UC 4-H Youth Development Program - 4-H State Ambassadors




		"The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program Engages Youth in Reaching Their Fullest Potential while Advancing the Field of Youth Development."

California 4-H State Ambassador Program

Coordinated by the California 4-H Youth Development Office

2009-2010 4-H State Ambassador Application (Word) (PDF)
Due March 31, 2009

The California 4-H State Ambassador Program is a working honor that provides 4-H members expanded opportunities to serve the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. The 4-H State Ambassador position is one of the highest service opportunities and recognition attainable in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H State Ambassador are youth who have excelled in the areas of leadership and community service, and have been selected to serve the 4-H Youth Development Program in roles that promote leadership through education and service. 4-H State Ambassador Advisors are adult volunteers who are experienced in working with older youth in a youth-adult partnership atmosphere.

4-H State Ambassadors and 4-H State Ambassador Advisors are selected in order to:

Act as State 4-H representatives to various local, sectional and statewide programs and activities; including providing public presentations, workshops and leadership development opportunities.
Coordinate the planning and implementation of the 4-H State Leadership Conference.
Provide donor stewardship support to The California 4-H Foundation.
Identify needs in the 4-H Youth Development and either develop or recommend strategies for improvement.

Term:
4-H State Ambassadors are expected to make a 14-month commitment to the program beginning on July 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2010. 4-H State Ambassadors may only serve one term.

Eligibility Requirements:
Youth: 4-H State Ambassador candidates must have completed at least one year as a California 4-H member. 4-H State Ambassador candidates must be at least 16 years old on July 1, 2009 and no older than 18 as of December 31, 2009.
Adult: 4-H State Ambassador Advisor candidates must be a 4-H volunteer leader with at least one year of experience in facilitating and challenging teens in the duties associated with being a
4-H State Ambassador. Adult advisors must be at least 21 years of age on July 1, 2009. Preference will be given to those not related to any current 4-H State Ambassador youth candidate.

Sponsorship of the 4-H State Ambassador Program:
The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation provide financial sponsorship of the California 4-H State Ambassador Program, which includes ambassador travel and other expenses, through The California 4-H Foundation.

1/2 Page Flyer (PDF)

Past 4-H State Ambassadors and Diamond Stars

Are you a past Diamond Star? Email a short message and/or photographs to fourhstateofc@ucdavis.edu to be posted on the past Diamond Star history page!

2009-2010 4-H State Ambassadors

Austyn Smith, Merced County
Rachel Coe, Santa Clara County
Cherry Chico, Shasta County
Shelby Wagner, Sacramento County
Melissa Withrow, Sacramento County
Cynthia Hinde, Sonoma County
Rhiannon Stark-Willingham, San Diego County
Holly Rogers, San Diego County
Stephanie Ya-Wen Kwan, Los Angeles County
Jessica Ya-Yun Kwan, Los Angeles County
Ryan Cleland, Butte County
Kylie Deal, Butte County
Victoria Hamilton, Sonoma County
William Simmons, Solano County
Jazmine Jackson, Madera County
Emily Hamilton, Tuolumne County
Grant Oliveira, Kings County
Darren Coates, San Benito County
Ashley Coates, San Benito County
Katy Byers, Madera County

Adult Advisors
Jacki Zediker, Siskiyou County
Michelle Costamagna, Los Angeles County
Murlin Lee, Santa Clara County

State 4-H Staff Coordinator
Quang "Hogan" Tong

2008-2009 4-H State Ambassadors

Felicia Byrne, Los Angeles County
Wade Colburn, San Diego County
Lezlie Elmer, Mendocino County
Sarah Hazeltine, Yolo County
Andrew Kalinowski, Contra Costa County
Gina Lee, Santa Clara County
Brittany Newton, Santa Cruz County
Chelsea Pugh, Yolo County
Alyssa Taylor, Riverside County
Mark Tobias, San Benito County

Adult Advisors
Michelle Costamagna, Los Angeles County
Carrie Hermle, Yolo County
Art Smoke, Fresno County