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| L-r: Dr. Gina E. Eubanks, Dr. Adell Brown, and SU System President Belton pose with Louisiana youth participating in the 2015 Citizenship Washington Focus Program while visiting the US Congress in Washington, DC |
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| L-r: SU Ag Center Vice Chancellor for Extension Eubanks, SU System President Belton, CWF Coordinator Franklin, Youth Specialist Wanda Burke and SU Ag Center Interim Chancellor Brown pose with Louisiana CWF youth in DC |
Baton Rouge, LA - Tiffany Franklin, a 4-H state Citizenship Washington Focus Coordinator at the SU
Ag Center accompanied a delegation of six youth to the 2015 CWF in Washington
DC, July 12-18. Four of the youth represented East Baton Rouge Parish and two
St. Landry Parish. The National 4-H youth who attend the CWF program are
usually selected by 4-H state or county coordinators.
Citizenship Washington Focus is the premier 4-H national summer
conference that gives 4-H youth the opportunity to explore,
develop, and refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding
leaders in their community, country and world. Through sightseeing tours in
Washington, D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, youth learn about the
history of our nation and how they can apply their leadership and citizenship
skills when they return home. Full details of the CWF are available
online at www.4HCWF.org
Citizenship Washington Focus is a week-long 4-H
citizenship program for youth ages 14-19. CWF provides opportunities for young
people to: Strengthen communication, leadership and other citizenship skills on
a national level; Understand the importance of civic and social
responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and
leaders; Exchange ideas, practice respect and form friendships with other youth
from diverse backgrounds.
Franklin can be reached at 225-771-2242.
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