Muhlenberg County CES

Title:

Empowering Community Leaders

MAP:

Empowering Leaders and Volunteers

Agents Involved:

Darrell Simpson, Mackenzie Pogue

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Community Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Family and Consumer Science

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen youth, families, farm businesses and organizations. According to the Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Muhlenberg County report, 21.15% of the survey respondents said that having more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future was a priority when asked about community vitality. Through the efforts of Extension agents and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Muhlenberg County's youth and adults, and local as well as area organizations are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Leaders practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach and improve skills in communication and problem solving in addressing organizational issues and needs. Leaders take active roles in Extension and non Extension related organizations to improve their communities.

Initial Outcomes:

Citizens increase knowledge and skills in personal, organizational and community leadership.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Strong local organizational leadership

Indicator: Participation and leadership in county projects and organizations

Indicator: Improved use of  agendas and parliamentary procedure skills

Method: Evaluate at end of club year

Method: Agent observation at organization meetings

Timeline: 2022-2023

Intermediate Outcome: Improved skills in order to lead clubs, groups, and organizations

Indicator: Participation in leadership positions

Indicator: Correct use of agendas and parliamentary procedures

Method: Surveys and self critiquing of meetings

Method: Agent observation of leaders

Timeline: 2022-2023

Initial Outcome: increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership

Indicator: participation of club and organization members

Method: activities and participation

Timeline: 2022-2023

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Muhlenberg Extension Homemaker's Association

Project or Activity: Lesson Trainings and Council Trainings

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Materials

Inputs: ANR/FCS Agent, Area FCS Agents, KEHA members

Date: KEHA Program Year

Audience: Adult and Teen Volunteers

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leader Training

Content or Curriculum: Camp Counselors 101

Inputs: Staff and Specialist Input

Date: June

Audience: Extension Council, 4-H Council, ANR Council,  Homemaker Council

Project or Activity: Educational Programs

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, Speakers

Inputs: Staff, Volunteers

Date: Annually 2022-2023

Audience: Members of Commodity Organizations

Project: Organized Commodity Group Members

Content or Curriculum: Parliamentary Procedure Publication, agent and leader one to one trainings

Date: Monthly Meetings

Audience: 4-H Teen Club

Project or Activity: Food for Kids Backpack Program/ Fundraising

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, KY 4-H Leadership Curriculum

Inputs: Volunteers, Staff, Community Leaders,

Date: Fall/Winter

Audience: 4-H Project Leaders

Project or Activity: Various Projects, Horse, Ham, Shooting Sports, Poultry, Sewing

Content/Curriculum: National 4-H, KY 4-H Certification

Input: Staff, Volunteers, Program support funds

Date: Year Long

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