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So, What's This Committee Thing?

The committee is made up of a Permanant Committee of 6 members, two Youth members (16-19 years old) who serve a one year term, three Young Adult members (18-21 years old) who serve a one year term and 12 adult members (over 21) who serve a three year term.  Additionally, because of the 4-H influence and association with The Ohio State University, there is on Ohio 4-H Representative who serves an indefinite term. Each year, 4 adult members, two young adult members and 3 youth members are elected by popular vote of the entire workshop membership - everyone who attends Buckeye.

The Permanant Committee was formed as a "memory".  The members provide long-term consistency and serve for life or until they decide to resign.

The Adult members of the Committee are divided into three "classes".  The idea is that the adults who run are pretty much established and are much less likely to move or make other changes which would preclude them from serving out their term.

The Young Adult members are post high school or college students who are still in a state of flux.  It is reasonable to expect changes in residency, job or marital status and other life changes will more likely take place.  Consequently, it is probably not prudent to expect Young Adults to serve a three year term.  However, their input is critical in maintaining a dynamic and adaptable workshop environment.

The Youth members are typically high school students and again, the entire committee feels that it is unfair to tie them down to a three year committment.  As in all of the members, the input of the Youth provides a refreshing look at what we do and speaks to our potential.

Each year during Workshop, we elect 9 members to committee; four Adults, two Young Adults and three Youth.  This process includes being oriented and filling out a resume.  There is a nomination process in accordance with Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure. As a member of the Workshop, each attendee may nominate and/or second another member.  More importantly, any attendee may run for a spot in his or her category. So, while at Workshop, consider who you believe might make a good committee member and suggest they run.

There are a number of expectations for a committee member.  This is not an "honorary" position.  The primary expectations are but not limited to:

• Attend all retreats
• Teach or assist in at least one session at Workshop
• Be a member of at least three sub-committees
• Be involved in the planning and execution of at least one Evening Program
• Lead or assist in a Think Together Group
• Attend daily staff meetings while at Workshop
• Adhere to and enforce workshop rules and expectations

There are three planning retreats during the year.  One in early to mid Spring, one in early to Mid Fall and one in the winter a couple of months prior to Workshop.  Attendance is not an option.  This is where the Workshop is planned.  If you have to miss a retreat, a member of the Executive Committee must be notified.  The circumstances must be critical in order to miss a retreat.  Each member of committee is vital to the success of the Workshop and if a member cannot attend, then the slack must be picked up by other members.  Typically, well over 100 hours of work, both at retreat and during the year, is the norm.  Additionally, a fee is assessed to offset the cost of food and lodging during the retreats.  The venues for the retreats vary.

Below is the 2007/2008 Committee

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Class of 2008

Steve Arnold

Tim Borton

Rod Matz

Keisha Stockwell

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Class of 2009

David Kalkbrenner

Paula Keller

Lisa Orndorf

Chuck Wurth

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Class of 2010

Erin Haney

Ben Radley

Tim Reynolds

Dave Zech

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Young Adult

Mary Baughman

Jordan LeFevre

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Youth

Christy Jolliff

Emily Liederbach

Ted Zech

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Ohio State 4-H Representative

Larry Hall

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Permanent Committee

John Fark

Bill Henderson

Barry Jolliff

Christy Leeds

Edith Richmond

Karen Saker

Emeritus

Bill Alkire

Mary Lee Bailey

Mearl Sigmon

Susie Smithers

Mary Lib Brenner - Deceased

Dorotha Mengert - Deceased

Jerry Elliott - Deceased

Support Staff

Elizabeth Ellis - Featured Presenter and Master Story Teller

Ruth McClelland - Staff Nurse

Susie Smithers - Introduction to Weaving

Joyce Shepard - Swedish Weaving / Huck Embroidery

Dr. Dennis Elliott - Camp Directors Summit

Susan Kalkbrenner - Librarian and Bookstore

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