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.
Meeting Schedule
September 13, 2022 - Livingston County Extension Office, 1412 S. Locust St., Pontiac, IL
November 2, 2022 - Monical's Pizza, 850 W. Main Street, El Paso, IL 61738 (Woodford County)
March 14, 2023 - McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL
April 20, 2023 - McLean County Extension Board Meeting, McLean County Government Center, 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL
May 9, 2023 - Unity Community Center, 632 Orlando Ave., Normal, IL
May 18, 2023 - McLean County Extension Board Meeting, McLean County Government Center, 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL
2022-2023 Members
Livingston
- Ms. Tera Graves
- Ms. Pam Meiner
- Ms. Debbie Ruff
- Ms. Amy Schlipf
- Ms. Michelle Stevenson (Youth)
McLean
- Mr. Dylan Cook
- Ms. Julie Schumacher
- Mr. Mike Sommer
- Ms. Alana Whitfield (Youth)
- Mr. Jeff Woodard
Woodford
- Ms. Lisa Maynard
- Ms. Jackie Schertz (Youth)
- Ms. Jodi Upchurch
- Mr. Paul Wilkins
Member Information
Open Meetings Act - Training and How to Register and Complete Training
- May 2023 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- May 2023 Agenda | Minutes
- April 2023 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- March 2023 Agenda | Minutes
- November 2022 Agenda | Minutes (draft)
- September 2022 Agenda | Minutes
- August 2022 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes (draft)
- July 2022 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Notice of Cancelation
- May 2022 Agenda | Notice of Cancelation
- April 2022 McLean County Extension Board Agenda | Minutes
- March 2022 Agenda | Minutes