| Teen Ambassadors Teens who market 4-H Youth Development through public speaking, news
writing, public service announcements, web page development through
local, county, and state-wide activities. state-wide activities.
Ambassadors attend STARR every year and bring new ideas and projects
back to the county. Teen Council Open to all 4-H teens in Rensselaer County - Offering opportunities
for community service and leadership through events and activities like
4-H Family Fun Day, 4 -H Snack Bar at the Schaghticoke Fair, 4-H
Auction, Relay for Life, and Mitten Tree. Teen Exchange A 2-year program for a county-wide group that matches up with a
county from another state. As the host county Rensselaer County hosts
that county one year and travels to that county the other year. A C E is the liaison committee that coordinates teen activities.
It involves officers of Teen Ambassadors, Teen Council, and Teen
Exchange. | AgriBusiness Career Conference The ABC Conference is a collaborative effort of Farm Bureau,
Cobleskill College and Cornell Cooperative Extension. This conference
introduces teens to a vast variety of opportunities available in the
field of Agriculture. Open to teens across the state. October 2010. 
STARR (The
State Teen Action Reps Retreat) is held at the State Fairgrounds in
Syracuse every April. The weekend is about learning how to make changes
in your community through leadership and action.
 Career Explorations offers teens the opportunity to experience college life while exploring careers in a wide variety of areas at Cornell University, June 29 through July 1, 2010. | | Morgan Kunz and Lauren Ross-Hixson at
the 75th Annual New York State 4-H Capital Days
The objective of Capital Days is to help youth gain a better understanding of the New York State policy process, achieve a better understanding of state and local government, meet with legislators, and create awareness of career opportunities.
Delegates visited the Assembly Chambers, sat in their Assembly Members’ desks, met with Wayne Jackson, the Sargent of Arms, and listened as Marc Molinaro described the life of an Assembly Member. Delegates were able to visit the State Museum and the Corning Tower. Dinner provided an opportunity for teens from all around the state to meet and get acquainted. Gary Holmes, news director from Capital News 9 was the keynote speaker.
The Legislative Breakfast opened the second day and provided an opportunity for Rensselaer County delegates to meet with Assemblymen Tim Gordon and Tony Jordan. Breakfast was followed by agency visits and a tour of the New York State Court of Appeals. The event closed with Celebratory 75th Anniversary Luncheon.
Scholarships The 4-H Teen council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2009 Teen Council Scholarships. $1000 was awarded to Meghan Fitzgerald, and $500 was awarded to Dan McIntyre and Shawnee Webster. |