Enhancing Leadership, Volunteerism, and Public Policy AwarenessPlan of Work

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Hopkins County CES

Title:
Enhancing Leadership, Volunteerism, and Public Policy Awareness
MAP:
Community Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
Katherine Jury, Jeremy Teal, Erika Lyons, and Curtis Dame
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Ag Policy
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Strategic Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation:
Leadership development, community analysis and a constant need for volunteers continues to be a fundamental issue faced by various agencies and non-profit entities in Hopkins County. According to the Center for Economic Development in Kentucky, in 2010 Hopkins County had 46,718 citizens. Volunteerism is valued at $20.29 per hour in Kentucky according to Independent Sector. With that said, Hopkins County Extension volunteer hours annually account for over $150,000 in donated time. Extension in Hopkins County will continue to provide enhancement opportunities and strive to promote community based programming that encourages leadership candidates and volunteers.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Hopkins County will be equipped with competent, effective leaders.

Community members engage others to initiate projects.

Civic engagement is possible and desirable for community members.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Citizens put skills into practice by becoming more engaged in the community, taking on leadership roles. Graduates in formal leadership roles increase their involvement/action. Graduates of Extension community leadership programs initiate civic engagement.
Initial Outcomes:
Increase knowledge of effective leadership skills.
Develop/enhance the leadership skills of youth and adults.
Citizens: Informed about community systems, better connected to communication networks, more confident and skilled in identifying and implementing strategies for systemic change.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Analyze and deliver training and other resources to

build leadership capacity.


Indicator: Trainings and activity involvement

Method: Surveys and assessments

Timeline: 2017-2018


Intermediate Outcome: Increased participation on community boards, civic groups and organizations.

Indicator: Number of people who reported new leadership opportunities

Method: Surveys and community statistics

Timeline: 2017-2018


Long-term Outcome: Leaders initiate projects

Indicator: Numbers of community events and programs increase.

Method: Chamber of Commerce Data and post-assessment surveys.

Timeline: 2017-2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: New and current leaders; 4-H club members

Project or Activity: Parliamentary procedure training

Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order

Inputs: Manuals, Research information, meeting space and extension agents

Date: 2017-2018


Audience: Volunteer, leader and officer trainings.

Project or Activity: Creating reflective learning in leadership classes

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Skills and modules

Inputs: Research information, Partnerships, Materials and Meeting space

Date: 2017-2018


Audience: Hopkins County Extension Council

Project or Activity: Public Policy and Community Partnerships

Content or Curriculum: KELD curriculum and CEDIK Resources

Inputs: Extension Agents, Specialists, and CEC Members

Date: 2017-2018


Audience: Leadership Hopkins County Group

Project or Activity: Leadership Hopkins County Program Days, Ag Leadership Day

Content or Curriculum: Extension Agriculture curriculum and Specialist presentations

Inputs: Extension Agents, Producers, Specialists and Volunteers

Date:2017-2020



Success Stories

Farm to Fork

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Farm to Fork is an event that uses locally grown food and used to make the meal for the night. In Hopkins County, we had our second annual Farm to Fork event that consisted of over 150 guest and over 45 volunteers. In 4-H alone, we had one adult male, three adult women, four male youth, eight female youth and one African American female youth to volunteer for this amazing event. 4-H received over $2400 in donations from the event for volunteering.The other great part about the event though is th

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Master Gardeners Make A Difference

Author: Erika Wood

Major Program: Master Gardener

The Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people about horticulture related topics. This program is a part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and assists county extension agents in providing education and outreach in the community. Master Gardeners are required to undergo training and complete 40 hours of volunteer service in their first year before becoming certified.  After the first year, Master Gardeners are requi

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4-H Camp Impacts Youth and Adults

Author: Jeremy Teal

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

According to the American Camping Association, “For years, campers' parents have reported that when their children return home from camp they are more caring, understand the importance of giving, are more equipped to stand up for what they know is right and are willing to be more responsible. These are the qualities that will help build a successful nation and a civil society”. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service believes in the 4-H Camping program. Hopkins C

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Teen Leadership Enhancement

Author: Jeremy Teal

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Extension personnel, volunteer leaders, and teens from Extension District 7 were responsible for organizing, planning, and conducting a Teen Retreat for all of Western Kentucky. The planning committee received guidance from 4-H agents and adult volunteers, while allowing teen members to practice valuable leadership skills in deciding themes, educational topics, guest speakers, and logistics.  Planning for the event occurs over a 5 month period. Once the retreat began the teens associated wi

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