Large Animal Chairperson

Committee Make-up: Chairperson from each of the following areas:

• Swine
• Beef
• Sheep
• Horses
• Dairy Cows
• Goats

Events/Competition in Charge of:

• Large Animal Field Day:*
  • Plan a minimum of (1) per year
  • These Field Days include the following: demonstrations, speeches, showmanship, judging, informational booths

• Fair:
  • Conduct weigh-in (including health check) for all exhibited animals
  • Locate/hire judges for large animal round robin
  • Oversee auction and make sure animals are in the right place at the right time

Additional Responsibilities:

• Recruit project chairs for each animal in your area. If a project has no chairperson, the large 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” handout for details