NYS 4-H Dog Advisory Committee Meeting, Friday, November 4, 2011 10am – 3pm Cornell University, Morrison Hall, Ithaca – Room 348 DRAFT AGENDA 1. (9:30am) – Mix & mingle. Beverages available. 2. (10am) Welcome/Introductions – review advisory committee list 3. Corrections to agenda – Kathi Chambliss, Chair Old Business from Spring 2011 -Circulate list of judges and clinic instructors. 4. (10:15-11:55) State Fair Event Evaluation. a. Show Superintendent report 2011 – Liz Meacham 1. 2012 Proposed Show Schedule 2. Judge recommendations for 2012 – Names/Addresses & phone numbers needed – submit to Liz Meacham by Dec 1 at emeacham@rochester.rr.com b. Dog Photo, Poetry & Video Contest/Calendar 2012– Kathi Chambliss c. Youth Building Activities report 2011 (Cynology Booth) –– Keep in 2012? d. 2011 Skillathon – Continue in 2012? e. 2011 Thank Yous New Business Penny Haynes (Seneca) requested consideration of including the AKC "Beginner Novice Class" in the Obedience Classes for the State Fair 2012 5. (12:00) SHORT BREAK - WORKING LUNCH 6. (12:30) pm March Dog Madness – March 17, 2012 proposed at Cornell a. Review Evaluations from 2011 b. Recommend Topics/presenters for leader training in 2012 7. (1:15)pm Animal Crackers 2012 – Dog and Dairy Theme – May 5, 2012 a. Recommended topics for Beginners and Intermediates (ages 9-12) b. Recommended workshop leaders 8. (2:00) County/Regional Highlights/Training Topics/Dates/Locations ( see map http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/Documents/NYSACCE4-HE%20District%20Map%201109.pdf ) a. Finger Lakes b. Western c. South Central – d. South East e. North Central – f. North Country g. Capital – 9. (2:30) Share Other Project Tips 10. (2:45) Nominate Advisory Committee Chair for next annual term 2012 11. 3pm Adjourn