Established 1994
Program Objectives:
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Make 4-H more visible in your
county and across the state of
Oklahoma
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Maintain relations with 4-H
alumni and supporters
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Help 4-H members tell the state
and national 4-H story
Support 4-H Foundation efforts
through donor and alumni calls,
letters and personal visits.
 Represent OK 4-H at events
 Promote media relations
 Advocate for the 4-H program as a
speaker or trainer
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Assisting at State Sponsored Activities
 State Judging Contests
 Macy’s Shop for a Cause
 Clover Classic Golf Tournament
Required Meetings & Trainings (Fall/Spring)
Ambassador Retreat/ Leadership Team Retreat
Committee Leadership
Having a Voice
Assisting in counties and districts as called upon
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Applications on State 4-H website
 http://4h.okstate.edu/leadership/4-h-ambassadors/becoming-an-
ambassador
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Due by March 1st to the State 4-H 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
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Start Early –
especially on the
essay
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Ask for reference
letters well in advance
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Read the entire
application packet
carefully
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Ambassador Selection Day (May 14, 2016)
 Extemporaneous Speech
 Ten-minute Interview
 Thank you Note activity
Practice Interview Questions
 http://4h.okstate.edu/leadership/4-hambassadors/becoming-an-ambassador/EXTINFO.DOC
Practice Interviewing with current Ambassadors
Selections announced after the interviews
Number selected varies each year