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Empowering Taylor County Community Leaders
Empowering Taylor County Community Leaders
Pat Hardesty, Kara Back, Kimberly Thomas, Charlsey Garmon
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Taylor County is critical for the sustainability of our community infrastructure that supports a long term commitment to strengthen families and communities. The County Extension Council recognized that the Cooperative Extension Service involvement prepares people for other leadership roles. Extension engages, educates and empowers local citizens to investigate issues, make responsible decisions and take ownership of solutions.
•Taylor County communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
•Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
•Taylor County citizens are engaged in providing leadership and service which strengthens community capacity for good planning, decisions, and action. An encouraging environment for individual and economic growth is established. Youth and adults will serve in a leadership capacity on board and councils.
•will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
•will improve skills in communications, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
•will apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
•will serve in volunteer and leadership roles to address community issues. Extension offers opportunities to learn and practice leadership. They plan, implement and assess educational programs to improve lives of all residents.
•Adults and youth participate in training for programs, projects, councils and boards. They support these as volunteers and practice their skills to accomplish goals.
•Youth will gain leadership skills and understand the value of volunteerism and involvement.
•Taylor County citizens will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
•KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members will increase knowledge and skills in organizations leadership.
•Taylor County citizens will increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
Outcome: (Initial) Taylor Countians will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Indicator: Number of citizens indicating increased leadership knowledge, skills or confidence through participation in leadership programs.
Method: Lesson evaluation tools, observation of members
Timeline: July-June 2023-2024
Outcome: (Intermediate) Number of people who practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Indicator: Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs.
Method: Participant observations of program planning exercises, involvement in community development committees/strategic planning, development of organizational resources, programs, etc.
Timeline: July-June 2023-2024
Outcome: (Long Term) Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Indicator: Number of people who are involved in addressing significant community issues and service on boards and councils.
Method: Observation of leaders who implement projects, number of local policy changes as a result of Extension programs.
Timeline: July-June 2023-2024
Audience(s) Participation:
County Agents, volunteer leaders, KEHA members, 4-H leaders/youth, Family Resource and Youth Service Centers, Social service agencies, library, schools, faith-based organizations, government officials, Chamber of Commerce, Cattlemen’s Association, parents, businesses, Master Clothing Volunteers.
Learning Opportunities:
Activity: KEHA Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, State Lessons
Date: August-May 2023, 2024
Activity: KEHA Officer/Chair Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, KEHA Handbook
Date: August 2023, 2024
Activity: FCS Advisory Council
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, Publications
Date: September and March 2023, 2024
Activity: Master Clothing Volunteers Leaders
Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteer’s curriculum and trainings
Date: July-June 2023, 2024
Activity: Youth and Adults
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Advancement Council
Date: July-June 2023, 2024
Activity: Leadership Campbellsville/Taylor County Agriculture Day
Content or Curriculum: Socio/Economic Importance of Agriculture
Date: October 2023
Activity: Extension District Board and Extension Council
Content or Curriculum: Program Planning and KELD
Date: October- March 2023, 2024
Activity: Master Settlement Funds
Content or Curriculum: C.A.I.P Cost Share
Date: July 2023 - June 2024
Activity: Master Gardener Program
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Manual & Trainings
Date: July 2023 - June 2024
Activity: 4-H Club Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Handbook and Unlock Your Leadership Potential Curriculum
Date: September-October 2023 or after club elects officers
Activity: 4-H Volunteer and Leader Orientation Training
Content or Curriculum: Client Protection Handbook
Date: January 2024
Activity: Teen Summit
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development Curriculum
Date: March 2024
Activity: Teen Conference
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development Curriculum
Date: June 2024
Inputs:
CES agents, specialists, volunteers, KY CES publications and resources, eXtension resources, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners, KEHA, MCV, CFV, NEP
Author: Kimberly Thomas
Major Program: Leadership
In 2023-2024 Taylor County 4-H introduced a new leadership program geared toward increasing the involvement of teens in the Taylor County 4-H Program through the Taylor County 4-H Ambassadors Program. In its pilot year, five teens from two school districts and three schools learned leadership skills, completed community service projects, and increased the visibility of Taylor County 4-H in the Community.This year, our ambassadors attended Chamber of Commerce luncheons, networked with local busin
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Great leadership drives great Extension programs. Extension Council members are trained so they may understand their responsibilities as leaders to help plan, implement, and review educational programs conducted by the Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service.Local producers are promoted through a Direct Sales Brochure developed by the Extension Council.The Taylor County Agriculture Advancement Council meets 11 times a year where educational or informational programs are presented. &nbs
