Northeast
Area Board Members
Kenny Hennings -- Bremer Co.
Northeast area,
term ending 2009
4 year Council
Member
(319)
882-3022
1. Why are
you interested in serving on the Iowa Association of County Extension Councils
Board of Directors?
In the two years that I have been on the county
Extension Council, I have really learned a lot about ISU extension. I have
seen several means of reaching out to help residents of the county. One of my
goals as a Board member would be to create more awareness about the services
and programs offered by ISU Extension.
2. What
contributions do you feel you could make to this association?
I have worked as a commissioner on the Soil and Water
Conservation District. I also worked as a Liaison Engineer for John Deere
prior to retirement. In this role I had to communicate with a lot of
personnel throughout the U.S. and Europe. These roles have strengthened my
communication skills and my ability to work as a team player.
3. What types
of experiences have you had on your extension council?
I am currently vice chairman on our extension council.
Also during the last 5 months, we have been going through a major re-model of
our Extension building. I have served as the leader of the construction
committee during this process. We have also just gone through the
interviewing and hiring process for a new county director.
4. Please
tell us briefly about yourself.
My wife (Julie) and I have lived in the Tripoli area
most of our lives. I have been actively farming for about 30 years. I also
worked for John Deere for 28 years. I retired from John Deere two years ago.
I am currently a commissioner for the soil and water conservation district.
We have two daughters, one son, and three grandchildren. My hobbies are hunting and fishing.
Caroll
Schreiber, Allamakee County
Northeast Area,
term ending 2010
2 year Council
Member
(563) 568-2508
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Iowa
Association of County Extension Councils’ Board of Directors?
I am interested in serving on the Iowa Association of
County Extension Councils' Board of Directors because I strongly believe in
the value provided County Extensions.
I would like to be in a position to represent the needs,
sometime the unique needs, of the County Extensions in Northeast Iowa.
Northeast Iowa has some unique issues regarding climate, topography, and per
capita income relative to other parts of Iowa.
2. What contributions do you feel you could make to
this association?
As a retired Employment Manager, I have the time to
invest, and the experience in the areas of working with organizations and
teams, developing and giving presentations to directors and boards,
recruiting, lobbying, developing and implementing salary administration
programs, and negotiating with labor unions. Previous work experiences
include high school teacher, quality assurance manager, line supervisor, and
engineering technician. I am an experienced master gardener with living
experiences on a farm and in the city. I offer this diverse background
as a basis for consideration of this position.
3. What types of experiences you have had on your
extension council?
My responsibilities on the Allamakee County Extension
Council began on January 1, 2007. I am currently secretary for our
council.
I have been on the 28E Consumer Horticulture Council for
two years. This council represents seven counties in Northeast Iowa for
Horticulture Programs. I am also currently the secretary for this
council.
4. Please tell us briefly about yourself.
I grew up on a farm in Missouri and now my husband and I
have retired and live on a farm in Allamakee County.
I have been a gardener all my life and have been a
Master Gardener for the last 10 years. I was an active member of the
Scott County Master Gardening program for seven years before moving to
Allamakee County.
I am familiar with many parts of Iowa because I have
lived and/or worked in Woodbury, Page, Linn, Polk, Scott, and Allamakee
Counties.
I am active in church and local politics.
Sybil Soukup
-- Cerro Gordo Co.
Northeast, term
ending 2011
5 year Council
Member
(641)
357-8661
1.
Why are you interested in serving on the Iowa Association of County
Extension Councils’ Board of Directors?
In the two years I have served on my county’s Extension
Council, I’ve had the benefit of seeing first hand the positive impact ISU
Extension has on the residents in my county. My goal as a Board member would
be to perpetuate that influence and to create more awareness about the
services and programs offered by ISU Extension.
2. What contributions do you feel you could make
to this association?
I worked in the Iowa Legislature for several years and
during that time gained important knowledge on fiscal policy and the budgeting
process. I’ve served on many boards and committees in my county as well, that
have strengthened my abilities as an advocate and as a team player.
3. What types of experiences you have had on your
extension council?
I am currently the Treasurer and Legislative Liaison on
our council. I also serve on the Personnel Committee.
4. Please tell us briefly about yourself.
I’ve lived in North Iowa all my life, residing in Clear
Lake for the past 10 years. I work for Niman Ranch, a niche-market,
free-range pork company. I’m very politically active and have managed several
campaigns across the state over the years. I’m also a member of the Iowa
Farmer’s Union.
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