<p>For many people, their user group is the first insight into the
OpenStack community, and an important part of their ongoing involvement.
The Ambassadors help us tie the groups together, and work with each one
to mentor it to be the best it can be.</p>

<p>If you are looking to start a new user group, are a member of an existing group,
or are looking to get involved in your local community but don't know how
the Ambassadors are here to help. Reasons you might contact your local
Ambassador include:

<ul>
   <li>You don't know how to find your local group, or are looking for a way to start contributing.</li>
   <li>Needing to find the 'right person' to talk to in the OpenStack Community.</li>
   <li>Wanting to move forward through the Official User Group process.</li>
   <li>Wanting more information about what is going on with the OpenStack Foundation.</li>
   <li>Providing feedback you heard from your attendees that should be delivered to developers.</li>
   <li>Putting an item in the community newsletter.</li>
   <li>Wanting to move forward through the Official User Group process.</li>
   <li>Needing help to onboard new contributors.</li>
   <li>Looking for good speakers, or need help finding sponsors.</li>
   <li>Applying for funding for special activities.</li>
</ul>
</p>

<p>
Reasons Ambassadors might contact you could include:
  <ul>
  <li>Involving you and your group in global efforts and events.</li>
  <li>Assisting with user group best practice – from nurturing new groups to cementing the quality of existing ones.</li>
  <li>Asking for help with translating some content.</li>
  <li>Asking for your a quick report on the activities in your region.</li>
</ul>
</p>
