Southern Region Volunteer Leader

Forum

Rock Eagle 4-H CenterOctober 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 - PurposeThe 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 InformationRegistration Fee is $150.00 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 Friday6:45-7:45 Breakfast8:00  Workshop Session I9:30  Break10:00  General Assembly11:30  State Photos11:30-12:30 Lunch1:00  Workshop Session II2:30  Break3:00  Workshop Session III4:15  State Coordinators* Meeting4:30  ”Texas” Showcase6:00  Texas Dinner by the Lake8:00  State Meetings9:00  Funshops 

SRLF - ScheduleSaturday6:45-7:45 Breakfast8:00  Workshop Session IV9:30  Break10:00  Workshop Session V11:45-12:45 Lunch1:00  State Meetings-Evaluations2:00  Recreation4:45  2001 Planning Committee Mtg5:45  J.C. Penney Banquet/ Assembly 

SRLF - Schedule

Sunday

6:45-7:45 Breakfast

Depart for Home

SRLF – Excellent Speakers

Interactive Workshops

SRLF – Sample WorkshopsTentative WorkshopsCamp Cow-a-BungaSkiP (Sober Kids in Partnerships)Hands On Recycling & Environmental Education4-H SEEK:Space Exploration Excites KidsSnakes of the SouthAll Aboard the Nutrition TrainWearable ArtPoster MakingSkillawhat?!?!?Adventures in Livestock JudgingMad House OlympicsFestival Painting & FunCreating a Horticulture Program4-H In the ClassroomBefore the 4-H Center

 

SRLF – Sample Workshops Rock Eagle*s Natural History MuseumFit & PhysicalTrash to TreasureLine Dancing/Watermelon Crawl/Slappin* LeatherGames People Play-The SequelSprint Ahead-After School EnrichmentConflict/Teamwork & TeensDoing An Oral History Project4-H Shooting Sports4-H Dog ProjectFrom "Just a Project" to an "Awesome Experience"Train Teens as FacilitatorsThe Jungle In Your BackyardCharacter Really Counts for KidsMeeting MelodiesSomething New for Someone New

SRLF – Sample WorkshopsDiscovering 4-H:The 4-H Grade ExperienceLittle People Leadership 2001At Home PhotographyQuality Improvement TeamsEthical Decisions in 4-H Animal ScienceEmpowerment Through ListeningGreat Expectations-Great RewardsConflict ResolutionIndian HeaddressWildlife IdentificationTax Deductions for LeadersInternational 4-H ProgramsWorkforce Preparation 

Natural History Museum

Relaxing Atmosphere

SRLF- Sample Funshops

Puppet CornerA Cup of Joe*s Coffee House

Radical Recycling & Fabulous FundRubber Stamping for Fun

Bird Houses for Fun & ProfitSlappin* The Night Life Video Dance

Under the Stars DJ 

Miniature Golf

                

Interesting Nightlife

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

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 AirGenerally 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 the13 States ,USVI & Puerto Rico

Scenic Views

Southern Region Leader Forum

Learn more about 4-HMeet new peopleSee new placesAttend Great WorkshopsHear Excellent SpeakersHave a Wonderful ExperienceSRLF is the place for you!