Central Area
Board Members
Scott
Bahr – Hardin Co.
Central Area,
term ending 2010
5 year Council
Member
(641-373-4109)
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Iowa
Association of County Extension Councils’ Board of Directors?
The opportunity to learn from others, work for
betterment, and share experiences motivates me daily. It is very rewarding to
be part of Extension because of the benefits to all of Iowa and its
population. I would use my diverse background to help Extension remain strong
and a cost effective educator.
2. What contributions do you feel you could make to
this association?
My experience is very broad and spans 20 plus years in
business. I have experience in finance, insurance, and community leadership.
My occupation allows the freedom to meet with councils and participate in
teleconferences.
3. What types of experiences you have had on your
extension council?
I am currently in my second term as a Hardin County
Council member. This is my third year as Chairperson. Hardin County has been
blessed with the opportunity to house excellent field specialists. I have
supported them at their meetings and I attend the annual crop clinic.
4. Please tell us briefly about yourself.
I reside in Iowa Falls, Iowa. I am a fully licensed
independent insurance agent specializing in Commercial/Farm. I have a decade
of experience in banking. Other experience includes: Mayor of Buckeye, Iowa;
Lions Club; Kiwanis Club; Church Board. My family includes my wife, Teresa
and our children - Lindsey who is a freshman at UNI and Justin who is in 7th
grade in Iowa Falls.
Connie
Cannon -- Jasper County
Central Area,
term ending 2009
10 year Council
Member
(641) 792-8183
1. Why are
you interested in serving on the Iowa Association of County Extension Councils
Board of Directors?
The IACEC has the potential to be a valuable resource
for County Extension Councils and their individual members. I would like to
continue being part of the process of building this organization to its
potential.
2. What
contributions do you feel you could make to this association?
To be effective, every organization has to have both the
visionaries and the workers who get the job done. Considering the range of
experience that I’ve had on the county council over the past ten years,
coupled with a lifetime of experience with Extension and 4-H, I believe I can
contribute practical expertise in executing the work of the IACEC as well as a
sense of what this organization can become.
3. What types
of experiences have you had on your extension council?
Over time I’ve had the opportunity to lead and follow;
be a part of effective councils and ineffective councils; take leadership in
dealing with significant personnel problems, and support excellence of staff;
celebrate growth in programming and Extension impact, and address the need for
major change and refocus.
4. Please
tell us briefly about yourself.
A transplant from South Dakota, I am thoroughly invested
in Iowa these last 30 years. We raised our three children on the family farm
and now two of them are beginning their own agricultural enterprises. It’s
safe to say we are invested in Iowa’s economy and in agriculture. My husband
and I are also teachers in Iowa’s public schools. Our children are either
graduates or working toward degrees at ISU. We are invested in Iowa’s
educational system in ISU. As a career development specialist I work every
day to help middle and high school students plan for their futures and find
their own brand of success. I believe that I’m invested in the future of Iowa
as well.
Gary
Nelson -- Webster County
Central Area,
term ending 2011
6-year Council
Member
515-571-1886
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Iowa
Association of County Extension Councils’ Board of Directors?
To lead ISU Extension into the changing Iowa’s future.
2. What contributions do you feel you could make to
this association?
I travel all over Iowa as a real estate appraiser
and see different needs that Extension could address.
3. What types of experiences you have had on your
extension council?
I have been past-president and vice-president. I
served one term and was off for a year, then ran for another term.
4. Please tell us briefly about yourself.
- Married 34 years
- 3 grown children
- 6 grandkids
- Farmed for 35 years
- Real estate appraiser for 6 years
- Own a business with son and daughter-in-law
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