2008 Youth Camps

Come For The Mountains -- Stay For The People

Senior Leadership Camp

June 14-18

At Arrowpeak for youth ages 15-19 years.

Cost is $50 for MFU members and $105 for non-members.

Teen Leadership Camp

July 20-24

At Arrowpeak for youth ages 13-15 years.

Cost is $50 for MFU members and $105 for non members.

Junior Leadership Camp

June 28-July 2

At Arrowpeak for youth ages 8-12 years.

Cost is $50 for MFU members and $105 for non-members.

Hill County Farmers Union Camp

June 5-8

At Camp Kiwanis outside of Havre, MT

For youth ages 9-14 years. Cost is $75.

www.hillcamp.org

Day Camps & Day of Cooperative Education

For children ages 5-12.

No Cost to participants.

Brady, July 9; Broadview, July 15; Chester, June 25; Conrad, June 10; Devon, May 17; Fort Benton, June 12; Geraldine, June 24; Kalispell, July 10; Miles City, July 17; Poplar, June 24; Shelby, June 5.

Call Montana Farmers Union for more information at 406-452-6406 or 800-234-4071.

Youth Achievement Awards

for Montana Farmers Union

The Montana Farmers Union is a statewide grassroots organization working for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through conferences, scholarships and other educational opportunities as well as legislative representation and support for producer-owned cooperatives.

Montana Farmers Union would like to recognize the valuable contribution that our youth have made to Montana. The following is a list of awards and eligibility requirements.

Peanut Achievement Award

Ages 6-8

1. One community service

2. Attend one local or county meeting

Junior Leader Achievement Award

Ages 8-15

1. Attend Junior/Teen camp

2. Community service

3. Attend two local and/or county meetings, state or national meetings

4. Special project

Senior Leader Achievement Award

Ages 15-19 (choose six)

1. Counselor for Junior camp

2. Attend three local or county meetings, to include state or national meetings

3. Complete two special projects

4. Senior youth advisory council

5. Attend state annual convention

6. Write to a legislator

7. Attend Senior camp

8. *Special project - see next page

9. *Community Service - see next page

* Contact Local/County Education Director for suggestions.

(Recognition for completion of these awards will be determined by the Local/County Education Director and presented at a Local/County Meeting)

The Torchbearer Award

The highest award given by Farmers Union to senior youth is the Torchbearer award. A Torchbearer is defined as: One who imparts knowledge, truth, or inspiration to others. It is a great honor and achievement to be a Torchbearer. Farmers Union youth who are 18-21 years old and have met the necessary requirements are eligible to receive the Torchbearer Award.

Mildred Stoltz Leadership Award

At Arrowpeak and Hill County Junior camp, Youth Leaders decided together upon two youth (4 total) who will receive this award. Winners are chosen for their membership to MFU, a positive attitude, people skills, kindness and sensitivity, good verbal skills, and a good understanding of cooperative principles.

Leadership Programs

for Montana Farmers Union

State Youth Advisory Council (SYAC)

SYAC is a group of young adults selected to help plan, organize, brainstorm and assist in the implementation of the upcoming summer camping program which includes theme nights, camp projects, crafts, camp souvenirs and other activities. SYAC members are required to attend two weeks of camp. They will host the Senior Leadership Camp and choose to host either the Junior Camp or the Teen Leadership Camp. Other responsibilities will be:

1. Assist with the MFU Annual State Convention by giving presentations as requested and helping with convention day camp.

2. Assist with other projects as they pertain to youth education/activities that may arise during the year.

National All-States Leadership Camp in Bailey, CO

National All-States is hosted in Bailey, CO by National Farmers Union.

This week is designed to define leadership skills, generate informed decisions for future goals and assist campers in developing a personal philosophy. Youth meet peers from other states including: ND, KS, WI, CO, WY, SD, MN, IL, OK.

All-States Leadership Camp Requirements

· Youth who have completed their junior year in high school

· Youth who have earned a minimum of two years of Montana Farmers Union Achievement Awards.

· Youth ages 17-20

Scholarship Opportunities

MONTANA
Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship:
MFU college sophomore or above
Amount: $500.00 (one)

Chouteau County Scholarship:
MFU college bound high school graduate
Amount: $500.00 (one)

Flathead County Scholarship:
Flathead County college bound high school graduate
Amount: $500.00 (one)

Montana Farmers Union Scholarship:
MFU college bound high school graduate
Amount: $500.00 (one)

NATIONAL

Stanley Moore Scholarships
FU members of all ages seeking higher education
Amount: $500.00 (several)

Hubert K. Seymour Scholarship
FU college bound high school graduate
Amount: $2,000.00 (one)

Stanley Moore Regional Scholarships

FU members & children in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota and Wisconsin

Amount: $1,500.00 (several)

Contact the MFU Education Director for applications/details)

Montana Farmers Union

Education Director

300 River Drive North

P.O. Box 2447

Great Falls, MT 59403-2447

406-452-6406/1-800-234-4071

mfu@montanafarmersunion.com

Mildred Stoltz Leadership Award

Scholarship Opportunities

MONTANA Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship: MFU college sophomore or above Amount: $500.00 (one)

MONTANA
Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship:
MFU college sophomore or above
Amount: $500.00 (one)