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Minnesota Operation: Military KidsState Ambassadors
The Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors provide leadership and service to Minnesota 4-H. They are selected to serve all 4-H youth and act as spokespeople for 4-H youth development programs. They serve as educational resources by teaching, planning leadership conferences, and working for 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair. They also work to fulfill county requests for leadership trainings, award ceremonies, retreats, and promotions of 4-H to outside organizations. A considerable amount of time and energy goes into spreading the word about 4-H and its positive impact on youth. For information on county ambassadors programs, contact your local county office.
2011-12 Minnesota State Ambassadors
More photos of this year's Ambassadors
Eligibility
Any youth involved in Minnesota 4-H and its programs who has completed at least 10th grade and has at least one year of 4-H eligibility remaining. Five Ambassadors will be selected to serve a second year. Individuals must be 4-H members; therefore those who will be in their second year past high school are ineligible to serve a second year.
Role
Teachers
Ambassadors are trained to teach and facilitate hands-on workshops and trainings at the local, county, regional, and state levels to educate youth and adults about such topics as leadership, service, diversity, and teamwork.
Spokespeople
Ambassadors represent and promote Minnesota 4-H, its programs, and its youth at various events, including the state fair, local and regional 4-H events.
Facilitators
Ambassadors work with state and regional Extension staff and other youth to plan and facilitate various local, regional, and statewide events such as the annual 4-H Regional Retreats and YELLO! Conference.
Apply to become a MN State 4-H Ambassador!
Application materials must be postmarked by April 20, 2012 and sent to your Regional Office.
- Information sheet (192 K PDF)
- Application form (262 K PDF)
Leadership - State & Regional Events
To view county or local club events, visit the county website.
BLU - Building Leadership and Understanding
Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) is an exciting and fun leadership adventure. More than 400 youth from across Minnesota come together to learn and practice valuable leadership skills that they will use in their communities throughout their lives. More info.
YELLO! Conference
Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Out Loud! is an annual statewide, four-day leadership conference with group discussions, workshops, service opportunities, challenging speakers and hands-on activities designed for youth. More info.
Citizenship Washington Focus
CWF is a citizen and leadership event for high school youth from across the United States. Youth learn about government, the legislative process, meet with elected officials and visit many national monuments and historical sites in Washington D.C. More info.
National 4-H Conference
The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults, at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture, assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. More Info.
Minnesota State Fair
4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.
Contact: Jan Derdowski, derdo003@umn.edu or Nicole Pokorney, pokorney@umn.edu
