University of Illinois Extension
DuPage-Kane-Kendall Unit Council Meeting
September 25, 2012
Members Present:
1st Year
_x_Mary Coffey
_x_John Crinion
_ex_Matthew McKellar
_ex_Michael McKellar
_x_Elaine Moss
x__Cydney Olah
x__Carolyn Pottinger
x__Marisa Zajac
2nd Year
3rd Year
_x_ Linda Fitzgerald
_x_ Laura Bennett
_x_ May Chau
_x_ Bonnie Spark
4h Year
_ex Jean Fabrizius
_x_Beth Gehrke
_x_Michelle Ochs
_ex_Aaron Rybski
_x_Charlotte St. John
_ex_Mark Tronc
Also attending: Sandra Davis, County Director
The meeting started at 6:47 p.m. with introductions.
Extension Overview
Sandra discussed the orientation materials found in the Council packets.
Minutes of June 12, 2012 meeting were read. Michelle O. moved to approve minutes as corrected.
Bonnie S. seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Financial Reports
Sandra gave a brief summary of annual budget plan. All monies pledged for FY12 were collected.
Staff Reports
Staff reports were in the packet. Please call the respective Educator, if you have questions. Sarah
Navrotski, DuPage MG Program Coordinator, will become 80% time as of Oct. 1. Heather’s replacement
in DuPage Co. will start Oct. 15 with a 100% appointment
Old Business: None
New Business
Election of Officers
Chairman- Mark Tronc
Vice Chairman- John Crinion
Secretary- Linda Fitzgerald
Financial RecorderDuPage- Laura Bennett
Kane- Michelle Ochs
Kendall- Carolyn Pottinger
Check Signatories
DuPage-Sandra, Deanna and Laura Bennett_
Kane-Sandra, Deanna and Michelle Ochs __
Kendall- Sandra, Deanna and Carolyn Pottinger_
Elect /Appoint Extension Board Members
DuPage
DKK Unit Council Mtg. page 2
Three Females
__Elaine Moss__________
One Male
____John Crinion____
__Laura Bennett_________
Bonnie Sparks_________
Kane
Two Females
Two Males
_Michelle Ochs_________
_Matt McKellar____
_Beth Gehrke__________
_Michael McKellar__
Kendall
Two Females
Two Males
__Carolyn Pottinger_____
__Marc Tronc______
__Cydney Olah_________
__Aaron Rybski_____
Civil Rights Compliance Review
The Civil Rights Compliance Overview Fact Sheet and Data for Decision Makers were reviewed
and discussed. A review will be done on a three year rotation and we are in the first year. Probably
will be scheduled for Spring, 2013 at the Kane office. Sandra said that each office needs to
document audience participation. New participant attendance cards will be utilized. One will be
filled out anonymously asking for races, ethnicity and gender and the other for name and contact
information .We will discuss this topic more at another meeting.
Program Planning
All members had a copy of the Unit Plan of Work. Questions were: 1. Exercise program not
mentioned for adults. Sandra said they may be able to develop Wisercise for all ages. 2. Are we
hitting diverse audiences? 3. Have we used technology to the best possible ways?
Staff requested suggestions and recommendations. Each member received an Emerging Trends
paper. Members are asked to fill it out and return it to local offices by mid October.
County Sharing and Announcements
DuPage- Friends of Extension are hosting a Pig Roast, crafter, food, and 4-H Flea Market on
Oct. 13th at the fairgrounds. Admission is free and Pig Roast is $12.
Kendall-4-H Kick-off is Sept. 29th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Science experiments will be highlighted.
Set Council Meeting Dates
November-Meeting in Kane Co. Options- Mon. 5th, Tues. 13th and Wed. 14th. Sandra will seek
feedback and set date.
April
June
Charlotte St. John moved to adjourn the meeting. Carolyn P. seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next meeting will be in November.
Linda Fitzgerald
Secretary