Leadership Development, Community Planning, Development and MarketingPlan of Work

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Clinton County CES

Title:
Leadership Development, Community Planning, Development and Marketing
MAP:
Community and Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
Guffey, Cecil, and Nuetzman
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Family and Consumer Science
Situation:

Youth and adults in Kentucky need programming support to enhance skills for influencing change. Provide educational opportunities that build and nurture effective and engaged adult and youth leaders. Encourage use of civil engagement techniques and listening sessions

Long-Term Outcomes:

•Communities are equipped with competent, effective leaders

•Community members engage others to initiate projects.

•Civic engagement is possible and desirable for community members.

Intermediate Outcomes:

•Citizens put skills into practice by becoming more engaged in the community, taking on leadership roles.

•Graduates in formal leadership roles increase their involvement/action.

•Graduates of community leadership programs initiate civic engagement

Initial Outcomes:

•Increase knowledge of effective leadership skills.

•Develop/enhance the leadership skills of youth and adults.

•Citizens: Informed about community systems, better connected to communication networks, more confident and skilled in identifying and implementing strategies for systemic change.


Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Develop/enhance the leadership skills of youth and adults

Indicator: Number of adult/youth who have reported an increase in confidence in their leadership ability or capacity

Method: Surveys or personal contact

Timeline: on-going


Intermediate Outcome: Participants are more active as informal community leaders

and take on formal organizational and community leadership roles

Indicator: Number of people reporting increased leadership responsibilities

Method: Surveys or personal contact

Timeline: on-going


Long-term Outcome: Communities are equipped with competent, effective leaders

Indicator: Number of people who have reported an increase in confidence in their leadership ability or capacity

Method: Increased participation on community boards, civic groups and organizations.

Timeline: On-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Campers

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leadership

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, YPRS, youth development literature, etc

Inputs: 4-H Agents and Camp Volunteers.

Date: Summer 2020


Audience: General public/Local Leadership  

Project or Activity: Leadership Clinton County

Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum, UK publications.

Inputs: UK Specialists and Agents, Local businesses, community agencies.

Date: TBD


Audience: Ag Advancement Council, County Ag Development Council, Farm Bureau Federation Board, TLCA Executive Directors, Clinton Cumberland Cattleman’s Assoc. board.

Project or Activity: Leadership development opportunities

Content or Curriculum: varied topics/UK Publications

Inputs: UK Specialists, Agent, Successful Leaders.

Date: On-going


Audience: General Public

Project or Activity: Extension Homemaker Club Leader Trainings/Community Workshops

Content or Curriculum: KEHA lesson, Extension programs, etc.

Inputs: KEHA state approved lessons

Date: Monthly August 2018-May 2019


Audience: Elected Officials, Extension Leadership, Volunteers.

Project or Activity: Extension Leadership and Volunteer Development Sessions

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, proper parliamentary procedure, record keeping, program planning, public relations and advocacy, UK Publications.

Inputs: UK Specialists, Agents, Volunteers.  

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Extension Homemakers Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: Extension publications, KEHA materials

Inputs: KELD

Date: August/September 2019



Success Stories

Youth Leadership During Covid-19

Author: Christy Stearns

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

One of the most rewarding aspects of working during Covid-19 has been the engagement of youth leaders in FCS Extension and community programs. Through partnership with the 21st Century Community Service Club, an average of 14 high school leaders have participated in the monthly commodities food distribution program since November. Many of these young leaders are virtual and co-op students who voluntarily give of their time because they understand the impact of hunger on our families. Furthermore

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Creating Sustainable Partnerships

Author: Christy Stearns

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Partnerships create new capacity and outcomes that are often not attainable by organizations individually. Clinton County FCS Extension has been integral in partnership development, grant writing, facilitation of monthly Council meetings, program development, and fiscal management of the Anchors & Paws Community Early Childhood Council since the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood restructured councils and merged three counties (Clinton, Cumberland, and Russell) into one collaborative

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Fair Grounds

Author: James Cecil

Major Program: Volunteer Development

Clinton County 4-H has a rich history working with the Clinton County Fair.  It is a great opportunity for our youth to learn to volunteer and give back to our community.  We have had a total of 52 4-H Youth and Adult volunteers help with our County Fair.  these volunteers helped get the fair grounds ready for the fair by mowing, weed eating and painting.  They learned skills in the food booth like counting money, proper food handing, food safety, customer service and teamwor

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