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 planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served. The unit 7 Extension Council meets four times per year.
The 2025-26 schedule is as follows:
- August 19, 2025 Zoom 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- October 21, 2025 Zoom 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- February 17, 2026 Zoom 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- April 21, 2026 Zoom 4:30 – 5:30 pm
If you would like to make a public comment, inquiries need to be made 24 hours in advance to County Director Jenny Garner via telephone at (309) 756-9978 or by email at: jsgarnr@illinois.edu
Meeting Agendas and Approved Extension Council Minutes:
- August 19 Agenda
- April 15, 2025 Agenda
- April 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
- February 18, 2024 Agenda
- February 18 Meeting Minutes
- October 15 2024 Meeting Minutes
- October 15 Agenda
- August 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- August 20, 2024 Agenda
- April 16, 2024 Agenda
- April 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- February 20, 2024 Agenda
- February 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Henry, Mercer, Rock Island & Stark Counties Extension Council Members:
Representing Henry County
- Dave Dyer
- Dianna Saelens
- Mike Sigwalt
Representing Mercer County:
- Spencer Griffin
- Melissa Hajostek
Representing Rock Island County:
- Adrian Blackwell
- Rebecca Cantu
- Tara Mayhew
- Penny Wickert
Representing Stark County:
- Mary Meaker
Youth Council Members Representing:
Stark County 4-H: Riggens Shafer
Rock Island County 4-H: Maya Boehle
Mercer County 4-H: Addison Monson
Henry County 4-H: Mason Palmer