OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Ohio Ambassadors vs. Teen Advisory Council Members

2 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION High School Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors as of January 1 of the year of application Are approved by 4-H professionals as good representatives of Ohio 4- H Youth Development Applications due January 23 rd 2 year term (junior ambassador and senior ambassador; must re-apply 2 nd year) No limit to the number selected Accept invitation, agree to terms and conditions, participate and complete orientation Ambassadors-Requirements

3 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Orientation at Ohio 4-H Conference Participate in two mandatory leadership training sessions Serve as emcees, committee members, and other roles at Ohio 4-H Conference, State Fair 4-H events, and other state 4-H programs Ambassadors-Duties

4 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Ohio 4-H members at least 15 years old or sophomore are eligible to apply Must be 4-H members for at least 24 consecutive months prior to applying Applications due July 15 (new in 2014) 2 year term; begins September No more than 36 individuals on board; try to have representation of the state Teen Advisory Council-Requirements

5 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Orientation & training in September & throughout year Work together to improve Ohio 4-H programming, administration, and relevance to youth in today’s society through cooperation with State 4-H leaders, active support of new and innovative 4-H programming, and advocacy for 4-H and youth issues. Teen Advisory Council-Duties More of “youth voice” and representation of 4-H members throughout the state (Ohio foundation board members, National 4-H conference participants, etc.)

6 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CANNOT be Ambassador AND Teen Advisory Council member at the same time (even if 2 nd year of ambassador and 1 st year of TAC) Are not required to be an ambassador before TAC members or TAC members to be an ambassador If want to do both: Points to Note 9 th & 10 th grade: Ambassador 11 th & 12 th grade: TAC (or add a year one way or another)

7 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Contact Hannah Epley; Questions or Need More Information?