Children & Youth Advisory Board

Members

  • Beth Gillan-President
    Term expires: January 1, 2026
  • Father David Hicks-Vice President
    Term expires: December 31, 2026
  • Dennis Ditch-Secretary/Treasurer
    Term expires: January 31, 2027
  • Alice Nunes
    Term expires: March 31, 2026
  • Paula Opalka
    Term expires: April 30, 2026
  • Donna Jenereski
    Term expires: October 31, 2026


  • Linda Peifer
    Term expires: June 30, 2028
  • Autumn Patterson
    Term expires: December 31, 2027
  • Angela Schnur
    Term expires: October 31, 2026
  • Brandon Savochka
    Term expires: December 31, 2027
  • Leslie Osche-Ex-Officio
    Butler County Commissioner


Appointment & Term Length

All members of the Board are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Terms are for 3 years.

The CYS Advisory Board meets quarterly.  The 2025 and 2026 meeting dates are as follows:

2025

April 10th, 2025

June 12th, 2025

September 11th, 2025

November 13th, 2025

* Special Budget Meeting-August 21st, 2025 via Zoom

2026

April 9th, 2026

June 11th, 2026

September 10th, 2026

November 12th, 2026

*Special Meeting-February 12th, 2026 via Zoom