COUNTY LEVEL

Family and Consumer Science Chairperson

COMMITTEE MAKE-UP:  Chairperson from each of the following areas:

• Clothing
• Foods
• 2 interested volunteers from the county (youth or adult)
• Strongly recommended for youth to comprise 1/3 of committee

EVENTS/COMPETITIONS IN CHARGE OF:

• Fashion Review*
• Design Contest*
• Make-it-with-Wool Contest

-Contact Statewide MIWW organizers for dates and rules; organize local 

 competition

• Favorite Foods Day*
• Cultural Foods Day*

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit project chairs for foods and clothing, plus 2 volunteers. 

-Chairs are subject to approval by President and Executive Board

-Be a facilitator for project chairs, enabling them to do their jobs.

• Committee responsibilities

  -Set “Goals and Objectives” and work towards them

  -Plan field days and other events

  -Review and vote on any submissions from project committees

  -Recruit field day help

  -Fair book review and yearly planning (Sept-Nov)

  -Keep records and submit to Executive Board and Council

• Attend Executive Board and County Council meetings as a member of the

Executive Board

  -Schedule all events with Council VP at least 60 days in advance.

  -Work with Awards Committee to review and expand recognition in your area

• Encourage record book completion and submission
• Recruit and include Youth Chairs and Junior/Teen Leaders
• Serve as a resource in your county

-Educate leaders and members on criteria, content, and method of project. 

-Communicate appropriate information to club project leaders.

• Update and maintain a binder of responsibilities and handbooks for your position

*See “How to” handout for details