4-H Ambassador Program

About the Ambassador Program

Established in 1994

Ambassador are selected each year through an application and interview process

Group of 4-H members who work to promote 4-H, maintain donor relations, and assist the state office

Roles and Responsibilities

Main Goals of the Ambassadors Make 4-H more visible in

the community Tell the 4-H story Maintain donor

relationships Each Ambassador

reports every month to keep a record of their activities

Ambassador Activities

Assisting State Office State Judging Contests Macy’s Shop for a Cause Clover Classic Golf Tournament

Leadership Training Speaking about 4-H Corresponding with 4-H Donors

Media Relations

Ambassador Reporting

Applying for Ambassador Applications on State 4-H website

http://4h.okstate.edu/leadership/4-h-ambassadors/becoming-an-ambassador

Due by February 28th to the state office Application form includes

Official application Essay - “What 4-H Has Done For You and How You

Can Give Back As a State Ambassador” Certification Form (included with application

packet) 3 Letters of Reference – from your educator, your

parents, and a non-family member

Tips For the Application

Start Early – especially on the essay

Ask for reference letters well in advance

Read the entire application packet carefully

Ambassador Interviews

Ambassador Selection Day (May 2, 2015) Extemporaneous Speech Ten-minute Interview Thank you Note

Practice Interview Questions http://

4h.okstate.edu/leadership/4-h-ambassadors/becoming-an-ambassador/EXTINFO.DOC

Practice Interviews can be arranged with current Ambassadors

Selections announced after the interviews Number selected varies each year

Questions?Ask a current ambassador