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 Madison-Monroe-St. Clair Extension Council, please contact Laquitsha Bejoile-Hayes, County Director, at 618-875-8939. 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
The 2022/2023 Extension Council Members
Mr. David Alexander, St. Clair County
Ms. Chelsey Ammann, Madison County
Mr. David Ammann, Madison County
Mr. Wilbon Anthony, St. Clair County
Ms. Rosemary Dorsey, Madison County
Mr. Wyatt Drewes, Monroe County
Mr. Gary Green, St. Clair County
Mr. Kevin Green, St. Clair County
Ms. Megan Huelsmann, Madison County
Ms. Amy Kolweier, Monroe County
Mr. Scott Loeffler, St. Clair County
Ms. Raeleen Neary, Monroe County
Ms. Emelie Nilges, Monroe County
Ms. April Rottmann, Madison County
Ms. Jessica Shevlin, Monroe County
Mr. Lane Shevlin, Monroe County (youth member)
Ms. Ronnie Winterich, Madison County
Ms. Keira Winterich, Madison County (youth member)
Special thanks to the 2021/2022 Extension Council Members who dedicated their time and talents to the University of Illinois Extension mission.
Council Meeting Schedules, Agendas, and Minutes
2022/2023 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
6:30 pm
Thursday, January 31, 2023
6:30 pm
Thursday, November 10, 2022
6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
ZOOM at 6:30 pm
Guests: 4-H Staff
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
ZOOM at 6:30 pm
Guests: Ag & Natural Resources Saff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
6:30 pm
2020/2021 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
September 14, 2021
ZOOM
May 11, 2021
ZOOM
February 9, 2021
ZOOM
December 8, 2020
ZOOM
September 21, 2020
ZOOM
2019/2020 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
June 8, 2020
ZOOM
February 20, 2020
Collinsville Extension Office
November 25, 2019
Collinsville Extension Office
September 23, 2019
Collinsville Extension Office
2018/2019 Council Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
April 30, 2019
Collinsville Extension Office
January 31, 2019
Collinsville Extension Office
November 29, 2018
Collinsville Extension Office
September 20, 2018
Collinsville Extension Office