Transcript Welcome to the 2015 Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference First, take care of paperwork… Youth register between April 1-12 • Register in your.

Welcome to the 2015
Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference
First, take care of paperwork…
Youth register between April 1-12
• Register in your WI4honline account
By April 12
• Sign and submit Water Sport and
Community Service Liability Waivers,
if applicable
• Complete the University Health Form found at
www.uhs/wics.edu/campus-health/youth-programs/
• Send that form to University Health Services
• If you must arrive late or leave early, an Absence
Release may be mailed or brought to Conference.
What to Bring
appropriate casual clothing
For boys and girls:
• tee, polo or short sleeved shirts
• knee length shorts, neat jeans or slacks
Dress Code
What to Bring
clothing for special activities
What to Bring
clothing accessories
What to Bring
extras
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Alarm clock
Money for pizza, shopping, snacks, etc.
Notebook and pens
Personal toiletry items
Prescriptions and/or over- the-counter
medications
Towels and soap
Favorite pillow, if desired
Inexpensive or disposable camera
(optional)- label camera with your name!
Water Bottle (optional)
Music, costumes, props or other items
needed for the Talent Show, if applicable
What NOT to Bring
• Bed linens, blankets,
pillows are provided
• Please do not bring
valuables
– expensive cameras,
jewelry, laptops, or
electronics
When You Arrive
• Cars and buses may
unload by Sellery Hall
in the parking lot
between Dayton and
Johnson Streets
• A Youth Leader Council member will
be there to greet you
Registration/Check In
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Adult Advisors check in their county
delegations at Sellery Hall.
– Receive nametags, room keys & wrist
bands for meals.
Always have
your wristband
and room key
with you!
Nametags should be worn at
all times!
Floor Meetings
• A Meet and Greet for youth and County Adult Advisors will
be held after Registration but before tours at 2:15.
• Floor meetings will be held Monday afternoon and each
night
– Led by members of the Youth Leader Council
• Reflect on the day’s activities
• Remind you of what’s coming up
tomorrow
• Time to connect with your
Adult Advisor (chaperones)
• Ask questions
Monday Afternoon Tours
State Capitol
UW-Madison
Campus
Camp Randall
Kohl Center
Geology Museum
Where will you be staying?
Sellery Hall, a UW-Madison
dormitory on the southeast corner
of campus
Dorm Life
• Dorm rooms have two
beds
You will share a room with
another delegate from your
county, if possible
• Rooms are airconditioned and each
has a refrigerator
• The dorm has
community-style
bathrooms
Meals
• Gordon Dining Facility is
right next to your dorm
• Delegates need to wear
their wristbands for entry.
• All you can eat!
• A vegetarian entrée and
many fresh veggies and
fruits are available.
Conference Rules
• Follow dorm rules
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Keep windows, screens closed
Don’t misuse fire alarms
Honor curfew, lights-out times
Don’t use phones between 10:30 pm and 7am
• No SAD
– smoking, alcohol, drugs
• Dress appropriately
First Aid & Emergency Issues
• Remember to drink enough water to stay healthy!
• First Aid is available on site around the clock.
• If you are feeling ill, please inform an Adult Advisor or any
staff member so they can obtain assistance for you.
• Emergency transportation is available to medical facilities,
if needed.
State Street
a fun place to visit during afternoon free time
delegates CANNOT
leave dorm
grounds without a
chaperone.
Safety Precautions
Street Smart Issues
• State Street is Off Limits
after Dark!
• Whenever away from the
conference site, you need to
be in a group with an Adult
Advisor.
• DO NOT give any money or
talk to homeless people!
Safety Precautions
Traffic Safety Issues
• Volunteer Coordinators will
direct conference traffic
– Please follow the conference
route and be aware that
Madison drivers don’t always
follow traffic rules!
• Warning: traffic doesn’t
always stop for red lights!
• Always cross at crosswalks
and wait for pedestrian
cross signals
Free Time
• Free time is when County
Delegation Photos are
taken
– talk with your county
delegation to decide what
kind of attire to wear
• Everyone will receive a
delegation photo before
returning home Thursday
Free Time
• Free time includes all
sorts of fun activities
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Dances
Cards
Games
Fun runs
• Hang out with old
friends and meet some
awesome 4-H members
from around the state!
Gathering for Seminars
• Meet your group outside
of Sellery Hall before
walking or boarding a
bus to seminars.
• YLC members will hold
up signs for you to find
your seminar group and
lead groups to seminar
classrooms or sites
Seminars
Seminars will
connect you with
people, technology,
animals, or the chilly
waters of Lake
Mendota!
Madison Masonic Center
Assemblies are held in the Madison Masonic Center,
several blocks from the dormitory
Rides are available for those who need them
Assemblies
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No flash photography
No hats or caps
No refreshments
No feet on the seats
Assemblies
Wednesday Night Talent Show
• Talent Show application forms
are due May 1st
• Auditions for the Talent Show
will be held on Monday and
Tuesday
• Selections will be announced
Wednesday morning
• Talent Show rehearsal will be
held Wednesday afternoon at
the Masonic Center
State Groups
Art Team
State Groups
Drama Company
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Creative writing
Rehearsal
Set design
Make-up
Lights
Sound
Performance
State Groups
Press Team
• Take delegation photos
• Record the event in photos
• Create re-cap slide show
for Thursday morning.
State Groups
Showcase Singers
Interpret
Choreograph
Rehearse
Perform
State Groups
Youth Leader Council
– wear matching polo shirts for easy
identification
– greet groups upon arrival
– emcee assemblies
– lead groups to seminars
– lead daily floor meetings
– serve as a resource for questions
Adult Advisors
County Adult Advisors:
– Support and monitor
delegates
– Lead your county meetings
– Register/check in the group
– Distribute Conference
t-shirts, keys, nametags,
photos and wristbands
– Serve as seminar presiders
– Assist with operational
duties to ensure the
conference runs smoothly
Volunteer Coordinators (VCs)
• The VCs:
– Help coordinate the conference on-site
– Serve as a resource for Adult Advisors
– Ensure safety
When You Leave
• Please remember to clean
your room and pack
before the Thursday
morning assembly.
• Don’t forget to send your
Thank You letters.
• Share your Conference
experience with your
county!
Enjoy Youth Conference
Special thanks to former State 4-H Photography Specialist Wayne Brabender,
recent Wisconsin 4-H Photo Teams, Aaron Brown, Corallina Breuer, Annie
Hobson, Kari Klasen, Gretchen Krause, Andy Talen, Ashley Viste, Kirstin
Krudwig, Haily Rubesch, and Megan Gilbertson for their contributions in
creating this orientation presentation.
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