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Empower Community Leaders
Empower Community Leaders
FCS; 4H, ANR
Leadership
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Volunteers are important in building engaged and empowered communities.
KEHA - The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association mission is to improve the quality of life for families and communities through education, leadership development and volunteer service. With membership totaling more than 13,000 statewide, KEHA members are engaged leaders and active volunteers. FCS and Homemaker Council 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. Through the efforts of the FCS agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. Volunteering has a significant impact on people and communities. And it’s not just poorer counties that benefit greatly from volunteers, as even affluent counties need assistance.The measurable impacts of volunteering go well beyond what some volunteers realize. Community service has significant economic and social effects. Volunteers impact communities in many ways.Time is money. And as people donate their time to volunteer causes, it has a tremendous economic impact. The Volunteer Measurement Project (VMP), conducted by Johns Hopkins University, found that approximately 140 million people in 37 nations engage in volunteer work. That equates to about 20.8 million FTEs. In the U.S., 62.6 million contributed 8 billion hours of work, which equates to $184 billion.
Teens will become more active as volunteers; increasing the amount of unpaid service that they provide throughout their communities. Adults will increase their rate of volunteer involvement in their communities and in Extension. Teens and adults will make a positive contribution as community volunteers. This increased level of community involvement will continue throughout their twenties and thirties. Additionally, communities will experience an increased retention rate as people who are engaged in their communities experience a heightened sense of belonging and are more likely to settle and reside in that community.
KEHA - KEHA members serve as active Extension and community volunteers engaged in addressing community needs.
FCS and Homemaker Council members help Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership and help solve Community problems through active engaged local leaders
·Youth will develop a sense of belonging in their communities, as they become more strongly affiliated with the community through service to a non-profit organization.
·Youth will master skills related to their specific volunteer role.
·Youth will experience a feeling of generosity as they serve non-profit organizations, their programs and clientele in a volunteer role.
KEHA - 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.
FCS and Homemaker Council members 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
·Youth and adults will increase their knowledge of the types of volunteer and service opportunities that are available to them in their communities.
·Youth and adults will increase their knowledge of the non-profit organizations in their communities and the services that they provide.
·Youth and adults will identify non-profit organizations in their communities and the specific types of volunteer roles which they aspire to fulfill and serve.
KEHA - 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.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Homemaker Council members and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in Community leadership
Initial Outcome: Participants will increase knowledge of effective leadership skills
Indicator: # of individuals participating in leadership programming and % of knowledge gained
Method: Post evaluation and # of participants
Timeline: August 2023-2024
Intermediate Outcome: Individuals will actively engage in leadership and volunteer roles
Indicator: Volunteer hours and # of volunteers
Method: observation, personal testimonies
Timeline: August 2023-June 2024
Long-term Outcome: Individuals will serve as leaders in their community and community organizations
Indicator: # of effective leaders in significant leadership roles
Method: observation, follow-up surveys, testimonies
Timeline: Organizational Meetings August 2023-May 2024
Outcome: Members understand they have a voice in local decision making
Indicator: Increase member participation at council meetings
Method: Past to Present Comparison
Timeline: August 2023-May 2024
Outcome: Increase council memberships
Indicator: Higher attendance
Method: Compare past to present
Timeline: August 2023-May 2024
Outcome: KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training.
Indicator: Number of KEHA members who report knowledge gained through county and/or area officer and chairman training.
Method: program evaluation with pre and post assessment questions
Timeline: Homemaker Council and Club Meetings August 2023-June 2024
Outcome: KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership knowledge and/or Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership skills.
Method: end of program evaluations, surveys
Timeline: Homemaker Council and Club Meetings August 2023-June 2024
Outcome: KEHA leaders will practice personal leadership skills through leadership roles at the club, county, area and/or state level.
Indicator: Number of KEHA members who utilized knowledge gained through officer training to fulfill a KEHA leadership role at the club, county, area and/or state level.
Method: Observation, review of officer directories
Timeline: Homemaker Council and Club Meetings August 2023-June 2024
Audience: 4-H Council officers and members
Project or Activity: meetings
Content or Curriculum: reports and updates
Inputs: agent, volunteers, agendas, minutes, reports
Date: meetings held every other month
Audience: 4-H club leaders and volunteers
Project or Activity: various clubs and projects
Content or Curriculum: UK and CES publications/curriculum, adapted resources/materials
Inputs: volunteers, agents, cert. hours, training
Date: Annually
Audience: 4-H Teen club/volunteers
Project or Activity: MS club, day camp, 4-H Camp
Content or Curriculum: leadership development
Inputs: agents, teens, planning, resources, handbooks
Date: 2023-2024
Audience: 5th graders
Project or Activity: Leadership Academy
Content or Curriculum: UK/4-H Resources
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, school staff
Date: Fall 2024
Audience: FCS Council
Project or Activity: New Member Training
Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum, UK Publications
Inputs: FCS Agent
Date: Winter 2024
Audience: Licking River Area Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Manual, KELD Curriculum, Leader Lessons
Inputs: FCS Agents, Area Officers, State Officers
Date: Fall 2023
Audience: Bracken 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 Agents, State Advisors
Date: Fall 2023
Audience: Bracken 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
Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors
Date: Bi-Monthly 2023-2024
Audience: Bracken County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA State Meeting
Content or Curriculum: Officer Training & Educational Chairman Workshops
Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors
Date: Spring 2024
Author: Shannon Smith
Major Program: Aging-General
The impact of teaching homemakers about generational differences has been profound, addressing crucial needs and utilizing the most up-to-date information available. The lesson was meticulously organized, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding, while the presenter demonstrated exceptional preparation and deep knowledge of generational disparities.The success of the lesson is evident in the outcomes achieved. An impressive 90% of participants were able to identify and comprehend the six disti
Author: Holly Bowman
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
The challenge of embracing best management practices in farming often boils down to the significant cost associated with acquiring specialized equipment for each practice. Recognizing this obstacle, the Agricultural Advancement Council over time has purchased and obtained different pieces of specialized equipment to better serve our local producers. The Agricultural Advancement Council and Bracken County Extension Office hosted three transformative training sessions focused on the shared-use equ
Author: Shannon Smith
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
For the past five years, the Licking River Area Family and Consumer Science agents have successfully organized the Leadership Training Day for area Homemakers, held twice annually. This impactful event serves the Homemakers from the ten counties in the Licking River area, reaching a total of 657 members.Each Leadership Training Day offers three comprehensive lessons designed to be taken back and shared within the Homemakers' respective counties and clubs. The sessions cover a diverse array o
