Extension
It Starts With Us
Empowering Community Leaders
Leadership & Community Development
Corinne Belton, Regina Browning, Sheila Fawbush
Master Gardener
Master Clothing Volunteer
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Shelby County is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long-term commitment to strengthen families. Within Shelby County there are 220 KEHA members, 8 Master Clothing Volunteers and 35 Master Gardeners who share their expertise and volunteer their time with youth and families in their community. The leaders are engaged, educated and empowered to understand issues and to take ownership for implementing solutions.
*Communities' health and economy are strengthened through strong organizational leadership
*Community problems are solved by active engaged local leaders
*Number of people who: practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach; improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing organizational issues or needs; apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
*Increase KOSA in personal leadership
*Increase KOSA in organizational leadership
*Increase KOSA in community leadership
Initial Outcome: Annual Reports
Indicator: Growth in programs, service hours, community involvement
Method: Survey
Timeline: Annually
Intermediate Outcome: Implementation of Leadership skills
Indicator: Better communication, presentation and problem solving skills
Method: Observation
Timeline: Periodically, following engagement opportunities
Long-term Outcome: Extension leaders strengthen communities
Indicator: Positive observation/narratives
Method: Interviews
Timeline: Annually
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Certification
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener curriculum
Inputs: MG curriculum, guest speakers, specialists, horticulture technician
Date: Spring & Summer 2019
Audience: Adults interested in Horticulture
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Association activities
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Training manual
Inputs: MG Training manual
Date: July 2019-June 2020
Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: County Homemaker Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leadership Training Materials
Inputs: KEHA Leadership Training Materials; KELD; homemakers
Date: Aug - Sep 2019
Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Louisville Area Homemaker Leadership Retreat
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leadership Training Materials; Book: That's Not How We Do It Here
Inputs: volunteers, speakers
Date: October 2019
Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: State Homemaker Annual Conference
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leadership Training Materials; workshops; leader trainings
Inputs: KEHA Leadership Training Materials; KELD; homemakers
Date: May 2020
Audience: Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers
Project or Activity: State-wide Fall Training
Content or Curriculum: Various sewing workshops
Inputs: volunteers, speakers, Jabez,
Date: Oct 2019
Audience: Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers
Project or Activity: Leader Work Days and Sewing Expo
Content or Curriculum: Various sewing workshops; record keeping; community service projects
Inputs: volunteers, community partners
Date: Feb, Apr and Jun 2020
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Beginning Spanish
Content or Curriculum: grammar and spoken Spanish; Spanish textbook, instructor
Inputs: Spanish textbook, instructor
Date: Sep - Nov 2019
Audience: Adults and Youth
Project or Activity: Hands-On Open House/Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Content or Curriculum: Hands-On Field Day
Inputs: volunteers, community partners
Date: November 2019
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
The Shelby County Extension Homemakers is one of the largest civic and volunteer organizations in Shelby County with 235 members. Extension Homemakers work to improve the quality of life for their families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education.There are four Shelby County Homemakers serving on the Louisville Area Homemaker Council and 15 serving on the Extension District Board or Extension Council. One Shelby County Homemaker has been selecte
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, it can reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Jefferson County 4-H Agent served as the Cooperative Extension Service’s Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) Contact and Assistant Contact Agents. The FCS Agent coordinated the Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers (MCVs) statewide training attendance and ass
