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Committees
2009 Committees
Legislative Committee
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.
- Vice Chair, Cynthia Boyer Blakeslee
- Matt Ehrhart
- Chad Forcey
- Dean Girton
- Kristen Goshorn
- Paul Lyskava
- Ken Martin
- Walt Peechatka
- Jim Shirki
- Tim Wentz
- Eugene Wingert
- Reed Zimmer
Membership Services Committee
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
- Vice Chair, Amy Bradford
- Alan Bair
- Dixie Burris
- Michael Brammer
- Glenn Eberly
- Mel Eckhaus
- Scott Hodgson
- Marc Lewis
- William Troxell
Program Committee
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.
- Vice Chair, Paul Rebarchak
- Harold book
- Carrie Bomgardner
- Dixie Burris
- Greg Kirkham
- Lolly Lesher
- James May
- Gregg Robertson
- Audrey Gay Rodgers
- Kirk Sattazahn
- Brian Snyder
College Strategic Planning Committee
Responsible for providing guidance in
implementing the strategic priorities identified in the college
strategic plan and providing input regarding how the college can build on
these areas of innovation to best meet the needs of the agricultural
industry. The committee is responsible for developing and implementing
methods for the collection of industry input to assist the college with
strategic planning and ensure the relevancy of education, research, and
extension.
- Chair, Jim Shirk
- Vice Chair, Matt Ehrhart
- Ferlin Patrick
- Walt Peechatka
Nominating Committee
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.