4-H Shooting Sportsteen Ambassador Training

4-H Shooting SportsTeen Ambassador Training

Application Packet

National Deadline – March 1, 2008

Check with your State Coordinator for your state’s deadline;

go to:

Please note: the 2008 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

will not be held during the 2008 National 4-H Invitational.

(Date and location to be determined)

Complete and mail to your state coordinator your completed packet. A completed packet includes the following:

1. Application Form (Page 3)

2. Resume (see Page 4 for instructions)

3. Essay (see Page 4 for topic and instructions)

4. Certification Form (Page 5)

5. High School Transcript

6. Five by Seven (5X7) Glossy Photograph

7. Four (4) Letters of Reference: a) extension agent,

b) shooting coach orinstructor, c) school representative -

principal, guidance counselor or teacher,and d) a person

outside yourfamily who knows you well.

If selected by your state to attend the 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training, other expectations include a preparedpresentation, an interview, a radio PSA and an impromptu presentation.

JIM SIMMS
National 4-H Shooting Sports Program Coord.
RT 1 BOX 537 C, STEWART LANE
MT CLARE WV 26408 Revised November 2007

Eligibility

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

The 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Program affords teens

the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in citizenship, leadership, community service and public speakingas they travel serving as advocates and spokespersons for4-H Shooting Sports at a variety of events and activities.

Each state may select up to two teens to represent their state at the4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training. (Date and location to be determined; the 2008 Ambassador Training will not be held during the 2008 National 4-H Invitational in Nebraska.)

Teens must:

be 15 years of age but not over the age of 18 as of January 1, 2008

have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

be enrolled in 4-H and actively participating in a 4-H Shooting Sports Club

be willing and able to attend the 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training. Teens must be accompanied by a parent/adult chaperone for the 4 to 5 day training and must bear the total cost of this training (meals, lodging, airfare, etc.)

return to their states, counties, and/or clubs and use their training to conduct ambassador type activities at those levels.

be aware that only a limited number of teens from across the nation will be selected to serve as National Ambassadors. If selected as a National Ambassador, meals, lodging and airfare will be covered.

If selected as a national ambassador, teens must:

serve a 2 year term; this 2 year term is contingent upon performance, not a guarantee

be willing and able to take limited time off from school (a minimum of3 to 5 days per year for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010school years)

be willing and able to attend the Safari Club American Wilderness Leadership School (~ 7 days)during the summer of 2009

be willing and able to travel alone including air travel

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Application Form

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone Number:

E-mail:

Name of County:

Name of 4-H Shooting SportsClub:

Date of Birth:

Age:

Grade in School:

Grade Point Average (GPA):

Month & Year of High School Graduation:

Years in 4-H:

Years in:

Air Pistol:

Air Rifle:

Archery:

Hunting:

Muzzleloading:

Shotgun:

Smallbore Pistol:

Smallbore Rifle:

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Resume

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

Include a resume.

Your resume should be no more than three pages, single spaced with margins no less than 1 inch, and a font size no less than 12 pt.

Be sure to include your experiences in citizenship, leadership and public speaking.

(Microsoft Word has a “Resume Wizard” that creates a resume tailored to your preferences!)

Essay

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

Write an essay entitled:

“How Has 4-H Been an Extraordinary Place for Me to Learn?”

Your essay should be no more than two pages, double spaced with margins no less than 1 inch, and a font size no less than 12 pt.

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Certification Form

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

I have reviewed the expectations(see page 2)of a State and/or National

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador and I am willing to devote the time required. I will be active in my club and county 4-H program, as well as maintain an acceptable academic standard in school during my service as a State and/or National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador. Further, I am willing to conduct myself in the highest standards expected of a Teen Ambassador.

Applicant’s Signature ______

Date

We (I) understand that our (my) son/daughter wishes to serve as a State and/or National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador. We (I) will support him/her in fulfilling the responsibilities should he/she be selected.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______

Date

Parent/Guardian Signature ______

Date

We certify that the above named 4-H’er is enrolled, active and in good standing inour 4-H shooting sportsclub and county 4-H program. We support his/her application for the position of State and/or National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador.

4-H Club Leader Signature ______

Date

Extension Agent Signature ______

Date

Scorecard

Scorecard

Scorecard

4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Training

Prepared Presentation45 points

Interview 35 points

Radio PSA, PR Skills, Etiquette Skills and 30 points

Public Speaking Skills

Essay25 points

Impromptu Presentation25 points

Resume20 points

Ambassador Training Participation20 points

Total200 points

Top scoring individuals will be invited to serve as National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassadors. Individuals not invited to serve as a National Ambassadors will be expected to return to their states, counties and/or clubs and use their training to conduct ambassador type activities at those levels.

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