AMBASSADOR CROWNING / VARIETY SHOW / PIE & CAKE AUCTION Friday , September 23, 2011 - 8:00 p.m. at Auditorium Committee: Jennifer Thompson, Pam McDonald, Karen Elliott, Courtney Graham, Tammy Adams Entertainment by: Paulette Lippert and Brontae Hunter Ambassador Competition Rules 1. Organizations or individuals are invited to sponsor one contestant-entry fee of $50.00 required. 2. The contestant must be single, male or female, between 17 and 23 years of age by August 1, 2010. 3. Contestants must reside in the former Township of Huron or have attended public school in Ripley. 4. Contestants will be judged on poise, personality, interviews and stage presentation. 5. The "Ambassador" will be expected to represent the Society at numerous events throughout the year. 6. Attendance at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention and the District 10 Annual and Spring Meetings is encouraged. 7. The "Ambassador" has the opportunity to compete at the Ontario Miss Mid West Competition and at the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition in 2011.   Ambassador Prizes The Ambassador of the Fair Committee is pleased to be able to offer the winner of the Ambassador competition a scholarship. The Ripley Agricultural Society will generously award $200.00 for an academic scholarship award. It is hoped that the scholarship will encourage post-secondary education.   2010 RIPLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AMBASSADOR RECEIVES: -$200.00 monetary award sponsored by the Ripley Agricultural Society -Travel and accommodation expenses to Convention and District Meetings provided by the Ripley Agricultural Society -Phoenix Street Wear - T-shirt -Everlasting Flowers and Gifts - $75.00 Arm Bouquet -KS Design - car sign - $25.00 value -Curves - six month membership -Crabby Joe’s Tap & Grill - $10.00 voucher -Chris Cover Photography & The Photo Shop - complimentary session and one 8” x 10” Portrait -All About Hair - gift package   Runner-Up Receives: -Bobbie Johnston - one hour massage -Phoenix Street Wear - T-shirt -JB’s Lingerie - $20.00 gift certificate -Jennifer Thompson - Face & Body Aesthetics - gift bag -Crabby Joe’s Tap & Grill - $10.00 voucher -All About Hair - gift package   Congeniality Award-Selected by Contenstants • Gift to be presented   Other Contestants will recieve gifts from supporting merchants: -Chris Cover Photography - Portrait for each contestant -All About Hair - gift bag -Classic Amusements - stuffed animal for each contestant -Erie Belle - $15.00 voucher -Jennifer Thompson, Face & Body Aesthetics -gift bag to each contestant -Crabby Joe’s Tap & Grill - $10.00 voucher (x2) -Lucknow Pharmasave - $10.00 voucher (x2) -RBC Royal Bank - article for each contestant   Past Ambassadors 2008-2009 Kim Hooey RG & G Farrell Farms c/o Geoff & Sandra Farrell 2007-2008 Becca Bridge Ripley-Huron Vet Clinic 2006-2007 Kendra Lotton Thompson Feed & Supply 2005-2006 Gabrielle Finnie The Glass Hummingbird 2004-2005 Jocelyn Courtney J&G Variety 2003-2004 Alison Houston Ripley Legion Branch 440 2002-2003 Katie Larsen The Village Flower Shop 2001-2002 Jennifer Pollard Ripley Veterinary Clinic 2000-2001 Carmen Farrell Ripley Junior Farmers 1999-2000 Christine Farrell Ripley Co-op 1998-1999 Kerri Shewfelt John Ball Carpentry 1997-1998 Kathy Goodhue Colling Bros. 1996-1997 Kathy Goodhue Colling Bros. 1995-1996 Pamela McDonald Ripley Lions Club 1994-1995 Heather Farrell Thompson Feed & Supply 1993-1994 Vanessa Life Ripley Lions Club 1992-1993 Christine Collins Ripley Junior Farmers 1991-1992 Christine Goodhue Thompson Feed & Supply 1990-1991 Tammy Fludder Ripley Legion Branch 440 1989-1990 Jenny Tranter Ripley Co-op 1988-1989 Trina Lowry Bill & Tom Kempton 1987-1988 Kerry Lynne Hunter Oil Gard 1986-1987 Kerry Lynne Hunter Oil Gard 1985-1986 Jean Ann Smeltzer Oil Gard 1984-1985 Kathryn Boyd Lowry Farm Systems 1983-1984 Janice Needham Ripley Poultry Farms 1982-1983 Michelle McTavish Ripley Lions Club 1981-1982 Debbie Lowry Lowry Farm Systems