E-magine the Possibilities

In less then a week's time...

2009-10-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

Hey there colleagues - Looking forward to seeing you in less than a week's time! Below are a few "don't miss 'em" details....

Transportation to/from Airport: http://media.cce.cornell.edu/hosts/nae4ha2009//services.htm
Directions/info about the Rochester Riverside Convention Center: http://www.rrcc.com/
Conference Volunteer Website: http://georgia4h.org/nae4havolunteer/public/index.cfm Can't figure it out? E-mail Karen Hack: ksh1@psu.edu
Be sure to pack:
- something pink to wear on Tuesday, Cancer Awareness Day
- check out the what to wear section on the website: http://media.cce.cornell.edu/hosts/nae4ha2009//wear.htm
- sneakers &/or bathing suit to participate in the Imagine a Healthier You activities (making room for more conference food and fun :)
Helpful Links:
- Conference Website: http://media.cce.cornell.edu/hosts/nae4ha2009//index.html
- Need shipping details?: Presenter shipping instructions
- Looking for Conference Proceedings? Find them here. We are going green this year, our "paperless" proceedings will be distributed by flash drive at the registration desk. You will not be getting a hard copy.
- Conference Agenda: Agenda/booklet can be found here. A hard copy will be handed out at registration (note that they are a little tricky to print yourself due to size).
- Documents for Conference Committee Members: Click the green butterfly on the footer of the main page of the conference site or here.

See you soon!

Just Around the Corner

2009-10-15T10:29:00.000-07:00

The leaves are changing color, and the weather is turning chilly here in the NE...which could only mean one thing for us this year - the NAE4-HA 2009 Conference is just around the corner.

As you can imagine, we are in the midst of a frenzy of activity - gearing up for your very special arrival. Here are links to the most sought after information recently - thought it might be useful as you prepare for your departure:

workshop/program list
shipping arrangements for conference materials
conference souvenirs
special events/opening
volunteer opportunities
getting to the hotels from the airport

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Thank you!

2009 NAE4-HA Conference Planning Team

e-magine the possibilities e-blast

2009-09-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

The 2009 NAE4-HA "Imagine the Possibilities!" Conference in Rochester, NY. is nearly here!

Great seminars, speakers, poster sessions, special events, etc. have been planned. Visit http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/nae4ha2009 for detailed program information.

It isn't too late to register for this very affordable professional development opportunity!

Hope to see you in the Northeast!

2009 NAE4-HA “Imagine the Possibilities!" Registration Open

2009-05-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

Dear NAE4-HA friends and colleagues -

Registration pages are now available on the 2009 NAE4-HA “Imagine the Possibilities!" Conference in Rochester, NY web-site http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/nae4ha2009

The planning committee has been busy filling the site with the details that you need to make your travel plans to Rochester this fall. Recently added: Spouse, Family and Retiree activity information, and more details about choosing the perfect site for State's Night Out. If you haven't already...mark your calendar - this is going to be a great conference with over 200 workshops, seminars, poster sessions, and commercial exhibits that are the best the Northeast has to offer! Pre-conference tours are being planned including visits to the Finger Lakes, Wine Country, Niagara Falls & Toronto.

Also over 20 Seminars on Wheels are being organized. Evening events promise to be exciting as well: highlights include Seasons in the Northeast Opening Night and even a possible Theatre Night. This conference will is an economical one with room rates starting at $119 per room per night!!

See you in the Northeast!

State's Night Out Details Available

2009-02-11T08:46:00.000-08:00

Dear NAE4-HA friends and colleagues - Have you been to the 2009 NAE4-HA “Imagine the Possibilities!" Conference in Rochester, NY web-site yet? http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/nae4ha2009

The planning committee has been busy filling the site with the details that you need to make your travel plans to Rochester this fall. Recently added: details about choosing the perfect site for State's Night Out, http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/nae4ha2009/sno.htm Here you will find links for a map, a restaurant list, and contact information for Kelli O'Connor - Director of the Convention and Visitor Services. Kelli is willing to help you find private rooms, menu prices, and locations that will be just right for your state.

If you haven't already...mark your calendar - this is going to be a great conference with over 200 workshops, seminars, poster sessions, and commercial exhibits that are the best the Northeast has to offer! Pre-conference tours are being planned including visits to the Finger Lakes, Wine Country, Niagara Falls & Toronto. Also over 20 Seminars on Wheels are being organized. Evening events promise to be exciting as well: highlights include Seasons in the Northeast Opening Night and even a possible Theatre Night. This conference will also be an economical one with room rates starting at $119 per room per night!!See you in the Northeast in 2009!

Just a reminder about an upcoming deadline

2009-01-07T06:28:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year friends and colleagues!

Just a reminder about an upcoming deadline for the 2009 NAE4-HA "Imagine
the Possibilities!" Conference in Rochester,
NY. http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/nae4ha2009

We would like to encourage you to submit a proposal to present at the
conference - sharing your best practices of positive youth development,
research and outcomes. Information and the call for proposals, and
proposal reviewers, can be found by clicking here. There may be staff and
faculty within your state who you will want to recruit as
presenters. Please do share this link with them. Proposals are due by
January 15.

If you haven't already...mark your calendar - this is going to be a great
conference with over 200 workshops, seminars, poster sessions, and
commercial exhibits that are the best the Northeast has to offer!
Pre-conference tours are being planned including visits to the Finger
Lakes, Wine Country, Niagara Falls & Toronto. Also over 20 Seminars on
Wheels are being organized. Evening events promise to be exciting as well:
highlights include Seasons in the Northeast Opening Night and even a
possible Theatre Night. This conference will also be an economical one with
room rates starting at $119 per room per night!!

See you in the Northeast in 2009!

Save the dates! 10/25 - 10/29, 2009

2008-11-13T07:50:00.000-08:00

The 4-H Educators of the Northeast wish to invite everyone to reserve the dates of October 25 - 29, 2009 to come visit the Northeast in Rochester. The planning committees are working hard to provide a world-class professional development opportunity. So come to Rochester, NY in the fall of 2009 and “Imagine the Possibilities!".

We have fabulous speakers planned for the conference: keynote Geoffrey Canada, a much sought-after speaker, who enjoys a national reputation as both an advocate for and an expert on issues concerning violence, children, and community redevelopment, and capnote Judson Laipply, whose presentations are highly motivational, humorous, and thought provoking while focusing on change in life.

Come and choose from over 200 workshops, seminars, poster sessions, and commercial exhibits that are the best the Northeast has to offer! Pre-conference tours are being planned including visits to the Finger Lakes, Wine Country, Niagara Falls & Toronto. Also over 20 Seminars on Wheels are being organized. Evening events promise to be exciting as well: highlights include Seasons in the Northeast Opening Night and even a possible Theatre Night. This conference will also be an economical one with room rates starting at $119 per room per night!!

See you in the Northeast in 2009!