2.  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

3.  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

4.  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

6.  Applications on State 4-H website  http://4h.okstate.edu/leadership/4-h-ambassadors/becoming-an- ambassador  Due by February 28 th 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

7.  Start Early – especially on the essay  Ask for reference letters well in advance  Read the entire application packet carefully

8.  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 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