2016National4-HShootingSportsTeenLeadershipInstitute

August2-6,2016

University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

ApplicationPacket

Deadline –May20,2016toMissouri4-H ShootingSports State Coordinator

Please preparea complete application packetandmail oremail yourapplicationtoyourstate4-H Shooting SportsCoordinator.State Coordinatorsmayselecttwo applications,identifyoneasthe primarycandidateand one asthesecondary candidateandforwardthetwo applications to Nicole Pokorney,National 4-H Shooting SportsCommittee. The secondarycandidatewill be accepted depending onspace availability.Applicantsmustbeatleast 15yearsofageby January 1, 2016to apply. It is recommended that the candidates also have at least one year left in 4-H.

All lodging(including linens),meals,transportation during the eventand materialswill beprovided bygenerousdonationsfromtheNational 4-H Shooting Sports Steering CommitteeGeneralFund.The cost and arrangement oftransportation to theeventwill be the responsibilityoftheparticipant.

Participantsshould planto arrive between2:00-8:00p.m.onTuesday August2,2016.Theevent will conclude on FridayeveningAugust5,2015. Youth will depart campus between 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday,August6,2016. TransportationtoandfromtheMinneapolis/St. Paul International Airportisprovided.

A completedpacketincludesthefollowing:

1.Letterofreferencefrom yourstate4-HShooting Sports Coordinator (Gerry will do this)

2.ResumeforTeen Applicant -include school,4-H,communitymemberships,activities and awards

3.Minnesota 4-H Member Code of Conduct Form

4.Minnesota 4-H Enrollment Form

5.National 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Leadership Institute Application Form

6.National 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Leadership Institute CertificationForm(complete withall signatures)

7.One 5 x 7 – Portrait Color Photograph and Digital Copy (jpeg or tif)

Send completed application packet to: Gerry Snapp

4-H Center for Youth Development

1110 S. College Ave

Columbia, MO 65211

2016National4-HShootingSportsYouthLeadershipInstituteApplicationForm

Name:

Preferred First Name:

Address:

City:State:

Zip:

HomePhoneNumber:

CellPhone Number:_

Email Address:

County:Club:_

Date of Birth:

Age(as ofJan.1 of current Year):_

Years in 4-H:Grade inSchool:Grade Point Average(GPA):__

List Local Newspaper/Media Outlet:

Years in 4-H ShootingSports (check thosethat apply):

Archery

Hunting

Muzzleloading

Pistol

Rifle

Shotgun

Thefollowinginformation is to assure thatanyclothingorderedfor you will fit properly.

Polo Shirt Size:

T-Shirt Size:

2016 National 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Leadership Institute

CertificationForm

Iwill be active inmyclub and county4-H program,aswell asmaintain anacceptable academic standard in schoolduring myservice asa 4-H Shooting SportsAmbassador.Further,Iamwilling to conductmyselfinthehigheststandardsexpected ofan Ambassador.

Applicant’sSignature

Date

We (I)understandthatour(my)son/daughterwishestoserve asa 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador.We (I)will supporthim/herin fulfilling theresponsibilities should he/she be selected.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Wecertifythattheabovenamed4-H’erisenrolled,active and in goodstanding in our4-H shooting sportsclub andcounty4-H program.Wesupporthis/herapplicationforthe position of4-H Shooting SportsAmbassador.

4-HClub Leader Signature

Date

Extension Agent Signature

Date

State4-H Shooting SportsCoordinatorSignature

Date:

National4-HShootingSportsAmbassadorProgramGuidelines

National 4-H Shooting SportsAmbassador Programisdesignedtopromote 4-H and4-H Shooting Sports.Youth selectedtoserve asAmbassadorswill receivetraining thatwill allow themtoreturntotheirhomes andadvocateforthe programatthecounty,regional,andstate level. SomeAmbassadorsmaybe askedto supportnationaleventsaswell.Ambassadorsprovide public relations supportatspecialeventssuchas donor/sponsorfunctionsandalso serve as spokespersonsforthe4-H Shooting SportsProgram, helping tomake4-H andthe 4-H Shooting SportsProgramsmore visible. TheAmbassador’sfurtherdeveloptheirskillsin leadership,public presentation,citizenship,communityservice,publicrelations andteambuilding.

PURPOSE,GOALS,OBJECTIVES

The4-H Shooting SportsAmbassadorprogramwill provide a venue for4-H Teensto:

1.Represent 4-H andspecifically4-H Shooting Sportsforpublicrelationspurposes at special events;atdonor/sponsorfunctionsandwith thegeneralpublic,4-Hgroups,community service organizations,schoolsandmedia contacts.

2.Serve asspokespersonsforthe 4-H Shooting Sportsprogramattheirrespective levelsof participation–national,regional,state,county-helpingtomake 4-H Shooting Sports programsmorevisible.

3.Furtherdevelop theirskillsin leadership,publicpresentation,citizenship,community service,publicrelationsand teambuilding.

4.Assistinmaintaining relationswith 4-H Facultyand Extension Administratorsaswell as past,presentandfutureprogramdonorsandsupporters.

5.Continue and expand theirinvolvementin 4-H Shooting Sportsbeyondthe shooting skills

and competitive events.

6.Stayactivelyconnected with the4-H ShootingSportsprogramastheyentertheircollegiate yearsandfurtherintoadulthood.

PROGRAMEXPECTATIONS

Bybeingselectedasa National 4-H Shooting SportsAmbassador,you willbe representingover 320,000 4-H youth.Whatyou sayand do isveryimportant. Remember,you nevergetasecond chance tomake agood firstimpression.AsanAmbassadoryoumaymeetwith donorswho are CEO’sofcompanies ororganizations and you alwaysneed toputyourbestfootforward.The way you dress,theway you speakandactare veryimportantwhen you areservingasan Ambassador.

  • You areexpectedtobeon time,so planto beearlyto anyevent.
  • You needtorespond promptlytoanyemailsorphone callsfromtheProgram Coordinatorand yourchaperonfortheevent.
  • Itisveryimportantthatyou sendthankyou notes immediatelyfollowingthe event. You will be given namesand addressessothatyou canfulfill thisobligation.
  • You maygettired atevents,butyou alwaysneed tobe cheerfulandreadyto respond positivelyto everyone.
  • A matureattitude andoutlookisrequired.
  • Ambassadorsmaybe askedbyyourState Shooting SportsCoordinatororthe National Shooting Sports Committeetoserve asarepresentative ata local,regional,state,ornationalevent.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

A goal ofthe4-HShooting SportsAmbassadorsprogramistoprovide opportunitiesforyouthto build characteranddevelop theirleadership skills.Ambassadorsare expectedto upholdthe4-HCode ofConductatalltimes.

DRESS CODE

Ambassadorsare expected todress in amannerbefittingyoung men and women. Modesty, neatness,well groomedand practicalitywill be theguidingprinciples. Attention todetailsis important,so here are sometipsforbothmen andwomen.Make sureyou have:

  • clean/serviceable shoes and a pair of sneakers and comfortable clothing for the ropes course
  • well-groomed hairstyle
  • cleaned andtrimmedfingernails
  • minimal cologne orperfume
  • no visible bodypiercing beyond conservative earpiercingsforwomen
  • well-brushed teeth andfresh breath
  • nogum,candy,orotherobjectsin yourmouth
  • minimal jewelry
  • no bodyodor

Ambassadorsarenottoweartorn(intentionalorotherwise)orsloppyclothing.Tanktops,muscle shirts,baremidriffs,lownecklines,sundresses,and tightorotherwise revealingclothingwill notbe allowed.Thisappliestoall spandexfashions.T-shirtswith negative,outlandish,disrespectfulmessages orpictureswill notbe allowed. Also, you are representing 4-H shirts with the logos of other youth organizations should not be worn. Ambassadorsaretohave no visible tattoos.

Ambassadorsmaywearshortsandskirtsofmodeststyle and length.Shorts,skortsandskirts maybe noshorterthan3”above theknee.Females- Blouses/shirtsmustbe tucked in when low-rise slacks/jeans/skirts/are worn.Males– Casualordressslacks shouldbe wornwith shirttailstucked in. All footwearshould beclean,neat,shined andnoflipflops.

When servingasa National4-H Shooting SportsAmbassador,you need to rememberthat you arerepresenting the4-H ShootingSportsyouthtothe publicandyouneed tomakethe best impression possible.

2016 National 4-H Shooting Sports

Youth Leadership Institute

DRAFT AGENDA

Mealswill takeplaceoncampus exceptdayoftriptoGooseberry Falls/Duluth.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

2:00 – 8:00 p.m.Arrive at Minneapolis/St. Paul between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Lodging at dorms available for participants – check in: 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Pick up participants from airport

6:00 p.m.Supper provided if on campus at this time

8:00 p.m.Welcome activity/ice breakers & games led by participants

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

7:00 a.m.Breakfast

8:00 a.m.Team Building Activities

10:00 a.m.Session # 1 Leadership Skills/Teamwork/Communication

12:00 p.m.Lunch

1:00 p.m.Group Photograph/Campus Tour/Bookstore Visit

2:00 p.m.Session # 2 Leadership (cont.)

3:00 p.m.Session # 3 Public & Private Value/Public Relations

5:00 p.m.Session # 4 Developing Your Story

6:00 p.m.Supper

7:30 p.m.Industry Panel

Thursday, August 4, 2016

7:00 a.m.Breakfast

7:30 a.m.Depart for Gooseberry Falls/Duluth - lunch will be provided

6:00 p.m.Return to University of Minnesota

6:00 p.m.Supper

Friday, August 5, 2016

7:00 a.m.Breakfast

8:00 a.m.Session # 5 Public Speaking & Etiquette

10:00 a.m.Session # 6 Telling Your Story

12:00 p.m.Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Developing Ambassador Plan

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.Sharing Ambassador Plans & Media Releases

4:30 – 5:15 p.m.Final remarks and certificates

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Etiquette Dinner

Saturday, August 8, 2015

7:00 a.m.Breakfast – Morning gathering and depart University of Minnesota by 10:00 a.m.