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Washington County Extension Association

 
County Executive Committees

The county executive committee is the vital link between the county/community and the university. It can function most effectively when its members freely exchange and solicit ideas; develop, implement, and evaluate programs that best meet local needs; and otherwise help people help themselves -- the main goals of Cooperative Extension.

Individual Roles and Responsibilities

As members of the county's representative body, county executive committees and their members have the following responsibilities:

• Develop good understanding of the organization, financing and program operations of Cooperative Extension.
• Develop a close working relationship with the state partner, the University of Maine, through contact and communication with Extension administration.
• Consult regularly with the Director and Administrative Council about the quality of Extension programs, staff and financial support in the county.
• Develop familiarity with the role of the federal partner, Extension Service-CSREES.
• Develop connections to state and county groups related to Extension, such as  the Pine Tree State 4-H Club Foundation, Maine Rural Development Council, county commissioners and state legislative delegations.
• Attend regularly scheduled executive committee meetings and an annual meeting of the County Extension Association.
• Provide orientation for new executive committee members.

Become Involved!

Please review the job description, complete the application and mail to 34 Center Street, Machias, ME 04654 to express interest in becoming a member of the Washington County Extension Association's Executive Committee.

Washington County Extension Association Job Description  (PDF Version)

Washington County Executive Committee Application (Online Form)

Washington County Executive Committee Application (PDF Version)

For more information contact Deb Eckart at 1-800-287-1542 (within Maine) or by email deckart@umext.maine.edu.

Washington County Extension Association Annual Meeting

2008

2007

Washington County Extension Association Volunteer Awards

Extension Business Leadership in Action Award

Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award

Leon Look Award

University of Maine Volunteer Pen Award

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