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Henry County CES

Title:
Leadership Henry
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Cathy Toole, Krista Perry, Megan McCoun
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Family and Consumer Science
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 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 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.

Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky 4-H. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities to youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create most positive futures. Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces theaccess of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success.

Basic leadership knowledge & 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 persons they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the 4-H program is a priority. By assisting the development of leadership skills in today’s youth, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.(Unlock Your Leadership Potential, University of Florida).

The development of life skills [such as leadership ]allows youth to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

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

Initial Outcomes:

Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: KEHA/FCS/4H/Ag and CEC members increase knowledge and skills in organizational Leadership

Indicator: 30 indicate increased knowledge & skills through participation

Method: Personal Observation by Agents/Leadership Roles accepted

Timeline: Fall through Spring


Intermediate Outcome: Leaders accepting more community roles through Leadership Henry

Indicator: number of new leaders

Method:counting

Timeline: Monthly


Long-term Outcome: Leaders capable of carrying on existing programs as well as developing need based programs.

Indicator: Number of new programs being managed by volunteers who have benefited from extension training.

Method: Observation

Timeline: On-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience; Extension Council Members

Project or Activity; Council Training

Content or Curriculum: UK Provided SEAL

Inputs;Council meetings, preparation and evaluation

Date: July/October/January/April


Audience; Extension Homemaker leaders

Project of Activity; Council Training

Content or curriculum: KEHA

Inputs:Council meting, preparation and evaluation

Date: August and February


Audience: Extension Board and Council members

Project or Activity; Program Development/Budget Development

Content or Curriculum: Ag/UK Provided

Date: January and April 2024


Audience; FCS Council

Project or Activity: Council Training

Content or Curriculum: UK Provided

Inputs: Council meeting

Date: December and June 2024


Audience: Community Leaders

Project or Activity: Leadership Henry

Content or Curriculum: UK Provided

Inputs: Financial Support; Speakers; Location; copies

Date: July-November 2023


Audience: 4-H Club Officers and Members

Project or Activity: Officer training and conducting club business meetings

Content or Curriculum: UK Approved material

Inputs: Officer training

Date: October 2023


Audience: 4-H Adult Certified Volunteer Leaders

Project or Activity: Shooting Sports Leaders, Master Clothing Volunteers, Horse Club Leaders, Livestock Club Leaders attending training.

Content or Curriculum: UK Approved material

Inputs: Competent well trained volunteers in their area of 4-H

Date: On-going


Audience; 4-H Council Members

Project or Activity; Council Training

Content or Curriculum: UK Provided SEAL

Inputs;Council meetings, preparation and evaluation

Date: October 2023


Audience; Gifted Students of Henry County

Project or Activity; Day long training

Content or Curriculum: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

Inputs; Evaluation

Date: November 2023


Audience:  Henry County 4-H Club Leaders

Project or Activity:  Adult Leader Training

Content or Curriculum:  UK Approved, 

Inputs:  Speaker, facilities, training materials

Date:  October 2023


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