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Semcac Board of Directors

Interested in Joining the Board of Directors?

As a Community Action Agency, Semcac has a unique governing body. The Semcac Board of Directors is required by federal law to have representation from three sectors: 1/3 represent consumers; 1/3 represent public officials; and 1/3 represent private community organizations.  Each of Semcac’s seven primary service area counties, including Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona is allowed three representatives, one from each of these sectors: consumer representatives, private sector representatives, and public officials.

Persons interested in serving on the Semcac Board of Directors may request more information by contacting Doug Grout at (507) 864-7741 or doug.grout@semcac.org

  • Board Member Job Description

Consumer Members 

Consumer members needed! We are currently Seeking Consumer Members for Freeborn and Houston Counties

  • Apply online with no wait times for mail and no printing: Complete your membership application online. 
  • If you would like an application in another format, please contact Barb Thompson at (507) 864-7741 or barb.thompson@semcac.org 

 

Current Board of Directors Members

Greg Peterson Dodge County, Consumer Representative
Tim Tjosaas Dodge County, Public Official
Neil Witzel Vice President; Dodge County, Private Sector
Ruth Fallon Treasurer; Fillmore County, Consumer Representative
Randy Dahl Fillmore County, Public Official
Karen Johnson Fillmore County, Private Sector
Patricia Sorenson Freeborn County, Consumer Representative
Glen Mathiason Freeborn County, Public Official
Lenore Fries Executive Committee; Freeborn County, Private Sector
Greg Myhre Houston County, Public Official
Jason Reiland Houston County, Consumer Representative
Larry Connery President; Houston County, Private Sector – Fiscal Professional
Tina Bell Mower County, Consumer Representative
Polly Glynn Mower County, Public Official
Janice Ball Secretary; Mower County, Private Sector
Janice Schultz Executive Committee; Steele County, Consumer Representative
Rick Gnemi Steele County, Public Official
Rick Wittrock Steele County, Private Sector
Brenda Boettcher Winona County, Consumer Representative
Chris Meyer Winona County, Public Official
Joe Hoffman Winona County, Private Sector
Brian Lipford Attorney Liaison
Chrissa Mueller Head Start Liaison

Board meetings are typically held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the St. Charles Community Center. Board members determine goals and set policies for the private, non-profit corporation. Board members are reimbursed for mileage to and from meetings and for child care during board meetings.

 

Semcac Updates

Concluded: Transit Program for COVID 19 Positive Clients

This program has concluded and no longer offered.     MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health awarded Semcac Transportation funding for administering the COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation Program. The program is for the 80 counties … Continue reading →

New Absentee Ballot Deadline Imposed & Voting

If you are voting with an absentee ballot, please drop your ballot off instead of mailing it, at this point. All ballots need to be RECEIVED by Nov. 3rd, vs. postmarked by Nov. 3rd in order to be counted. Ballots … Continue reading →

COVID 19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAPs)

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments … Continue reading →

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Agency Update

Semcac is taking all of Governor Walz’s directives seriously and following updates and guidance provided by the CDC and MN Dept of Health, about COVID-19. Semcac monitors the situation regularly and is also receiving recommendations from various state funding sources. … Continue reading →

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Energy Assistance Program

2020 2021 Energy Assistance Application

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