DJJD Seeking Ambassador Scholarship Program Candidates

The Ambassador Scholarship Program Committee is seeking out new ambassadors to reign over the 2012 DJJD Celebration. There will be informational meetings held June 21, 2012 and June 26, 2012 at 7pm at Hwy 3 S, for those interested in learning more.

Ambassador scholarship candidates must be 17 years of age by July 15, 2012, be unmarried with no children and live or work within the Northfield School District. The three which are selected will receive a Scholarship of $2,000. The Coronation will be held Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at the Northfield Middle School at 6PM.

According to Program Chair, Julie Eddy, “This is NOT a beauty pageant. Our program revolves around volunteerism and developing leaders that will serve as positive role models as ambassadors for the Defeat of Jesse James Days Celebration and Northfield. In addition the ambassadors will spend the next year visiting other communities throughout the state and meet hundreds of people through parades, coronations and other special events gaining valuable friendships, experience and making lifelong memories.”

“The candidate experience is very rewarding for everyone. Candidates are offered personal growth opportunities, fun social activities and memories to last a lifetime in a non-competitive environment. Qualified mentors will be available to help make every experience a positive one. Even if the candidate is not selected, they will have a great time participating in many events during candidacy, have more confidence in public speaking and learn interviewing techniques. They will spend time with the DJJD celebration committee and have a great time with new and old friends.”

Information is also available on our website www.djjd.org . For those unable to attend this meeting, you may contact Shelley Brady (952) 237-9281 or Julie Eddy (612) 986-9418.  

Editor's note: Submitted by the DJJD Committee