The State 4-H Program Leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., March 12-16, 2006 for their annual meeting. Hosted for the first time at National 4-H Headquarters at CSREES, USDA, by request of the state leaders, the meeting revealed a renewed focus on teamwork, productivity, and clarity of purpose and direction.
Don Floyd, president and CEO, National 4-H Council;
Kellyanne Conway, president, the polling company, inc.;
and Cathann Kress, director, Youth Development at
National 4-H Headquarters at the Annual State 4-H
Program Leaders Meeting on March 16, 2006
Cathann Kress (photo), director at National 4-H Headquarters, opened the meeting by relating the dreams of the pioneers to the current work of 4-H professionals and volunteers. She shared progress since the 2005 annual meeting, which included clearer articulation of 'what is 4-H?' through the essential elements (Belonging, Mastery, Independence, Generosity) and system-wide implementation around the mission mandates (Science, Engineering, & Technology, Healthy Lifestyles, and Citizenship). (Read More)