JUST WHAT IS CWF?
Citizenship Washington Focus is a week-long program that will provide you with many insights into the workings of our federal government. Through small group sessions, you’ll learn about federal legislation, the political parties, the Bill of Rights, and how to make a positive impact on your community at the National 4-H Center.

You’ll have appointments to meet with some of our Illinois Congressmen -- and you’ll share information with them about the University of Illinois Extension and 4-H program

You will also have the opportunity to take a riverboat cruise, see a theater performance, and tour various locations around Washington, including:

• Arlington National Cemetary
• FDR Memorial
• Iwo Jima
• Jefferson Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Mt. Vernon
• Smithsonian
• U. S. Capitol
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Washington National Cathedral...and more!!

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DELEGATE INFORMATION & POLICIES
Eligibility - 4-H Members must be 14-18 years of age by May 1, 2008. There is a limit of two delegates per county. (If a county has more than two young people interested, we will accept applications; however, acceptance of additional youth will not be made until after November 2.) Counties or units who provide scholarships to two or fewer members may allow others to attend who wish to pay their own way. The above policy still applies.

All positions are on a first-come, first-served basis. If all of the youth slots are filled before receiving a county’s applications, those delegates will not be accepted and will be placed on a waiting list. Delegates who have attended previously may not attend a second time.

Cost: Minimum cost will be $1015. An increase is possible, depending upon the number of delegates who register. The final cost will be determined after the November 2 initial deadline and sent to counties and accepted delegates.

This fee includes: CWF program registration; room and board at the National 4-H Center; most meals; and bus transportation to, from, and around Washington, D.C. For an entire week’s program - that price isn’t really all that expensive!

We will be taking only one bus to CWF. Therefore, space is limited.

Applications are due by November 2. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the spaces are filled. All registrations and payments should be sent to:

Danielle Rice
CWF Registrations
302 E. John, Suite 1901
Champaign, IL 61820
djrice@uiuc.edu

Applications can be obtained by clicking here or contacting your local Extension office.

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$325 Deposit - November 2, 2007
$325 Payment - January 15, 2008
$365* Final Payment - May 1, 2008
(*Final payment may increase if trip cost increases)


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PAYMENT PROCEDURES
All checks for payment should be made out to University of Illinois Extension. Checks should identify the program (CWF) and should identify delegate(s) by name. (For local Extension offices paying fees by voucher - please include “CWF” and delegate(s) names on the voucher.)

Receipts will be sent to all offices and/or individuals who send checks. These receipts will have “donation” printed on them; be assured that it will be credited to CWF payments if the above step is followed.

All final payments MUST be made by the May 1 deadline or the delegate’s trip will be canceled and an alternate will be contacted.

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CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations prior to November 2 will result in a complete refund of the $325 deposit. Cancellations made between November 2 and March 2 will result in the loss of $200 of payment.

Cancellations after May 1 will result in the forfeit of $600 of total payments made by date of cancellation UNLESS another individual (of the same sex) can be found as a replacement.

Delegates canceling within 30 days of the trip forfeit 100% of payment UNLESS National 4-H Council will accept a replacement individual and such an individual (of the same sex) can be located as a replacement.

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CHAPERONE INFORMATION & POLICIES
Chaperone applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older by January 1, 2008.

Chaperone applicants must be screened by approved Extension Volunteer Screening procedures and a check placed in the appropriate box on the application indicating that the approved Extension Volunteer Application is on file in the local unit office.

Chaperone applications are due by November 2, 2008. Notification of chaperone selection will be sent as soon after November 2 as possible. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection!

Chaperones are asked to pay $400 towards their transportation costs. The remaining fees for chaperones are paid and include the CWF program registration fee; room and board at the National 4-H Center; most meals; and bus transportation. Chaperone applications should be sent to:

Danielle Rice
CWF Chaperone Applications
302 E. John, Suite 1901
Champaign, IL 61820
djrice@uiuc.edu

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Contact Information
Email Dale Stocker at ddstocker@insightbb.com.

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