Citizenship Washington Focus

State 4 H Contact: Jeffrey Orndorff

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PURPOSES:

To study and observe the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the federal government in action. Identify aspects of our American heritage. Increase awareness of international interdependence and the role of the United States in world affairs. To help youth increase awareness of self in relationships with others.

WHO:

High school age youth, who are at least 15 years of age and have not passed their 19th birthday as of December 31, 2012.

WHEN:

July 1-7, 2012

WHERE:

Washington, D.C.

COST:

TBD – includes meals, lodging, and transportation from time of departure until return, and health insurance. The group travels by chartered bus.

REGISTRATION:

Counties must make a firm commitment by Friday, March 9th regarding the number to attend. The names of delegates and balance due must be paid by Friday, April 30th. Each participating county will receive two $130.00 scholarships from the Park Fund of the West Virginia 4 H Club Foundation. Counties must send two delegates in order to collect two scholarships.

PROGRAM:

Citizenship Washington Focus is a group activity with a week long program. Ten to fifteen states participate each week in group discussions, tours to points of interest, visits with senators and congressmen, listening to guest speakers, and exchanging program ideas and information with their fellow delegates from across the United States.

Please utilize previous CWF delegates in promoting this program countywide.

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