Extension Council

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The Extension Council is authorized by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, to be actively involved in the operation of University of Illinois Extension. Extension Councils cooperate with Extension staff in promoting and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served.

Extension Council Members

Members of Extension Councils contribute immeasurably to the effectiveness of University of Illinois Extension by helping identify local needs, develop/implement programs, and secure resources for projects that address our state's most pressing issues.

If you are interested in bringing your unique perspective to the Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery Extension Council, please contact Sara Marten. University of Illinois Extension is dedicated to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity. All decisions involving clientele and employees are based on individual merit and are free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.

Current Council Members

2024-2025 Extension Council Members:

Conner Ashlock - Jerseyville, Jersey County
Tiffany Blasa - Grafton, Jersey County
Paige Cox - Palmyra, Macoupin County
Mike Cross - Pana, Christian County
Mark Dugger - Carlinville, Macoupin County
Anna Fessler - Dow, Jersey County
Caiden Freeland - Jerseyville, Jersey County
Caleb Grover - Stonington, Christian County
Alicia Gullidge - Assumption, Christian County
Heather Haley - Carlinville, Macoupin County
Cyndy Howard - Hillsboro, Montgomery County
Vicki Joiner - Carlinville, Macoupin County
Dennis Rahe - Carlinville, Macoupin County
Melinda Ward - Litchfield, Montgomery County

Council Meeting Schedules, Agendas, and Minutes

2025 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

March 20, 2025 (Christian County)
Agenda | Minutes-Draft

June 12, 2025 (Jersey County)

October 16, 2025 (Macoupin County)

December 18, 2025 (Montgomery County)

2024 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

December 19, 2024
Agenda | Minutes-Draft

October 24, 2024
Agenda | Minutes

June 20, 2024
Agenda | Minutes

March 21, 2024
Agenda | Minutes

2023 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

March 16, 2023
Agenda | Minutes

June 22, 2023
Agenda | Minutes

October 19, 2023
Agenda | Minutes

December 14, 2023
Agenda | Minutes

2022 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

March 17, 2022
Agenda | Minutes

June 16, 2022
Agenda | Minutes

October 20, 2022
Agenda | Minutes

December 15, 2022
Agenda | Minutes

2021 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

March 18, 2021
Agenda | Minutes

June 17, 2021
Agenda | Minutes

October 21, 2021
Agenda | Minutes

December 16, 2021
Agenda | Minutes