Santa Clara County

Plant Science Chairperson

Committee Make-up:

Chairperson from each of the following areas:

  • Forestry

  • Horticulture

  • Landscaping

  • Gardening

  • Wildlife and Fisheries

Events/Competitions in Charge of:

  • Annual Plant Science Field Day to include any or all of the following: demonstrations, speeches, judging, informational booths

  • Fair:

    • Help with check-in for Ag-Hort exhibits

    • Help put together displays

    • Supply runners and clerks for judging

    • Help with exhibit pick-up at the end of fair

    • Work with the fair personnel on fair premium book entries

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Recruit project chairs for each area.

    • 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