Lyon County CES

Title:

Utilize Leadership Skills to Improve Family and Community Quality of Life

MAP:

Empowering Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

Angie York

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Master Clothing Volunteer

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Empowering Community Leaders (general)

Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families. Within Kentucky there are 15,000 KEHA members, 119 Master Clothing Volunteers, and over 150 Champion Food Volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the FCS agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

Long-Term Outcomes:

-Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

-Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Increase in number of people who:

-Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.

-Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.

-Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.

Initial Outcomes:

-Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

-KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

-Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

Indicator: Individuals report increased levels of knowledge and skill.

Method:Pre/Post Evaluations

Timeline: FY 2019

Intermediate Outcome:Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.

Indicator:Individuals report changes in behaviors and increase in community involvement.

Method:Personal conversation and increased numbers of volunteers in community program.

Timeline:FY 2019

Long-term Outcome:Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

Indicator:Communities report growth in economy and strengthened leadership.

Method: Personal conversation and increased numbers of volunteers in community programs that show impact and change for the good of Kentucky.

Timeline: FY 2019

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Lyon County Homemakers and other families and individuals in Lyon County

Project or Activity: Leadership Development

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Leadership Development

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources,eXtension resources

Date: FY 2019

Audience: Master Sewers from across the Pennyrile region and the state

Project or Activity: Learning new sewing skills and how to teach them to others.

Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteers

Inputs:Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources,eXtension resources

Date: FY 2019