NH 4-H Teen Conference County Orientation Delegate Responsibilities Participate in all events and activities scheduled at Teen Conference. Be prompt to all Conference events.
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2015 NH 4-H Teen Conference County Orientation Delegate Responsibilities Participate in all events and activities scheduled at Teen Conference. Be prompt to all Conference events. If you are on time, you are late. If you are early, you are on time. Be able to talk with others about your club, and other clubs in the county. Learn about the county program and the state program. Meet and conscientiously evaluate Teen Council Candidates before casting votes. Delegate Responsibilities, continued Be prepared for your workshops; actively participate; show interest throughout the session. Cell phones will be turned off during all sessions so you may actively participate. – Anyone caught using a cell phone during a session will lose that phone for the day. – Confiscated phones will be kept in the Conference office and returned at the end of the program day. Delegate Responsibilities continued Be respectful to conference advisors, chaperones, Teen Council members, and 4H Staff. Under NO circumstances may a delegate leave a conference program without permission from an Adviser or Chaperone. Be your own advocate – – if you have special dietary needs, there is food available for you, however, it is not put out with the rest of the food (because if it were it would be gone), so you will have to ask for it. Please remember there are over 200 people at this conference and a very small number who are gluten and/or dairy free, you will have to speak up to let us know your needs and we will be happy to help you. – If there is a medical reason you cannot walk to sessions and/or workshops, you need to communicate with your chaperones and the Conference office staff so they can arrange rides for you. Purpose of the Conference Visiting UNH campus and exploring its facilities and opportunities for a variety of jobs and careers Sharing ideas with members from different counties Meeting and making new friends Strengthening the 4-H program in New Hampshire by promoting teen involvement Encouraging teen members to practice leadership and share new ideas with all 4-Hers in their home counties Tentative ScheduleSunday June 28, 2015 10-11 am 11:15-12:00 12:15 12:30-2:00 2:15-2:45 3:00-5:30 5:30-6:45 Arrival and Registration Floor Meeting/Lunch Meet to walk to Orientation Orientation, Opening Ceremony & Conference Photo, Johnson Theater Ice Breakers Community Impact Project Pizza Party and Free Time at Dorm Sunday June 28, 2015 continued 6:55 Walk to MUB 7:00 - 10:00 Opening Night Dance 10:00 Return to Dorms 11:00 Quiet Time Monday June 29, 2015 6:30-7:15 Fitness Fun 7:15-8:00 am Breakfast 8:15-8:30 Morning Assembly 8:30 Gather for Workshops 9am -11:30 Half-day morning Workshops 11:30-12:45 Lunch at Philbrick Dining Hall Monday (continued) 1:00-3:30 pm 3:45 5:00-6:00 6:30-8:30 8:45 8:45 11:30 Afternoon Workshops County Photos at Wildcat Statue Outdoor Barbecue at Christensen Swim & Sports at Hamel Rec Center & UNH Indoor Pool Ice Cream Social at Dorm Social Time & Activities at Dorm Quiet Time Tuesday, June 30, 2015 7:00-7:30 7:30-8:30 8:45-9:15 9:15 9:30-3:30 11:45-1:15 3:45-5:30 Fitness Fun Breakfast—Philbrick Dining Hall Morning Assembly Leave for Workshops Full-Day Workshops Lunch—Philbrick Dining Hall Free Time and prepare for Banquet Tuesday (continued) 5:30 5:45-11:00 11:15 12:15 AM 1:00 AM Walk to MUB for Banquet Banquet, Entertainment and Dance Candlelight Ceremony Social Time Quiet Time Wednesday July 1, 2015 7:30-8:30 am 8:45-9:30 9:45-10:15 10:15 10:30 12 noon Breakfast Pack for Check-out Check-out Assemble to walk to Closing Closing Ceremony Departure Have a safe trip home Each delegate will attend three Workshops during conference. Scheduling is done randomly (based on your registration choices) when registrations are received at the State 4-H Office. Each delegate will receive confirmations of workshop assignments in the mail from UNH prior to the start of Conference. Workshops Workshops, Continued Monday - each delegate will participate in two 2½ hour workshops. Tuesday - each participant will have one full day workshop. After you are assigned to your workshops, you may receive letters asking you to do some preparation for your workshop. Be sure to get it done. Who is State Teen Council? 4-H teens who meet monthly, to plan the next Teen Conference Teens who enjoy practicing and developing leadership skills 4-H teens just like each of you Teens who have attended Conference for one or more years. How can I be a Teen Council Member? Make sure that you have filled out and submitted the Teen Council application to your county office. Application is available on our website at Extension.unh.edu Get your parents’ approval Talk with your County 4-H Staff Council Election Process Step 1: Teen Council candidates will be chosen in each county from the applications that were submitted to the county Step 2: Each County may submit three Candidates for Teen Council. Step 3: Teen Council members will be elected by ballot vote during Teen Conference You may choose 1 candidate from each county, 2 carry-overs, and 3 members at large for a total of 15. Choose a County Delegation Leader Each county needs to select a delegation leader This person should be a person who is well respected and mature enough to handle the responsibility of relaying information. – Responsibilities will include: Helping with Registration Distributing information Coordinating group activities with the Teen Council And touching base with delegates during the conference Code of Conduct/ Medical Release forms Complete the Code of Conduct/Permission Release and Medical forms. Make sure that there are no blank spaces. Make sure that your parents have signed the forms in the right places. Any delegates who have not turned their forms into the State 4-H Office by June 1 will be sent a refund check and will not be expected at Conference. Note: If anyone has an special dietary needs, please see me at the end of the orientation so we can be sure they can accommodate you at Conference Teen Conference Code of Conduct Name Tags are to be worn at all times Dormitory--No boys are allowed on the girl’s floors at any time. No girls are allowed on the boy’s floors at any time. No loitering on stairways or in hallways. Room Access: Each delegate will have a key to their own room at check in. Delegates are responsible for keeping their key safe. Chaperones will not have master keys and cannot open rooms for delegates. Code of Conduct This year we have keys for the door locks. We put the keys on lanyards and very few have been lost as a result. There will be no key deposit, however, if you lose your key the University will charge a $75 replacement charge. Quiet time begins at 11:00 PM on Sunday and 11:30 on Monday. Everyone must be in his/her room for quiet time with lights out at 12 midnight. On Tuesday, quiet time begins at 12:30 AM and lights out at 1:00 AM. Quiet time lasts until 6:00 AM every morning. Code of Conduct When going from building to building, make sure you always have a buddy. Never travel alone. Nametags are the only way to get into the cafeteria. You will only be allowed to enter the cafeteria once during each meal period, but you may eat as much as you like when you do. Code of Conduct No smoking, drugs, alcohol, weapons or fireworks at 4-H Teen Conference We are guests of UNH and representing 4-H. We need to treat people, buildings, and property with RESPECT and COURTESY. No Automobiles are to be driven by any delegate while Conference is in session. How will I get there? How will you get to UNH Sunday? Car pooling is a great idea. Call the office if you need help with this. Maps will be provided by UNH. Exchange phone numbers tonight so that you will be able to get in touch with each other to plan for transportation, and who is bringing what. I suggest that teens not drive themselves—it is great for going down on Sunday, but they will be exhausted by Wednesday noon time. What do I Wear? School type of clothing is appropriate for most Conferences sessions. No underwear should show. No belly shirts, tube tops, etc. (See Handout) Semi-formal attire is appropriate for the banquet. Girls may bring a simple party dress or skirt; boys may bring a dress suit or coordinated sports jacket with dress slacks, appropriate shirt and tie. (No Tuxedos). What to wear, cont. Modest Bathing suit and sports clothes for the Gym & Swim (and don’t forget a towel for the pool) An all weather jacket or raincoat in case of wet weather. 2 pair of sneakers (in case one pair gets wet). Please note that, for safety reasons, flip-flops are not allowed at many workshops or other conference activities! Special clothing that is required for some workshops will be noted by presenters. What do I leave home? Clothing promoting alcohol or tobacco slogans or symbols Clothing promoting offensive or discriminatory slogans, symbols, or language Shirts cut-off to display midriff, tube tops, halter tops, and shirts with spaghetti straps. Clothing displaying any cleavage Shorts with an inseam less than 2½ inches and skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh Swimwear (except for Gym & Swim) Respect & Modesty are the key words… Our Main Goal is Modesty… Remember the 6 B’s! Clothing must cover your Bosom Back Belly Butt Boxers Bras The 2015 Teen Council Want to Remind YOU… Dress Comfortably… But don’t forget modesty… Dress Code Don’ts So don’t wear clothes or hats that promote tobacco or alcohol (And no hats inside – that’s the RULE…) Dress Code Don’ts How many things can you see wrong with these outfits???? Dress Code Don’ts A muscle shirt might be OK for the Gym & Swim, but not for the opening ceremony! Another Biggie… What’s PDA??? – It’s “Public Displays of Affection” (If you really want to get to know someone, get their phone # and call them after conference!) This presentation has been brought to you by the Teen Council (Identities have been changed to protect the innocent…) Laundry Service Laundry Facilities will be available in the dormitories, however detergent will not be available. Laundry Facilities are operated by “Cat’s Cache” (like a debit card) if you need to use the laundry facilities see the Conference Office to get a card. Don’t forget Bedding--sheets, pillows, blankets, sleeping bags Wash cloths, towels, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes and toothpaste Athletic Shoes/Sneakers – most workshops require close-toed shoes Rubber soled flip-flops for shower stalls Empty plastic bags for trash. There is no maid service in the dorms and delegates are expected to clean up after themselves. The University will charge anyone who does not leave a clean room after conference. Oh…and you might want to bring A fan for your room--the rooms get hot A camera to get lots of pictures of your new friends Volleyballs, frisbees, basketballs, or other recreational equipment An umbrella A raincoat or all weather jacket Extra shoes – in case one pair gets wet… Can you answer these questions? Who conducts the 4-H Program? The University of New Hampshire in cooperation with the Counties What is the 4-H enrollment in New Hampshire? 2013-2014 there were 3,852 youth enrolled in NH 4-H Programs Where do most 4-Hers live? 50% live in cities or towns over 10,000 48% live in towns under 10,000 2% live on farms When did 4-H start? 1902 in USA. 1914 in New Hampshire. What are the purposes of 4-H? The mission of 4-H is to help youth acquire knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes to enable them to become self directing, productive and contributing members of society. Can you answer these questions? What is the 4-H Motto? To make the best better The Pledge? I pledge: My head to clearer thinking My heart to greater loyalty My hands to larger service My health to better living for my club, my community , my country, and my world. What are some highlights of teen conference? Living on the UNH Campus, and exploring what UNH has to offer Opening Night International Dance Swim & Sports at the UNH Indoor Pool and Hamel Rec Center Fun and Educational Workshops Ice Cream Social Community Impact Project Formal Banquet and Dance at the UNH Memorial Union Building What is happening in your county in your project area?