NDSU Extension fall conference session

1. ND 4-H Ambassadors
Alicia Harstad
4-H Ambassador Advisor
Stutsman County Extension Agent

2. ND 4-H Ambassadors
• Who They Are
• What They Do
• How to Apply

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. What will Ambassadors Gain from
Being in the Program?

7. Teamwork Skills

8. Leadership Development

9. Run Effective Meetings

10. Community Service

11. Fun Memories and Life Long Friends!

12. 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_am
bassadors/

13. 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

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

15. Elections - EYC
• Candidates are judged on:
– Application
– Formal interview
– Problem solving
– Impromptu speech (in front of
delegates)
– Formal speech
– Whistle stops
• EYC Delegates vote

16. Questions?