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.

Growing Future Science, Engineering and Technology Leaders to Keep the U.S. Globally Competitive, Jim Kahler, Kathleen Jamison and Chad Ripberger, PILD conference, April 2009.
      4-H Filmmaking Studio bookmark: Front   Back

New & Newer 4-H Program Leaders & Specialists Webinar, Ryan Schmiesing et al, March 2009.

National 4-H Leadership Team Update Presentation for JCEP, Sharon Anderson, Jim Kahler, Pam Garza, Feb. 2009.

Programs of Distinction - Breeze training (PPT), Suzanne LeMenestrel, March 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 - 4-H National 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