Committees (Purpose and Members)

2008 Committees

Legislative Committee
 
Chair, Joel Rotz
Vice Chair, Cynthia Boyer Blakeslee
Chad Forcey
Dean Girton
Kristen Goshorn
Paul Lyskava
Ferlin Patrick
Walt Peechatka
Tim Wentz
Eugene Wingert

This committee is responsible for creating programs to build relationships with the council and legislators and provide budget advocacy for the college. Responsibilities also include administration of the Ag Action Network as well as other legislative initiatives. 

Membership Services Committee
 
Chair, Jim Davis
Vice Chair, Don Seipt
Alan Bair
Dixie Burris
Michael Brammer
Mel Eckhaus
Scott Hodgson
Marc Lewis
William Troxell
 

This committee is responsible for increasing and maintaining the membership and attendance at council functions, helping members select delegates, training new delegates, and reviewing the council bylaws periodically, making appropriate recommendations for changes as necessary. The committee is also responsible for press releases, the council website, and other publicity-oriented activities, as well as administration of the Ag Leadership Awards and assisting the college in identifying and training future agricultural leaders

Program Committee
 
Chair, Marc Tosiano
Vice Chair, Jim Shirk
Carrie Bomgardner
Rich Dexter
Steve Ferrara
Greg Kirkham
Lolly Lesher
James May
Paul Rebarchak
Gregg Robertson
Kirk Sattazahn
Brian Snyder

This committee is responsible for increasing the value of attending council events for both members and the college. Responsibilities include developing ways to continually promote partnerships with members, faculty, extension, researchers, and administration, as well as planning for the spring and fall member meetings, Dean’s Industry Tours, Unit Leader Luncheons, and working with the Legislative Committee on the Summer Research Tour.

Nominating Committee

Chair, James Shirk

Nominating Committee of three (3) current Board members to prepare a slate of candidates for positions as Officers, to be elected by the Board of Directors.  Committee will be expanded to include a non-board member to prepare a slate of candidates for positions on the Board of Directors to be elected by the Council membership in October.