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 Extension Council provides advisory input for the three-county unit. Members serve as volunteers for Extension.

Council Members

• Nancy Dixon - Menard County
• Zach Dixon - Menard County
• Clay Irwin - Logan County
• William Kennett - Logan County
• Dave Opperman - Logan County
• Elise Ransdell - Sangamon County
• Phil Sidles - Sangamon County
• Vera Small - Sangamon County

County Board Extension

• Janet Estill - Logan County
• Craig Hall - Sangamon County
• Keenan Leesman - Logan County
• David Mendenhall - Sangamon County
• Ed Whitcomb, Jr. - Menard County

Youth Members

• Jacob Hartman - Sangamon County
• Sophia Schneider - Logan County
• Kaitlyn Smith - Sangamon County
• Emma Wankel - Menard County

2023 Meeting Schedule

Thursday, January 12, 2023 – 7 PM (Menard County - Los Rancheros - Petersburg, IL)
Thursday, March 16, 2023 – 7 PM (Sangamon County Extension Office - Springfield, IL)
Thursday, June 8, 2023 – 7 PM (Logan County Extension Office - Lincoln, IL)      
Thursday, October 12, 2023 – 7 PM (Sangamon County Extension Office - Springfield, IL)