Leadership and Community DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Jackson County CES

Title:
Leadership and Community Development
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
D Coffey, Kim Hornsby, Patsy Smith, SNAP-ED
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Master Clothing Volunteer
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Business Retention and Expansion
Situation:
While Jackson County has a growing number of voluntary organizations such as Food Bank, Jackson County Health Initiative Program (JCHIP), Jackson County Tourism, JCDA and IDA which relate to county-wide issues: i.e. employment, infrastructure, education, cultural development and health. Educational programs and organizations which offer theoretical and practical experiences at community problem solving and 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 and communities.

Jackson County has a growing number of voluntary organizations such as Food Bank, Vision 2020, JCDA and IDA which relate to county-wide issues: i.e. employment, infrastructure, education, cultural development and health. Educational programs and organizations which offer theoretical and practical experiences at community problem solving are necessary for citizens for elementary school age to adult. Extension and Extension-supported programs which teach community development with the values of respect for all people, trust, cooperation and sustainable development are necessary.
Long-Term Outcomes:
An informed and active citizenry is involved in county and community projects and activities with the unified goal of improving the overall quality of life in the county.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Local citizens and agents will participate in plans for adults and youth to become involved in community affairs by taking an active part in organizations and in community decision-making.

Extension homemakers will be active in their organization and other community activities with advice from agents.
Initial Outcomes:
In order to assume leadership and volunteer roles, citizens will need to feel confident. They will need to learn skills of group development and decision-making with knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

Indicator: Homemakers evaluated through leader lesson evaluations.

Method: Homemaker leader lesson evaluations

Timeline: August-May


Intermediate Outcome: Extension homemakers will become involved in community programs.

Indicator: Number of extension homemakers assisting with community programs.

Method: Number of participants will be counted, as well as, observing the number of community development projects related to agents’ work, compared to year before.

Timeline: Year round


Long-term Outcome: Increased number of Extension clients taking the lead in Extension and community projects will become a reality, as well as, general increases in community development as a result of all agents’ efforts. Provide leadership educational programming for youth.


Indicator: Program participates will show an increase in participation in Extension and community development projects. Income and leadership opportunities will increase.


Method: Number of participants will be counted, as well as, observing the number of community development projects related to agents’ work, compared to year before. Homemakers taking and conducting lessons will be surveyed.


Timeline: Year round

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Homemakers

Project or Activity: Sewing Club

Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteer Training

Inputs: FCS Agent/ Extension Specialist/ Master Clothing Volunteer Curriculum

Date: Throughout year


Audience: Adult Leaders

Project or Activity: Jackson County Fair

Content or Curriculum: All Agents

Inputs: All agents/Fair Board Regulations/KEHA Cultural Arts

Date: August


Audience: Jackson County Homemakers

Project or Activity: Jackson County and WTA Homemakers Council

Content or Curriculum: FCS Agent

Inputs: KEHA Training

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Jackson County Extension Council and Board Members

Project or Activity: Extension Get To Know Us Event

Content or Curriculum: 4-H, AG, and FCS Agent and Board and Council members

Inputs: 4-H, AG and FCS Agent Resources

Date: June 2017 / Meetings 3 Times per Year


Audience: 4-H Youth and Community Members

Project or Activity: 4-H Judges for 4-H Talk Meet and 4-H Demonstrations

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communication and Expressive Arts

Date: Fall and Spring


Audience: All agents and Extension Council Members

Project or Activity: Extension Council and Board Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Extension Council and Board Handbook (Power point Presentation) and By-laws

Date: Six Times Per Year


Audience: 4-H Agent and 4-H Council Members/Community Leaders, Resource People

Project or Activity: 4-H Council Meeting

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Council Handbook and By-laws

Date: Meetings 3 times a year


Audience: 4-H Agents, Volunteers, Teens and Campers

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Leader Orientation/4-H Camp Handbook

Date: Summer


Audience: Community leaders, volunteers and law enforcement personnel

Project or Activity: 4-H Youth Protection Committee

Content or Curriculum: Youth Protection Standard Curriculum

Date: As Needed


Audience: 4-H and FCS Volunteers

Project or Activity: 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Curriculum

Date: 2018


Audience: 4-H Youth and Volunteers

Project or Activity: 4-H Horse Certification Program

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Horse and Livestock Certification Training

Date: Fall 2017


Audience: Community Leaders

Project or Activity: Kiwanis Club

Content or Curriculum: ANR Agent and Community Leaders/Business Owners

Date: Monthly


Audience:  All 9th grade students and 4-H and FCS Volunteers, 4-H Agent, FCS Agents, Program Assistants

Project or Activity: Truth or Consequences

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum Truth or Consequences

Date: Fall 2017



Success Stories

Jackson County 4-H Leatherwork Program

Author: Kim Angel

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

Jackson County 4-H Leatherwork Program

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, children across the country are facing social isolation. During this time, Jackson County 4-H provided a virtual beginner leather working program to educate 4-H’ers on leatherwork skills while they were at home. Each participant received a leatherwork kit with six projects, stamping tools, and finishing products. The 4-H Program volunteer leader used the Colorado State University leatherwork curriculum to teach proper leatherwork techniques and procedures

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UK CARES Grant Community Cleanup

Author: Kim Angel

Major Program: Natural Resources

UK CARES Grant Community Cleanup

In Jackson and Wolfe Counties, we have a huge solid waste disposal issue as evidenced by multiple dump sites and litter along roadways and stream banks throughout the counties. An opportunity became available to educate about proper solid waste disposal and remove existing waste. Jackson and Wolfe County obtained funding through a UK CARES Grant in the amount of $10,000 to improve their communities. A portion of the grant was to teach the youth in the community the process of bringing change to

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Free WiFi to School Students

Author: David Coffey

Major Program: Community Engagement

During a global pandemic, schools had close for safety of students and teachers. The school system adopted an online learning model. With 33% of Jackson county living in poverty and the rate for school children being higher, the Extension service saw a need to provide internet to students in the community. The Jackson County Extension Agents worked with UK IT support and the local Internet provider to set up the Jackson County Extension Service Extension Conference Center Parking lot as a free W

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