Ambassador Program
Coordinators:
Monika Marsh (905-767-1623) and Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-835-3287).
It’s back! The Coldwater Fall Fair will once again feature the Ambassador Program. But this year, it will be bigger and better than ever! There are opportunities for all ages to be ambassadors at the Fair, as follows:
- Mini Ambassador – Ages 6 to 9
- Junior Ambassador – Ages 10 to 14
- Ambassador – Ages 16 to 24
- Golden Ambassador – Ages 60+
The Coldwater Fall Fair Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for rural youth in and around the Coldwater area. Being an Ambassador is a rewarding experience that helps to develop confidence and life skills and teaches the participants to be involved in their community. And for the Golden Ambassador, it’s an opportunity to meet new people, try new things, and share fun and interesting memories of past fairs. All the ambassadors will be involved in a variety of activities during the Fair, such as the parade, opening ceremonies, handing out ribbons, welcoming fairgoers and guests, and just having fun! Throughout the year, the ambassadors will participate in other events happening in Coldwater, as their schedules permit.
This year’s competition for all levels will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11 am, upstairs at the Coldwater Arena. All contestants will gather with the judges and Ambassador Committee members, as well as the audience, for some light refreshments and social time. The guidelines for each level’s competition are as follows:
Mini Ambassador – The parents of the contestants will be given 10 simple questions in advance that they may practice with their child. On the day of the competition, the contestant will be asked 5 of these questions. In addition, each contestant will be required to make a poster that shows their favourite things, including at least one thing they love at the Fair. There will be prizes for all participants.
Junior Ambassador – Each contestant will have an interview with the judges. All contestants will then introduce themselves by presenting their bio which includes their name, school, grade, hobbies, interests, and any fun facts about them. After that they will deliver a 2 to 3 minute talk on any topic they choose, and will then be asked an impromptu question by one of the judges. There will be prizes for all participants.
Ambassador – Each contestant will have an interview with the judges. All contestants will then introduce themselves by presenting their bio, which includes their name, school/grade or occupation, hobbies, interests, and any fun facts about them. After that they will deliver a 3 to 5 minute talk on any topic they choose, and will then be asked an impromptu question by one of the judges. There will be prizes for all participants, and a financial bursary for the
Ambassador which will be payable in two instalments. The second instalment will be payable following completion of certain expected activities throughout the year, including attending the OAAS convention in February and a variety of events in Coldwater throughout the year. Golden Ambassador – Each contestant will have an interview with the judges. All contestants will then introduce themselves by presenting their bio, which includes their name, hobbies, interests, and any fun facts about them. After that they will talk for 3 to 5 minutes about their favourite memories of the Coldwater Fair. There will be prizes for all participants.
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We are so happy to be able to reintroduce this wonderful program to the Coldwater Fall Fair! The ambassadors don’t have to be experts in agriculture, live on a farm, or have grown up in Coldwater. It’s all about having fun, exploring your own potential and learning new things about your community while you give back in a most amazing way. We hope you are as excited about it as we are!
Please submit your application no later than Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The application form is available on the Coldwater Fall Fair website (www.coldwaterfallfair.org); please submit it at the Severn Township Public Library (Coldwater) or directly to one of the contacts listed below. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Monika Marsh (905-767-1623; monika.c.marsh@gmail.com) or Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-835-3287; cheryle.bidlone@hotmail.com).
Application Forms
Also be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions