2011 Festival Committee

  • Chairman Gwen Handler
  • Co-chairman Mary Streaker
  • Administrative Assistant Carol Riley
  • Treasurer Steve Martinez
  • Bookkeeper Leslie Bauer
  • Senior Advisor David Greene

Support Committees

  • Auctioneer: Kent Beck
  • Advertising: Gwen Handler, Carol Riley Swap Ads: Kim Meagher
  • Catalog: Kim Meagher, Gwen Handler, Jan Derry, Iris White, Judy Leece
  • Photographer: Larry Fisher
  • Catalog Cover Art: Carolyn Buckingham, Ashton Design
  • Census: Ed Lilley, Howard County Tourism
  • Dinners & Breakfast: Cynthia Koonce
  • Festival Database: Kris Thorne
  • First Aid: Ed Jackson, Sharon Buccalo
  • Food Booth Rentals: Joan Hobbs
  • Food Building: Nancy & David Greene, Joan Hobbs, HR Thompson
  • Grounds:Larry Fisher, Michael Cramer, Ron Allen, Greg Thorne, Steve Hobbs, Tom Mullinix, Ridgley Thompson, Larry Pugh, Rick Bontz, Adam Willie
  • Hospitality: Mary K. Fry, Vera Tolkacevic, Jan Derry
  • Information Tent: Lynne Curry, Announcer: Kevin Shea
  • Kick-off Celebration:Cynthia Koonce, Ridgley Thompson, Gloria Mathews
  • Kids Committee: Danielle, Andy & Jackie Bauer, Erica Senseney
  • MSBA Promo/ Education: Sharron Pilson
  • Parking: Greg Thorne
  • Recycling:Peter Austin & Elizabeth Thornton
  • Ribbons & Trophies: Helen Patton
  • Scheduling: Carol Riley
  • Security: Larry Fisher
  • Shirt Sales:Co-Chairs: Margaret Bueno Lagera & Kathy Schneider, Christine Currier, Gail Willie, Nancy Norris, Judy Seymour, Holly Anne Conti, Mary Bare, Colleen Histon
  • Tents & Tables: Ron Allen, Jan Allen
  • Vendor Booths:Leslie Bauer, Molly Dearstine,Carolyn & Art Buckingham, Margot Johnson, Kris Thorne, Gwen Handler, Kelly Cole, Michelle Yates, Carol Riley, Denise Ziegler
  • Web Site: Rex Riley, Iris White, Kris Thorne

Shows and Competitions

  • Club Lamb Jackpot:Bob Dinsmore, Robert Dinsmore, Aaron Geiman, Ashley Stevens, Charlotte Dinsmore
  • Club Lamb Show & Sale:John Fought, Karen Fleishell, Jordan Thomas, Debbie Frey
  • Fine Arts Competition: Pauline Hood, Shalanei Streaker
  • Fleece Show & Sale: Linda & Phil Shane, Bonnie Frederick, Elaine Parry, Jill Arnold, Lee Langstaff, Terry Seabolt, Karin Readel, Kate Bostell, Emily Chamelin, Judy Leece
  • Grand Lamb Cook-Off: Sharon Pilson
  • Junior Spinning: Toni Minkel, Suella Cunningham, Beverly Hancock, Carolyn Freitag
  • Lamb Carcass Contest: Bev Pearsall, Tammy Holler
  • Queen Contest: Barbara Mullen, Karren Sowell
  • Seminars:Iris White, Mary Ann Jackson, Janeen Bates, Margot Johnson, Peggy Howell, Jean Beaudry, Patty Loun, Ann Guralnick, Kathy Kelm
  • Family Activities: Helene Davis, Peggy Kern Payne, Barbara Volk
  • Shepherd Seminars: Joan Hobbs, Kelly Vorac
  • Sheep & Wool Skillathon: Susan Schoenian, Jeff Semler, Jordan Thomas, Nikki Whitley, Lindsay Callahan
  • Sheep Breeds Display: Alex Sowell, Konner Sowell
  • Sheep Photo Contest: Mary Streaker, Chi Chi Brown, George Streaker, Jr.
  • Sheep Poster Contest: Lauri & Nick Kaufman
  • Sheep to Shawl Contest: Bev Acorn, Ed Hyland
  • Sheep Shearing Demos and Competition: Emily Chamelin, Kevin Ford
  • Sheep Show Committee:Mara Mullinix, DVM, Mary Mihm, Tom Coyler, James Hartner, Sean Todd, Zachary Todd, Amy Miller, Kayla Seals
  • Sheepdog Demos: Nancy Cox Starkey
  • Shepherds Auction:George & Jean Harkins, Tom Mullinix, Jim Miers, Steve Hobbs, Joe Frey, Dick & Lorain Gunnston, Loretta & Dick Gunberg
  • Auctioneers: Dena’ Jane Gilchrist & Jack Downing
  • Shepherds Lead Contest: Laura Bosley
  • Skein & Garment: Bonnie Lease, Judy Rhoades, Betsy Szkil, Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore
  • Mamie Francis Blanket Competition: Carol Woolcock
  • Spin-In: Liz Sturn, Nancy Norris, LeeAnne Roberts
  • Youth Conservationist: Elaine Ashcraft, Debbie Frey