Building Leadership in Lewis CountyPlan of Work

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Lewis County CES

Title:
Building Leadership in Lewis County
MAP:
Leadership
Agents Involved:
Sherrill Bentley, Philip Konopka, and Mandi Broderick
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Master Clothing Volunteer
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Situation:
Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky and in Lewis County. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities to youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and created most positive futures. Basic leadership knowledge and skills are essential for success in almost any field. The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. By improving the leadership skills in today's adults and youth we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Long-Term Outcomes:

*Extension Councils will run efficiently and effectively with members serving

on state councils.

*Adults and youth that participate in the sewing programs taught by Mater

Clothing Volunteers will be able to sew, creating clothing and home interior

items.

*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community

organizations and as mentors for younger youth.

*Youth will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in

the work place on a daily basis.

*Homemakers will serve as leaders in their communities.


Intermediate Outcomes:

*Extension Council use Robert's Rules of Order to conduct meetings.

*Master Clothing Volunteers will teach sewing skills to youth and adults.

*Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address

identified needs.

*Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in their

day to day lives.

*Homemakers will serve as leaders at the state KEHA level.

Initial Outcomes:

*Extension Council members learn how councils should operate.

*Extension Council members understand the function of the council and embrace

it.

*Master Clothing Volunteers will learn sewing techniques to teach adults and

youth.

*Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic

engagement.

*Youth will learn the communication, leadership, and procedural skills that

will allow them to run a meeting.

*Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and about how to become

an effective leader, team player, and communicator.

*Homemakers will serve as leaders of their community clubs and learn leadership skills.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Extension Council members learn how the council system operates.

Indicator: Agents observe that council members are following training given.  

Method: Observation

Timeline: Jan. 2018-July 2019


Initial Outcome: Master Clothing Volunteers receive training.

Indicator: Certification is acquired.

Method: They acquire their certification.

Timeline: Sept. 2018-Sept. 2019


Initial Outcome: Youth learn leadership skills

Indicator: Youth report they have acquired skills

Method: Survey

Timeline: May 2018


Initial Outcome: Homemakers will serve as club leaders and learn leadership skills.

Indicator:  Clubs have all officer positions filled and it is observed that they are effective club leaders.  

Method: Observation

Timeline:  July 2017-July 2018


Intermediate Outcome: Councils use Robert's Rules of Order

Indicator: Council meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order

Method: Observation

Timeline: Jan. 2019


Intermediate outcome: Sewing classes offered by Master Clothing Volunteers.

Indicator: Classes are held.

Method: Observation

Timeline: Summer 2019


Intermediate Outcome: Youth participate in community based service projects.

Indicator: Youth perform community based service project.

Method: Observation

Timeline: Fall 2019


Intermediate Outcome: Youth use leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day life.

Indicator: Youth report they use skills in day to day life.

Method: Questionnaire

Timeline: Spring 2019


Intermediate Outcome: Homemakers will serve as leaders at the state KEHA level.

Indicator:  Homemakers will serve as Officers at the state level and committee chairs.

Method: Observation

Timeline:  2019-2020 


Long-term Outcome: Council meetings are running efficiently and effectively with members serving on State Councils.

Indicator: Meetings end on time with all business being taken care of and members are serving on State Councils.

Method: Observation

Timeline: January 2020


Long-term Outcome: Participants in sewing classes by Master Clothing Volunteers are making clothing items and home interior items.

Indicator: Clothing items are viewed by Extension agent.

Method: Observation

Timeline: Summer 2020


Long-term Outcome: Teens and adults will serve on committees and councils and help conduct programs for youth.

Indicator: Teens and adults serve on councils and help conduct programs.

Method: Observation

Timeline: Summer 2020


Long-term Outcome: Youth will use leadership and communication skills in school, the work place, and daily life to be successful.

Indicator: Youth will be able to communicate and lead more effectively.

Method: Self-reporting through a questionnaire

Timeline: Spring 2021.


Long-term Outcome:  Homemakers will be leaders in the community.

Indicator:  Homemakers will serve as teachers and in areas that they receive training in. 

Method: Observation

Timeline: Spring 2019.

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Lewis County Council members, 4-H, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Extension Council.

Project or Activity: Council Trainings

Content or Curriculum: Power Point education resources for councils.

Inputs: Facilities, Presentation Equipment, educational resources, agent time

Date: Spring 2018


Audience: Master Clothing Volunteers

Project or Activity: Master Volunteer Training

Content or Curriculum: UK Master Clothing Volunteer Curriculum

Inputs: Educational Resources, Printed and On-line resources, program administration, volunteer support and funding.

Date: Fall 2019


Audience: Youth and adults in Lewis County

Project or Activity: Licking River Area Teen Leadership Academy, Speech and Demonstration with 7th grade, and How to conduct a meeting with 4th-6th grade school clubs.

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum, Unlock Your Leadership Potential, 4-H Speeches and 4-H Demonstrations.

Inputs: Educational material, time, volunteer time

Date: November 2017-May 2021


Audience:  Lewis County Homemakers

Project or Activity:  Homemaker Leadership trainings and community projects

Content or Curriculum:  KEHA Curriculum

Inputs:  Educational material, time, volunteer time

Date:  August 2017-2019



Success Stories

Fall Sewing Week

Author: Amanda Broderick

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Fall Sewing Week

The Lewis County Extension Office hosted the 9th annual Fall Sewing Week September 11th-13th at the Lewis County Extension Office. The program started 9 years ago when Cindy Anthony contacted the Lewis County Extension office wanting to do a sewing project that would benefit the community.  Local nursing homes and groups were contacted to see what items were needed. Since then the program has continued. This year after Anthony passed away the Lewis County Homemakers decided to continue the

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Its Your Reality

Author: Glenna Bentley

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

~~The Lewis County Extension Office collaborated with the Lewis County Youth Services Center to do the program, Reality Store. The curriculum used was "Its Your Reality." The program was done because the school requested it. It was considered an effective way to teach 7th graders about the responsibilities and choices they will face as an adult.  A series of three lessons from the Its Your Reality were completed with all 7th graders and then they participated in the Reality Store

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Leadership

Author: Glenna Bentley

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

The Teen Leadership Academy and Leadership Lewis County were two programs designed to help teens obtain leadership skills. In Lewis County there aren’t many programs designed specifically to teach leadership skills so this program was designed to teach what leadership is and leadership skills. Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development.  Leadership activities help develop confidence in one&rsquo

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