Join the Benton County Extension Council

The Benton County Extension Council invites you to become an educational leader in our community by allowing your name to be placed on the 2005 council election ballot.

“Serving on the Extension council is a great way to make our community a better place to live. As a council member, I have been involved in …”
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Council Member

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Benton County Extension Council
119 W. Main, P.O. Box 637
Warsaw, MO 65335
Phone: (660) 438-5012
Fax: (660) 438-2479
E-mail: bentonco@missouri.edu
http://extension.missouri.edu
Deadline for Nominations
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The Extension council improves people’s lives by linking Benton County residents with information and educational programs based on research from the University of Missouri and Lincoln University.
The Benton County Extension Council is designated by state statutes as the official body to cooperate with the University of Missouri in delivery of Extension programs in the county. Members, who are elected and appointed, represent the broad educational needs and walks of life of Benton County residents.
As a member of the Benton County Extension Council, you can improve the social and economic well-being of our county by connecting your neighbors, family and friends with educational resources to improve their lives.

University of Missouri Extension Improves Benton Countians’ Lives
Benton County residents contact their Extension center more than 10,000 times annually for research-based resources to:
Build strong individuals, families and communities;
Create and sustain healthy environments;
Enhance the economic viability of residents, businesses, farms and communities.
Educational Program Highlights
l Benton County producers are improving product quality and value through management strategies taught in the Beef Quality Assurance program.
l One in five young people in Benton County participate in 4-H youth development activities with the support of 58 adult volunteers. "4-H has helped me grow by teaching me patience, sportsmanship, and how to present myself when in front of a group of people," says one member.
l Eighty-two felony and misdemeanor offenders attended financial management programs mandated by the circuit court. “The one thing I would like to accomplish is to get my GED and work toward a better way to support me and my family, and provide a better life for us,” said one participant. Another said, “I learned some things about myself and that I am not the only person in this boat.”

2003 Benton County
Extension Council Members
Rodger Reedy, Chair
Eddie Smith, Vice Chair
Joan Lewis, Secretary
Linda Daniel, Treasurer
Linda Barton
Celina Flores
Fred Gregory
Bonnie Luttrell
Homer May
Mark Nolte
Walter Schumacher Jr.
Jerry Smith
Tim Thomas
Debbie Troxell
Beverly Weddle
Robert Wilshusen

The Benton County Extension Council Needs You!
Your time, talents and experience can make life better in our county.

Extension Council Responsibilities
Assist in planning and carrying out Extension educational efforts in the community.
Identify concerns of the community and make recommendations to the University.
Obtain funds to support local operations and educational programs through the county commission, program fees, donations and grants.
Administer the council budget to support local office operations.

Be an Educational Leader

You can make a difference!

University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.