Extension
It Starts With Us
Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Leadership Positions
Leadership Development
Samantha Gamblin, Tori Carter, Lorilee Kunze, Ruth Chowning, Nathan Rider
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Volunteer Development
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, more Americans are planning a bigger influence on volunteering. The 2018 Volunteering in America report found that 77.34 million adults, or 30.3 percent, gave 6.9 billion hours, worth an estimated $167 billion in economic value. This estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Volunteers demonstrate the amount of support an organization has within a community, provide work for short periods of time, and provide support on a wide range of projects. Bullitt County Extension Service depends upon volunteer leaders to assist in its goal of serving the community.
Volunteers are important in building engaged and empowered communities.
The Extension mission is to improve the quality of life for families and communities through education, leadership development and volunteer service.
Kentucky is rich with artisans in the fields of Visual Art, Sculpting, Basket Weaving, Cultural Dancing, and Quilting. With newer Artisan skills such as Smoking and Curing meat becoming all the rage, the Bullitt County Extension was approached by local artisans to assist and support their efforts to develop their skills and further their income. According to the 2001 CODA survey, there are approximately 7000 artisans in Kentucky. A concern is that even with 7000 artisans in the state, they only average an annual household income of $27,000. From 2004-2009 the state level of Extension identified the need for more support on the local level through agent positions. The Bullitt County Extension identified the need to work with local artisans to assist and support their efforts to develop their skills through meetings, education and marketing to increase their sales.
·Program area councils and CEC members will take an active role in training of new members
·Extension volunteers will take an active role in leadership of their program.
·Extension volunteer organizations will increase membership.
·Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
·Extension will maintain its programs to serve the needs of the community.
·Acquisition of life skills needed by young people to reach their full potential as individuals and as members of their communities
·KEHA members serve as active Extension and community volunteers engaged in addressing community needs.
·Key Community events intentionally have arts and artisans involved
·Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, or serve 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 daily.
·Program area council and County Extension Council members will assist in training and recruiting of new members
·Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach
·Extension Council members become aware of Extension’s mission and come to rely on its resources to meet needs.
·Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
·More youth succeed in FFA and 4H competitions
·Youth gain confidence in leadership skills necessary to become competitive in the current job market
·Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) leaders will practice personal leadership skills through leadership roles at the club, county, area and/or state level.
·The number of KEHA volunteer service hours reported annually for KEHA, Extension and Community activities will increase.
·Key community events include arts and artisans
·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 in clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H, Extension, and other community organizations.
·Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of clubs, day camps, or other groups 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 need.
·Individuals are recognized for their commitment to volunteerism
·Individuals seek to become more effective leaders
·Youth serve in volunteer roles creating a sense of belonging
·KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training.
·KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.
·Community artisan members have a greater sense of place and organizational structure
·Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
·Youth and adults will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
·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.
Outcome: Increase CEC involvement and membership
Indicator: Membership numbers increase
Method: Higher attendance
Timeline: July 2022 -July 2023
Outcome: Increase FCS involvement in FCS Council/ FCS Programming and CEC
Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increase
Method: Higher attendance and new members
Timeline: July 2022-June 2023
Outcome: Increase involvement in Ag Council and Ag programming
Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increase
Method: Monthly Meetings/ Trainings
Timeline: July 2022 - June 2023
Outcome: Increased involvement in Bullitt County Cattlemen’s Chapter
Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increases
Method: Hight attendance, members attending more state programs
Timeline: July 2022 - June 2023
Outcome: Increase Horticulture involvement in Council/ Horticulture Programming and CEC
Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increase
Method: Higher attendance, More volunteer lead programming
Timeline: July 2022 -July 2023
Outcome: Increase Master Gardener participation in Horticulture Programming
Indicator: Membership program involvement increase
Method: Higher attendance, More volunteer lead programming
Timeline: July 2022 -July 2023
Outcome: Increase Master Gardener Membership
Indicator: Membership Numbers increase
Method: New enrollment in program
Timeline: July 2022 -July 2023
Outcome: Greater understanding of different personalities, communication styles
Indicator: Increased tolerance, adaptability in clubs or school
Method: Written evaluation
Timeline: Spring 2023
Outcome: 4-H youth serving as leaders in school/other organizations
Indicator: school/community club officers with 4-H background
Method: observation & survey
Timeline: 6-18 months
Outcome: 4-H youth joining/serving as leaders in community organizations
Indicator: Community leaders with 4-H background
Method: observation & survey
Timeline: long-term, on-going
Audience: Bullitt County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA Officer and Chairman Training / County KEHA Kickoff
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Training Toolkit, KEHA Manual, KEHA Website
Inputs: FCS Agent, County officers, Area Officers, State Advisors
Date: August - October 2022, April- June 2023
Audience: Louisville Area and Jefferson County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA Officer and Chairman Training / County KEHA Kickoff
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Training Toolkit, KEHA Manual, KEHA Website
Inputs: FCS Agent, County officers, Area Officers, State Advisors
Date: August - October 2022, April- June 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA Leader Training and/or Special Interest Workshops
Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum, FCS Extension Lesson Resources, FCS Curriculum, KEHA state curriculum and projects
Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors
Date: Monthly, September 2022 - June 2023
Audience: County Extension Council membership
Project or Activity: Council building and networking program
Content or Curriculum: KELD Community Leadership materials
Inputs: KELD staff, County Manager, County Agents
Date: August, October 2022/ January, April 2023
Audience: Extension Clientele
Project or Activity: Sewing Machine Use Training
Content or Curriculum: basics of using office sewing machines
Inputs: FCS Agent, all agents
Date: September 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Council
Project or Activity: Marketing and Training of new Volunteers
Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum
Inputs: FCS Agent, FCS Council members
Date: July 2022 - June 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Ag Development Council
Project or Activity: Trainings, Ag Development Comprehensive Plan
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Department of Ag and University of Kentucky
Inputs: ANR Agent, Ag Specialist, KDA
Date: July 2022 -June 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Cattlemen’s Association
Project or Activity: BQCA, Farm Management
Content or Curriculum: University of Kentucky Beef Programs
Inputs: ANR Agent, Extension Specialist, KDA
Date: July 2022 -June 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Horticulture Council Volunteers
Project or Activity: Council and Extension Leadership Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Department of Ag and University of Kentucky
Inputs: Horticulture Agent, Leadership Materials, Extension Volunteers
Date: July 2022 – June 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Extension Master Gardeners
Project or Activity: Advanced Master Gardener Educational Opportunities
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual and Horticulture Supplemental Content
Inputs: Course Materials, Horticulture Agents, Specialists
Date: June 2022 -July 2023
Audience: Bullitt County Community Members
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual and Horticulture Supplemental Content
Inputs: Course Materials, Horticulture Agents, Specialists
Date: June 2022 -July 2023
Audience: Teen and Adult Camp Volunteers
Project or Activity: Leadership-4-H Camp
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Camp
Inputs: extension staff and resources, adult volunteers, camp staff
Date: Summer 2022
Audience: Youth – School Clubs
Project or Activity: School and Community Clubs
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Project Area Curriculum
Inputs: Elementary Schools, curriculum, Extension staff, & resources
Date: Fall 2022-Spring 2023
Audience: Youth – Middle
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies
Date: Spring 2023
Audience: Youth – High School
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Conference
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum, KY 4-H Project Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies
Date: Summer 2023
Audience: Youth – 8th-11th grade
Project or Activity: 4-H Issues Conference
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Issues Conference Action Groups
Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies
Date: Winter 2022, 2023
Audience: Youth – Middle/High School
Project or Activity: Teen Council
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies
Date: On-Going
Author: Ruth Chowning
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
According to the Corporation for National and Community Civic Engagement, volunteerism is the cornerstone of a strong nation. 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. To cultivate leadership in the Louisville Area, the Bullitt County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences developed an Area officer and chairman training for the Louisvil
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
