Shooting Sports Council and Key Leaders

At the Shooting Sports Leader meeting held on September 16, 2022, extension agent Bailey Schilling spoke about the livestock program’s implementation of key leaders a few years ago. Superintendents work with The Ranch on county fair aspects, while key leaders work with the Extension office on programming. General projects and FCS had a similar transition this past year.

Shooting Sports Key Leaders

Shooting Sports key leaders will replace our current superintendent positions. Key leaders must be certified in the discipline for which they apply. Multiple leaders can apply per discipline.

Key leaders have a two-year contract. The contract is not legally binding—leaders can resign or withdraw if circumstances arise, but it keeps stability and a paper trail. Reapplication will take place every two years.

Shooting Sports Council

A Shooting Sports council will be formed with key leaders as members. The offices of President, Vice President, and Secretary will also be chosen. The council will answer questions, make program decisions, and handle minor problems, escalating issues to Bailey when necessary.

The President will report to Bailey, and will be a certified shooting sports leader, but not a discipline key leader. This will allow the President to be impartial and neutral among the disciplines.

The Vice President and Secretary can be discipline key leaders.

There will be three scheduled council meetings per year, and more if necessary.