Presentations & Speeches

Below are selected national 4-H presentations and speeches. See Policies and Regulations and Documents for other national 4-H documents and resources. All documents are in MS Powerpoint format unless otherwise noted.

Programs of Distinction - Breeze training (PPT) , Suzanne LeMenestrel, March 2008.

National 4-H Leadership Team Update Presentation for JCEP, Sharon Anderson and Jim Kahler, Feb. 2008.

Frames, Frameworks and Foundations in Youth Development Outreach, Dr. Cathann Kress, CYFAR Pre-conference, May 1, 2007, Chicago, IL.

Results from studies "Improving Youth Experiences in Summer Programs - Innovations" and "Developmental Supports and Opportunities of Youths' Experiences at Camp – Inspirations," Dr. Deb Bialeschki, Senior Researcher, American Camping Association (ACA), Web presentation to 4-H professionals, Nov. 14, 2006.

National 4-H Leadership Team Report, Dr. Cathann Kress & Don Floyd, Oct. 23, 2006, NAE4-HA, Milwaukee, WI.

Programs of Distinction Overview, Dr. Suzanne LeMenestrel, 2006.

Transforming the Lives of Youth - Why 4-H Matters (Content-Context - longer version), Dr. Cathann Kress, 2006.

The Dreams of 4-H - National 4-H Headquarters update, Dr. Cathann Kress to adult National 4-H Conference 2006 delegates.

The Power of Youth - Welcome to National 4-H Conference,
Dr. Cathann Kress, March 2006

4-H Essential Elements streaming video, Dr. Cathann Kress, Fall 2005 (on 4-H State Leaders site).

National Issues Forum Opening Speech, Dr. Cathann Kress at Penn State University, Sept. 2005 (PDF).

Essential Elements of Youth Development, NAA keynote by Dr. Cathann Kress, 2005.

4-H Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development: [Long Version] [Short Version], Dr. Cathann Kress, 2004.

4-H Professional Research Knowledge and Competency Model (4-H PRKC) project overview, Dr. Barbara Stone, 2004.

4-H Club Study - Does participation make a difference in
the lives of youth? Dr. Cathann Kress, Black Hills Seminar, 2001