Community and Leadership DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Nicholas County CES

Title:
Community and Leadership Development
MAP:
Community and Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
Ashley Vice & Shelby Cleaver
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Facilitation Training
Situation:

Overall community sucess stems from strong and qualified leadership. As a result of the 2018 Community Needs Assessment, the top vitality issues in Nicholas County were identified as more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future and more citizens helping to solve local issues.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Community issues are addressed and solved through active and engaged local leaders and citizens.

Intermediate Outcomes:
Citizens practice learned leadership skills in various organizations such as clubs, school, and community organizations

Citizens and leaders improve skills in communication, problem solving, and group situations to address community issues and needs.
Initial Outcomes:

Nicholas County citizens increase knowledge and gain skills in personal leadership.


Clubs and councils take part and increase skills in organizational leadership

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Nicholas County citizens increase knowledge and gain skills in personal leadership

Indicator: Clubs and councils take part in increased skills in organizational meetings

Method: Volunteering more often

Timeline: 2021-2025


Intermediate Outcome: Clubs and organizations are practicing organizational skills

Indicator: all clubs and organizations run smoothly using appropriate parliamentary procedures

Method: officers are elected to organizations and business is conducted efficiently

Timeline: 2021-2025


Long-term Outcome: Strong local organizational leadership

Indicator: clubs and organizations across the community increase active membership

Method: club enrollment and active participation

Timeline: 2021-2025

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Nicholas County Homemaker Council

Project or Activity: Area Leader Training, county officer training,

Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order, KEHA Handbook

Inputs: publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson descriptions, area and state officers

Date: 2021-2025


Audience: 4-H Council 

Project or Activity: County officer training, Voluntter Forum

Content or Curriculum: Roberts Rules, Councils 101

Inputs: publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson descriptions 

Date:2021-2025


Audience: Cattlemans Assocation

Project or Activity: County officer training, Volunteer Forum

Content or Curriculum: Roberts Rules of Order, Council's 101

Inputs: Publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson description

Date: 2021-2025



Success Stories

Holiday Center Pieces

Author: Shelby Cleaver

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Holiday Center Pieces

On December 21st, I held a first time holiday tabletop centerpiece class. I had 20 people sign up for the program and had 12 attend the class because some couldn't show with work and sickness. During this class i provided all materials needed for them to make their pieces. I had fresh Cedar and Balsam Fir cut up into different sizes so it was easier to use and handle and that way no one needed to cut anything and have the possibility to cut their self, i also had a variety of fake

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4-H Summit 2024

Author: Ashley Vice

Major Program: Leadership

4-H Summit 2024

Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. At this age, youth encounter numerous physical, cognitive, langu

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2024 Teen Conference

Author: Ashley Vice

Major Program: Leadership

 The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the Unive

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