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SLO County 4-H Board

4-H Volunteer Managment Board (VMO) is organized to assist the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in planning, promoting and carrying out 4-H youth development work.

VMOs are chartered by the UCCE and operate in compliance with UC policies and the 4-H Vision and Mission of the 4-H YDP.

Policy interpretations are made by 4-H YDP staff, the county director and the State 4-H Office, which are authorized under federal and state statutes to organize and administer the 4-H YDP in the State of California.

Our Board: 

  • Executive Board Director: Ken Dewar
  • Executive Board Director: Tom Bordonaro
  • Financial Director: Michelle Mitchell
  • Secretary: Catie Field 
  • Fundraising Director: Martha Bordonaro
  • Visibility Director: Open
  • Awards Director: Andi Kirkby

Program Development Board

Our Program Development Board serves as a resource for all of our 4-H programs throughout San Luis Obispo County. Our key leaders serve positions that are a resource to 4-H members and the community. 

Our Key Leaders: 

  • Adult Leadership - Marlene Thomason
  • Home Economics - OPEN
  • Large Animal Science - OPEN
  • Small Animal Science - OPEN
  • Youth Leadership - OPEN
  • Civic Engagement/Community Service - OPEN
  • Healthy Living - OPEN
  • Outdoor Adventures - OPEN

Resource Leaders: 

  • Horse Resource Leader - Michelle Mitchell
  • Dog Resource Leader - Jane Brennan
  • Youth of Distinction Photographer - Leslie Bryson
  • Presentation Day Chair - Stephanie Drexler
  • Fun with Food and Arts Chair - Anne Shatara
  • 4-H Fashion Revue Chairperson - OPEN
  • Poultry Resource Leader - Open