4-H Canada wishes to extend a warm invitation to attend our Annual General Meeting

We are pleased to announce that this year’s AGM is taking place June 11-12 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

It has been a whirlwind year for the 4-H movement in Canada! Attending the AGM is a great way to learn more about the significant advancements we have made as a movement over the past year. You will be the first to see the redesigned, re-energized 4-H clover logo which comes on the heels of many years of discussion and consultation. You will also have the opportunity to hear how 4-H Canada’s program offerings have grown in 2014-15 by 260%. And you can participate in discussions on how 4-H in Canada is poised to advance positive youth development to support our next generation of leaders.

We hope you will attend the 2015 4-H Canada AGM to help us continue building momentum for our 25,000 youth and 7,700 volunteer leaders across Canada!

Important Information for AGM Attendees:

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Please note that the registration fee does not include the cost of accommodations. We ask AGM attendees to please book and pay for their accommodations directly with the Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook.

*Please note that there are room set aside under the 4-H Canada block at a reduced rate.

The hotel can been reached toll free at 1-866-444-1946.

AGM attendees are required to book and pay for their own travel.

The Fredericton Airport is serviced daily by Air Canada and West Jet beginning on April 15. The Crowne Plaza is located approximately 15 km from the Fredericton Airport. 4-H volunteer, leaders, and members will greet you at the airport and direct you to the shuttle service being provided for attendees. Alternatively, one way transportation from the airport is approximately $20 by taxi at your own expense.

**Please book your travel arrangements prior to registering for the 4-H AGM and include flight numbers, arrival times, and departure times during registration.


Wednesday, June 10

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.       Pre-Meeting Tour (All Day)
      
Thursday, June 11

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.     Board Meeting (Closed) (lunch provided)              9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Partners Program
1:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.       Launch of new 4-H Clover Logo  
1:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       4-H Canada Annual General Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Board Meeting (Closed)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Annual General Meeting Banquet

Friday, June 12

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.     New Trustee & Board Member Training
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Partners Program
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Provincial Sharing - Trends & Best Practices
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.     Canadian 4-H Foundation Luncheon
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Canadian 4-H Foundation Annual General Meeting
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Canadian 4-H Foundation Trustee Meeting (Closed)
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.       Operational Meetings (Teleconference)
                                               - Marketing and Communications
                                               - Funds Development
                                               - National Resource Network
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.       4-H Night in the Country

Saturday, June 13

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.    Provincial Supervisory Group – (Closed)
                                      (lunch provided)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday Pre-Meeting Tour

We hope that you can join us a day early on Wednesday, June 10 and enjoy a Saint John River Valley Tour. We'll start our day with a tour of Covered Bridge Potato chips - an old fashioned kettle chip company - where you will learn facts about potatoes, potato chips and agriculture in New Brunswick. There will also be a tour of Potato World where everyone will learn the story of the "humble potato" - from its beginnings in Peru, to a world staple and its importance in New Brunswick. Lunch will be served at Potato World Harvest Cafe. 

In the afternoon everyone will tour HSF Foods Ltd. and take a tour of Mountain View Packers Ltd. Dinner that night will be served at Hillspring Farms Ltd. - located in the fertile potato growing region of N.B. After dinner everyone will have the opportunity to explore the Longest Covered Bridge in the world (Hartland NB) as well as visit the World's Largest Axe which stands 66 feet high and contains seven tons of stainless steel.

4-H Canada AGM Banquet

The 4-H Canada AGM Banquet is an opportunity to honour 4-H Canada supporters, recognize the past year's accomplishments, and celebrate the future of 4-H in Canada. Join us for a unique New Brunswick-inspired meal while 4-H members share how 4-H has positively impacted their lives.

4-H Night in the Country

4-H members and volunteer leaders in New Brunswick look forward to hosting 4-H Canada AGM delegates for "4-H Night in the Country" at Killarney Lake Lodge. Just a few minutes' drive on Fredericton's north side. Come prepared for an evening full of fun and friendship as local 4-H members and volunteers feed and entertain you with true Maritime hospitality and talent. You will also have the chance to visit with outstanding 4-H members who will be showcasing their projects. A evening you won't want to miss!

PARTNERS PROGRAM

Are you planning to build a vacation around your time at the 4-H AGM? Do you have a partner, spouse, or friend who isn’t attending meetings during the 4-H AGM, but is interested in traveling to Fredericton, NB with you? If so, we are pleased to offer our Partner Program. The Partner Program allows your traveling companion to take in the sights and activities while you are busy attending meetings. The following activities are available through the Partner Program:

June 11,  9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Partners' Tour ($15)

Spend the day touring the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly Building and watch part of question period. We will then head over to the Beaverbook Art Gallery - the provincial Art Gallery of New Brunswick, followed by a tour of downtown Fredericton.

Everyone will have the opportunity to venture around and find lunch before heading back to the hotel for the 4-H Canada Brand Launch!

After the brand launch we will head back out and take a tour of Old Government House - home of New Brunswick's Lieutenant Governor. Our tour will then move to Fredericton City Hall, Clockworks, and Bicentennial Tapestries. We will then return to the hotel for the 4-H Canada Banquet.

June 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Partners Tour ($25)

New Brunswick is awash in quaint and interesting little communities. It is impossible to visit them all in one day but we are certainly going to try!

The tour will start with a 4-H Road trip to York and Charlotte Counties to share our pride and heritage with you. Plans include traveling to the historic McAdam Railway Station for a tour and nutrition break and then on to St. Andrews By-the-Sea via St. Stephen, fondly known as "Canada's Chocolate Town" - home of Ganong Brothers, the inventors of the first chocolate bar. In St. Andrews you will note that this historic little seaside town is well preserved with many of its original buildings and the famous Algonquin Resort. Here you will have lunch on your own as you explore the many restaurants, boutiques, shops, markets and other sites in this historic town before returning to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in time to depart for the 4-H Night in the Country.