1. Kansas State University
  2. »K-State Research and Extension
  3. »KSRE Tuesday Letter
  4. »Kansas State 4-H Ambassador Training

KSRE Tuesday Letter

Other publications

K-State Research and Extension
123 Umberger Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-3401
785-532-5820
extadmin@ksu.edu

October 17, 2023

Kansas State 4-H Ambassador Training

Submitted by Beth Hinshaw

Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training will not be scheduled for 2024. With the small crowd we have had in the last two years (38 youth in 2022 and 40 in 2023) and so few local units with 4-H Ambassador Programs, this gives Kansas 4-H and the new Communication and Expressive Arts Project Partnership Team a chance to set goals, prioritize and make the best decisions about using limited resources to make the biggest impact for Kansas 4-H.

If you desire to have training for local 4-H Ambassadors, here are a few suggestions:

  • Include shorter communication skill trainings in each one of your 4-H Ambassador Meetings. This could be facilitated by advisors, alumni, or local communication professionals.
  • Assign a different 4-H Ambassador to teach a 4-H Communication Curriculum lesson at each meeting. This is also a Youth Development Signature Program.
  • Work with nearby Extension Units to offer training for a multi-unit group training.
  • Encourage your 4-H Ambassadors to take part in other Kansas 4-H Events and opportunities that offer communication training options, i.e., Shutterbug events, 4-H Discovery Days, Discover You Future Program, etc.

If there are individuals who are interested in serving on a Project Partnership Team to help with moving things forward for Kansas 4-H, they are encouraged to submit their application by the deadline of November 1.

Find additional details regarding the new Project Partnership Teams here.