Boone Board Members/Profiles
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Sally Black
| Representing: |
Citizen Consumer/Parent Rural Boone County |
| Agency/Business: |
Stay At Home Mom |
| Position: |
Board Member |
| Address: |
520 260th St, Ogden IA |
| E-mail: |
thatsmysally@hotmail.com |
| Phone(H): |
515-275-2030 |
| Fax: |
N/A |
| Cell: |
N/A |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Currently a wife and mother.
- Previous career in chemistry education, consulting, product technician.
Education/Specialized Skills:
- B.S.- Chemistry/Biology;
- Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development Trainer
Organizations:
- Boone Co Empowerment
- Boone Co CARES (Child Abuse Resource Education)
- "Time Out For Moms"
- Ogden Fun Days Committee
- Immanuel Lutheran Prayer Shawl Team
Special Interests:
- Pets
- Knitting
- Gardening
- Fishing, sailing, and any other water related activity
- Refinishing furniture
Agency/Personal Vision:
- Every Child, Beginning at Birth, Will be Healthy & Successful
Stan Friesen
| Representing: |
Education |
| Agency/Business: |
Ogden Community Schools |
| Position: |
Retired High School Principal |
| Address: |
PO Box 158 Ogden IA 50212 |
| E-mail: |
friesen@netins.net |
| Phone(H): |
515-275-2385 |
| Fax: |
515-275-4972 |
| Cell: |
515-979-4580 |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Retired High School Principal
- Coordinator of Senior Trip to Gettysburg, Washington DC, Philadelphia & New York City
Education/Specialized Skills:
- Masters Degree: University of South Dakota
- Advanced Graduate work; numerous workshops & professional training
Organizations:
- SAI, NASSP
- Community United Methodist Church
- Youth & Shelter Services Board
- Habitat for Humanity Board
- Empowerment Board
- Bulldog Builders Board
- Ogden Scholarship Foundation Board
- Ogden Lions Club
Special Interests:
- Facilitating opportunities for youth & children and supporting them in their activities
- Travel
- Serving in my church
- Family
- Arts/Music
Agency/Personal Vision:
- The mission of Ogden Community Schools is to provide meaningful learning experiences in a positive, caring atmosphere where everyone will become a contributing member of society as a life-long learner
- OHS Vision: We come together as a generation of history makers, who are willing to disturb the universe, to make our mark as individuals in society and together create bright futures.
Rhonda Getschman
| Representing: |
Citizen |
| Agency/Business: |
Boone Community Schools |
| Position: |
Family & Consumer Science Instructor |
| Address: |
605 Redbud Dr. Boone |
| E-mail: |
rgetschman@boone.k12.ia.us |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-8419 |
| Fax: |
N/A |
| Cell: |
N/A |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- High School Instructor
- Department Chair
- Vocational Vertical Chair
- Mentor for new instructors
- Leadership Team for Model High School
Education/Specialized Skills:
- Leadership Team for Model High School
- Graduate courses from Illinois State University & Drake University
- Continuing Ed courses thru Heartland AEA11
Organizations:
- IAFCSEP- Iowa FCS Educators for Progress
- Delta Kappa Gamma-Women Educators Organization
Special Interests:
- Enjoy spending time with my family--husband, Bob, sons, Nick (26) and Ben (19)
- Traveling, especially anywhere warm and sunny!
Agency/Personal Vision:
- Every Child, Beginning at Birth, Will be Healthy & Successful
Rick Gustafson
| Representing: |
Citizen/Education: Ogden Community Schools |
| Agency/Business: |
Ogden Early Learning Center/Howe Elementary |
| Position: |
Principal |
| Address: |
307 SE 2nd Street, Ogden IA |
| E-mail: |
rgustafson@ogden.k12.ia.us |
| Phone(H): |
515-275-4526 |
| Fax: |
515-275-4914 |
| Cell: |
515-290-5230 |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- PreK-4th grade Principal
- K-12th grade Curriculum Coordinator
- K-12th grade Professional Development Coordinator
Education/Specialized Skills:
- MS Elementary Administration
- Elementary/Secondary Curriculum
Organizations:
- School Administrators of Iowa
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
Special Interests:
Agency/Personal Vision:
- Serve preschool children and programs of Boone County
George Klesel
| Representing: |
Business/Citizen |
| Agency/Business: |
Fareway Stores Inc. |
| Position: |
District Supervisor |
| Address: |
East 8th St, Boone IA |
| E-mail: |
glklesel@msn.com |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-8735 |
| Fax: |
N/A |
| Cell: |
515-290-1291 |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee a group of retail stores
- Develop current & future managers.
Education/Specialized Skills:
- B.A. - William Penn University
Organizations:
- Sacred Heart Parish
- Knights of Columbus
Special Interests:
- Sailing
- Traveling
- Music
- Meeting people from other cultures
- Youth Development
Agency/Personal Vision:
- Every Child, Beginning at Birth, Will be Healthy & Successful
Julie Kordick
| Representing: |
Consumer/Citizen |
| Agency/Business: |
Berlin Packaging, LLC |
| Position: |
Operations Manager |
| Address: |
1728 Greene St, Boone IA |
| E-mail: |
jkordick@mchsi.com |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-4634 |
| Fax: |
312-463-1456 |
| Cell: |
515-491-7393 |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage all warehouse operations inventory and control
- Manage sales support activities through customer services & related operations
- Establish & maintain effective supplier relationships
- Manage fixed assets & operating costs
- Work w/purchasing dept in negotiating cost reductions to enhance margin
Education/Specialized Skills:
Organizations:
- Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi
- Lowell PTA
- Childcare Junction Board Member
Special Interests:
- Reading
- Exercising
- Hiking
- Crafts/Scrapbooking
- Spending time with my family
Agency/Personal Vision:
- To work with the communities, school districts, daycare providers, and other agencies within Boone County to provide the tools and assistance to the families and children in hopes they can all have loving, nurturing, and healthy relationships. Helping the children have a strong foundation in life will help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Jeff Lawson
| Representing: |
Faith Based/Citizen |
| Agency/Business: |
Cornerstone Church |
| Position: |
Senior Pastor |
| Address: |
111 6th St Boone IA |
| E-mail: |
jeff@boonecornerstone.com |
| Phone(H): |
515-236-4308 |
| Fax: |
515-432-7733 |
| Cell: |
515-230-9192 |
| Term Ending: |
2011 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Church in Boone
Education/Specialized Skills:
- B.S. Pastoral Ministries, Taylor University
- M.A. Ministry Leadership, Crown College
Organizations:
- YMCA
- Boone County Empowerment
Special Interests:
- Golf
- Fishing
- Spending time with family
Agency/Personal Vision:
- Every Child, Beginning at Birth, Will be Healthy & Successful
Vicki McCambridge
| Representing: |
Health/Public Health |
| Agency/Business: |
Home Care Services of Boone Co Hospital |
| Position: |
Director |
| Address: |
105 S Marshall St, Boone IA |
| E-mail: |
vmccambridge@boonecountyhospital.com |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-3546 |
| Fax: |
515-432-0706 |
| Cell: |
515-230-2802 |
| Term Ending: |
2009 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the administration of the Public Health and Home Health Departments of Boone Co Hospital
Education/Specialized Skills:
- R.N.-- Diploma in Nursing
- B.S. --- Health Arts
Organizations:
- Iowa Public Health Assoc
- Iowa Alliance in Home Care
- Iowa Hospital Assoc Home Care Council
- National Assoc of Home Care
Special Interests:
- Reading
- Walking
- Traveling
- Spending time with family
Agency/Personal Vision:
- To better our community’s healthcare by promoting and advocating healthy living through health education, health protection, and disease prevention.
Annette Meier
| Representing: |
Citizen/Education |
| Agency/Business: |
East Greene School District |
| Position: |
Special Education Teacher |
| Address: |
839 R Ave., Boone IA |
| E-mail: |
Annette_meier@east-greene.k12.ia.us |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-9389 |
| Fax: |
N/A |
| Cell: |
515-230-3380 |
| Term Ending: |
2010 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Teach special education students K-7th grades
Education/Specialized Skills:
- MEd-Special Education
- BS-Elementary Education
- BS-Child Development
Organizations:
- First United Methodist Church
- IFAPA
- DAR
Special Interests:
- Music-Bell Choir; Chancel Choir
- Reading
- Scrapbooking
- Sewing
- Hand work
Agency/Personal Vision:
- My vision is that we can meet the needs of children, parents and communities to be successful, happy, and contributing members of Boone and surrounding areas.
Chris Myers
| Representing: |
Citizen/Education |
| Agency/Business: |
Boone Community Schools |
| Position: |
Elementary Principal (Lincoln & Lowell Elementary's) |
| Address: |
1420 Benton |
| E-mail: |
cjmyers@boone.k12.ia.us |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-4071 |
| Fax: |
N/A |
| Cell: |
515-298-1130 |
| Term Ending: |
2008 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Staff Supervision & evaluation
- Budget
- Hiring
- PTA Board Member
- School Improvement Team
Education/Specialized Skills:
- B.S.- Psych/Sociology
- B.S.- Elementary Ed.
- M.S. - School Administration
Organizations:
- Grace Community Church
- Empowerment Board
- Honey Creek Golf League Committee
- National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals
- School Admin of Iowa
Special Interests:
- Golf
- Watching sports
- Family/Church Activities
- Play drums & harmonica
Agency/Personal Vision:
- To enrich the opportunities for children and families, in preparation for a meaningful and productive school experience. Our future rests in the hands of the educated.
Kathi Stirling
| Representing: |
Citizen |
| Agency/Business: |
Community member |
| Position: |
Retired |
| Address: |
1303 Noble Lynx Lane, Boone IA |
| E-mail: |
KathiStirling@icsmail.net |
| Phone(H): |
515-432-1833 |
| Fax: |
N/A |
| Cell: |
515-320-3137 |
| Term Ending: |
2011 |
Job Responsibilities:
- Chair of Professional Development & Child Care Centers and Day Care Homes work group
Education/Specialized Skills:
- BA in Liberal Studies with concentration in Human Development
- 27 years experience as a provider, teacher, or director of home & child care centers
- California Early Childhood Teacher’s license. PITC trained.
Organizations:
- Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad
- Sacramento Caledonia Society
- Boone County Hospital Auxiliary
Special Interests:
- Infants & young children
- Wages for child care providers
- Healthy food choices for children
- In addition, music and art appreciation for young children
Agency/Personal Vision:
- I believe that President Truman said it well when he said, "A country’s children are their greatest natural resource." The children in Boone County deserve to have opportunities and support from the community. With everyone on board, we can make it happen!