Welcome to the 2014 Wisconsin 4-H & Youth

Conference

• Send your :• Health form and• Water Sport and Community Service

Liability Waivers to the State 4-H Office by May 1

• Absence release (if you must leave early) may be mailed or brought to Conference.

First, take care of paperwork…

What to BringAppropriate casual clothing

For boys and girls:tee, polo or short sleeved shirts;

knee length shorts, neat jeans or slacks

What Not to Wear

Dress Code

What to BringClothing for Special Activities

Fun Run clothing!

Recommended clothing for seminars – see seminar descriptions!

What to BringClothing Accessories

What to BringExtras• 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!

• 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 at Conference

Adult Advisors check in their county delegations in the conference headquarters at Sellery Hall. Receive nametags, room keys & wrist bands for meals.

Always have your wristband and room key!!!

Nametags should be worn at all times!

Monday Afternoon ToursMeet in front of Sellery Hall at 2:30 for your tour.

Camp Randall State Capitol

Kohl Center UW-Madison Campus Geology Museum

Where will you be staying?

Sellery Hall is a UW - Madison dormitory on

the southeast corner of campus.

Sellery Hall

Dorm Life• Dorm rooms have two

beds. You will be sharing a room with another delegate from your county, if possible.

• Rooms are air-conditioned 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 will be available.

Conference Rules• No SAD (smoking, alcohol,

drugs)• Follow dorm rules

• Keep windows, screens closed

• Don’t misuse fire alarms• Honor curfew, lights-out

times• Don’t use phones

between 10:30pm and 7am.

• Dress appropriately

First Aid & Emergency Issues

• Please remember to drink enough water to stay healthy!

• First Aid is available 24 hours

• Emergency transportation is available

• If you are feeling ill, please inform an Adult Advisor or any staff member so they can obtain assistance for you

State StreetA fun place to visit during afternoon free time

Safety Precautions

• 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!

Street Smart Issues

Safety Precautions

• Volunteer Coordinators will direct conference traffic. Please follow the conference route and be aware that Madison drivers are often aggressive.

• Warning: traffic doesn’t always stop for red lights!

• Please wait for pedestrian cross signals

Traffic Safety Issues

Free Time

• Free time is when County Delegation Photos are taken. Talk with your county to decide what kind of attire to wear. Everyone will receive a delegation photo Thursday before returning home.

Free Time

Free time includes all sorts of fun activities like

dances, cards, games, and 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 be holding up signs for you to find your seminar group and leading the 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

• Theater rules – No flash photography– No hats or caps– No refreshments– No feet on the seats

Assemblies

Assemblies

• Talent Show application forms are due April 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

Wednesday Night Talent Show

State Groups

The Team

Art Team

Assembling the State Art Exhibit

Creating Art

State Groups• Creative writing• Rehearsal• Set design• Make-up• Lights• Sound • Performance

Drama Company

State Groups• Take photos• Create re-cap slide show

for Thursday morning.

Press Team

State Groups

• In rehearsal

• Performing on stage

Showcase Singers

State Groups

– wears matching polo shirts for identification– greets groups upon arrival– emcees assemblies– leads groups to seminars– Helps lead nighlty county meetings– serves as a resource for questions

Youth Leader Council

Adult Advisors

• The Adult Advisors:– Register/Check in the group– Hand out Conference T-shirts, keys,

nametags, photos and wristbands– Serve as seminar presiders– Assist with operational duties to

ensure the conference runs smoothly– Support and monitor delegates

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 4-H Youth Conference

Special thanks to Wayne Brabender, recent Wisconsin 4-H Photo Teams, Aaron Brown, Corallina Breuer, Annie Hobson, Kari Klasen, Gretchen Krause, Andy Talen, Ashley Viste, Kirstin Krudwig, and Haily Rubesch for their efforts in creating this orientation presentation.