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Learn about becoming an Ohio 4-H Ambassador or joining the Teen Advisory Council to enhance leadership skills and contribute to youth development programs in Ohio. Applications for both programs open in 2016. Contact listed emails for more info.
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Ohio Ambassadors vs. Teen Advisory Council Last Updated by H.K. Epley 11/2015
Ambassadors-Requirements • High School Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors as of January 1 of the year of application • Are approved by 4-H professionals as good representatives of Ohio 4-H Youth Development • Applications due February 2, 2016 AND Friday following Ohio State Fair (8/12/16)—this is when they will be due in the future!! • 2 year term • No limit to the number selected • Interview, accept invitation, agree to terms and conditions, participate and complete orientation
Ambassadors-Duties • Orientation at Ohio 4-H Conference • Participate in interview and mandatory leadership training session • Serve as emcees, committee members, and other roles at Ohio 4-H Conference, State Fair 4-H events, and other state 4-H programs
Teen Advisory Council-Requirements • Ohio 4-H members at least 15 years old or sophomore are eligible to apply • Must be 4-H members for at least 24 consecutive months prior to applying • Applications due Friday following Ohio State Fair (8/12/16) • 2 year term; begins September • No more than 36 individuals on board; try to have representation of the state
Teen Advisory Council-Duties • Orientation & training in September & throughout year • Work together to improve Ohio 4-H programming, administration, and relevance to youth in today’s society through cooperation with State 4-H leaders, active support of new and innovative 4-H programming, and advocacy for 4-H and youth issues. • More of “youth voice” and representation of 4-H members throughout the state (Ohio foundation board members, National 4-H conference participants, etc.)
Points to Note • CANNOT be Ambassador AND Teen Advisory Council member at the same time • Are not required to be an ambassador before TAC members or TAC members to be an ambassador • If want to do both: • 9th & 10th grade: Ambassador • 11th & 12th grade: TAC • (or add a year one way or another)
Questions or Need More Information? • Hannah Epley epley.24@osu.edu; 614-247-8144 (Teen Advisory Council) • Candie Glover: glover.94@osu.edu; 614-292-3758 (Ambassadors) • Becca Goodman: goodman.230@osu.edu; 614-292-9314 (TAC and/or Ambassadors)