FLORIDA DAIRY
YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Sponsored by the
SOUTHEAST MILK, INC. &
FLORIDA DAIRY YOUTH PROGRAM
APPLICATION
For more information, contact the Application Coordinator
Chris Holcomb
christophersholc@ufl.edu
(813) 394-7307
APPLICATION DUE
(Electronic Submission)
December 1, 2011
Florida Dairy
Youth Ambassador Program
2012 Time Commitment Agreement
The FL Dairy Youth Ambassador Program is looking for dairy youth that
have a passion and commitment to the FL Dairy Industry to serve as the
Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador.
The program will be open to individuals age 17 to 20 as of Jan. 1. 2012
The winner(s) will have the following time commitments and upon competition in the
Florida Dairy Ambassador Program agree to the following time requirements:
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Serve on the Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention planning committee during
the subsequent year.
 Submit a bi-annual written report to the Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador
Selection Committee on his/her dairy promotion, leadership and activities. These
reports will be due to the selection committee on June 15, 2012 and Dec. 15, 2012.
 Seek out and participate in minimum of (5) dairy-related activities during the
year, including but not limited to the activities listed – minimum of one (1) event
during Ag Literacy Week (March 19-23, 2012), Dairy Promotions during the
Florida State Fair, minimum of one (1) event in association with the Florida Dairy
Farmers, minimum of one (1) educational/promotional event during June (Dairy
Month)
 Serve as emcee at the 2013 Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention Luncheon and
Banquet
 Attend the 2013 Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention and make a presentation
to the attendees at the Awards Luncheon
The winner(s) duties as the Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador will end at the time
the following year’s winner(s) is announced, though it is encouraged that winners
remain involved in the program.
Florida Dairy
Youth Ambassador Program
Guidelines
Each candidate must have a passion and dedication to the dairy industry and be a
supporter of the Florida Dairy Industry and the success of the program.
A completed contest application packet must be submitted to the Florida Dairy Youth
Ambassador Program by Electronic Submission – 12/1/2011 (11:59 PM deadline) to
christophersholc@ufl.edu
Candidates will receive email receipt confirmation. All applications submitted after
deadline will not be considered.
Ambassador Selection Timeline:
 Deadline for application submission – 12/1/2011
 Selection Committee finalists recommendations due - 12/15/2011
 Candidates notified of application status via phone – 12/16/2011
 Confirmation of finalists interview schedule (at Florida Junior All-Breeds
Convention) - 12/20/2011
 Finalist interviews and selection process at the Florida Junior All-Breeds
Convention – 01/07/2012
 2012 Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador announced – 01/07/2012 at Florida
Junior All-Breeds Convention Awards Banquet
The application email must include the following email attachments in Microsoft Word
or .pdf file format:
 Completed Application Form
Filename: LASTNAMEapplication.doc/pdf
 Essay
Filename: LASTNAMEessay.doc/pdf
 Resume
Filename: LASTNAMEresume.doc/pdf
 Time Commitment/Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Agreement
Filename: LASTNAMEacknowledgement.doc/pdf
Judging Process
All applications will be reviewed by the Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador
Selection Committee and finalists will be invited to the 2012 Junior All-Breeds
Conference. At that time each finalist will:
 Be interviewed by a panel of judges
 Give a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation (on given topic)
 Answer a dairy industry related question at the Junior All-Breeds Awards
Luncheon
 Applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in the Florida Jr. AllBreeds Speech Contest
The winner(s) will be selected based on the results of the application, interview,
presentations, and overall conduct.
Eligibility
The program will be open to individuals age 17 to 20 as of Jan. 1. 2012
Only Florida residents are eligible to apply.
Finalists will be admitted to the Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention free of
charge. Candidates will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Candidates, except for previous winner(s), will be allowed to re-apply in future
contests.
Winner(s) will be announced at the Florida Junior All-Breeds Banquet and up to
two winners may be selected. The winner(s) will receive:
 A scholarship in the amount of $500 to be made payable to the university
of the students choice. A travel/expense allotment of $500 to be used
towards dairy related activities that the winner will participate in during
the year as Ambassador.
FLORIDA DAIRY
YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
2012 Application
APPLICATION DUE DECEMBER 1, 2011
(Electronic submission to christophersholc@ufl.edu)
Name:
Address:
Email:
Home Phone: (
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Birth date:
Cell Phone: (
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Grade/Undergraduate Status:
Age:
Parent/Guardian Name(s):
Completed Application:
 Application
 Essay
 Resume
 Time Commitment/Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Agreement
Essay
To be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF file named: LastNameEssay.doc/pdf
Write a 300 word essay addressing the following question:
If you were selected as Florida Youth Dairy Ambassador, how would you encourage the
public to consume more milk and dairy products?
Resume
To be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF file named: LastNameResume.doc/pdf
Your resume should be in a professional manner listing your education, work
experiences, highlights of dairy related awards and honors, school & community
contributions. Please limit your resume to a maximum of two (2) pages.
Time Commitment/Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
Agreement
The Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador shall represent the Florida
Dairy Youth Ambassador Program and Florida Dairy Junior Allbreeds Convention, the Florida dairy industry and the state
dairy breed associations at all times when on official public
appearances and will abide by the following guidelines:
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Shall promote the Florida Dairy Industry, the dairy cow and all dairy products
Will uphold the highest ideals of conduct, dress and poise
Will not consume any alcoholic beverages while representing the Florida Dairy
Ambassador Program at any dairy-related function
Will be expected to abide by all rules of the program
If for any reason, the Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador cannot uphold the above
standards, he/she will be expected to forfeit his/her title upon notification from
the Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador Selection Committee.
I have read and understood the following documents (initial by each)
____ Time Commitment Agreement
____ Program Guidelines
____ Code of Conduct
I promise, if selected as the winner, I will abide by the Code of Conduct and will
meet all time commitments with the understanding that a violation may result in
the forfeit of the Ambassador title.
Applicant Electronic Signature (type name)
Date
If applicant is under 18 please complete the following:
I have read and understand this application and attachments and certify that this
information is correct.
Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature (if applicant is under 18)
Date
Answer the following (please use space that is provided)
A. List any dairy-related activities you are involved in:
B. List your major accomplishments/honors received in any youth/college related
activities:
C. List leadership positions held (youth, civic, academic, college). Include any
membership/participation in any professional activities or organizations:
D. List your expected/anticipated college and degree (include major and option if
applicable). List your career objectives and how, if applicable, they relate to the
dairy industry.
E. Why should you be selected as the 2012 Florida Youth Dairy Ambassador?
F. What skills, interests, abilities and experiences do you have and how would they
set you apart from the other candidates? How will these skills benefit the
program and the dairy industry?