Notes from JCEP

About 60 people attended the JCEP Meeting in Springfield this week. The group included a number of retirees. There are also several individuals who will be retiring and/or leaving by June 30th. Times are tough for Extension and everyone else with all the budget uncertainties.

Pam Weber did not have a lot of good news from the state legislature, but it is encouraging that Extension is still in the budget. Some groups have had their funds completely cut. Any contacts with legislators on behalf of Extension would be appreciated. There are a lot of new ones who need to be told about the excellent work that is done.

One news item is that Extension is moving out of the building on the State Fairgrounds sometime this summer. The Center will close. It is not yet known where the county office will be located.

Another is that there will be a retirement celebration for Dr. Jim Oliver on April 1st. Contact Susan Taylor at setaylor@illinois.edu for details.

Amy Griswold has had knee surgery recently, and she is recuperating. Hope you are doing better every day, Amy.

It was good to see many old friends and co-workers.