Like most 4-H groups, Local Ambassador groups must meet a minimum of 6 times a year, but many local 4-H Ambassador programs will hold 9-12 meetings per year. This may vary depending on your program’s activities, and the availability of youth and volunteers. Do your best to accommodate as many people as possible to have the best representation at meetings, and acknowledge that, while it’s best if members attend as many meetings as possible, some members may not be able to attend more than just one or two. This is especially the case for members who join your program midyear. The point is to have consistency in programming and to make it as accessible as possible to the youth who are prospective participants. However, when scheduling your meetings, make sure meetings are not scheduled in a way that consistently excludes a member or members from attending. 

Virtual meetings, though perhaps less ideal, can be a mechanism for maintaining connection with youth during winter travel months or busy activity times. Consider recording the business portion of the meeting so those absent can get caught up on essential team activities and decisions.