This workshop is being sponsored by the following Farm Bureau counties: Winnebago-Boone, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Ogle and Stephenson in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension.

Whether you are experienced with public speaking or scared to stand in front of a crowd, this event is for you! Guest Speaker Jennifer Zimmerman will share her knowledge and enthusiasm for public speaking. She has over 30 years of experience as a public speaking teacher, coach, judge, and presenter to help others learn the skills necessary to succeed in public speaking. Jennifer will teach you how to use your head, heart, hands, and health to guide your delivery--helping you become a successful speaker! Join us as we learn delivery techniques and then put them into action! Why? Because 4-H Delivers! 

Tuesday, February 4
 6-7:30 p.m.
The Machine Shed Restaurant, 7475 E. State St., Rockford, IL

Registration is required by January 28.  There is no cost to attend.  

This is open to youth ages 8-18.

More about the Guest Speaker: Jennifer Zimmerman has a BA in the Teaching of Speech, MA in Communication Studies and has held several positions including high school teacher, college instructor U of IL Extension Eductator, as well as public speaking clinician, coach and judge.

For questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact the Winnebago County Extension Office, (815) 986-4357 or Kelly Lafferty, 4-H Youth Development Educator, (815) 235-4125.

A special thank you to Farm Bureau for sponsoring this educational opportunity for our 4-H youth.