Empowering Community LeadersPlan of Work

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Shelby County CES

Title:
Empowering Community Leaders
MAP:
Leadership & Community Development
Agents Involved:
Corinne Belton, Regina Browning, Sheila Fawbush
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Master Gardener
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Master Clothing Volunteer
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Situation:

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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

*Communities' health and economy are strengthened through strong organizational leadership

*Community problems are solved by active engaged local leaders

Intermediate Outcomes:

*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.

Initial Outcomes:

*Increase KOSA in personal leadership

*Increase KOSA in organizational leadership

*Increase KOSA in community leadership

Evaluation:

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

Learning Opportunities:

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




Success Stories

Shelby County Homemakers Grow in Leadership

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

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Master Clothing Volunteers - Sharing Sewing Success

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

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