Meet the Ambassadors
Matt
Matt has been a Dakota County 4-H'er since 2014.
His favorite projects are beef, swine & goats and loves being in the showring. He has served as an officer in his 4-H club and serves as the 4-H representative on the Dakota Cuonty Extension Board. Matt is a high school sophomore and is active in Basketball, FFA & FBLA.
Rachael
Rachael has been a Dakota County 4-H'ers since 2013.
Rachael's 4-H projects include beef, swine and goats. She is a great helper for the younger 4-H'ers, and loves being at County fair and participating in the State Fair. She has served ass an officer in her club. 4-H has helped Rachael to build a business with her brother and cousin raising Show Goats.
Rachael is a high school junior and active in Basketball, Track, FBLS, FFA, One Act play, Student Council and SKILLS USA.
Alexis
Alexis has been a Dakota County 4-H'er since 2015.
Avery
Avery has been a Dakota county 4-H'er since 2019.
Avery's favorite 4-H projects are Beef, Goats and Poultry and Rabbits. Avery would like to be a vet when she grow up. Her favorite animals are cows. She loved being outside. "4-H has taught me to break out of my shell".
Avery is in 8th grade and is active in Cross Country, Wrestling, Basketball and Track.
Ben
Ben has been a Dakota County 4-H'er since 2017
Jayda
Jayda has been a Dakota county 4-H'ers since 2017.
She shows her cat, sheep and does exhibits time to time. She's her clubs President, Club Representative and is a 4H Ambassador. She loves being involved in 4H, looks forward to it every year and loves animals. She's interested in becoming an Ag teacher. She's involved in Track, Basketball, Volleyball, One Act, Climate Committee, FFA, FBLA, Robotics, Skills USA, Student Council.
The goal of the Dakota County 4-H Ambassador program is to develop leadership skills and build communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Dakota County 4-H Program as well as in other aspects of the ambassador's life.
ROLE OF THE DAKOTA COUNTY 4-H AMBASSADORS:
- ADVOCATES: Ambassadors will represent and promote the Dakota County 4-H and Nebraska 4-H programs at local/regional 4-H events.
- ROLE MODELS: Ambassadors are role models for other youth. They will be respectful, polite and helpful with other 4-H members, adult leaders, and Nebraska Extension staff.
- MENTORS: Ambassadors will have the opportunity to assist with events throughout the county. Their purpose is to assist in educating youth and adults about the 4-H program.
The Dakota County 4-H Ambassador program strives to promote 4-H and encourages youth to become actively involved in their communities. The Dakota County 4-H Ambassadors volunteer their time to assist with a number of county, regional and state events and programs. By assisting with these functions, the Ambassadors will have opportunities to enhance their advocacy and leadership roles with the Dakota County 4-H program and to develop an increased interest in volunteer work and community service.
AMBASSADOR EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a positive role model to all 4-H youth.
- Assist with 4-H events Dakota as a Dodge County 4-H Ambassador.
- Assist with the Dakota County 4-H Achievement Celebration.
- Attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln Communications Workshop (to be scheduled).
- Develop testimonials about 4-H and its positive impact and submitted with a press release to the local media.
- Assist with 4-H Summer Workshops.
- Develop and lead a group project in your local club.
- Regularly maintain and wear the 4-H Ambassador shirt and nametag while serving as a representative.
- Maintain continued communication with the Nebraska Extension staff.
- Be on time to all scheduled commitments.
EXTENSION STAFF EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Through this program, 4-H staff members are committed to offering you:
- Increased understanding of your leadership skills and abilities.
- Increased confidence in yourself.
- Better understanding of the Dakota County 4-H Program.
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Impact At A Glance
4-H Ambassadors