Developing Extension and Community LeadershipPlan of Work
Spencer County CES
Title:
Developing Extension and Community Leadership
MAP:
Enhancing Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
Elizabeth Maxedon, Bryce Roberts, Mollie Tichenor
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership
Situation:
Due to Spencer County being known as one of the fastest growing counties in Kentucky, we, Extension Council and agents, realize the need to develop community leadership.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Increase the number of local residents participating in county wide, regional programs, and activities.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Spencer County residents will actively participate in programs through the Extension Service and other community groups.
Initial Outcomes:
Residents will identify local areas of interest that they can become involved in. Extension leadership will provide a variety of training that residents will use to support county activities and programs that seek their interest.
Evaluation:
Outcome: Volunteer Development
Indicator: Number of Volunteer Lead Classes/Programs/Clubs.
Method: Observation/Surveys.
Timeline: July 2024 – June 2025.
Outcome: Homemakers with various groups.
Indicator: Number of hours of service.
Method: Observation and Pre/post surveys.
Timeline: July 2024 – June 2025.
Outcome: Council Development
Indicator: Development of council committees.
Method: Trainings for officers and members of councils.
Timeline: July 2024 – June 2025.
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: Senior Citizens, Adults, and Youth
Project or Activity: Community Classes (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Facilitators develop their own materials to teach the residents of Spencer County in individual classes.
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Master Clothing Volunteer, Local Producers, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, Spencer County Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 2024 – May 2025.
Project or Activity: Teen Conference, State 4-H Boards, 4-H Camp, Teen Summit, Kentucky Volunteer Forum, Volunteer Certification Training. (MT)
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development for Middle School and High School students, as well as 4-H Volunteers.
Inputs: Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Spencer County School System, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers.
Date: July 2024 – June 2025.
Project or Activity: Summer Intern (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Extension Experience.
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Farm Bureau, Master Clothing Volunteer, Local Producers, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, Spencer County Fair Board, and Spencer County Chamber of Commerce.
Date: May 2025 – August 2025.
Project or Activity: Sewing Clubs (EM, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Homemaker’s Sewing Lessons with Master Clothing Volunteer and other volunteers, 4-H sewing curriculum, Community Service Projects, Homemakers Showcase
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Master Clothing Volunteer, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers.
Date: July 2024 – June 2025.
Project or Activity: Leadership Development (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: extension curriculum, officer curriculum.
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Farm Bureau, Master Clothing Volunteer, Local Producers, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, and Spencer County Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 2024 – June 2025.
Project or Activity: Elementary Communications Contests (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Spencer County School System, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, Community Members.
Date: January 2025 – June 2025.
Project or Activity: Senior Center Craft and Activity Day (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Various Extension Resources
Inputs: Multipurpose Community Action, University of Kentucky Publications and Materials
Date: July 2024 – June 2025.
Success Stories
4-H Summer Camp is More Than Fun and Games
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Camping
A typical 5-day 4-H Camp session offers upwards of 96 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors. That’s the equivalent of a family sitting down at the dinner table for 30-minutes, 192 days of the year. The interactions offered in a residential camp/group living setting is so important to youth. The time we spend with youth in the camp setting offers opportunities for those youth to feel a sense of belonging, to have meaningful conve
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Sewing for a Cause: Operation Pillowcase
Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Describe the Issue or Situation.The mission was to provide a small taste of home to our deployed troops, who selflessly sacrifice so much for our safety and freedom. The United States military personnel face challenging and unfamiliar environments, making the significance of receiving handmade pillowcases far more significant than just bedding. Deployed men and women often endure long periods of separation from their families and loved ones. Handmade pillowcases symbolize their connection to hom
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A New Take on Leader Lessons
Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Describe the Issue or Situation.In the past, the Louisville Area Extension Homemaker members participated in individual monthly leader lessons presented at each county's Extension office. Each lesson was taught by one Family & Consumer Sciences agent who traveled to each of the seven counties in the area. However, these lessons often had low attendance, which led to concerns about the program’s effectiveness and use of resources. The Area Extension Homemaker Council recog
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