Committee
Bethany Marshall
Bethany has been a member of Whitley Chapel Young Farmers for 10 years and has been Club Chair twice. She is an active competitor in speaking competitions and the Performing Arts where she has represented Northumberland at Northern Area and National competitions.
Katy Dixon
Katy is a current member of Coquetdale YFC and is the current club secretary for the second year.
Fiona Roberts
Fiona held the role of Club President of Bellingham YFC before taking up the County role. A former member of Bellingham YFC and her son and daughter are both current members. Fiona can often be seen at County events with her camera recording the occasion.
Kate Grix
Kate is a current member of Cambo YFC, she has held the role of Club treasurer before taking up the County role of Competitions Secretary. Kate has represented the County at both Northern Area and National competitions.
Claire Thompson
Claire spent 13 years as a member of Cambo YFC where she held positions as Club Treasurer, Secretary and Rally Secretary. Claire was also Competitions Secretary for Northumberland YFC. She enjoyed all aspects of YFC and took part in many competitions, competing for Northumberland at the National Netball final in 2017. Claire lives in Pegswood and enjoys being outside with her children Imogen & Issac. Claire is available to run new members night, training for competitions and is contactable for any other aspect of YFC.
Committees
Executive Committee
This committee is formed from 3 members of each club (normally the club office bearers). This committee is responsible for the smooth running and the decision making of the Federation. The County Chairman, who is elected by the members of the Federation leads this committee. The committee normally meets 4 times a year and approves or amends if necessary the decisions taken within the sub-committees listed below. In addition Life Members, Vice Presidents and co-options from outside bodies may attend, but cannot vote.
This committee is also responsible for the federations activities programme, which includes:
- Planning of annual competitions programme
- Selection of teams for future rounds
- To encourage member participation in all activities
- Promotion of the international programme
- Liaising with incoming exchanges
Finance Committee
The Finance committee is responsible for:
- Financial management & Budgetary control of the Federation
- Applications for grants
- Sponsorship
- Organisation of fundraising events
- Purchase of equipment
- All areas relating to affiliation fees, legal procedures & membership
- Constitutional issues and expenses
- All duties and responsibilities relating to Health & Safety legislation
- Budget for the Federation’s training output
- Staffing
- Development
- Marketing