| What is the Leadership Conference? |
Cooperative Network proudly offers the Minnesota Youth Cooperative
Leadership Conference as an opportunity for young
people to develop an understanding and appreciation of the
purpose, operation, and scope of cooperative business.
A real, working cooperative will be formed and operate during
the conference. Students will also learn from speakers with
powerful messages about leadership and the value of cooperation.
This conference provides an opportunity for students
to develop new friendships and meet youth leaders from all
over the state. |
| What is the cost to attend? |
| Due to the generous contributions from foundations and
member cooperatives, we are able to offer this two-day
conference for only $150 per person. The registration fee
covers food, lodging, speaker fees, conference T-shirt, and
educational materials.
There are some full and partial scholarships available to apply
towards the registration |
| Needed Forms and More Info |
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| Contact Info: |
Cooperative Network
David Erickson
(608) 258-4405
—or—
Amy Fredregill
(651) 228-0213
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| Who is encouraged to attend? |
- High school students in grades 10-12 are eligible.
- Students that are members of FFA, 4-H, DECA, FBLA,
FHA/HERO, VICA, HOSA and other groups would be excellent
candidates for the conference.
- Students whose parents and grandparents are members
of cooperatives in your hometown also make great
candidates.
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| How do I get involved? |
CLICK HERE registration forms for students and chaperones
(make additional copies as needed). Completed registration
forms with payment and signed parental permission must be
received at the Cooperative Network Madison offi ce no later
than February 20, 2010.
Cooperatives are encouraged to work with their local agriculture
instructors, business education teachers, vocational
student organization advisors, and 4-H leaders to identify
potential students to sponsor to this conference.
Cooperatives who are not Cooperative Network members
may still sponsor students to the conference. |
| Student Testimonial: |
“The sessions taught us how cooperatives benefi t their members
and give back to the community at large. I am a member
of two co-ops, and I believe that it is through conferences such
as this that young leaders can learn about co-ops, and be
inspired to support them and the values for which they stand.”
–Charli Rae, AFSA High School Ambassador, 2008 Participant |
| Teacher Testimonial: |
“The Youth Cooperative Leadership Conference is a fabulous
opportunity for students to learn about cooperatives and
leadership as well as make connections with youth from
around the state of Minnesota. Any cooperative will likely
sponsor your students to this conference! Students will be
engaged and experience opportunities in operating a cooperative
at the conference in addition to having the chance to
run for the 2010 Co-op Youth Board. Students will defi nitely
want to attend this conference year after year!”
–Mary Hoffman, Sleepy Eye High School |
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