
conference, you'll put this info together with your new knowledge to create a
community-based citizen action plan to implement after you return home.
Participants are expected to:
Be at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2006
Demonstrate interest in citizen involvement and/or local issues
Have experience and/or interest in speaking before groups of peers
Take a leadership role in their communities
Wear business attire during most of the 3 day conference
Attend the entire event from mid-day on June 11 to the afternoon of
June 13
Gather key info about local issues and government prior to arrival
Create and implement a local citizen action plan as a result of this
conference
What Does It Cost? Registration
fees are $100.00 per youth, including 2 nights lodging and meals during the
conference. (The remaining cost is covered by donors and other funding sources.)
Talk with your local 4-H professional to see if further sponsorship is available
from your county or other organizations.
How Do I Apply?
Download and complete a fill-in application for Youth or Adult participants, or print out and
complete a .pdf form of the same Youth or Adult application.
DEADLINE EXTENDED. Applications accepted until full. Return
completed application to: Tovi Martin, ATTN: CNCF Application, Dept of 4-H Youth
Development, NCSU, Campus Box 7606, Raleigh, NC 27695-7606 or via email to tovi_martin@ncsu.edu.
