Cooperative Extension Ventura County

4-H County Program Management

Ventura County 4-H Program Management

This type of 4-H county management structure allows youth (YVAC) and adult volunteers (PDC’s) opportunities to contribute their time, talents and voices in a way that is important and meaningful to them. 

Additional information on Ventura County Program Management Operation procedures can be found here. VC 4-H Program Management Operation Procedures

We're Looking for YOUR Help!

Program Development Committee (PDC)

Comprised of 14 Adult Volunteers leading a variety of programs for the county.

Purpose

Responsible for the development and coordination of educational programs, events, activities, and training for Ventura county 4-H’ers.

Open Committees APPLY NOW! Click Here: PDC Committee Leader Interest Application

(click to see position descriptions) 

Active Committees

Animal Science(Lg Livestock)

Virginia Reyes

Animal Science (Sm Livestock)

Gabi Billington

Consumer & Family Sciences

Rachel McClanahan

Annual County Events

Current Annual events run by PDC Chairs (county calendar here)

Fashion RevuePresentation DayRecord Book Judging
Sm Animal Field DayLg Animal Field DayVC Fair Awards
National Science DayAchievement NightFood Faire
County Ambassadors Volunteer Appreciation Event

Calendar and events can be adjusted based on the interest and leadership of Program Development Committees.

Youth Volunteer Advisory Committee (YVAC)

Youth Volunteer Advisory Committee (YVAC)

Comprised of 9 Senior 4-H Youth Volunteers

Current County Ambassador Team: Not active - Looking for applicants

Interested Youth: Apply here

Purpose

Assist PDC volunteers and provide oversight and final review of the county program plan and budget.

VC 4-H Management Board & PDC's

Managment Board Dates

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings for 2022-2023 are held at: 

UC Cooperative Extension
California Room
669 County Square Dr.
Ventura, CA

Program Board & Youth Advisory meet quarterly, dates TBD.

Program Board and Youth Advisory meetings are open only to members of the committees on the Program Development Committee.

Administration

       

            Ventura County                4-H Director:

Shannon Klisch

 

4-H Region 11 Program Supervisor:

         Araceli Hernandez                              Email:chehernandez@ucanr.edu

 

     

4-H Community Education Specialist:

         

 

 

         Volunteer Finance            Director:

   Emily Santos

 

 

Purpose

Provide financial, policy, and administrative guidance.