National 4-H Congress 2009

Atlanta Georgia,
November 26-Decmber 1, 2009
Applications due July 8, 2009

The purpose of the National 4-H Congress is to recognize and promote excellence in the 4-H Youth Development Education program. Congress will include workshops, cultural events, community service projects, and sightseeing. It will be held in Atlanta, Georgia November 28-December 2, 2008.

Ten to fifteen Idaho 4-H members will be selected to attend. All trips will be sponsored by state and local donors. State will secure funding for expenses at Congress - registration and lodging. Delegates will help pay for travel expenses, minimum $150, possibly as high as $650, depending on amount of donor support and cost of airline tickets. (2007 cost/delegate was $350.)

Idaho will use The National 4-H Congress Application Form, #91801, a letter of reference and a videotaped interview to select delegates. Videotaping will be scheduled at Teen Conference, or by appointment with your County Extension Office. Applications and videotapes are due in the State 4-H Office July 9. Check with your County Extension Office for the county due date. (County office listing)

Idaho 4-H members who have passed their 14th birthday, but not their 19th birthday, on January 1, 2008, and who have not attended National 4-H Congress, may apply. Applicants will use the 4-H Summary section to highlight their achievements in one or more of their strongest project areas. All applications will be considered for non-specific sponsored trips and any specific sponsored trips (listed right) offered in a project area included in the 4-H Project Summary section.