CHELAN COUNTY FAIR

OFFICIAL RULES AND OBLIGATIONS

FOR THE

CHELAN COUNTY FAIR AMBASSADORS

1. Applications for Chelan County Fair Ambassadors shall be distributed, under the direction of the Ambassador Committee, to all high schools in Chelan County and to the County Extension Office during the month of January each year. Applications are also available at the Chelan County Fair Office.

2. One female and one male Ambassador will be selected to represent the Chelan County Fair. In the event that no females or no males apply for the Ambassador Program, the top two qualified applicants shall serve as the Ambassadors.

3. A screening committee selected by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington will select the top three male and top three female candidates and those candidates will be interviewed by the Foundation. The Ambassadors selected will be announced by April 10.

4. Applicants must live within the boundaries of a Chelan County School District, and be schooled in Chelan County. Applicants must have a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.5. Applicants must be in their Junior year of high school. Applicants must be single, have never married, nor are planning to marry before October of the current year.

5. All appearances of the Chelan County Fair Ambassadors shall be confined to Chelan County plus the East Wenatchee area. Any appearance outside of this designated area must have prior approval of the Chelan County Fair Board.

6. A clothing allowance of $100.00 will be provided for each Ambassador. Reimbursable mileage for travel expenses will be provided to each Ambassador. These must be approved by the Chelan County Fair Board.

7. The Directors of the Chelan County Fair Board or appointees shall serve as the chaperones for the Ambassadors at their appearances. The Ambassador Committee will be responsible for coordinating appearances and chaperones for the appearances.

8. A minimum of fifteen (15) appearances or 80% of all scheduled activities, unless excused by the Ambassador Committee, will be required in order to receive the $1,000 scholarship (See rule 11 for details). Each Ambassador is expected to attend and be prompt at all functions arranged by the Ambassador Committee for their participation. Ambassadors are required to inform the Committee ahead of time if they are unable to attend any function. It is understood that each Ambassador will not be able to attend all functions due to conflicts in their schedules.

9. Ambassadors will be required to participate in fund-raising activities to maintain the Ambassador Expense Fund at a desirable working level. State Fair Commission rules prohibit use of Fair Funds for Ambassador expenses.

10. Ambassadors shall be ex-officio Board Members during their term and are encouraged to attend the monthly Chelan County Fair Board meetings and required to attend during June, July and August to report their activities and appearances.

11. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to each Ambassador. A certificate of scholarship will be presented to the Ambassadors on the opening day of the Fair. One-half of the scholarship ($500.00) will be awarded to the recipient with proof of acceptance and enrollment to a school of higher education. After successful completion of the first year of higher education with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, or a completion certificate and proof of continued enrollment the balance ($500.00) will be awarded to the recipient. Scholarships must be used within five years after graduation from high school or they will be forfeited.

I have read and agree to the Official Rules and Obligations for the Chelan County Fair Ambassadors.

Applicant Signature ___________________________________________ Date ____________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________