Ambassadors
A 4-H Ambassador is a 4-H member chosen to represent the Racine County 4-H Program. To be selected is an honor.
Benefits of being a 4-H Ambassador
- Increase your knowledge of 4-H
- Improve your self-confidence
- Improve your communication skills
- Gain new leadership skills
- Gain more awareness of your own strengths and capabilities
- Enjoy getting others excited about 4-H
Qualifications: Mature, responsible, neat appearance, leadership abilities, able to speak in front of a group, must be able to travel around the county and must be enthusiastic. Have a sincere desire to promote 4-H, willingness to interact with the general public and a commitment of time and energy. Must attend at least 3 or more events and help at the county fair and make 75% of Ambassadors meetings.
Must be at least in eighth grade.
Duties: To promote 4-H throughout Racine County.
- Promote 4-H in local media with newspaper articles and radio.
- Visit all clubs once a year.
- Attend Youth and Open Class Judging Events at the County Fair to distribute trophies and ribbons.
- Assist with the 4-H booth and call booth at the County Fair.
- Help Emcee countywide 4-H events, such as Clothing Revue, Demonstration Contest, Food Fest, and other events upon request.
- Visit area schools to promote 4-H.
- Participate in area parades.
- Attend Racine County Leader’s Association and County Board meetings quarterly with a report of activities.
- Organize trip recipients to speak at meetings.
- Present and help organize the new family orientation.
- Community Service Projects.
- Attend State 4-H and Youth Conference in the Ambassador track.
- Help with auction during the fair & tour of fair grounds, etc.
Selection: Applicants must submit the Ambassador application form to the Extension office in September. There may be more than one 4-H Ambassador chosen, but selection may be limited to sixteen.
Ambassador Advisor: Richelle Kastenson- to contact her, email rkastenson@gmail.com
