YFC Officers
Wales YFC is ran by various committees on behalf of the wider membership. A chairman and vice-chairman lead each committee and work with the relevant staff member to ensure that the Wales YFC programmes of work are delivered.
Get to know the Wales YFC officers for 2011/12 below
President
Nigel Owens
Chairman
Dylan Jones, Dyffryn Towy YFC, Carmarthenshire (chairman@yfc-wales.org.uk)
Aim during the year
To raise the profile and make people aware of the good work carried out by the organisation across Wales as well as increasing membership numbers.
Favourite thing about YFC
The variety of opportunities that are available to the members – the list is endless.
Vice-chairman
Gwenno Griffith, Dyffryn Nantlle YFC, Eryri (vice-chairman@yfc-wales.org.uk)
Aim during the year
To assist with the work of setting firm foundations for the future of the organisation in Wales.
Favourite thing about YFC
Having fun whilst socialising and giving individuals the opportunity to lean new skills at the same time.
Board of Management Chairman
Delme Harries, Llysyfran YFC, Pembrokeshire
Aim during the year
To ensure that Wales YFC continues to move forward to meet the needs of the members
Favourite thing about YFC
The fun members have while learning new skills and meeting new people.
Activities and International committee Chairman
Kate Miles, Neath YFC, Glamorgan
Aim during the year
To drive Wales YFC forward so that we cater for as many of our members as possible and to try and assist the YFC movement to get the recognition that it deserves from the wider community.
Favourite thing about YFC
The friends that I have made - of all ages and the enthusiasm that it generates.
Activities and International committee Vice-Chairman
Aled Johnson, Eglwyswrw YFC, Pembrokeshire
Aim during the year
To support Kate during her time as Chairman and ensure that the opinions of the members are heard.
Favourite thing about YFC
The endless opportunities that are given to the members through all events, competitions and travelling.
Training and Promotions committee Chairman
Louise Jones, Cwmann YFC, Carmarthenshire
Aim during the year
To promote the new logo and website and to raise further awareness of the YFC.
Favourite thing about YFC
The YFC community and the ability to meet people from all over the World with similar interests.
Training and Promotions committee Vice-Chairman
Lucy Stonebridge, Howey YFC, Radnor
Aim during the year
To promote the YFC movement and training opportunities that are available for members. It's important that members not only know what training opportunities are available, but also how they can benefit their YFC and personal development.
Favourite thing about YFC
My favourite thing about YFC would be the opportunities that are available are one in a million and you won't find them anywhere else. I love watching YFC members develop and improve themselves through taking part in young Farmers. Every YFC member I know would not be the person they are today without YFC.
Rural Affairs committee Chairman
Marc Jones, Berriew YFC, Montgomery
Aim during the year
To continue the good work so far put into the YFC Lamb Initiatve and to get the points of view of young farmers in Wales over to policy makers in the Welsh Assembly
Favourite thing about YFC
Meeting new people and taking part in the county rallies followed by a good night out!
Rural Affairs committee Vice-Chairman
Jonathan Williams, Presteigne YFC, Radnor
Aim during the year
My aim as vice chairman will be to work along with Kay in the YFC office to support Marc in
his year as chairman of the Rural Affairs committee.
Whilst representing members views at all times, I would like to see the rural affairs
committee continue to raise its profile within YFC and the wider rural community so that
the voice of young rural workers is heard loudly.
Building on the huge success of the lamb scheme I think there are great opportunities for
young farmers across Wales to co-operate and work together for collective gain.
Favourite thing about YFC
My favourite thing about YFC is the people who make it, the members. The membership is really
diverse and getting out and meeting them socially or in competitions is what YFC is all about.
Youth Forum committee Chairman
Steffan Evans, Llandeilo YFC, Carmarthenshire
Aim during the year
To raise awareness of the organisation and the good work that young people carry out.
Favourite thing about YFC
The thing I love the most about the YFC is meeting new people and competing in various competitions
Youth Forum committee Vice-Chairman
Sioned Davies, Edw Valley YFC, Radnor
Aim during the year
To help the Youth Forum continue to develop and to be a really exciting committee for the younger members.
Favourite thing about YFC
Meet new people, learn new skills and have a lot of fun by learning.
Eisteddfod committee Chairman
Heledd Owen, Uwchaled YFC, Clwyd
Aim during the year
To help organise a successful YFC event, by holding an excellent and unforgettable Eisteddfod in Clwyd this year to show off the talents of our members.
Favourite thing about YFC
The opportunities available to YFC members and the numerous friends that I have made.
Eisteddfod committee Vice-Chairman
Joy Cornock, Fishguard YFC, Pembrokeshire
Aim during the year
To promote this unique organisation and to support all those that are involved.
Favourite thing about YFC
Leaning new skills and meeting new friends.
Senior Member of the Year
Sara Downes, Llangeitho YFC, Ceredigion
Aim during the year
To provide support to Wales YFC staff and officers to deliver a varied, fun and educational programme of events.
Favourite thing about YFC
Without a doubt, having the chance to meet so many people and make so many new friends from around Wales and beyond.
Junior Member of the Year
Samuel Powell, Erwood YFC, Brecknock
