| What is the Youth Cooperative Leadership Conference? |
Cooperative Network proudly offers the Co-ops Yes! Youth
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. |
| How do I get involved? |
On this site (CLICK HERE) are registration forms for students and chaperones
(make additional copies as needed). Completed registration
forms with payment and signed release form must be
received at the Cooperative Network Madison offi ce no later
than March 29, 2010.
Mail completed forms and checks to:
Cooperative Network
131 W. Wilson St. Ste. 400
Madison, WI 53703-3269
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. |
| 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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| What is the cost to attend? |
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| Contact Info: |
Cooperative Network
Jessica Cummuta
(608) 258-4400
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