4-H: Find YouR Spark

Spark*Ignite*Thrive
​September 28 - October 1, 2023
National 4-H Volunteer Conference by the Volunteer Conference of Southern States
  • 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States
  • Conference Overview
    • Registration Details
  • Contributors & Exhibitors
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Marketing Resources
  • Presenter Resources
    • Presenter Portal Virtual
  • Volunteer Advisory Team
  • Conference Flashbacks
    • 2022 Flashbacks
    • 2021 Flashbacks
  • Disclaimer EEO

Registration Open

Registration for on-site and virtual presentation is open. There are full time and part-time options. 
Registration

Educational Session Proposal Open

Our conference is great because of the sparks you ignite by sharing your time and talent. Consider not only submitting your own workshop proposal but also encourage others to submit as well. We have lots of formats for those who can join us onsite and those who are interested in joining virtually.

We will announce accepted proposals in June so submit, yours before the priority deadline of May 15 for full consideration.

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Educational Proposal Tips
Educational Proposal Submissions

Rock Eagle 4-H Center Agenda

Thursday, September 28
1:00 Conference Registration Opens
4:00 State Gatherings
5:00. Opening Event
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Curricula  & Idea Sharing

Friday, September 29
7:30 Breakfast Opens
​8:30 Plenary Session 
10:00 Workshop 1 (90 minutes)
11:30 Lunch w/Exhibitors
Friday, September 29 continued
1:30 Workshop 2 (90 minutes)
3:00 Break 
3:30 Workshop 3 (90-120 minutes)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Key Note Speaker
followed by BINGO & Campfire

Saturday, September 30
7:30  Breakfast Opens
​8:30  Workshop 4 (90 minutes)
10:30 Workshop 5 (90 minutes)
​12:00 Lunch


Saturday, September 30 continued
1:30 Workshop 6 (60 minutes)
2:30 Break
3:00 Workshop 7 (60 minutes)
5:00 State Gatherings
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Closing Event - Entertainment, Auction & Awards

Sunday, October 1
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7:30  Closing Breakfast

Virtual Conference Agenda

Virtual Conference includes on-demand recorded sessions as well as scheduled sessions in a virtual environment. Scheduled sessions will be recorded for later viewing. Rock Eagle 4-H Center attendees will also have access to virtual content. All listings are EST.
 Thursday, September 28
8:00 a.m. On Demand Sessions Open
7:00 p.m. Curricula & Idea Shorts (virtual session)

Friday, September 29
​1:30 p.m.  Workshop Session 1
3:30 p.m. Workshop Session 2
7:00 Live from Rock Eagle  (Speaker)
Saturday, September 30
10:30 a.m. Workshop Session 3
2:30 p.m.     Workshop  Session 4
7:45 p.m.      Live from Rock Eagle Auction & Award
Frequently Asked Questions

​The Volunteer Conference of Southern States is jointly directed by LGU's in the southern region. 
The management team and committee chairs are under the leadership of the University of Kentucky Extension 4-H Program

Contributions by sponsors and exhibitors does not indicate endorsement of the sponsors by 4-H.
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EEODisclaimer/EEO/AA/Non-discrimination statement

Email: 4hvcoss@gmail.com

  • 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States
  • Conference Overview
    • Registration Details
  • Contributors & Exhibitors
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Marketing Resources
  • Presenter Resources
    • Presenter Portal Virtual
  • Volunteer Advisory Team
  • Conference Flashbacks
    • 2022 Flashbacks
    • 2021 Flashbacks
  • Disclaimer EEO