DearWashington County 4-H Youth,

Are you interested in being a part of the Washington County 4-H Ambassador Board? Below is some information about the program and the requirements of the youth on the County 4-H Ambassador Board.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  1. Serve on at least one planning committee and help with the Action and Promotion Booth at the County Fairin July and Open Houses in August.
  2. Attend approximately 2-5meetings per year. If a conflict with a school or church event comes up, advisors are willing to work with the youth.
  3. Exhibit responsible communication with committee members, adult advisors, and UW-Extensionstaff.

Programs the Board Helps Plan:

a.Lock-In at Kettle Moraine YMCA (December)

b.Fiesta Latina at Regner Park in West Bend (May)

c.Action and Promotion Booth at the Washington County Fair (July)

d.County Open House at Washington County Fair Park (August)

e.County Open House at United Way Resource Center in Hartford (August)

f.Back to School Fair at West Bend Boys and Girls Club (August)

Term:

One year term with the opportunity to reapply after the term is complete.

Questions:

If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of the Ambassador adult advisors listed below.

Thank you,

Melissa Kescenovitz- 262-388-7278 or

Teresa Dietenberger- 262-384-0487 or

Washington County 4-H Ambassador Adult Advisors

Washington County 4-H Ambassador Board Application

Please do not add additional pages!

  1. Personal Information

Name:______Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______

Address:______Birthday:______

Youth Email:______

Parent Email:______Grade as of Jan. 1st(Minimumof 7th Grade):______

Name of Parent/Guardian:______

4-H Club:______Years in 4-H:______

(Past ambassadors will also be judged based on their participation in past ambassador events and representation as a 4-H role model).

  1. Briefly explain projects and activities you did as a youth leader on the club, county or

state level.

  1. If Applicable: If you are a returning County Ambassador applicant, please write a self-

evaluation about the past year and how you feel you did serving on the board.

  1. What would being an Ambassador mean to you?
  1. How would you describe 4-H to a possible new family with no 4-H background?

I personally have prepared this application and certify that it accurately reflects my work. If selected to serve as a county ambassador on a one year term basis, I fully understand my responsibilities and duties and will be willing to fulfill them. I understand that after my term is complete I have the opportunity to reapply.

Youth’s Signature:______Date:______

I have reviewed this application and believe it to be correct. If my son/daughter is selected as a Washington County Ambassador, I ensure that he/she will fulfill the duties and responsibilities that are expected.

Parent’s Signature:______Date:______

Please return the completed application to:

Melissa Kescenovitz

4094 Lexington Road.

Slinger, WI 53086

Due: Monday October 2nd, 2017