The purpose of the Junior Ambassador Program is to encourage High School students to become active in the Gatesville community. Junior Ambassadors will have a chance to learn more from one-on-one contact with the business community, while fulfilling their community service requirements. We take applications staring April 1st 2020, May 1st all applications must be turned in for the 2020-2021 school year.
Junior Ambassadors are charged with these responsibilities:
• Serve as official greeting service for the Chamber of Commerce, its committees, and the City of Gatesville;
• Assist the Chamber in the organization and fulfillment of annual events;
• Mentor incoming Junior Ambassadors;
• Investigate ways to further the Chamber’s involvement with local schools to enhance students’ knowledge of the business community and the skills necessary to become successful employees and business leaders;
• Serve as a link between the business community and the education system. Assist in implementing programs designed to enhance the relationship between business, industry, educators, and students within the school system;
• Conduct goodwill trips to Chamber Members as requested.
The Junior Ambassadors also conduct events of their own:
Shivaree- June
Candy stuffing- Oct
Boozar- Oct
Food for families- Nov
Chamber Christmas Celebration - Dec
Salvation Army-Dec
Chamber banquet- Jan
Raising money event-Feb
The Meadows- Feb
Circus- March
Military Fish Fry- March/April
Hillside prom- May
National Night Out -Oct
Junk and Disorderly -Oct
School Year 2019 - 2020 Junior Ambassadors