National Congress Provides Opportunities
for Leadership, Growth and Networking
By Colleen Houger, WSU 4-H Lincoln County Chaperone
Seven teens from Washington State traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to participate in 4-H National Congress. The theme “Accept the Challenge,” brought teens from across the country to learn about community involvement, cultural diversity, and service to others during the five day program in late November.
Conference speakers urged youth to set goals and use their unique strengths to become aware of needs at home and abroad. Each person was asked to explore the possibilities of how best to serve their club, community, and their world realizing the tremendous potential which lies in each individual and the group as a whole.
Workshops stretched minds as well as their bodies as teens attended sessions including geocaching, leadership, and Pilates. Community Service projects took our 4-Hers to a local park, conservancy, and cemetery where they cleaned, shoveled, raked and had fun jumping into a huge pile of leaves.
Tours of the Georgia Aquarium, CNN and the Atlanta Zoo were informative and engaging. One of the real benefits of attending was the opportunity to meet other youth from across the United States. Networking was expected, encouraged and fun. "I'll look you up and add you as a friend on Facebook once I get home," was heard throughout the event.
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