Extension
It Starts With Us
Empowering Community Leaders
Empowering Community Leaders
David Fourqurean, Amanda Dame
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Community Strategic Planning
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen McLean County. Within Kentucky there are 16,000 KEHA members, 119 Master Clothing Volunteers, and over 150 Champion Food Volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the McLean County Cooperative Extension agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family, community, Youth and Agricultural issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
McLean County's health and economy are strengthen through strong local organizational leadership.
Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, organizations and as mentors for younger youth.
Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community.
Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusive and multiculturalism in their daily life.
Through participation and programming efforts in Extension. Citizens will share their time, in an effort to promote their interest and initiatives of the Extension Service.
Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Applying skills learned in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.
Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during time in 4-H clubs and activities in 4-H and other community organizations by engaging in community based service programs and other project based group work.
Citizens will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.
McLean County leaders will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
KEHA, FCS, 4-H & ANR Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
McLean County leaders will increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
Initial Outcome
Indicator: Increased number of citizens reporting recognition of personal and organizational leadership opportunities.
Method: Personal interview, survey, group discussions
Timeline: 6 to 8 weeks
Initial Outcome
Indicator: McLean County leaders increased knowledge and skills in personal and community leadership.
Method: Personal interview, survey, group discussions
Timeline: 6 to 8 weeks
Outcome: Initial
Indicator: KEHA, FCS, 4-H & ANR Advisory Council members increased knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Method: Personal interview, survey, group discussions
Timeline: 6 to 8 weeks
Intermediate Outcome
Indicator: Leaders will report an increase in utilization of communications & leadership skills acquired through Extension programming.
Method: Observation, Self-Reporting
Timeline: 6 months – 1 year
Long Term Outcome: Increased number of individual are actively involved and engaged identifying, planning and solving county issues.
Indicator: Increase in number of individuals that are actively involved and engaged in identifying, planning, and solving county issues.
Method: Observation of Councils and District Board, Self-Reporting
Timeline: 3-4 years
Outcome: Long-term
Indicator: Extension Leadership positions will sustain term limits by recruiting and building new leaders.
Method: Observation, surveys, county data, self-reporting.
Timeline: 3 to 4 years
Outcome: Long Term
Indicator: McLean County's health and economy are strengthen through strong local organizational leadership.
Method: Observation, surveys, county data, self-reporting.
Timeline: 3 to 4 years
Outcome: Long-term
Indicator: An increase in the percentage of youth in leadership positions outside of Extension.
Method: Observation, surveys, county data, self-reporting.
Timeline: 3 to 4 years
Outcome: Long-term
Indicator: A 2% increase in the number of youth who are engaged in 4-H special interest clubs.
Method: Observation, surveys, county data, self-reporting.
Timeline: 3 to 4 years
Audience: FCS Advisory Council and Homemakers
Project or Activity: Office and council training
Content or Curriculum: KELD
Inputs: KELD curriculum, UK specialist, volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources, eXtension resources.
Date: August through September 2019
Audience: KEHA Members
Project or Activity: Leader Trainings
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Handbook
Inputs: KEHA Handbook, Kentucky CES publications and resources, eXtension resources.
Date: August 2019- March 2020
Audience: McLean County Extension Council
Project or Activity: Orientation for new CEC members
Content or Curriculum: UK Council Curriculum
Inputs: All agents, UK specialist, volunteers
Date: August through October 2019
Audience: McLean County Extension Council
Project or Activity: Leadership development activities at CEC meetings
Content or Curriculum: UK Council curriculum
Inputs: All agents, UK specialist, Volunteers
Date: 2019- 2020 CEC meetings
Audience: McLean County Citizens
Project or Activity: Ag Festival, Plant Swap & Sale, Longest Day of Play, Second Sunday, Other Extension Sponsored Community Events
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Decision Making, Marketing, Event Planning,
Inputs: Agents, Community Members/Volunteers, Extension Pubs, CEDIK Specialist
Date: July 2019 through June 2020
Author: Lindsey Alvey
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
McLean County Public Park is a concern for many community members in McLean County. The public restrooms have not been winterized and there is no access to indoor plumbing. McLean County 4-H Volunteers and Members spend a lot of time at the park and received a grant in 2019 to make several improvements to the 4-H Activities Building and Pavilion, but indoor plumbing is something the facility is still lacking.At the beginning of 2020, I was approached by Ms. Crabtree, McLean County Middle School
Author: Amanda Dame
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. Volunteers and leadership are a key aspect to any Extension Service. The McLean County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences serves as advisor to the members, giving them support, encouragement and tools to accomplish their goals. McLean County Family and Consumer Scienc
