Empowering Community LeadersPlan of Work

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Crittenden County CES

Title:
Empowering Community Leaders
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
FCS, Barnes 4-H, Brasher ANR
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Community Strategic Planning
Situation:
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. Employers look for leadership skills in the person they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the Extension program is a priority. By assisting the development of leadership skills in today's volunteers, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.
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 16,000 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 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
-Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community
organizations, and as mentors for younger youth
-Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and
multiculturalism in their daily life
-Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community
-Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future
-Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in
the workplace on a daily basis
-Youth will utilize the skills gained through education and involvement in Extension programs to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations
-Youth become more comfortable sharing their thoughts with others
-Youth will develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as
important developmental assets are met through their participation in 4-H
Communications & Expressive Arts Programs
-Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members
-Gain and maintain employment through life skill development
-Contribute to a safe, pleasant and productive home and family
Intermediate Outcomes:
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
-Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their
day to day lives
-Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and other community organizations
-Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project based group of younger 4-H members.
-Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives
-Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address
identified needs
-Youth will construct a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing;
Youth will make a presentation before their family, a group of their peers
(such as at a 4-H club meeting),a school or county qualifying event
-Youth will demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups; Use their communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H or other organizations
-Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations
-Project a positive image and self-confidence
-Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making
-Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results
-Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employ-ability in the
future
Initial Outcomes:
-Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership
-KEHA and Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership
-Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership
-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 how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator
-Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics
-Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity
-Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic
engagement
-Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals
-Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them
-As a result of this program, youth will know how to:
-Research a presentation topic prior to developing a speech or
demonstration
-Write an outline, including an introduction, body and conclusion for their
speech or demonstration
-Create a formal presentation, speech or outline using the
written outline
-Be prepared to present before their family, a group of their peers (such as
at a 4-H club meeting) and a school or county qualifying event
-Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects
and programs
-Understand the decision-making process
-Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action
-Learn to read and follow instruction
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership

Indicator: volunteers would be willing to teach and facilitate more Extension programs

Method: volunteer for officer positions, volunteer to teach KEHA lessons

Timeline: 2017-2022


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

Indicator: volunteers would be more involved with the community to see the needs of the community and will help with programs and plans that better the community

Method: helping Extension office with programs and also with plan of work when the time comes

Timeline: middle of 2018


Long-term Outcome: Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders

Indicator: another assessment of the county will take place and the issues we saw before should be solved

Method: volunteering in various places that need help, make other members of the community aware of the issues and ways they could help to fix them

Timeline: end of 2020


Initial Outcome: Youth increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership; communication and other important life skills. They will learn the importance why they need to stay in school and make decisions about college and career choice. Youth will also learn to become active citizens

Indicator: Youth are able to identify and understand leadership characteristics not only within themselves but also in others

Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs

Timeline: 2017-2022


Intermediate Outcome: Youth participation increase

Indicator: Number of youth participating in leadership activities

Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs

Timeline: 2017-2022


Long-term Outcome: Youth are able to effectively communicate with others in the community and take on leadership roles. Youth will become productive members of society

Indicator: Number of youth pursuing leadership positions

Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs

Timeline: 2017-2022

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Volunteer leaders; KEHA members; 4-H Council; CEC; EDB

Project or Activity: Enhance Personal Leadership Capacity

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leader training; SEAL training; Board Training; By-laws

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists, and volunteers, 4-H Council, CEC, EDB and Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA)

Date: Summer 2018


Audience: KEHA members. volunteer leaders, 4H youth

Project or Activity: Utilize leadership skills to improve family and community quality of life

Content or Curriculum: MCV

Inputs: Master Clothing Volunteer

Date: throughout the entire year


Audience: Volunteer leaders, KEHA members

Project or Activity: Build Organizational Leadership Capacity

Content or Curriculum: FCS advisory council

Inputs: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA)

Date: throughout the entire year


Audience: Community Development organizations

Project or Activity: Chamber of Commerce, Marion Tourism and Economic Development

Content or Curriculum: CEDIK information

Inputs: agents, volunteers, specialists

Date: ongoing year round


Audience: Agriculture Organizations and groups

Project or Activity: cooperate to host various joint meetings

Content or Curriculum: Extension publications

Inputs: agents, volunteers, specialists, Government Agency representatives

Date: ongoing year round


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Teen Councils; Teen Conference, Summit, Retreat, Issues, Capitol Experience, Camp leaders, Mentors, State Fair, 4-H Achievement

Content or Curriculum: Education, monthly meetings; Training's, Hands on Activities

Inputs: Extension Agent, School System, Volunteers, Local businesses, Conferences/Retreat, 4-H Council

Date:2017-2022


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Programs such as Communication Events, YELP, Public Action Adventures, A.P.E.S, Jumpstart, Officer Training's; Leadership Clubs

Content or Curriculum:Education, monthly meetings; Training's, Hands on Activities; speakers

Inputs: Extension Agent, School System, Volunteers, Local businesses, Chamber of Commerce, Marion Tourism, 4-H Council and Economic Development

Date:2017-2022



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