Olivia Byrd PRESIDENT

Marion County

Taylor Parker VICE-PRESIDENT Cherokee County

Mary Ma hews 

SECRETARY Jefferson County

Caitlyn Barnhill Escambia County

Tyler Barre  

Cullman County

Elle Clark Marshall County

Delaney Davenport 

Pike County

Jonathan Hart Russell County

Miller Kinstley Shelby County

Emily Long Dale County

Kayla Mitchell 

Covington County

Paige Wilbanks Lauderdale County

Andrew Williamson 

Morgan County

DATE: Monday, November 3, 2014 TO: Senior 4-H’ers FROM: The Alabama 4-H State Council RE: Mid-Winter Teen Leadership Retreat The Alabama 4-H State Council cordially invites you to attend this year’s 4-H Mid-Winter Teen Leadership Retreat at the beautiful Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama. In 2015, we are blasting into a futuristic galaxy with Alabama 4-H. Some of this year’s workshops include:

Keep it Real

The Future of Agriculture

Who Let the Dogs Out?

What’s in Store?

Reality Check

Blasting into the Future In addition, the State Council would like to encourage you to serve your community by collecting school supplies for your local schools. Please contact your local 4-H staff on information for items needed. We hope to see your soon! Sincerely, The Alabama 4-H State Council

205 Duncan Hall • Auburn University, Alabama • 36849 334.844.2276 • www.alabama4h.com

Alabama 4‐H State Council 

www.aces.edu The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

State Council has identified the following goals for Mid-Winter 2015:

To learn about new and exciting opportunities in 4-H.

To reach out to other youth.

To learn valuable leadership skills.

To help others through community service.

To motivate Senior 4-H’ers to stay active on the local level.

To make the best...better.

Age: Mid-Winter Teen leadership Retreat is for senior (14-18), enrolled 4-H members only. Registration Opens: Monday, December 8, 2014 through 4-HOnline.

Registration: One time, non-refundable payment of $125 per person due with registration. The last day to register through 4-HOnline is Friday, January 16, 2015. Registration is limited to 120 participants (first come… first serve). Online registration instructions coming soon!

Registration covers: 2 nights lodging, meals, supplies & a t-shirt. Agent Expenses: Extension personnel expenses will come from his or her allotted travel account. Dress Code: Youth need to follow the guidelines of the Alabama 4-H Dress Code. Youth may want to bring dinner party attire for the banquet on Saturday night. For the rest of the event, they will need casual or sport clothes. Please encourage them to prepare for cold weather and rain. Each participant MUST bring a pair of tennis shoes (closed-toe shoes). Chaperones: Each county is to send at least one adult agent or a volunteer (age 21 or older) with their county delegation. Volunteer leaders must have been screened and received letters of acceptance as a county volunteer from the county CEC or appropriate 4-H Foundation REA. Forms: Each youth MUST bring a paper copy of the Alabama 4-H Youth Consent Form or complete the online form found in 4-HOnline.

Mid-Winter Teen Leadersh ip Retreat

February 6-8, 2015 Alabama 4-H Center

Friday, February 6, 2015 4:00-6:00 pm Registration Lobby 6:30 pm Dinner Cafeteria 7:30 pm State Council Introduction Upper Rec American Pledge: Kayla Mitchell 4-H Pledge: Paige Wilbanks 8:00 pm Craft Swap Upper Rec 8:15 pm Icebreakers Upper Rec 9:00 pm Campfire (bring flashlights) Rec Field 10:30 pm Dismiss to Dorms/Cottages Saturday, February 7, 2015 (Morning Attire: Sports) 8:00 am Flag Raising Flag Pole American Pledge: Elle Clark 4-H Pledge: Delaney Davenport Inspiration: Mary Matthews

8:15-8:50 am Breakfast Cafeteria *please wait in the cafeteria for instructions!

Morning Workshops: 9:00-10:30 am Reality Check for the Future 10:30-11:40 am Blasting into the Future *Please Note: 4-H’ers will be in one big group for each of the morning workshops in the Upper Rec. 12:00 pm Lunch Cafeteria Afternoon Workshops: 1:00-1:50 pm Workshop Rotation #1 1:55-2:45 pm Workshop Rotation #2 2:50-3:40 pm Workshop Rotation #3 3:45-4:35 pm Workshop Rotation #4 Workshop Rotation: Asteroids: 1,2,3,4 Meteorites: 2,3,4,1 Comets: 3,4,1,2 Satellites: 4,1,2,3 Workshop Locations: Keep It Real Upper Rec The Future of Ag Ann Thompson Who Let the Dogs Out Pavillon What’s in Store Theater

Evening Events: Leadership Banquet (Evening Attire: Sunday Dress / Formal Attire)

5:30-7:00 pm County Photos Lobby 7:00 pm Banquet Cafeteria American Pledge: Jonathan Hart 4-H Pledge: Taylor Parker Blessing: Jonathan Hart Guest Speaker: Olivia Byrd, State Council President Dance to follow the banquet Upper Rec Movie Theater 11:00 pm Lights Out Dorms

Sunday, February 8, 2015

7:00 am Flag Raising Flag Pole American Pledge: Andrew Williamson 4-H Pledge: Mary Matthews 7:15 am Inspirational Chapel 8:00 am Breakfast Cafeteria 9:00 am Closing Ceremony Upper Rec Slideshow Presentation

Have a safe trip home!

Future Reality Check: Did you ever play the game of “Life” as a child? Soon, we’ll all be playing the real game as an adult. Wouldn’t it be great if you got a practice round? “Reality Check” will offer you that fantastic opportunity! Blasting into the Future: Led by Dr. Tony Cook, “Blasting into the Future” will be a fun and educational workshop where one will learn about rocketry and what the future holds for space travel. Keep it Real: In “Keep it Real:, the 4-Her’s will be learning a line dance called the Virginia Real. It’s fun, fast paced, and easy to learn! The Future of Agriculture: Agriculture has been a way of life for all of time, but in recent years it has transformed tremendously! Come see what the future holds for agriculture! Who Let the Dogs Out?: Many different agencies have begun including man’s best friend in the workforce. Through intriguing demonstrations, we’ll get an exciting explanation of the future of our K-9 friends. What’s in Store?: Do you ever wonder what technology has in store for us in the future? This fun filled workshop will show you the endless possibilities of what’s in store for the technology world.

Dress is casual. Be sure you are in compliance with the Alabama 4-H dress Code.

Saturday morning, you will be doing a lot of moving, so bring tennis shoes (CLOSED TOE SHOES ARE A MUST!) and warm clothing.

Saturday evening we are having a Leadership Banquet. Please feel free to dress as you like, but we do urge you to be in Sunday Dress.

Sunday morning is casual.

Community Service Project: Collect School supplies for local schools. Take photos of your donations and turn them in to your local Extension Office.

*Youth that drive themselves will be required to check in their car keys to Joy Maxwell after they check into their rooms

Twin size sheets & blanket or sleeping bag Pillow Towels & Washcloths Enough clothing for three days Regular Clothing Flashlight Tennis Shoes (CLOSED TOE SHOES) Warm clothes for activities Banquet Attire Warm Jacket Flashlight Personal hygiene items

Please refer to the Alabama 4-H Dress Code for any questions

you may have.