Promoting Leadership and Community DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Greenup County CES

Title:
Promoting Leadership and Community Development
MAP:
Community Vitality
Agents Involved:
Pullin, Hieneman, Stephens, Presley Adkins Grubb
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Community Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Situation:

Volunteers are critical to most communities in our society today. Many community organizations, causes and events rely on individuals who provide services without monetary compensation. This is especially true for the Greenup County Extension Service. Volunteerism is an activity or experience that not only contributes significantly to recipient organizations and the community, but also benefits the health and development of the individual volunteer. Volunteering has been found to improve leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, increase knowledge, and develop organizational and managerial skills.

Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in all program areas of Extension.  The Greenup County Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create a positive impact on their future.  Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces the access of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success. Leadership opportunities for adults create a setting that meets the volunteer at his or her current skill level and provides the training and support needed to grow their own personal leadership skills.

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 future employees.  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, 2017). 

Kentucky 4-H provides opportunities for youth to actively engage locally and globally to promote life skills [such as leadership] that prepare them for the global marketplace. Through 4-H youth exercise critical thinking skills, learn to appreciate diversity, practice tolerance, develop socio-emotionally, and strive to contribute to their environment (United States Department of Education International Affairs Office of International Strategy).  4-H participants rate their leadership life skills above average, have a positive view of their leadership ability, and have a positive attitude toward diversity and acceptance of others (Locke, Boyd, Fraze, and Howard, 2007).  

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Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  4-H Teens

Project or Activity: Teen Council and other Teen Programming

Content or Curriculum: Various State Curriculum and State Conferences

Inputs:  Agents and Volunteers

Date:  State scheduled activities and special events in the county. Teen Council meets monthly on a semester schedule. 

 

Audience:  County Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Camps

Content or Curriculum:  Various Curriculum

Inputs:  Agents and Volunteers

Date:  Summer 

 

Audience:  School Age Youth

Project or Activity:  Teacher educational partnerships 

Content or Curriculum:  Various Curriculum

Inputs:  Agents and Teachers

Date:  Fall and Spring 

 

Audience:  County Youth

Project or Activity:  4-H Community Clubs

Content or Curriculum:  Varies based on Club

Inputs:  Agents, Staff, Volunteers

Date:  monthly


 

Audience:  Greenup County Community Members

Project or Activity:  Greenup County Fair

Content or Curriculum:  Various based on program area

Inputs:  Agents, Staff, Volunteers

Date:  August and September

 

Audience:  Greenup County Community Members

Project or Activity:  Greenup County Farm to Table Dinner

Content or Curriculum:  N/A

Inputs:  Agents, Staff, Volunteers

Date:  Summer

 

Audience:  Master Clothing Volunteers

Project or Activity:  Fall training

Content or Curriculum: classes based on certification needs or requests from members or as determined by the MCV Steering Committee

Inputs: State Coordinator, Agents, Steering Committee, other MCV’s

Date: Yearly in October

 

Audience:  Master Clothing Volunteers

Project or Activity:  Area Work Days

Content or Curriculum: MCV’s get together as determined by their Area Contact or other MCV’s to work on service projects

Inputs: FCS & 4-H Agents or other MCV’s

Date: Fall and Spring

 

Audience:  Participants of MCV-Led Programs

Project or Activity:  Level-Specific Sewing Classes

Content or Curriculum: MCV’s teach sewing classes in their counties

Inputs: FCS & 4-H Agents or other MCV’s

Date: November, March

   

Audience:  Greenup 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: Annually each fall

 

Audience:  Greenup 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: Monthly

 

Audience:  Greenup County Extension Homemakers 

Project or Activity:  KEHA State Meeting

Content or Curriculum: Officer Training & Educational Chairman Workshops

Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors

Date: Annually each spring

 

Audience:  Greenup County Extension Council and District Board

Project or Activity:  meetings and projects

Content or Curriculum: CEC and DB training, proper meeting protocol, county projects, county budget process

Inputs: office agent contact as leader and all agents, CEC and District Board membership  

Date: January, April, July, October

 

Audience:  Community Arts affiliated Clubs

Project or Activity:  Woodcarvers Club, Photography Club, Crochet & Knitting Club, Friday Friends Club, Pottery Club, Quilt Guild

Content or Curriculum: meetings, workshops, projects, events

Inputs: Community Arts Agent, club leaders, guest teaching artists, community projects

Date: Monthly and/or Biweekly 

 

Audience:  Collaborations

Project or Activity:  Greenup County Intra Agency Council, Area Education Grants Board, Greenup County Tourism Board. Ashland Alliance

Content or Curriculum: meetings, marketing, cross promotion, tourism, educational grants review, classroom visits

Inputs: partner agency programs, teacher projects, tourism projects, community grants, marketing and leadership

Date: Monthly


Audience: Community

Project or Activity: Community Events

Content or Curriculum: planning meetings, even organizing, volunteer leadership

Inputs: Community Arts Agent, event leaders, sponsors/stakeholders, county and city government

Date: yearly events


Audience: Community/Multi-State

Project or Activity: Tourism efforts

Content or Curriculum: monthly tourism meetings, collaborations, grant funding for community placemaking

Inputs: Community Arts Agent, event leaders, sponsors/stakeholders, county and city government

Date: ongoing


Audience: Community

Project or Activity: Old Fashion Days

Content or Curriculum: planning meetings, even organizing, volunteer leadership

Inputs: Community Arts Agent, event leaders, sponsors/stakeholders, county and city government

Date: yearly events



Success Stories

Reunion Big Band event

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

Reunion Big Band event

In the early years of the River Days Festival in Portsmouth, Ohio, local band directors had the vision to feature their favorite genre of music, live Big Band Jazz, as part of the community celebration. 35 years later, the Big Band Jazz sounds are still being played and enjoyed in Portsmouth on Labor Day weekend. This historic concert event has evolved from an American Federation of Musicians sponsored event to being fully supported by community sponsors. Thirty years ago, Julian Mohr, foun

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Local Residents Answer the call to Community Action

Author: Linda Hieneman

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - CED

According to research published in the Journal for Rural Studies, “Rural volunteering is more than simply the delivery of front-line activities and services. Volunteering is a social activity, critical to the societal fabric of rural communities and the wellbeing of residents” (Davies et. al 2021). Over the course of an 8-week program in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, 40 dedicated individuals in Greenup County and Boyd Counties developed a deep understanding of their commu

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Greenup County Extension Homemakers Engage in Community and Culture

Author: Lora Pullin

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and cultural appreciation, the Greenup County Extension Homemakers held their county-wide council meeting on Wednesday, March 20th, at the Greenup County Extension Office. The gathering was a mix of planning, celebration, and education, showcasing the organization's commitment to local and global community engagement.Nineteen members attended the council meeting, demonstrating their commitment to community service and development. The Homemakers

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Creative Crafters Club

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development

Creative Crafters Club

Many people find that spending time "crafting" enhances mental wellbeing, creates community connections, and can be a creative outlet for anyone of any age. After multiple inquiries were made about a crafting club, the Greenup County Community Arts Program agreed to create one. The membership chose the name Greenup County Creative Crafters Club.  This club began meeting in 2023 on the third Thursday of each month with volunteer leaders and a growing membership.  Leadership de

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