National Leadership Ambassador

Eligibility

A Beta interested in interviewing for a Regional Leadership Representative must be one of the following: Elementary Representative must be a 4th or 5th grade student, a Junior Representative must be a 6th or 7th grade student, and a Senior Representative must be a 10th or 11th grade student. This individual must be in good standing within the club, officially enrolled in National Beta and registered for the National Convention by the deadline.

Representatives appointed at each regional summit are eligible to interview for the following positions: National Senior Leadership Ambassador (3), National Junior Leadership Ambassador (2) and National Elementary Leadership Ambassador (1).

Participation allows students to collaborate with fellow members, compete in a collaborative project on-site, as well as serve as a representative the following year. These appointed National Representatives will also help facilitate a Leadership Session at the following year’s National Convention.

Competition Guidelines

The following rules and regulations should be read carefully. By submitting the nomination and recommendation form, you are agreeing to abide by these rules and regulations:

One Elementary Leadership Ambassador, two Junior Leadership Ambassadors and three Senior Leadership Ambassadors will be selected and serve the following year.
The nominee must be registered by the National Convention registration deadline of May 2, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST.
If a representative is selected and later dropped from the local club or if the representative is not enrolled actively in school during the entire term, the representative forfeits the right to serve as a Leadership Ambassador. It is imperative for the selected representative to notify the National Office immediately if he/she is unable to serve.
Nominees will be given an onsite task and be evaluated on collaborative/leadership skills as well as a short interview.
Representatives must wear business casual attire to the meeting/interview.
National Leadership Ambassadors selected at the National Convention must attend the following year’s National Convention to help facilitate the Leadership Sessions.
Submission of the registration is a pledge stating that he/she will attend all of the representative meetings and sessions of the Convention, and will fulfill all of the duties assigned the following year. This means he/she is obligated to attend all meetings and sessions both years, when nominated and when serving as a Regional Leadership Representative or National Leadership Ambassador. Failure to fulfill this obligation will result in the representative forfeiting his/her opportunity to interview and serve.
Students selected as a Regional Leadership Representative or National Leadership Ambassador are not eligible to run for state office at the state convention or the following year.

National Ambassador Responsibilities

Write Inspiration and send to National Sponsor for approval by date determined. It should be motivational or inspirational to the audience. The Inspiration must be memorized and should be 2 minutes or less when delivered.
Write Farewell (Word of Thanks) for Final Session. The Farewell will be an opportunity to say thanks for individuals that have helped you on your Beta journey. It does not have to be memorized. Keep in mind, it must be 30 seconds to 1 minute in length.
Write notes of encouragement for the candidates interviewing.
Keep in mind, you are responsible for your accommodations and transportation to the National Convention. So, coordinate with your club sponsor, etc. to make the arrangements in plenty of time. Hotel information can be located on the National Beta website when the information is released.
Black or charcoal suits are required. The suit can be a combination of jacket and pants or jacket and skirt. FYI - Skirt length must be knee length or longer (no slits above the knee).
Dress shoes
National Ambassador Name Badge
This meeting takes place at the beginning of the convention and is mandatory in attendance for all National Leadership Ambassadors.
Arrive at all meetings/sessions at least 30 minutes early and/or the time designated by National Sponsor.
Review each session and your areas of responsibility for National Convention.
Review information for the Candidate Meeting for National Ambassador.
Review Ice Breaker and Questions for Candidates.
Establish time for setting-up the room for the Candidate Interviews.
Greet the candidates as they enter the room and assist them in finding a seat.
Present Ice Breaker
Questions will be provided for you to ask in the interview.
A Challenge will be given for the candidates.

Leadership Challenges

Leadership ambassador(s) will assist with Set-up, Timing, Questions and Judging of collaboration connection, lead outside the box, and project proposal.