Animal Science Education Advisory Committee

The 4-H Animal Science Education Advisory Committee is comprised of a diverse and representative group of 4-H YDP youth, volunteers, and staff with an interest and expertise in animal science education. The purpose of the committee includes the following:

Represent the interests of animal activities and programs throughout the state
Enhance the effectiveness of the educational deliveries and opportunities for the animal science education program
Establish direction for statewide animal science programs and identify opportunities for youth interested in the program
Determine the animal science training and development needs of volunteers and youth and assist in delivering appropriate training opportunities
Gather input on program direction, events, educational opportunities and other matters pertaining to the animal science program
Develop and maintain project competencies and proficiencies for animal science projects
Locate, review, and make recommendations on animal science educational materials
Seek collaborative opportunities with other groups or organizations as appropriate
Assist in the development and management of a process for 4-H animal science involvement and participation at the state fair
Assist in the development of a handbook outlining policies, procedures and best practices for 4-H involvement in fairs and expositions

Meeting Dates and Times:

Must be able to travel to attend three face-to-face meetings per year and participate in conference calls as needed to address issues and conduct subcommittee work. Members must also be available to attend trainings and events as needed.

Saturday, January 14, 2012
9am to 3pm

State 4-H YDP Office, UC Davis
Plum Room

Open recruitment for committee membership takes place every spring. 4-H members, recent alumni, 4-H adult volunteers, 4-H YDP program partners and collaborators, and county 4-H YDP staff are invited to apply.

2011-2012 4-H State Advisory Committees Application - Due postmarked May 31.

2011-2012 Committee Members

Statewide Committee Chairpersons

Cynthia Barnett, San Bernardino County, ccbarnett@ucdavis.edu
Matthew Portillo, Butte County, mtportillo@ucdavis.edu

CA State Office Staff

Shannon Dogan, Associate Director, sjdogan@ucdavis.edu
Steven Worker, 4-H SET Coordinator, smworker@ucdavis.edu

Youth Members

Cayci D. Allison, Kings, gotts3kids@yahoo.com
Jason Gosschalk, San Diego, jasongosschalk@cox.net
Callie McCarthy, Butte, cmmccarthy04@yahoo.com
Christine Fry, Madera, tomnormafry@aol.com
Rebekah Riley, Riverside, Anybodywantapnut@aol.com
Lois Suarez, Lassen, NA

Volunteer Leaders

Samantha Downey, Merced, samanthaldowney@me.com
Diana Stornetta, Sonoma, sprcrk@comcast.net
Lynn Warren, Riverside, lynn@showcaseminiatures.com
Diana Watkins, Kern, datawoman@hotmail.com
Norma Fry, Madera, tomnormafry@aol.com
Rebekah Warren, Riverside, bekahbacon@yahoo.com
Sandy Raffelson, Lassen, sandy@ssrranch.com
Nikki Wilson, San Bernardino, Wilsonfarms84@gmail.com
Tisa Aley, Orange, Posh_pony_co@yahoo.com
Brooke Suarez, Lassen, Brooke.suarez@sierracascadenursery.com
Christina Kapp, San Bernardino, Honyakcrew@aol.com

Staff

Delynda Eldridge, Yolo, djeldridge@ucdavis.edu
Cheryl Eggleston, San Bernardino, caeggleston@ucdavis.edu
Mary Meyer, San Mateo/San Francisco, mgmeyer@ucdavis.edu

Collaborator

Martin Smith, UC Davis, mhsmith@ucdavis.edu

Ex-Officio

Brian Oatman, Environmental Health and Safety, baoatman@ucdavis.edu
Richard Smith, Environmental Specialist, rvsmith@ucdavis.edu

September 24, 2011

State 4H Office, UC Davis, or Conference Call

September 24, 2011	State 4H Office, UC Davis, or Conference Call
	State 4H Office, UC Davis, or Conference Call
	State 4H Office, UC Davis, or Conference Call