Ambassador

Eligibility: The contest is open to any per- son 15 years of age and older.

Judging: This year’s contest will be held on Sunday Oct. 1, 2023. This will be a gath- ering where participants will enjoy some fellowship with each other, committee members, members from the Fair Board, the previous Ambassadors and this year’s judges, over some light refreshments. Each contestant will have an interview with the panel of judges. After the interviews the participants will introduce themselves in front of the audience, answer an im- promptu question and deliver a 3-5 minute speech on the topic of their choice. An audience will be encouraged to listen to the impromptu speeches as well as the prepared speeches. The Ambassador and Runner-Ups will be announced at the con- clusion of the event. This will allow them to enjoy a whole week leading up to and in- cluding a fun-filled weekend at the Fair the next weekend. There will be many events to participate in during the week and on Fair weekend including riding in both Friday and Saturday parades, bringing greetings, hand- ing out ribbons, greeting Fair goers and over all, enjoying the Fair while representing the Flos Agricultural Society.

Duties: The Senior Fair Ambassador will be required to attend a number of events rep- resenting the Flos Agricultural Society fol- lowing the Fair weekend. This list includes, but is not limited to, the O.A.A.S. District

5 Meeting in October, participation in the Elmvale Santa Clause Parade in December, attend the Provincial (3-day) O.A.A.S. Convention in February, the O.A.A.S. District 5 Ambassador Program in June, as well as compete in the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition in August ** Note must be 18 years of age by the beginning of August to be eligible. Each participant in the contest will receive a cash prize.