Leadership Development & VolunteerismPlan of Work

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Lincoln County CES

Title:
Leadership Development & Volunteerism
MAP:
Strengthening Indviduals & Families
Agents Involved:
Courtney Brock, Rita Stewart, Will Stallard
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long-term commitment to strengthen families. The hourly value of volunteer time is $24.14, a cost that county programs could not provide to salaried staff. Strong leaders are vital to the future of our communities, and to the organizations with whom Cooperative Extension works. Workshops, conferences, and training programs to build leadership skills of clientele will continue to be a vital part of Extension. These leaders form the basis of our support mechanism and are an asset to their communities.

Long-Term Outcomes:

The health and economic stability of Kentucky communities is strengthened through strong, vocal, and organizational leadership. Extension leaders will assist others to improve various aspects of their lives. Individuals will enhance personal, interpersonal, and group leadership skills. Groups and/or committees will have stronger, more productive leaders to address public issues and solve community problems. Youth and adults will serve as leaders in their clubs and communities.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth and adults will participate in workshops and programs and will accept leadership positions on the county, area, and state levels. Leaders will demonstrate increased confidence in conducting and organizing meetings and activities. Council members and leaders will increase their roles in decision making and planning. They will be actively involved in the planning of various county, area, and state programs. Leaders will have improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and need. They will apply skills to assess needs, develop program and implement solutions. Youth will learn basic parliamentary procedure skills and conduct monthly club meetings.

Initial Outcomes:

Extension leaders will increase their knowledge and skills in personal, organizational, and community leadership. In doing so, they will increase their knowledge of effective meeting skills, leadership styles, team building skills, and of the many Extension programs and services available to all people. Youth and adults will acquire skills and knowledge that will help them become more effective leaders. Youth will gain knowledge of democratic processes, the duties of club officers and how to conduct a business meeting.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Extension leaders will seek out opportunities to increase the economic success and stability of their local communities

Indicator: Improved quality of life for residents in the county

Method: Observation, case histories, program outcomes, evaluations, health reports, etc.

Timeline: All year; 3-5 years.


Intermediate Outcome: Extension-trained leaders will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, school, and community outreach.

Indicator: Extension-trained leaders will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, school, and community outreach.

Method: Observations, case histories, program outcomes, survey evaluations, etc.

Timeline: All year


Initial Outcome: Evidence of leaders becoming more involved in planning and conducting educational programs and serving in leadership roles

Indicator: Leaders will become more involved in planning, conducting, and evaluating educational programs.

Method: Documentation of roles assumed by leaders, observations, case histories, evaluations or surveys at end of year

Timeline: All year


Outcome: Initial

Indicator: Increase in knowledge of leadership skills, community leadership, in organizational leadership, and the assumption of leadership roles

Method: Observation of changes in leadership roles assumed by adults and youth in Extension programs

Timeline: All Year

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Officers, Chairpersons, and General Public

Activity: Officer and chairperson training for Extension Homemaker Members and others interested

Content or Curriculum: State and local chairpersons, officer training guidelines, ELK materials, and KELD materials

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library,Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Fall


Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public

Activity: Leader Trainings

Content or Curriculum: State and local chairpersons, officer training guidelines, ELK materials, and KELD materials

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Monthly during the year


Audience: 4-H Club Members & Officers

Activity: 4-H Club Officer Training

Content or Curriculum-4-H Officer Handbook

Inputs:Community Partners: County Extension Council Members, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Chamber of Commerce, School system, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date-All year at club meetings


Audience: 4-H Council Members

Activity: County 4-H Council Meetings

Content or curriculum-State, District & Local Information, program planning/evaluation, issues identification, leadership development.

Inputs:Community Partners: County Extension Council Members, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Chamber of Commerce, School system, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Fall, Winter and Spring (3 meetings)


Audience: Camp Leaders

Activity: 4-H Camp Leader and JC Training

Content or Curriculum-4-H Camp Handbook and Youth Protection/Risk Management

Inputs:Community Partners: County Extension Agents, Ephraim McDowell Hospital Fort Logan Hospital, County Extension Council Members, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Chamber of Commerce, School system, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, Boyle County Extension Office, Powell County Extension Office, Feltner 4-H Camp Facilities, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Summer


Audience: Extension Homemaker Members

Activity: Statewide leadership Seminar/Training at KEHA State Meeting

Content or Curriculum: FCS materials

Inputs:Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: May


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Extension Homemaker Club Meetings

Content or Curriculum: KEHA materials, UK publications from leader trainings, meetings, etc. - leadership development, community service, and educational opportunities

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All year


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Extension Homemakers Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: KEHA materials

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All Year


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Extension Homemakers Executive Council Meeting

Content or Curriculum: KEHA materials

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: July/August


Audience: Committee Members

Activity: County and Craft Camp Committee Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development, Program Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Inputs:Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All Year


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Champion Food Vounteer Program

Content or Curriculum: FCS Champion Food Volunteer Curriculum

Inputs:Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All year


Audience: General Public

Activity: County Craft Camp Workshops taught by Extension Homemaker members

Content or Curriculum: State, local information, program planning/evaluation. issues identification, leadership development, etc.

Inputs:Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All year


Audience: CEC Members

Activity: County Extension Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: State, local information, program planning/evaluation, issues identification, leadership development, etc.

Inputs:Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Meets 2 times each year--spring & fall



Audience: District Board Members

Activity: District Board Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Extension-related information and guidance

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All Year


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: County, Area, and State Meeting Participation and Attendance

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library,Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: All Year


Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public

Activity: Extension Homemakers International Night Event

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development, Cultural Diversity Experience

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Fall or Spring



Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Various Extension Homemakers Community Service Projects (club, county, area, and state levels)

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development and other FCS publications

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Date: All Year


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Various Extension Homemakers Sponsored Programs -- Leader Organized and Led Events (club, county, area, and state levels)

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development and other FCS publications

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Date: All Year


Audience: General Public

Activity: FCS Leadership Book Reading Series

Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum and Other FCS Leadership Information

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library,Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Fall


Audience: General Public

Activity: FCS Program Advisory Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Needs/issues identification, program planning, evaluation

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library,Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Meets 2 times per year


Audience: Farmers

Activity: Assisting Commodity Groups and Farm Organizations

Content or Curriculum: Lincoln County Cattlemen's Association, Produce Co-op, Lincoln County Farm Bureau, Ky. Farm Bureau, Ky. Cattlemen's, Farmer's Market Association, Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Co. Fair, Lincoln County Beekeepers, Lincoln County Ag Development Board

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: Monthly meetings, annual meeting, board activities


Audience: Community Businesses and Organizations

Activity: 4-H Reality Store Committee

Content or Curriculum: Reality Store Curriculum, Census Data, Leadership Development, Program Planning

Inputs: Community Partners: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Fair Board, County Extension Council Members, Farm Bureau, 4-H Council Members, District Board Members, Goat Association, Chamber of Commerce, School system, Vo-Ag program, Dairy Association, Main St. Renaissance Program, Farmers Market Association, local business owners, others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, schools, others depending upon the specific program

Date: January-May


Audience: 4-H Council Members and Committees

Activity: 4-H Achievement Banquet

Content or Curriculum: Annual recognition event for outstanding 4-H achievement at county, district, state, and/or national levels

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office

Date: Fall


Audience: 4-H Volunteers (teens and/or adults)

Activity: Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum

Content or Curriculum: The Kentucky 4-H Volunteer forum is a bi-annual leadership conference for 4-H volunteers. A 4-H volunteer is anyone who contributes time, energy or talent to the Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program and is not paid by University of Kentucky funds. These volunteer roles involve working directly with other; others do not. There are seven specific types of 4-H volunteer roles in Kentucky. These include Community Club Leader, Project Club Leader, Special Interest Volunteer, School Enrichment Volunteer, 4-H Committee Member, 4-H Council Member or 4-H Youth Volunteer.

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, local business owners, Kentucky State 4-H Specialists, Kentucky 4-H Agents and other volunteers, and others.

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, Lexington-area hotel and/or convention center.

Date: February 2020, February 2022


Audience: Senior 4-H Members

Activity: Kentucky 4-H Teen Council

Content or Curriculum: The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council is made up of 6 selected delegates from each of the seven districts in Kentucky. They are selected at the district level and serve for two years. As a member of the State Teen Council, youth help to plan the 4-H Teen Conference, review educational materials for teens, learn about teamwork and leadership, assist with the Kentucky Teen Summit (program for 6th-8th grade youth) and much more. All participants are expected to attend all meetings and events, come prepared to work and contribute to the best of their ability and to represent the best that Kentucky 4-H can offer.

Inputs: Community Partners include State 4-H Specialists, STC Contact Agents, 4-H Council Members, local business owners, and others.

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office

Date: Two-year terms, September thru June


Audience: Senior 4-H Members

Activity: District 4 4-H Teen Council

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Fayette County Extension Office, Madison County Extension Office, North Central 4-H Camp and/or Feltner 4-H Camp, and the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Center.

Date: August – June


Audience: Senior 4-H Members

Activity: District 4 4-H Teen Retreat

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Fayette County Extension Office, Madison County Extension Office, North Central 4-H Camp and/or Feltner 4-H Camp, and the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Center.

Date: Winter


Audience: Middle School age youth and Senior 4-H Members

Activity: District 4 Middle School 4-H Retreat

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Fayette County Extension Office, Madison County Extension Office, North Central 4-H Camp and/or Feltner 4-H Camp, and the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Center.

Date: Fall


Audience: Senior 4-H Members

Activity: Issues Conference

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Youth who participate in Issues Conference are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth develop confidence, improve their self-esteem, enhance their communication skills, understand the importance of diversity, learn effective decision making methods, and experience problem-solving situations.

Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Center.

Date: Fall


Audience: Middle School age youth

Activity: Kentucky 4-H Summit

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Center.

Date: March


Audience: High school age youth

Activity: Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: University of Kentucky

Date: June


Audience: High school age youth

Activity: Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Crossville, TN 4-H Center

Date: September


Audience: School age youth

Activity: 4-H Capital Experience

Content or Curriculum: The Capitol Experience is an opportunity for youth from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky to come to Frankfort during a Congressional session. While there, they have the opportunity to visit their legislators, view a committee meeting or meet representatives from government agencies. Additionally, they may have the chance to tour the Governor’s Mansion or the Capitol, visit the House and Senate and hear a presentation from the Governor. Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Kentucky State Capital

Date: February or March



Audience: 6th-12th grade youth

Activity: 4-H Teen Club

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Lincoln County Extension Office, others

Date: September – June


Audience: High school age youth

Activity: Camp Counselor Volunteerism, including training

Content or Curriculum: Camp training handbook, Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Lincoln, Boyle, and Powell County Extension Offices, Feltner 4-H Camp, etc.

Date: May – July


Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Achievement Program

Content or Curriculum: The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to recognize 4-H participants who have outstanding accomplishments and to provide incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities. Every effort is made to make this 4-H program inclusive to all eligible youth.

Inputs: Community Partners include 4-H Council Members, state Extension Specialists, District 4 4-H Agents, Club leaders, local business owners, and others

Facilities Used: Various

Date: September – May, annually



Audience: Middle school youth

Activity: Outdoor Adventure Club

Core: 4-H health and natural resources curriculum

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals.

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local businesses, various other community agencies, statewide outdoors attractions, etc.

Date: Spring and Summer





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