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 17 and close May 15 

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 no less than 300 words.

Essay question: You're sitting with a group of your friends telling them how you're gone most weekends with your goats. What do you tell them to help them understand how important it is to you and possibly motivate them to join the JABGA?