Coshocton/Tuscarawas Sheep Committee Seeking Ambassadors, Holding Lamb Dinner

The Coshocton / Tuscarawas Lamb and Wool Committee is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Coshocton / Tuscarawas Lamb and Wool Senior and Junior Ambassador. Any youth between the ages of 9 and 19 as of January 1, 2011 are eligible. Youth must have a background or interest in the sheep and wool industry and reside, or participate in 4-H, in Coshocton or Tuscarawas Counties. Ambassadors represent the counties throughout the year in promotional and educational activities including parades, both county fall tours, both county fairs, lamb lead classes at both fairs, the annual banquet and attends committee meetings throughout the year.

Applications are available by calling 740-545-9163 and are due by Friday, October 15, 2010. Interviews will be held at the Hampton Inn in Newcomerstown on Monday evening, October 18. The Senior and Junior Ambassadors will be announced at the Coshocton / Tuscarawas Sheep Association’s Banquet Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Fresno United Methodist Church with a lamb dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and evening presentation are $10 or $5 for children 10 and under and are available from any committee member or by calling 740-545-9163.