The Texas 4-H Ambassador Program aims to project a clear and accurate image of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program. The ambassador program has several specific goals:

*To tell and show key audiences what the 4-H Youth Development Program is and who it impacts, so that these audiences will understand the impact of 4-H on the lives of young people and will see how it addresses key youth issues in the community and state.

*To develop leadership and communication skills among the 4-H’ers selected to make ambassador presentations.

*To make families and youth more aware of 4-H and the benefits it offers.

*To inform elected officials about the 4-H program and get them involved.

*To tell current and potential donors about 4-H and give them opportunities to support the program efforts that interest them.

*To change or improve the 4-H image among selected audiences.

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2009 - 2010 Victoria County 4-H Ambassadors


Ryan Hessler, Inez 4-H Club

Melanie Janssen, Kelly Creek 4-H Club

Tasha Kloesel, Wood-Hi 4-H Club

Brandon Parham, Guadalupe 4-H Club

Carroll Powitzky, Guadalupe 4-H Club

Katelyn Rather, Aloe 4-H Club

Breana Tater, Wood-Hi 4-H Club

Seth Tater, Wood-Hi 4-H Club

Allison Williams, High Bidders 4-H Club

John Wilson, Southern Country 4-H Club

Christopher Wood, Mission Valley 4-H Club

Membership is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school who have had at least 3 years of 4-H experience. A membership application with a personal essay must be submitted. Ambassadors will be selected each June through an interview process on the basis of their past 4-H experiences by a panel of judges selected by the Extension Staff.