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. Councils advise unit Extension personnel on a variety of matters, but Extension personnel remain responsible for the final decisions necessary to the development and administration of the local program. Members assist Extension staff with planning, implementing and marketing educational programs designed to meet the needs, interest and resources of the local communities. Additionally, members help secure financial resources and recruit volunteers. Members serve as liaisons between the public and Extension. Some responsibilities of Council Members include:
- Assess community needs
- Serve as a communication channel between the community and the Extension offices
- Identify and utilize community leaders
- Provide a forum where dissenting viewpoints can be discussed
- Turn negative criticism into positive programs
- Help insure broad-based programs are available
*Please see information about Public Comments during Extension Council.
September 14, 2021 - Virtual
November 9, 2021 - Virtual
March 8, 2022 - Virtual
April 27, 2022 - McLean County Extension Board Meeting, McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL
May 10, 2022 - (CANCELED - See notice below) Unity Community Center, 632 Orlando Ave., Normal, IL
September 13, 2022 - TBD
November 8, 2022 - TBD
March 14, 2023 - TBD
May 9, 2023 - TBD
Livingston
- Ms. Tera Graves
- Ms. Jenny Larkin
- Ms. Pam Meiner
- Ms. Debbie Ruff
- Ms. Michelle Stevenson (Youth)
McLean
- Mr. Dylan Cook
- Ms. Plamedie Lubika (Youth)
- Mr. Rich Schroeder
- Ms. Julie Schumacher
- Mr. Mike Sommer
Woodford
- Ms. Katy Everett
- Ms. Lisa Maynard
- Ms. Jackie Schertz (Youth)
- Ms. Jodi Upchurch
- Mr. Paul Wilkins
- May 2022 Agenda | Notice of Cancelation
- April 2022 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- March 2022 Agenda | Minutes
- November 2021 Agenda | Minutes
- September 2021 Agenda | Minutes
- May 2021 Agenda | Minutes
- April 2021 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- March 2021 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- March 2021 Agenda | Minutes
- November 2020 Agenda | Minutes
- September 2020 Agenda | Minutes