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The Voyage to Greatness -- State Conference 2009

Ahoy Mateys! Over 900 of Iowa's youth gathered together for the 2009 Iowa State 4-H Conference on Iowa State University's campus held June 30- July 2. This three day voyage was jam-packed with hands-on educational workshops, motivational speakers, exploring campus life, community service activities and making new friends. The Iowa State 4-H Conference was planned by the 2008-2009 State 4-H Council and the Iowa State University Extension State 4-H Youth Development staff. Check out the photos of the Voyage to Greatness below!













If you would like to learn how to get involved with Conference next year as a delegate, presenter, chaperone or by donating prizes, food or supplies- e-mail me at dbohling@iastate.edu.
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  1. Morgan JohnsonJuly 6, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Those are some great pictures from conference! It was really nice to go back and visit this year. I can't wait until I'm old enough to chaperone!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 12:05 AM

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