Barbara Johnson is a dynamic person who is ready and willing to accept challenges and responsibilities. Her loyalty to Iowa State University and her community is indicated in the information listed below. Barbara Johnson has demonstrated the initiative, drive, and enthusiasm that anyone would do well to emulate. The attached letters of recommendation clearly show that a complete paragraph on Barbara's life and career would be anything but short. Barbara Johnson passed away August 27, 1999 at the age of 71; as a result of diabetes complications.
Alumni Association Activities:
Black Hawk Co. ISU club, past secretary, 1975
Black Hawk Co. ISU Women's Club, past president, 1972-74
ISU Alumni Board of Directors, 1989-1994
ISU Alumni Association, Life Member since 1990
Nominated for Parents of the Year in 1985
Member of Order of the Knoll
Helen LeBaron Hilton Recognition Award in 1990
ISU Foundation Activities:
contributor for past 25 years.
Member of the Order of the Knoll
College Alumni Activities:
ISU Extension Advisory Committee, 1969-71
ISU Home Economics Alumni Committee, 1983-86
Legislative Liaison Committee Black Hawk Co. for ISU, 1983-86, 1988, 1989-1999
Board Director of the ISU Alumni Association, 1989-94
Recognitions or Awards by ISU or the Alumni Association:
ISU Alumni Service Key presented by Black Hawk County, 1979
Friend of Extension Award, 1977
Alpha Mu chapter Epsilon Sigma Phi,
Certificate of Recognition, 1979
State-wide Involvement:
IHEA member, vice-president 1987, Board of Directors, 1984-87
Easter Seals House of Delegates Governors Educational Advisory Committee, 1970-71
Community Service:
Barbara is currently involved in the following activities:
Black Hawk County Mental Health &
Mental Retardation Committee since 1981 3 years as chairman
Black Hawk Co. Mental Health Center Board, Chairman 1978-79
Black Hawk Co. Extension Service Family Living Committee, past chair
American Association of University Women, past president, Waterloo branch, 1965-67
American Association of University Women, past president, Waterloo branch, 1965-67
4-H Leader for 15 years, received 4-H award of the Pearl Clover
Recipient of 4-H Alumni Service Key of Black Hawk Co. 1972
Altrusa Club of Waterloo, past president 1986-87
Black Hawk Co. Human Rights Commission, 3 years
Consumer Counseling Credit Service Board of NE Iowa, 3 years
1987 Salute Award presented by NE Iowa Chapter of Women in Communication
YWCA of Black Hawk County, past president
SEID, Self Employment Investment Demonstrators Board, member 1988-89
American Heart Association, 1988-89. Public relations chair, received Certificate of Appreciation
Hawkeye Institute of Technology, adult education instructor.
Family Ties to Iowa State University:
ISU holds a very dear place in Barbara's life. Family ISU graduates include:
Her parents Dwight and Helen Rocho Meyer
Her husband Ronald, 1950 in Farm Operation
Her sisters Mary Jeanne Thompson and Lois Moffitt
Her brothers Clyde Meyer and Jim Meyer
Her four children:
Barry 1974 in Chemistry
Scott 1977 in Food Technology
Andrea 1984 in Child Development
Amy 1986 in Mechanical Engineering
Her two son-in-laws:
Chris Cain - 1984 in Computer Engineering
Doug Infelt - 1986 in Architecture 11/94 |
