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4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee

The 4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee is comprised of a diverse and representative group of 4-H Youth Development Program youth, volunteers, and staff with an interest in equine education. The purpose of the committee includes the following:

  • Represent the interests of equine activities and programs throughout the state
  • Organize and implement the annual 4-H Horse Classic (July)
  • Organize and implement the annual 4-H Equine Field Day (October/November)
  • Organize and implement the annual 4-H Equine Educational Contests (March & May)
  • Organize and coordinate California’s delegation to the National 4-H Western Round-Up (January)
  • To increase general equine awareness and educational opportunities
  • Establish direction for statewide equine programs and identify opportunities for youth interested in the program
  • Develop and maintain a budget for California equine events, including fundraising plans
  • Gather input on program direction, events, educational opportunities and other matters pertaining to the California equine program
  • To locate, review, and make recommendations on equine educational materials
  • Seek collaborative opportunities with other groups or organizations as appropriate

Responsible to: Jeanne George, Statewide Equine Education Advisor, jlgeorge@ucdavis.edu or 530-527-3101

Committee Member Responsibilities:

  • Gather input on agenda items before meetings
  • Attend all scheduled 4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee meetings
  • Provide input on various equine issues facing the California YDP
  • Express ideas and input from constituents and stakeholders of the equine education program
  • Complete action items assigned at meetings
  • With State 4-H Office oversight, maintain an external financial account
  • Support educational opportunities for youth
  • Must attend statewide equine events (currently, Horse Leadership Conference and Horse Classic)

Committee Membership:

The 4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee is composed of up to 16 members including:

Youth

Rebekah Warren
Term 06-08		 bekah@showcaseminiature.com Riverside
Hillary Van Duyn
Term 07-08 		blueranch1989@yahoo.com Fresno
Molly Hanson
Term 07-08 		magnificentmmm@aol.com Merced
Kaitlen Lawton
Term 07-08 		Thlawton5@yahoo.com Kings
Deanna Lestina
Term 07-08 		elestina@sbcglobal.net Riverside
Ria Suarez
Term 07-08 		Modunbetta2@aol.com Lassen

Volunteers and Program Stakeholders

Sue Funkey
Term: 06-09		 tacktoday@volcano.net Calaveras
Andria Fike
Term: 06-08		 cfike@kings.k12.ca.us Kings
Kelly Work
Term: 06-09 		info@workranch.com San Luis Obispo
Paula Martin
Term: 06-09 		Martip17@nationwide.com Sacramento
Velinda Vasut
Term 07-08 		vlvasut@yahoo.com Alameda
Lynn Warren
Term 07-10 		lynn@showcaseminiatures.com Riverside

County Staff

Cheryl Eggleston
Term: 06-09		 caeggleston@ucdavis.edu San Bernardino
Vacant
    

Adults – Three-year terms, staggered
Youth –  One-year term with option to renew for a second and third year

Meeting Dates:

Must be able to travel to attend three face-to-face meetings per year.  Additional conference calls may be scheduled when issues arise that cannot wait until the next scheduled meeting.
     

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