LEADERSHIP4-H REGION AMBASSADORS Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
HANDBOOK2016-2017
Northern RegionAmbassadors
UTAH 4-H
LEADERSHIP4-H REGION AMBASSADORS Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
Northern Region Ambassadors
4-H NORTHERN REGION AMBASSADOR
I am so excited to begin the second year of the Northern Region Ambassador Program! We had a great first year and I am looking forward to another great year with the amazing youth of the Northern Utah 4-H Program. The upcoming 2016-2017 year will kick-off on August 19-20, 2016 with a mandatory Opening Retreat at Thanksgiving Point. I am looking forward to the ideas and talents you will all bring to the regional ambassador program.
The Northern Region Ambassador program is for 4-H teens 7-12 grade, ( your county determines age you can be an ambassador) to develop leadership skills, promote 4-H in their counties, serve your community and develop friendships with other teens in the northern region of Utah.
The purpose of the Northern Region Ambassador program is to help youth, in grades 7-12, develop leadership skills and social skills, participate in volunteer-ism, and promote 4-H on a regional level.
Coordinator Message
Mission Statement
4-H Pledge
Utah 4-H Northern Region Ambassadors
Meggan SchulzeUtah State University Extension
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my heart to greater loyaltymy hands to larger servicemy health to better livingfor my club, my community, my county, and my world.
LEADERSHIP4-H REGION AMBASSADORS Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
Utah 4-H Northern Region Ambassador ProgramPurpose & Role, Schedule, & Qualifications
Officer PositionsOfficer Qualifications & Roles
Application ProcessHow to apply
Adult MentorRole, Responsibilities, & Schedule
Northern Region 4-H Ambassador Directory2015-2016 Contact Information
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Northern Region Ambassadors
Utah 4-H Northern Region Ambassadors
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Role, Schedule & QualificationsUtah 4-H Northern Region Ambassador Program
The Regional Ambassador program facilitates positive youth leadership development and expands youth’s opportunities to lead at a regional level, interact with larger groups, and expand social and professional networks
Purpose & Role
• Represent Utah 4-H’s Northern Region
• Promote 4-H with potential members, parents,
and general public
• Help plan, prepare, and present at Utah 4-H
regional retreats
• Recruit 4-H members from individual counties
• Develop personal leadership skills & self-
confidence
• Attend regional trainings and relay information
learned with individual counties
• Make friends & have fun!
Qualifications
Time Commitment & Schedule
Regional Ambassadors Time Commitment
• Active member of your County’s Teen Council or
Junior Teen Council or held a leadership role for
a minimum of one year
• Active in your local club
• Able and willing to commit your time to 4-H
• Parent and/or guardian support
• Enthusiastic about 4-H
• Willing to take on leadership role within the
ambassador program and in your county (Teen
Council meetings, Locals Clubs, etc.)
• Aug 19-20, 2016 Opening Retreat Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
• Oct 1, 2016 Training & Planning #1 Weber County
• Nov 19, 2016 Training & Planning #2 Wasatch County
• Jan 21, 2017 Training & Planning #3 Salt Lake County
• Feb 18, 2017 Training & Planning #4 Box Elder County
• March 24-25, 2017 Region Retreat Box Elder County
• The Opening Social
• Four Training Sessions
• 1 Region RetreatAttending these events is essential to the region ambassador program and
ahving a successful regional retreat. Before applying, make sure y ou can make
this commitment
Regional ambassadors will need to make the regional ambassador program a
priority and will need to be able to attend the following events:
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Officer Positions
President
• Conduct presidency meetings
• Conduct ambassador trainings
• Help plan training/activities for regional
ambassador meetings
• Work with the Workshop Committee and the Ice
Breaker Committee and be the liasison between
each committee and the Northern Regional
Ambassador Coordinator
Vice President
• Conduct presidency meetings and ambassador
trainings if President is not present
• Assign youth to lead pledges at meetings and
trainings
• Responsible for announcements
• Help plan training/activities for regional
ambassador meetings
• Work with the Activities Committee and the
Service Committee and be the liasison between
each committee and the Northern Regional
Ambassador Coordinator
Secretary
• Responsible for roll and minutes at presidency
meetings and ambassador trainings
• Communication with all ambassadors about
training dates and times
• Assist the President and Vice President as
needed
• Help plan training/activities for regional
ambassador meetings
• Work with the RegistrationCommittee and the
Photo/Marketing Committee and be the liasison
between each committee and the Northern
Regional Ambassador Coordinator
Qualifications for Officer Position
• Previous Leadership experience (example:
Leadership or Officer role in Teen Council, local
club, school, etc)
• Officer Application & Norther Region
Ambassador Application submitted on time
• Letter of Recommendation (written by: County
Agent, school teacher, Volunteer Leader etc.)
• If selected as 1 of top 2 candidates you will be
required to prepare a short speech to give at the
Opening Social.
• Voting will be completed by Northern Region
Ambassadors at the Opening Social
Opening Social Requirements
Officer PositionsQualifications
• May 15, 2016 Application available (check with
county for application deadline and interview policy)
• Aug 1, 2016 County will submit selected
youth to Region Ambassador Coordinator
• Aug 3, 2016 Ambassadors are selected
and youth are notified
• Aug 19-20, 2016 Opening Social/Training at
Thanksgiving Point
Important Dates
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Application
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Northern Region Ambassador application is available through each County Extension Office. This means that the application process may vary between counties. Please check with your county office for details.
• Youth applying to be a Northern Region Ambassador must complete a Northern Region Ambassador application and submit it to their county 4-H office.
• Application deadlines will be determined by your county office. • Applications will be open and available May 15. • Each applicant must be interviewed by their county office. Counties will be responsible to notify youth of the
interview location, date and time. • Counties will select 2-3 youth and submit names to the Northern Region Ambassador Coordinator by Aug 3, 2015.• Northern Region Ambassador Coordinator will select the Northern Region Ambassadors and notify all youth if
selected or not on Aug 5, 2015 via email.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
• Name• Current grade in school• County• Mailing Address• Phone Number• Email Address• There are 4 questions that need to be answered thoroughly to complete the application.• What 4-H Projects are you involved in? (List all that apply.)• Please list your 4-H leadership Experiences• What have you done in your county to promote 4-H?• Why do you want to be a Northern Region Ambassador?• Applicant’s signature is required on the application.
OFFICER APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application can be found on page 12
• Name• Current grade in school• County• Which officer position you are interested in.• Answer to the question, “Please state why you are interested in serving as the president, vice president, or secretary
for the Northern Region Ambassadors.• Attach letter of recommendation written by your County Agent, School teacher, Club Volunteer Leader etc. (A letter
of recommendation from a non-family member is recommended.)
Application can be found on page 14
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Adult Mentor
Adult Mentor RoleEach county will select a mentor (volunteer) that will take an active role within the Northern Region Ambassador program. The adult mentor plays an essential role within the program, they help provide a safe, inclusive environment that is essential to helping make the youth feel a sense of belonging.
ADULT MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide transportation to all region ambassador events
• Assist at regional trainings
• Facilitate a committee for the regional retreat
• Provide a safe, inclusive environment for youth
POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
• Caring Relationships
• Constructive learning experiences
• Leadership Opportunities
• Service in the community
The four Essential Elements of Positive Youth
Development are belonging, independence,
mastery, and generosity. Mentors will help Region
Ambassadors meet these mandates through:
Adult Mentors are Priceless!
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Directory
Northern Region Ambassador Directory 2016-2017Northern Region Ambassador Administration
Position Name Office Number Email AddressNorthern Region Ambassador Coordinator
Meggan Schulz 801-8518464 [email protected]
State Ambassador Coordinator
Craig Dart 435-797-0208 [email protected]
Box Elder CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Coordinator Callie Ward 435-695-2546 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Ann Henderson 435-695-2544 [email protected]
Cache CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Educator Candi Merrit 435-752-6263 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Scott Williams 435-752-6263 [email protected]
Carbon CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
Teen Council Advisor DeLayna Barr 435-636-3233 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Ron Patterson 435-636-3235 [email protected]
Davis CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
Teen Council Advisor Karlene Kidman 801-451-3412 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Zuri Garcia 801-451-3410 [email protected]
Duchesne CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Educator Michelle Simmons 435-738-1140 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Susanne Prevedel 435-738-1140 [email protected]
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Rich CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Staff Assistant Carrie Hislop 435-793-2435 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Darrell
Roethlisberger435-793-2435 darrell.rothlisberger@usu.
edu
Salt Lake CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Staff Assistant Paula Ericson 385-468-4830Mentor TBA4-H Agent Vernon Parent 385-468-4832 [email protected]
Summit CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
Mentor TBA4-H Agent Susan Haws 435-336-3218 [email protected] Agent Sterling Banks 435-336-3219 [email protected]
Tooele CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
Teen Council Advisor Reine Baker [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Darlene
Christensen435-277-2406 darlene.christensen@usu.
edu
Uintah CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Coordinator Traci Frost 435-781-5452 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Boyd Kitchen 435-789-1260 [email protected]
Morgan CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Teen Council Assistant Jennifer Clark 435-695-2546 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Amanda
Christensen801-829-3472 amanda.christensen@usu.
edu
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Wasatch CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
Mentor TBATeen Council Advisor Tricia Mathis 435-657-3237 [email protected] Agent Allan Sulser 435-657-3236 [email protected]
Weber CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
4-H Educator Ali Teuscher 801-399-8200 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Naomi Brower 801-399-8206 [email protected]
Utah CountyPosition Name Office Number Email Address
Teen Council Advisor Angela Eckhardt 435-695-2546 [email protected] TBA4-H Agent Jolene Bunnell 801-851-8473 [email protected]