Purpose:
The Junior Ambassador Program is designed to empower young JABGA members by fostering leadership development and enhancing networking skills. This program aims to provide a supportive environment where participants can build confidence, collaborate with peers, and engage with mentors to grow both personally and professionally. Through hands-on experiences, association involvement, and guided mentorship, the Junior Ambassador Program seeks to inspire the next generation of JABGA leaders to take initiative, communicate effectively, and cultivate meaningful connections that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Age Requirement:
JABGA members ages 10 -15 as of January 1st of the current year
Application and selection process:
The application process will open April 6th and close May 1st
Applications will be evaluated in a blind selection by the JABGA Board of Directors.
10 Junior Ambassadors will be selected, 2 per JABGA area. In the case that 2 applications are not submitted in a specific area, a third applicant may be selected from the remaining areas.
Selected applicants will be announced at the JABGA Awards Ceremony during the National Show.
Guidelines for the program:
Junior ambassadors will assist in the organization of activities at Regional and National Shows, as well as additional educational events. Junior Ambassadors will also aid in developing JABGA Social Media content.
Tele-meetings will be held monthly with two JABGA Board of Directors presiding.
- Write an essay 150-300 words
Essay: Describe how being part of the Junior American Boer Goat Association has impacted your life. Share how JABGA has helped you grow in the show ring, as a leader, and as a person. Explain what JABGA means to you, how you would use your experiences to support and encourage other youth exhibitors, and what advice you would give someone who is facing challenges but wants to keep improving.