Candidates sought for St. Charles County Extension Council

Nominations are being accepted for the January 2013 election to the University of Missouri Extension Council of St. Charles County, said Council Chair Roy Zirges.

The St. Charles County Extension Council is the local link between county residents and the University of Missouri four-campus system. Council members assist in planning and carrying out extension educational efforts to improve people’s lives. As public officials, extension council members administer a local budget to support education that meets people’s educational priorities.

“The University of Missouri Extension Council of St. Charles County is seeking people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our community,” Zirges said. “Serving on the extension council is a great way to help make our community a better place for people to live.”

Candidates must be at least 18-years old and reside in the St. Charles County. Nominations for the extension council must be made by Dec. 14.

Individuals interested in serving on the council may contact Scott Killpack, county program director, at the St. Charles County extension center, 970-3000.

Information about the University of Missouri Extension of St. Charles County can be found on the web at http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles .