Southern Region Volunteer Leader Forum Rock Eagle 4-H Center October 4-7, 2001

SRLF- Mission The mission of the Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum is to increase the capacity of volunteer and salaried staff to contribute to the achievement of the mission of the 4- H youth development and the Cooperative Extension system as a whole.

SRLF - Purpose The primary purpose of the Forum is to educate and prepare participants to share what they learned back home. Participants benefit from the experiential learning activities which require them to discuss, use, and apply what they learn. The ultimate application is for individuals and teams to teach others what they learn.

SRLF- Sponsorship & Coordination The Forum is sponsored by J.C. Penney Co., on behalf of J.C. Penney Stores in each state. J.C. Penney provides travel grants, pins for first-timer attendees, funding for educational programs and the closing banquet. The Forum is conducted by the Cooperative Extension Services of the State Land Grant Universities in the Southern States, the National 4-H Council, and the Cooperative State Reaearch, Education, and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

SRLF- Useful Information Registration Fee is $ per delegate and is due to: Pottawatomie County Extension office ( Watch the 4-H Newsletter for Due Dates, ~ July 15?) Participants include adult volunteers from 13 Southern States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Trading Souvenirs are a popular past-time for participants. Small trade items representative of the delegates* state are encouraged for trading. Lodging is heated and air-conditioned cottages with towels, linens, and blankets furnished. Dress is casual except for the closing banquet which requires Sunday dress. Comfortable shoes are a must. October Weather is mild. Midday temperature is in the 50's and 60's with cool nights between the 40's and 50's.

The Great Rock Eagle Mound

SRLF - Schedule Thursday 1:00-3:00 Registration by States 3:00-5:00 Welcome Reception Trading & Get Acquainted 5:00 State Coordinators* Meeting First-Timers Orientation 6:00 Dinner 7:00 State Meetings 8:00 Opening Assembly 9:15 Funshops

SRLF - Schedule Friday 6:45-7:45 Breakfast 8:00 Workshop Session I 9:30 Break 10:00 General Assembly 11:30 State Photos 11:30-12:30 Lunch 1:00 Workshop Session II 2:30 Break 3:00 Workshop Session III 4:15 State Coordinators* Meeting 4:30 ”Texas” Showcase 6:00 Texas Dinner by the Lake 8:00 State Meetings 9:00 Funshops

SRLF - Schedule Saturday 6:45-7:45 Breakfast 8:00 Workshop Session IV 9:30 Break 10:00 Workshop Session V 11:45-12:45 Lunch 1:00 State Meetings-Evaluations 2:00 Recreation 4: Planning Committee Mtg 5:45 J.C. Penney Banquet/ Assembly

SRLF - Schedule Sunday 6:45-7:45 Breakfast Depart for Home

SRLF – Excellent Speakers

Interactive Workshops

SRLF – Sample Workshops Tentative Workshops Camp Cow-a-Bunga SkiP (Sober Kids in Partnerships) Hands On Recycling & Environmental Education 4-H SEEK:Space Exploration Excites Kids Snakes of the South All Aboard the Nutrition Train Wearable Art Poster Making Skillawhat?!?!? Adventures in Livestock Judging Mad House Olympics Festival Painting & Fun Creating a Horticulture Program 4-H In the Classroom Before the 4-H Center

SRLF – Sample Workshops Rock Eagle*s Natural History Museum Fit & Physical Trash to Treasure Line Dancing/Watermelon Crawl/Slappin* Leather Games People Play-The Sequel Sprint Ahead-After School Enrichment Conflict/Teamwork & Teens Doing An Oral History Project 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H Dog Project From "Just a Project" to an "Awesome Experience" Train Teens as Facilitators The Jungle In Your Backyard Character Really Counts for Kids Meeting Melodies Something New for Someone New

SRLF – Sample Workshops Discovering 4-H:The 4-H Grade Experience Little People Leadership 2001 At Home Photography Quality Improvement Teams Ethical Decisions in 4-H Animal Science Empowerment Through Listening Great Expectations-Great Rewards Conflict Resolution Indian Headdress Wildlife Identification Tax Deductions for Leaders International 4-H Programs Workforce Preparation

Natural History Museum

Relaxing Atmosphere

SRLF- Sample Funshops Puppet Corner A Cup of Joe*s Coffee House Radical Recycling & Fabulous Fund Rubber Stamping for Fun Bird Houses for Fun & Profit Slappin* The Night Life Video Dance Under the Stars DJ

Miniature Golf

Interesting Nightlife

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Located on 1500 acres of forested land with a 110 acre lake, the Rock Eagle 4-H Center allows a modern, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere not only for learning, but for conferences and group meetings as well. Named after a large prehistoric quartz effigy, the center opened in May of 1955 for the Georgia 4-H Summer Camping Program. Since that time, environmental education participants, 4-H club members, and numerous other youth groups and adult organizations from the United States and around the world have met at Rock Eagle.

Luxurious Accommodations? Cottages have Heat and Air Generally you get a Bottom Bunk, 3 bedrooms, a living Area with a central Bath. Linens are provided.

SRLF – Cottage Decorations

SRLF – Buffet Style Dining

Rock Eagle Toast

Rock Eagle Walk Bridge

Lots of Recreation

Meet 4-H Leaders from the 13 States,USVI & Puerto Rico

Scenic Views

Southern Region Leader Forum Learn more about 4-H Meet new people See new places Attend Great Workshops Hear Excellent Speakers Have a Wonderful Experience SRLF is the place for you!