COUNTY LEVEL

Small Animal Chairperson

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

·        Cavies                                                  ·    Dogs               

·        Entomology                                          ·    Pocket Pets

• Poultry                                                 ·    Bees
• Rabbits

EVENTS/COMPETITIONS IN CHARGE OF:

• Small Animal Field Day:*

  -Plan a minimum of (1) per year, which include the following:  

  demonstrations, speeches, showmanship, judging, informational booths

• Medallist testing:

  -There should be a minimum of (1) but preferably at least (2) opportunities for 

   medal testing PER SPECIES in which members may partake throughout the 

   year.  Chairperson is to decide when and where.

  -Coordinate times with Awards Chair and order medals in advance

• Fair:

              -Conduct check-in (including health check) for small animals

              -Locate/hire judges for small animal round robin

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit project chairs for each animal category.  If a project has no 

chairperson, the small animal chair becomes responsible for that project. 

  -Chairs are subject to approval by President and Executive Board

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

• Have project area committee meetings at least quarterly

  -Set “Goals and Objectives” and work towards them

  -Plan field days and other events

  -Review and vote on any submissions from project committees

  -Recruit fair and 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” for details