Ambassadors have the responsibility for maintaining high standards of excellence related to the P.E.A.R.L.S. commitments of clearer thinking, greater loyalty larger service and better living, for the betterment of their organization, communities, county, and world.
The P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Council are members of the P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring Program that work together to improve the P.E.A.R.L.S. mentoring program, administration and relevance to girls in today’s society through cooperation with the P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentor leaders.
The P.E.A.R.L.S. ambassadors establish and moderate the agenda for the council membership with the support of the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Advisor and associate advisors. P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassadors are the face of the entire P.E.A.R.L.S. Corporation and get the opportunity to work together within their counties and state. Being a member of the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassadors is an opportunity to make lifelong friends in P.E.A.R.L.S., learn how much work goes into making P.E.A.R.L.S. work smoothly, and develop skills that will be able to be used for the rest of their life. Joining the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassadors is an opportunity that everyone can get involved in.
The P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Council are members of the P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring Program that work together to improve the P.E.A.R.L.S. mentoring program, administration and relevance to girls in today’s society through cooperation with the P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentor leaders.
The P.E.A.R.L.S. ambassadors establish and moderate the agenda for the council membership with the support of the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Advisor and associate advisors. P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassadors are the face of the entire P.E.A.R.L.S. Corporation and get the opportunity to work together within their counties and state. Being a member of the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassadors is an opportunity to make lifelong friends in P.E.A.R.L.S., learn how much work goes into making P.E.A.R.L.S. work smoothly, and develop skills that will be able to be used for the rest of their life. Joining the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassadors is an opportunity that everyone can get involved in.
Requirements
The Criteria for P.E.A.R.L.S. membership shall include:
- At the time of application, applicants must be enrolled as a P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc. member per the P.E.A.R.L.S. membership criteria
- Incoming 6th Grade – 12 Grade
- Applicants must be active P.E.A.R.L.S. members for a minimum of 6 consecutive months by application deadline.
- At least a 3.0 GPA but not lower than a 2.7 (cumulative weight GPA)
- The minimum criteria for council membership application shall include
- Must have 1 recommendation from an adult, 21 years of age or older outside of P.E.A.R.L.S. (Ex. Coach, Employer Teacher, Pastor, Mentor, etc.)
- Selections of council members shall be made by an election of her peers.
- A council member’s term shall begin July 1st following the year of council elections.
- A speech prepared by the candidate, meant for the day of election.
Positions
The P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Council has 5 main officer positions:
- P.E.A.R.L.S. President: is the head of all meetings, corresponds with advisors and other officers, and represents the council for public appearances.
- P.E.A.R.L.S. Vice President: In the absence of the President, she is required to conduct and oversee meetings and events. She will preside on all committees formed, such as mailing committee, fund raising, etc. and ensure all tasks are completed.
- P.E.A.R.L.S. Secretary: documents the events of each meeting and council events, and prepares reports for the council members.
- P.E.A.R.L.S. Sergeant at Arms: Responsible for maintaining order in meetings by ensuring the Council guidelines are followed and keeping a reviewing attendance record.
- P.E.A.R.L.S. Senator: Acts as a representative or promoter of her chapter to any and all functions within and outside of P.E.A.R.L.S.
Ambassador Council Officer Duties
President (Grades 9th – 12th can apply for this position)
- Runs the P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Council Meetings
- Serves as the organizations representative to their chapter advisors and Head Mentor; meets with her to discuss new ideas
- Represents P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc. at organization events
- P.E.A.R.L.S. Chapter President will meet with P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc. Executive Director
- In case the president cannot perform her duties, she will take over as president
- Helps manage the meeting and create the meeting agendas
- Reads minutes of last meeting
- Contacts P.E.A.R.L.S. Members about meetings, events, and what’s expected.
- Takes minutes at each P.E.A.R.L.S./Ambassador Council Meetings
- Takes attendance at each meeting, P.E.A.R.L.S. events and activities
- Thoroughly knows and can recite P.E.A.R.L.S. history
- Keeps current knowledge of all P.E.A.R.L.S. events and activities
- Continuously promotes PEARLS and works with Mentors to bring in new members
- Responsible for keeping order during meetings
- Responsible for set up of meetings
- Will lead P.E.A.R.L.S. in prayer before meetings at events