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”  for details