South Dakota Cooperative Extension Association

SDCEA (South Dakota Cooperative Extension Association) is the "umbrella" association for all professional staff of the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service.

Professional Association Opportunities for SDSU CES Educators and Specialists (information re: SDCEA, SDESA, NEAFCS, SDAE4HE & SDCAA) - Compiled by: Kari Fruechte, SDCEA President, 2008

The membership of SDCEA is made up of the members of the various Extension Associations:
- SDCAA (South Dakota County Agents Association)
- SDESA (South Dakota Extension Specialists Association)
- SDA4HA (South Dakota Association of 4-H Agents
- SDEAFCS (South Dakota Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)

SDCEA Constitution - (revised October, 2006)

More information on the staff members listed below, and how to contact them can be found by visiting the SDSU CES website and clicking "Staff and Faculty". You can search for individuals by entering the appropriate information, or clicking "View All" for a complete list of staff.

2008-09 Officers:
President - Steve Munk - 4-H/YD Educator, Minnehaha County, S1
Vice President - Matt Diersen, Extension Risk Management Specialist
Secretary - Sonia Mack, 4-H/YD Educator, Deuel County
Treasurer - Laurie Tangen, FCS Educator, Brookings County

Past President - Kari Fuechte, Extension Community Innovation & Leadership Specialist

2006-07 Board Members:
Kari Fruechte - SDESA

Heather Gessner - SDCAA

Amanda Diede - NEAFCS-SD

Steve Munk - SDA4HA

Jim Wilson - SDESA

Matt Diersen - SDESA

Karla Trautman - SDESA

Paul Johnson - SDCAA

Marjorie Zastrow - NEAFCS-SD

Denise Lingsheit - SDA4HA

Bob Fanning - Web Page Design Chairperson

Carole Sweeter - Promotions Chairperson

Dave Vandervleit???? - Social Chairperson

Bill Keck???? - Benefits Chairperson

2002-2003 Committees:
Promotion # 1 - Develop & maintain SDCEA web page, State Fair Booth - coordination with administration, Extension brochures/handouts, Community Leaders Meetings
Members: Bob Fanning - Chair, Karen Slunecka, Marilyn Rasmussen, L.J. Osborne, Brad Ruden

Promotion # 2 - Develop promotional items such as cups, shirts, nametags, etc.
Members: Carole Sweeter - Chair, Tracy Renelt, Mike Huber, Maurice Lemke, Carolyn Clague

Benefits - Keeping membership informed of benefit changes, lobbying for improvements, represent SDCEA concerning benefits
Members: Bill Keck - Chair, Sandra Namken, Ruth Schmeichel, Ray Gosmire, Alice Nickelson

Social - Planning social events for SDCEA. The two main events are the State Fair Steak Fry & Annual Conference Fun-Night.
Members: Cheryl Jacobs - Chair, LaVonne Meyer, Deb Wenzel, Justin Keyser, Maurice Lemke

Bylaws -

Members: Sally Park Hageman - Chair

May, 2002 SDCEA Newsletter - submitted by Steve Sutera, President

Minutes of October 16, 2008 Annual Meeting

Minutes of June 23, 2008 Executive Board Phone Meeting

Minutes of January 23, 2008 Executive Board Elluminate Meeting

Minutes of October 18, 2007 Annual Meeting

Minutes of March 30, 2005 Executive Board Teleconference Meeting

Minutes of January 26, 2005 Executive Board Teleconference Meeting

Minutes of October 26, 2004 Annual Meeting.

Minutes of October 26, 2004 Executive Board Meeting.

Minutes of October 23, 2003 Annual Meeting.

Minutes of April 22, 2003 Executive Board Meeting.

Minutes of October 25, 2002 Annual Meeting.

Minutes of October 18, 2001 Annual meeting.

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Bob Fanning
Lyman County Extension Educator - Agronomy