ND 4-H Ambassadors

Alicia Harstad4-H Ambassador Advisor

Stutsman County Extension Agent

ND 4-H Ambassadors

• Who They Are• What They Do• How to Apply

Who They Are

• ND 4-H leadership organization made up of youth ages 16-22

• Purpose – Enhance and promote ND 4-H program– Foster awareness of 4-H opportunities for youth

throughout the state – Help with 4-H events throughout the state– Assist in planning statewide events such as

Extension Youth Conference (EYC)

What They Do• Retreats

– Four a year held throughout the state

• Help at State Fair • Help plan and facilitate EYC • Help at any other county or state 4-H event they

are asked to

– Oxbow Golf Tournament

– Help at county livestock shows

– Announce awards

– Help at project days – Be the extra hand at any

county or state event

Requirements

• Be 16 at the time of application • Complete a total of 5 requirements a year

– A requirement is helping at any ND 4-H event – 2 must be from attending retreats and/or EYC

• Outgoing when 22 at EYC

What will Ambassadors Gain from Being in the Program?

Teamwork Skills

Leadership Development

Run Effective Meetings

Community Service

Fun Memories and Life Long Friends!

How to Apply• Selections in November

• Elections at EYC in June

• Must be 16 at application time

• Fill out application -www.ndsu.edu/4h/member_information/4_h_ambassadors/

Things to Know about the Application• Application due

– Selections (November 21st)

• Oct 5th to County office • Oct 15th to State 4-H office

– Elections (EYC in June) • May 5th to County office • May 15th to State 4-H office

• Must have 3 references – One from Extension staff

• Extension agent must sign application

Selections

• Candidates are judged on:– Application– Problem solving – Impromptu speaking – Formal interview – Team building

Elections - EYC

• Candidates are judged on:– Application– Formal interview – Problem solving – Impromptu speech (in front of

delegates) – Formal speech – Whistle stops

• EYC Delegates vote

Questions?