2010 NILC Workshop Descriptions Saturday Workshop Session 1: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Saturday Workshop Session 2: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Basic Car Maintenance – Presenter: Rocky Temple Everyone needs to know how to change a tire and check the fluids on a car or truck. This is a workshop you won’t want to miss if you drive anything: car, truck, tractor, or ATV. Automotive maintenance is essential. Please bring your jacket as you will be outside for this workshop. SpeedMeeting!! – Presenter: Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team As we get older, one of the great things that we remember from our past are the friends that we made – especially those made at events like NILC! How do we meet new people? Have you ever found starting conversations with strangers to be awkward or uncomfortable? Start making those new friends in this workshop – SpeedMeeting will teach you how to relax, start conversations and enjoy yourself as you meet new and exciting people. By the end of this workshop you’ll have met a roomful of 4-H’ers and discovered what you have in common! First Impressions – Presenter: Liz Brockmann, M.P.H. You only get one chance to make a good first impression. You’ll learn the five S's of meeting and greeting others and how to have a success job interview. Facing the Challenge – Presenter: Johnna Jennings, Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development Challenges are all around us every day, but what if you had a disability or obtained one later in life? What challenges would you face with your disability? In this session participants will learn through hands-on activities about some of the challenges individuals with disabilities deal with on a daily basis. Woodworking – Presenter: Brian Rawson Receive information and tips from a professional in the industry. News Writing and Media – Presenter: Mike Doyle Receive information and tips from a professional in the industry. Breaking the Code: The Reality of Bullying – Presenter: Ancilla Parducci, Ph.D., Youth Development Educator Breaking the Code is simulation that provides students with an understanding of how bullying effects students. The workshop will have students’ role playing several characters in bullying situations. The participants will either witness or be involved in bullying. Following the role play, there will be a discussion focusing on the impact of the characters and the role they play in bullying. Blast Through the Past with TEAMWORK! Have you had trouble in the past trying to get a group of people working together? Anything is possible when you can get the group thinking and working together!! Build your personal skills and learn to develop your own team for the future. Through active team-building activities, participants will increase their awareness of others’, build trust, and improve their own skills. Comfortable clothing a must! Closed toe shoes are required (athletic shoes would be best). No sandals, flip-flops, or bare feet! Max of 24 participants. Creative Digital Photography – Presenters: Paul Zeien and Ron Ramos This workshop will introduce the participants to the world of digital photography. Topics will include photography history, camera operations, choosing a subject matter, how to market your photography, and picture composition. Please bring your digital camera. Max of 15 participants. Public Speaking – It doesn’t hurt a bit! – Presenter: Dawn Carlson During this workshop we will examine the basics of public speaking, and how to grow more confident in speaking in front of groups. Through small group activities, we will overcome our nervousness, and learn the art of the “Attention Getter!” Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Cries for Help! – Presenter: Susan Shanks, BSE,MDiv. If you broke your leg or came down with pneumonia, you wouldn't let it go untreated. However, young people often ignore mental health problems thinking they will "snap out of it," or that they are something to be ashamed of. This kind of thinking prevents people from getting the help they need. Sometimes getting help is a matter of changing your mind. Come discover how you can become a better leader by learning how to recognize when you or someone you care about may need help. Needle Felting w/ Wool – Presenter: Elodie Zeien Learn how to paint with wool. Create a handmade picture using needle felting. It is fun and easy. All you need is your imagination to do this project. No artistic skills required. Come and discover all the possibilities that can be done with needle felting. Maximum – 15 participants. Interior Design – Presenters: Cindy Harris & Cassie Lein This workshop will include making a picture frame and learning about what is expected when you take the Interior Design Project in 4-H. Come see what you can learn about decorating on a budget and discover new ideas on how to redecorate your room or home. 2010 NILC Workshop Descriptions Saturday Workshop Session 3: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Sunday Workshop Session 4: 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. SpeedMeeting!! - Presenter: Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team As we get older, one of the great things that we remember from our past are the friends that we made – especially those made at events like NILC! How do we meet new people? Have you ever found starting conversations with strangers to be awkward or uncomfortable? Start making those new friends in this workshop – SpeedMeeting will teach you how to relax, start conversations and enjoy yourself as you meet new and exciting people. By the end of this workshop you’ll have met a roomful of 4-H’ers and discovered what you have in common! Oh…What a Bean: Soybean – Presenter: Larry Reinhard, McHenry County Farm Bureau Activities will include hands-on experience with germination to profile the soybean life cycle, Coca and NesQuick contest, soymilk and surface tension exploration, and much more. Computers in Today’s Agriculture – Presenter: Tim Shanks Learn how computers are used to operate tractors and increase productivity in today’s economy. Please bring your jacket as you will be outside. Keeping Warm w/ Fleece - Presenters: Robin Kindberg, Deanna Harman, Nicole Zeien, and Donna Manring Learn how to create a fleece blanket that will keep you warm for the next decade. You will need to bring 2 pieces of 1-yard each of fleece and fabric scissors (A few pairs of scissors will be available for use.) Cat & Dog First Aid – Presenter: Dr. Dan Lendman, DVM Would you know what to do if you were hiking with your dog and she cut one of her pads on a sharp object? Would you know what to do if your cat cut himself while playing? These are just a couple of the situations Dr. Lendman will teach you how to be prepared for. Soap Making – Presenters: Cassie Lein & Cindy Harris Want to make your own soap? Check out this workshop to make a bar of soap that you can take home. You will be melting down glycerin into your favorite shapes and then adding your favorite smell and color. It’s like inventing your own perfume only better because you'll smell good and be clean! The cost of this workshop is $5 dollars in addition to the conference registration fee. Advanced Photography – Portrait Emphasis – Presenters: Paul Zeien, Ron Ramos, & Curtis Clegg This workshop will concentrate on taking portraits: how to stage the model, usage of lighting, and backdrops. We will also be discussing post processing for photo retouching. Each student will have a chance to orchestrate a photo shoot session using another student as a model. The portraits will be critiqued by the instructors and students and displayed on BooneCountySports.com. Students should bring their digital camera and props of their choice to add to the portrait experience. All students must be willing to have portrait taken and critique given on their work. Max of 15 participants. Out of the Box Scrapbooking…Blast Through YOUR Past – Presenter: Melissa Irwin Scrapbooks can come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. In this workshop you will make a non-traditional scrapbook which will feature you. We will be using a combination of traditional & non-traditional scrapbooking supplies to tell the story of your life. We will be making a variety of pages which will feature you and your family. Please bring your own DOUBLE SIDED tape, scissors, and a collection of pictures. The cost of this workshop is $5 dollars in addition to the conference registration fee. Max of 20 participants. Martial Arts – Presenter: Rick Bjorquist Learn hands-on techniques for Personal Self Defense, Internet Safety, and take a mini-lesson on respect, courtesy, and confidence. Enhancing Personal Effectiveness Through Colors – Presenter: TBA Learn how colors express your personality and understanding of yourself and others. Through Real Colors®, you'll gain a completely new perspective on yourself and the things that are most important to you. As you learn more about the Colors, you'll instinctively recognize characteristics of people you know, and their Color. Leadership for the Future – Presenter: Keith “Doc” Patterson The traits of Leadership are in each of us, Go For It! Learn how to unlock the leadership skills you already possess. Disability Awareness – Presenter: Jen Jacky, RAMP Boone County Manager RAMP presents a program which educates individuals of all ages regarding the acceptance of their peers and develops in them a true desire to see one another succeed. RAMP's program takes disability awareness to the classroom and educates students with interactive exercises to: build disability awareness through active learning experiences, promote acceptance of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life, and facilitate community partnerships. The exercises and lesson plans are age specific and seek to challenge myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities and promote awareness of various forms of disabilities and can be tailored to fit the needs of any classroom or school.