Development of Community LeadersPlan of Work

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Nicholas County CES

Title:
Development of Community Leaders
MAP:
Community and Economic Development
Agents Involved:
FCS and Ag
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Facilitation Training
Situation:
Long-Term Outcomes:
Carlisle and Nicholas County's economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

Community issues are addressed and solved through active and engaged local leaders and citizens.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Citizens practice learned leadership skills in various organizations such as clubs, school, and community organizations

Citizens and leaders improve skills in communication, problem solving, and group situations to address community issues and needs.
Initial Outcomes:
Nicholas County citizens increase knowledge and gain skills in personal leadership.

Blubs and councils take part and increase skills in organizational leadership
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Intermediate Outcome: Clubs and organizations are practicing organizational skills
Indicator: all clubs and organizations run smoothly using appropriate parliamentary procedures
Method: officers are elected to organizations and business is conducted efficiently
Timeline: 2016-2020

Long-term Outcome: Strong local organizational leadership
Indicator: clubs and organizations across the community increase active membership
Method: club enrollment and active participation
Timeline: 2016-2020
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: Nicholas County Homemaker Council
Project or Activity: Area Leader Training, county officer training,
Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order, KEHA Handbook
Inputs: publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson descriptions, area nd state officers
Date: 2016-2020

Audience: 4-H Council and Teen Club
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Success Stories

2018 Kentucky Volunteer Forum

Author: Madison McAlmond

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).

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