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Woodford County CES

Title:
Leadership and Volunteer Development
MAP:
Leadership and Volunteerism
Agents Involved:
Elizabeth Creed, Ryan Farley, Faye Kuosman, Adam Probst
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Master Gardener
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Master Clothing Volunteer
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
Situation:
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families. Through the efforts of the extension agents and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. Woodford County is a community that is maintaining its population with limited amounts of growth. Community volunteers tend to stay involved in the community for long periods of time. Despite this, new volunteers and citizens must be engaged and encouraged to take on leadership roles within their community. An effective Cooperative Extension Service will continue to develop new leadership in order to maintain support and provide input to our programs.

Long-Term Outcomes:
The community will have a diverse mixture of experienced and new volunteer leaders that can effectively determine community needs and assist with the delivery of educational programs to the citizens of Woodford County. Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Intermediate Outcomes:
County advisory councils will be composed of individuals representing all areas of the community. Youth will serve as active members of advisory groups. Certified and master volunteers will help deliver educational programs in 4-H animal science, 4-H shooting sports, sewing, horticulture, and cooking.
Initial Outcomes:
Advisory councils will meet on a regular basis and provide input regarding educational needs. Youth will gain experience in communication skills, parliamentary procedure and community leadership. Citizens will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, citizens will increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Evaluation:
Long-Term Outcome: Diverse mix of active community volunteers
Indicator: community organizations, advisory councils
Method: review of attendance, minutes, membership rolls
Timeline: 2016-2017

Intermediate Outcome: Advisory councils with representation from all areas
Indicator: membership, attendance, rotation of officers
Method: review of council minutes, meeting attendance
Timeline: 2016-2017

Initial Outcome: Youth will gain experience in parliamentary procedure
Indicator: 4-H Club officer involvement, meeting activities
Method: review of minutes, written evaluation from club leaders
Timeline: 2016-2017
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: Local elected officials
Project or Activity: Legislative Appreciation Dinner
Content or Curriculum: Report to the People
Inputs: Open house, multi-media presentation
Date: March 2016

Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Monthly Leader Lessons
Content or Curriculum: CES publications
Inputs: Agent's time, Volunteers, Extension Homemakers, Extension Facilities
Date: September-May

Audience: Advisory Council Members
Project or Activity: Council meetings
Content or Curriculum: SEAL materials
Inputs: Agents time
Date: year-round

Audience: High School Seniors
Project or Activity: Woodford Leadership Tomorrow
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: Community organizations to host tours
Date: September 2016 - May 2017

Audience: Adult volunteers interested in horticulture
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Program
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Manual
Inputs: Extension agents, Specialists
Date: Fall of every other year

Audience: Adult volunteers interested in sewing/textiles
Project or Activity: Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction
Content or Curriculum: Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction curriculum
Inputs: Extension agents, Specialists, Past volunteers
Date: Semi-annually

Audience: Youth age 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Communications Day
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum
Inputs: Sponsorship from Kiwanis, Homemakers Organization, Volunteer Judges
Date: November 2016 - January 2017

Audience: Fifth Grade students
Project or Activity: 4-H Parliamentary Procedure Lesson
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Step Up to Leadership
Inputs: classroom club presentation
Date: October 2016

Audience: Adult Volunteers
Project or Activity: Certified 4-H Volunteer programs
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Animal Science, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H Equine, 4-H Sewing
Inputs: Volunteer Leader Workshops
Date: year-round

Audience: Community Residents
Project or Activity: Champion Food Volunteer
Content or Curriculum: Champion Food Volunteer Curriculum
Inputs: Area Agents Time, CFV Curriculum, Extension Kitchen
Date: Spring

Audience: Community Residents
Project or Activity: Leadership Woodford County
Content or Curriculum: KELD, other extension resources
Inputs: Area Agents Time, Specialists, Community and Civic organizations
Date: Every other year


Success Stories

Spring & Fall Gardening Workshops Help Develop Leadership Skills for Master Gardeners

Author: Faye Kuosman

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

The Kentucky Master Gardener program is an intensive fifteen week horticultural training for individuals who then volunteer as Master Gardeners in their communities. Master Gardeners teach classes, create gardens, share gardening best practices, and much more. Master Gardeners play a vital role in Extension’s ability to provide clients with up-to-date, research-based knowledge so they can protect and enjoy their landscapes and gardens.The Master Gardener volunteer opportunity has given par

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Master Gardener State Conference a Success

Author: Faye Kuosman

Major Program: Master Gardener

Master Gardeners are individuals who have earned and maintained certification through training conducted by Kentucky Extension specialists and agents.  They serve their communities by conducting educational programs for youth and adults and community service projects. Continuing education and leadership development are important components of the Master Gardener Program to maintain their certification. In 2017, the Horticulture Agents of District Four (Central Kentucky) hosted the Kent

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Woodford County Teens Experience Leadership Development at Teen Conference

Author: Ryan Farley

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa

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Leadership Woodford County

Author: T. Adam Probst

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

In 2015, the Woodford County Extension Council identified a need for an adult leadership program for Woodford County residents.  Beginning in 2016, the Woodford County Extension Service partnered with the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce to offer Leadership Woodford County, a 9 month long course designed to expose participants to many aspects of the community.  All twenty-three graduates have reported that they gained more knowledge about the workings of our community and that it be

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Leadership Woodford County

Author: M. Elizabeth Coots

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

In 2016 the Woodford County Extension Council determined a need for a leadership program within the county in order to empower citizens to be involved in challenges and opportunities the community faces. As a result of this, the Woodford County Extension Office in collaboration with the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce developed Leadership Woodford County. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand their community and learn the skills they will need to prepare for the

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Leadership Woodford County Program Trains Future Community Leaders

Author: Faye Kuosman

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

In 2016 the Woodford County Extension Council determined a need for a leadership program within the county in order to empower citizens to be involved in challenges and opportunities the community faces. As a result of this, the Woodford County Extension Office in collaboration with the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce developed Leadership Woodford County. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand their community and learn the skills they will need to prepare for the

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