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Empowering Taylor County Community Leaders
Empowering Taylor County Community Leaders
Pat Hardesty, Kara Back, Kimberly Thomas
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 2024-2025
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 2024-2025
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 2024-2025
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 2024, 2025
Activity: KEHA Officer/Chair Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, KEHA Handbook
Date: August 2024
Activity: FCS Advisory Council
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, Publications
Date: September and March 2024, 2025
Activity: Master Clothing Volunteers Leaders
Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteer’s curriculum and trainings
Date: July-June 2024, 2025
Activity: Youth and Adults
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Advancement Council
Date: July-June 2024, 2025
Activity: Leadership Campbellsville/Taylor County Agriculture Day
Content or Curriculum: Socio/Economic Importance of Agriculture
Date: April 2025
Activity: Extension District Board and Extension Council
Content or Curriculum: Program Planning and KELD
Date: October- March 2024, 2025
Activity: Master Settlement Funds
Content or Curriculum: C.A.I.P Cost Share
Date: July 2024 - June 2025
Activity: Master Gardener Program
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Manual & Trainings
Date: July 2024 - June 2025
Activity: 4-H Club Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Handbook and Unlock Your Leadership Potential Curriculum
Date: September-October 2024 or after club elects officers
Activity: 4-H Volunteer and Leader Orientation Training
Content or Curriculum: Client Protection Handbook
Date: January 2025
Activity: Teen Summit
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development Curriculum
Date: March 2025
Activity: Teen Conference
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development Curriculum
Date: June 2025
Inputs:
CES agents, specialists, volunteers, KY CES publications and resources, eXtension resources, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners, KEHA, MCV, CFV, NEP
