Boys & Girls Clubs of America Board of Governor member Ken Griffey Jr. was recently appointed as an American public diplomacy envoy by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The former Chicago White Sox outfielder will talk to young people in other countries about the values of the United States. His first official trip will be in January when he travels to Panama.

As an American public diplomacy envoy, Griffey joins baseball's Cal Ripkin Jr., figure skater Michelle Kwan and actress Fran Drescher.

Congratulations Ken!