Drumbo 2014 Ambassador Program

When: Saturday, August 16, 2014

Where: Drumbo Agricultural Hall

The Drumbo Agricultural Society and Drumbo Lions Club invite all young people, male & female, residing in the Drumbo area to enter the Drumbo Ambassador Program. Come out and enjoy the fun and experience you will gain as a participant in the 2013 program. The winning contestant will receive a $500 Bursary upon successful completion of his/her duties. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, please contact Virginia Dibble at 519-608-3095 or Kristin Gurney at 519-458-8332.

Applications must be received by Saturday, July 26, 2014.

Application forms may be  downloaded here Drumbo Ambassador Application or obtained by calling Virginia Dibble at 519-608-3095, Kristin Gurney at 519-458-8332 or Susannah Sparling at 519-463-5607.

 

Guidelines:

  1. Participants must be between 17-23 years of age.
  2. There will be a personal interview with panel of judges.
  3. Participants will be expected to present a prepared speech, approximately 2 to 3 minutes in length, on "Life in a Rural Community".
  4. Participants will also be expected to answer a short impromptu question at the time of judging.

Participants will be judged on:

  1. Interview and speeches
  2. Community knowledge and involvement
  3. Presentation and personality

Duties:

The successful candidate is expected to represent the Drumbo Agricultural Society at the following events:
  • Drumbo Fair: September 19-21, 2014
  • Drumbo Fair Appreciation Night: October 17, 2014
  • Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) District Meeting: November 2014
  • OAAS Convention: February 19-21, 2015
  • CNE Ambassador Competition: August 2015
  • Various Drumbo Agricultural Society functions throughout the year
As well, the Drumbo Ambassador will represent the Drumbo Lions Club at the following events:
  • Drumbo Harvest Carnival: August 16-17, 2015
  • Santa Claus Parades: November and December 2014
  • Various Community Events