Workshop Proposals Application

	"Fast Track to Success" 2008 4-H Summer Teen Conference Workshop Proposals Application Deadline for submissions: January 28, 2008

.........		“Fast Track to Success” is accepting applications for the 2008 4-H Summer Teen Conference, June 29-July 1, 2008, at WSU in Pullman Washington. Our goal is to provide fun workshops that deliver tools and skills to help teens identify and achieve their goals and document positive youth development impacts. Each 4-H Teen Conference educational offering and activity should be experiential “hands on” and should incorporate one of the four Essential Elements of youth development AND one of the three national 4-H Missions Mandates. For more information on either of these, see links below. Presentation fall on Monday, June 30. Workshop sessions are planned for the morning and afternoon. Please note the focus and time allotment for each and select which is the best fit for your proposal. One hour workshops focused on success building skills: college, careers, life skills, leadership, and/or independence. Two hour workshops focused on exploration and adventure: may include WSU departments, new or creative subject mastery, or physical adventure. Audience will include 4-H teens and teen from other youth development organizations grades 8th-12th (summer 2008) Each Teen Conference educational offering and activity should be experiential "hands on" and will incorporate one of the four Essential Elements of youth development AND one of the three national 4-H Mission Mandates. More About Essential Elements: http://4h.wsu.edu/ws4h/elements_distillation.pdf More About Mission Mandates: http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/missionmandates.aspx The 2008 Washington State Teen Conference will: 1. Offer opportunities for teens from across Washington to come together to engage in educational programs applicable to their lives; 2. Promote positive adult and teen partnerships through the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages; 3. Include interactive and hands-on educational sessions, displays, and programs; 4. Feature nationally known speakers, university faculty, staff and students, community members, and 4-H members as presenters; and 5. Promote and recognize successful 4-H programs and activities conducted on the local, state, and national levels. Your Workshop Title: Main Presentor: Other Presentor(s): Phone: Email: Presentors are: Adult Teen Adult Team Teen Team Youth Adult Team Presentation Format: (check all that apply) Activity Based Lecture Discussion Essential Element Incorporated: Mastery Generosity Belonging Independence Mission Mandate Incorporated: Science, Engineering, Technology Healthy Lifestyles Citizenship, Youth in Government A Brief Description (suitable for print): How long is your workshop presentation?: Success building workshop, one hour in length, Monday morning Adventure workshop, two hours in length, Monday afternoon Submit: Washington State University does not discriminate on the basis race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sex orientation, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, of physical disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities, or other University administered programs or employment. Washington State University provides access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the ADA Coordinator, Human Relations and Diversity, 509-335-8888 at least ten days in advance.