Frog Jump Committee

The Frog Jump Committee facilitates the Fair's signature event, the Frog Jump. This hard working Group of individuals manage all aspects of the event. They meet the first Tuesday of the Month. However they are dark in July, September, November and December. For more information on the Frog Jump or if you would like to volunteer contact the Fair office at 209-736-2561.

Main Stage Manager(s) – Donovan Hamanaka
Handles all logistics for the functioning of the Main Stage.
Assembles all equipment/materials necessary behind-the-scenes and on stage.
Coordinates day-of-event Main Stage volunteer task assignments.

Trains volunteers for on stage responsibilities and meets with them regularly to assure consistency.

Fun Stage Manager - Amanda Sanchez

Handles all logistics for the functioning of the Fun Stage.
Assembles all equipment/materials necessary behind-the-scenes and on stage.
Coordinates day-of-event Fun Stage volunteer task assignments.

Trains volunteers for on stage responsibilities and meets with them regularly to assure consistency.

Frog Welfare Manager – Dave Gallagher
Handles all logistics for the functioning of the frog habitat under the stage.
Assembles all equipment/materials necessary for the Frog Spa.
Coordinates day-of-event under the stage volunteer task assignments.

Trains volunteers and meets with them regularly to assure consistency.

Media/Promotions Manager – Sandie Lema

Works with Fair Manager on media relations/promotions.
Coordinates with board members/local teams to maximize press opportunities.
Organize and create media focus for the Frog Expo area.
Assist with Team Dinner logistics/program.
Focus on increasing Grand Finals entertainment value.

Special Jumps Manager – Ron Dwelley

Coordinate with Fair Manager and Special Events Coordinator on logistics for any pre-Jubilee community jumps or events. Assemble equipment/materials required for any special jumps.

Build crew adaptable to any/all special jump requests.

Jump Start Program Manager – Bob Lema

Join the Producer/Director CFO in developing a team-building plan and promote that.
Coordinate equipment/materials and people as necessary.

Administration – Bob Lema
Organizes meetings/agendas/minutes. Follows-up on manager reporting.
Coordinates with Fair Manager and Special Events Coordinator on finances/ Fair Board relations/community outreach/promotions.

CFO – Chief Frog Officer – Shana Nash
Provides Managers of the Main and Fun Stages with logistics tools to organize their stage/crew
throughout the year and at the event.

Keeps the Jubilee Rules up-to-date.

Maintains Team Relations.

Serves as Frog Marshall on Main Stage for rules determination when available. Coaches key volunteers to serve as Frog Marshall when necessary and assures they are qualified for that role.

Other Board Members Include: Jim Bailey, Jon and Laura Kithcell, Doug Nielsen, Gloria Grimes, Bill Proctor, and Lyle Palmer.