Many people come together to make the annual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival a success. If you are interested in joining us, and getting a behind-the-scenes peek at the Festival, please contact volunteer@sheepandwool.org.
2013 Festival Committee
- Chairman Gwen Handler
- Treasurer Steve Martinez
- Administrative Assistant Carol Riley
- Bookkeeper Leslie Bauer
Support Committees
- Advertising: Gwen Handler, Carol Riley Swap Ads: Kim Meagher
- Announcer: Kevin Shea
- Catalog: Kim Meagher, Gwen Handler, Carol Riley
- Catalog Cover Art: Ashton Design, Gwen Handler
- 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
- 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, Barbara Graybeal
- Information Tent: Bethe Brekke, Barbara Graybeal, Ed Jackson
- Kick-off Celebration: Cynthia Koonce, Ridgley Thompson, Gloria Mathews
- Kids Committee: Andy & Jackie Bauer, Erica Senseney
- Lamb Promotion: Joan Hobbs, Kelly Vorac-Cole
- MSBA Promo/ Education: Sharron Pilson
- Parking: Greg Thorne, Steve Hobbs
- Photographer: Larry Fisher
- Recycling: Peter Austin & Elizabeth Thornton
- Ribbons & Trophies: Helen Patton
- Scheduling: Carol Riley
- Security: Larry Fisher
- Shirt Sales: Mary Bare, Christine Currier, Nancy Norris, Judy Seymour, Gail Willie
- Sponsorship: Carol Riley
- Tents & Tables: Ron Allen, Jan Allen
- Vendor Booths: Elizabeth Jamieson, Molly Dearstine, Leslie Bauer, Lisa Check, Gwen Handler, Bill Jamieson, Kris Thorne, Denise Ziegler
- Volunteer Coordinator: Jan Derry
- Web Site: Kris Thorne, Rex Riley
Shows and Competitions
- Club Lamb Jackpot: Robert Dinsmore, Ashley Stevens
- Club Lamb Show & Sale: Karen Fleishell, John Fought, Debbie Frey, Jordan Thomas
- Cover Art Competition: Carol Riley
- Fine Arts Competition: Shalanei Streaker, Pauline Hood
- Fleece Show & Sale: Jill Arnold, Kate Bostek, Emily Chamelin, Karin
Readel, Teresa Seabolt, Linda Shane, Bonnie Frederick, Lee Langstaff, Judy Leece, Elaine Parry, Diane Stover - Grand Lamb Cook-Off: Sharon Pilson, Don Pilson
- Junior Spinning: Beverly Hancock, Carolyn Freitag, Ivy Allgeier, Suella Cunningham,Toni Minkel
- Lamb Carcass Contest: Tammy Holler, Graham Robertson
- Queen Contest: Barbara Mullen, Karren Sowell
- Seminars: Lisa Check, Jean Beaudry, Jeanne Bohlen, Jo Cimino, Stephanie Devoe, Ann Guaralnick, Carolyn Hamm, Peggy Howell, Gayle Roehm, Iris White
- Family Activities: Barbara Volk, Helene Davis
- Shepherd Seminars: Joan Hobbs, Kelly Vorac
- Sheep & Wool Skillathon: Susan Schoenian, Jeff Semler
- Sheep Breeds Display: Alex Sowell, Karren Sowell, Konnor Sowell
- Sheep Photo Contest: Mary Streaker, Chi Chi Brown, George Streaker, Jr.
- Sheep Poster Contest: Jamie Roe, Maddy Barranco, Patty, Ian & Ben Sanville
- Sheep to Shawl Contest: Bev Acorn, Ed Hyland
- Sheep Shearing Demos: Emily Chamelin, Kevin Ford
- Sheep Show Committee: Tom Coyler, Mary Mihm, Mara Mullinix, DVM, Sean Todd, James Hartner, Amy Miller, Meridith Myers, Kayla Seals, Zachary Todd
- Sheepdog Demos: Nancy Cox Starkey
- Shepherds Auction: Debbie & Joe Frey, George Harkins, Loretta & Dick Gunberg, Tom Mullinix, Jim Miers, Larry Pugh
- Auctioneers: Dena’ Jane Gilchrist & Jack Downing
- Shepherds Lead Contest: Laura Bosley
- Skein & Garment: Bonnie Lease, Shirley Linke, Judy Rhoades, Betsy Szkil, Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore
- Mamie Francis Blanket Competition: Carol Woolcock
- Spin-In: Nancy Norris, LeeAnne Roberts, Liz Sturm
- Youth Conservationist: Elaine Ashcraft, Debbie Frey, Mary Thomas