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Officers & Committees

The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) program is sponsored by UW-Green Bay's Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Planning and is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of 4 elected officers and 3 elected members-at-large, plus the chairs of the five committees listed below.

Looking for LLI meeting minutes?

To receive a copy of the latest minutes, please email the LLI office at LLI@uwgb.edu or call us at 920-465-2356.

Officers

Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) officers are elected annually in spring to begin serving their term on July 1. The officers are:

  • President: Ben Cruz-Uribe
  • Vice President: Lou Norsetter
  • Secretary: Kay Pascoe
  • Treasurer: Kris Lewins

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors oversee LLI and interface with UW-Green Bay staff. Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month. Start time and format vary.

  • President & Chair: Ben Cruz-Uribe
  • Vice President: Lou Norsetter
  • Secretary: Kay Pascoe
  • Treasurer: Kris Lewins
  • Social Committee Chair: Becky Wendt
  • Publicity & Promotions Committee: Gary Lewins
  • Curriculum Committee Co-chairs: Steve Lenz & Heidi Leiterman
  • Technology Co-chairs: Dean Cherry & Gary Hanna
  • Member-at-Large: Mark Warpinski
  • Member-at-Large: Pat Wiegand
  • Member-at-Large: Bob Cook
  • President Ex Officio: Norm Schroeder

All LLI members are welcome to attend committee meetings. If you are new to attending a committee meeting, please call the LLI office at 920-465-2356, so that we can confirm the time and venue remain unchanged.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee develops and oversees budget and all financial matters. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Format varies.

  • Chair: Kris Lewins
  • Jolene Cheslock
  • Mary Grovogel
  • Nancy McGrew
  • Kathy Nielsen
  • Glenn VanGheem

Curriculum Committees

The Curriculum Committees find presenters, develops and schedules courses. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month. Start time and format vary.

Green Bay

  • Co-Chairs: Steve Lenz & Heidi Leiterman
  • Pati Wiegand
  • Gary Dallman
  • Karen Dallman
  • Jim Hickley
  • Sue Johnson
  • Mike DeGrand
  • Karen Lacey
  • Norm Schroeder
  • Jim Ecker
  • Paul Carron
  • Sue Gerber-Hipwell
  • Deb Corriveau
  • Laura Nason
  • Lisa Vollrath

Manitowoc/Sheboygan

  • Chair: Liz Koehler
  • Ellen Framness

Marinette/Menominee

  • Diane Shepard
  • Linda Berry

Promotions & Publicity Committee

The Publicity & Promotions Committee promotes LLI with marketing initiatives and at community events such as Artstreet and Intro to LLI. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month. Start time and format vary.

  • Chair: Gary Lewins
  • Ellen Framness
  • Bob Srenaski
  • Ed Smith
  • Mary Gajesky

Social Committee

The Social Committee organizes social and special events, including the Annual Meeting, Fall Kick Off and Holiday Social. Meetings are held as needed. Start time and format vary.

  • Chair: Becky Wendt
  • Barb Beaver
  • Karen Carpenter
  • Karen Carvenough
  • Gloria Gaie
  • Sue Gerber-Hipwell
  • Ruby Lardinois
  • Kathy Lepak
  • Lynn Ruegamer

Technology Committee

The Technology committee oversees the technology that is used by LLI presenters and offers recommendations for improvement as needed. Meetings are held as needed. Start time and format vary.

  • Co-chairs: Dean Cherry & Gary Hanna
  • Jay Bowen

Former LLI Presidents

Former PresidentsYears Served
Julia Wallace2022-2024
Fred Delie2020-2022
Wes Carvenough2018-2020
Nancy McGrew2016-2018
Frank Moon2014-2016
Robert Cook2012-2014
Joyce Dirschl2010-2012
Janice McCarthy2008-2010