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Pike County CES

Title:
Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles, Speech, Performance and Visual Arts in the Community
MAP:
Engaged Communities
Agents Involved:
Froman, Workman, Porter, Stumbo
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Artistic Skill Development
Situation:

Volunteers are important in building engaged and empowered communities.  

KEHA - The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association mission is to improve the quality of life for families and communities through education, leadership development and volunteer service. With membership totaling more than 13,000 statewide, KEHA members are engaged leaders and active volunteers. 

MCV - Home sewing is now considered an “uneconomic use of time” because today’s marketplace is flooded with easily available, low-priced clothing and other sewn products.  In the past, home sewing was a necessity to save money; today it is usually cheaper to buy an off-the-rack item.  Although this may decrease the economic need for sewing skills, it is still important to make sure that the craft of sewing and clothing construction is taught and maintained so that these skills are not forgotten.  

Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky 4-H.  The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create a positive impact on their future.  Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces the access of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success. 

Basic leadership knowledge & skills are essential for success in almost any field.  The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others.  Employers look for leadership skills in future employees.  Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the 4-H program is a priority.  By assisting the development of leadership skills in today’s youth, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow (Unlock Your Leadership Potential, University of Florida, 2017). 

Kentucky 4-H provides opportunities for youth to actively engage locally and globally to promote life skills [such as leadership] that prepare them for the global marketplace. Through 4-H youth exercise critical thinking skills, learn to appreciate diversity, practice tolerance, develop socio-emotionally, and strive to contribute to their environment (United States Department of Education International Affairs Office of International Strategy).  4-H participants rate their leadership life skills above average, have a positive view of their leadership ability, and have a positive attitude toward diversity and acceptance of others (Locke, Boyd, Fraze, and Howard, 2007).   

Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky.  The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader.  Using age appropriate activities selected from the approved Kentucky 4-H Communication & Expressive Arts Curriculum, educators can maximize the ability of youth to develop their writing, reading and personal communication capacities.  This in turn creates a solid foundation for positive youth development (Jones, K. R. 2006) Research also shows a positive association between arts participation and a number of desirable academic and social outcomes, such as school grades, test scores, enrollment in post-secondary education, attainment of a bachelor’s degree, and higher levels of literacy and civic engagement. (Child Trends, 2012) Kentucky 4-H provides communication and expressive arts by engaging youth in hands-on educational experiences that inspire confidence and foster a love for the arts.  Programs and projects are offered in the areas of public speaking, visual arts, and performing arts.

During the 2019 Community Assessment, Pike County identified more youth life skills training and more jobs paying good wages with benefits as top priorities. Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky. The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader. Research also shows a positive association between arts participation and a number of desirable academic and social outcomes, such as school grades, test scores, enrollment in post-secondary education, attainment of a bachelor’s degree, and higher levels of literacy and civic engagement.

Long-Term Outcomes:

KEHA members serve as active Extension and community volunteers engaged in addressing community needs.

Master Clothing Volunteers provide the counties with experienced leaders who can assist in the implementation of sewing-related programs; develop lasting friendships with other Volunteers thereby gaining a support-group that can improve quality of life

Participants of MCV-Led Programs continue to engage in sewing-related activities, sustain or increase the participation in sewing-related activities – sew for pleasure or self-expression; gain skills that can be used to benefit livelihood; save money by mending or altering clothing and by sewing home décor items.

•    Overall leadership competency has increased as a result of participation in 4-H.

•    Gain the needed leadership skills that will allow them to serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities and in community organizations and as mentors for younger youth. 

•    Receive education on diversity, incivility and multiculturalism.  

•    Identify and address critical issues that impact the community

•    Demonstrate the necessary teamwork, leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace.

•    Youth will utilize the skills gained to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations;

•    Youth share the elements of the music, dance, drama and visual arts with their community

•    Youth will be advocates for the arts

Youth will utilize the skills gained to serve as leaders in Extension programming and other organizations. Youth share the elements of the music, dance, drama, and visual arts with their community. Youth will be advocates for the arts. Youth gain the presentation skills necessary to obtain gainful employment and excel in secondary education.


Intermediate Outcomes:

KEHA leaders will practice personal leadership skills through leadership roles at the club, county, area and/or state level.

The number of KEHA volunteer service hours reported annually for KEHA, Extension and Community activities will increase.

Master Clothing Volunteers continue to hone their skills and increase confidence; seek out teaching and leadership opportunities in their communities; generate interest in sewing related activities within their communities

Participants of MCV-Led Programs learn more skills, consider mending clothing in lieu of replacing it, sew their own clothing or craft items; are provided with a creative outlet

•    Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.   

•    4-H members will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H in clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and other community organizations.  

•    Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project-based group of younger 4-H members. 

•    Participants will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.

•    Engage in community-based service projects selected to address identified needs.

INPUTS: What we invest

•    Program resources: curricula, information based on land grant research 

•    Human resources: Extension professionals, volunteers, youth, professionals in related fields

•    Funding: Extension funding, donations (cash, in-kind), participant fees, grants 

•    Partners: UK, local schools, local and state organizations and businesses

•    Equipment: equipment purchased by CES; equipment available from partners

•    Facilities: CES meeting space; schools; local organizations and businesses

•    Youth will construct a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing

•    Youth will demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups

•    Youth apply elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts in creating and performing

Youth will construct a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing. Youth will demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups. Youth apply elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts in creating and performing.

Provide experiential learning opportunities in communication and expressive arts through:

•    Club meetings

•    Special interest groups

•    School enrichment

•    Day camps

•    Overnight camps

•    Workshops

•    Field days

•    Contests (e.g., 4-H State Communications Day, 4-H Written Com contest)

•    4-H Teen Conference


Initial Outcomes:

KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training.

KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.

Master Clothing Volunteers are accepted into a group of individuals that share a passion for sewing; through our MCV training, our volunteers learn standard sewing skills and are exposed to advancements in sewing equipment; they may change point-of-view about the way some sewing techniques can be taught or implemented.

Participants of MCV-Led Programs learn basic sewing skills, accept sewing as a valid hobby, become interested in learning more sewing techniques; improve hand/eye coordination

•    4-H club participants learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting. 

•     4-H members increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.

•    4-H members will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics. 

•    4-H members will learn about diversity and will demonstrate incivility.

•    4-H members will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.  

•    4-H members will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.  

•    4-H members listen to people who have different ideas from them.

•    Youth will gain knowledge in researching, preparing and presenting a speech or demonstration

•    Youth can identify key elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts

Youth will gain knowledge in researching, preparing and presenting a speech or demonstration. Youth can identify key elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts.

Evaluation:

Outcome:  MCV’s increase knowledge and become experienced leaders

Indicator: Number of volunteers who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach. 

Method: Attend Fall training at Jabez; lead Jabez classes & throughout KY

Timeline:  on-going


Outcome: Sewing class participants gain skills  

Indicator:  Number of youth and adults reached through volunteer conducted Extension programs and/or activities

Method: Attend MCV-led classes 

Timeline:  on-going


Outcome: KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training.

Indicator:  Number of KEHA members who report knowledge gained through county and/or area officer and chairman training.

Method: program evaluation with pre and post assessment questions 

Timeline:  on-going


Outcome: KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership knowledge and/or Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership skills.

Method: end of program evaluations, surveys

Timeline:  on-going

Outcome - initial: strong showing of participants

Indicator: increased number of participants

Method: review registration and sign-in sheets

Timeline: ongoing

Outcome – intermediate: More confidence and improved skills.

Indicator: Youth and adults display improved skills and better preparedness through event participation.

Method: observation

Timeline: ongoing

Outcome long-term: project results, self-confidence, improved school performance

Indicator: reviews, observation, and/or judging

Method: evaluations, teacher input

Timeline: ongoing


Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Master Clothing Volunteers

Project or Activity:  Fall training 

Content or Curriculum: classes based on certification needs or requests from members or as determined by the MCV Steering Committee

Inputs: State Coordinator, Agents, Steering Committee, other MCV’s

Date: Yearly in October


Audience:  Participants of MCV-Led Programs

Project or Activity:  Level-Specific Sewing Classes

Content or Curriculum: MCV’s teach sewing classes in their counties

Inputs: FCS & 4-H Agents or other MCV’s

Date: on-going

        

Audience:   Pike County Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity:  KEHA Officer and Chairman Training & KEHA State Meeting

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Training Toolkit, KEHA Manual, KEHA Website

Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors

Date: Annually each fall


Audience:  Pike County Extension Homemakers 

Project or Activity:  KEHA Leader Training and/or Special Interest Workshops, cultural arts and DIY classes

Content or Curriculum: FCS Extension Lesson Resources, FCS Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors

Date: Monthly

Project or Activity: 4-H Leadership

Content or Curriculum: Jump into Leadership, KY 4-H Resources

Inputs: 4-H Council Meetings, 4-H Club Elections and Meetings, 4-H Teen Club Meetings, 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H Teen Summit, 4-H Client Protection, Affirmative Action Committee, 4-H Achievement Program, State Teen Council, 4-H Leadership Boot Camp, 4-H Leadership Boards, 4-H Camp Counselors, Officer Education, 

Date: Ongoing-August-May


Project or Activity: 21st Century Skills

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Projects, 4-H Jump into Leadership, d

•    Inputs: 4-H Project Work,  Experiential learning opportunities, 4-H Summit, 4-H International Program

•    Club involvement & procedural education, 4-H Competitions, Workshops, Communications and Expressive Arts Skills, County & State Fair, 

Date: Ongoing- August - September

Audience: community members

    Project or Activity: Blood Song (HMAC)

    Content or Curriculum: original script

    Inputs: students and local artists

    Date: summers 2020-24


Audience: community members

    Project or Activity: Artists Collaborative Theatre

    Content or Curriculum: scripts

    Inputs: students and local artists

    Date: ongoing


Audience: interested members of community

    Project or Activity: Pikeville Poetry

    Content or Curriculum: artist led


Project or Activity: Communications 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Speech & Demonstration Booklets, KET Resources

Inputs: Competitions, Talent Shows, and Fairs

Date: Ongoing


Project or Activity: 4-H Kids Kits

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Project Books, YouTube, and Websites

Inputs: Bagged Kits, Printed Directions, YouTube videos, Day Camps

Date: Ongoing, till the Covid-19 Epidemic is over.


Project or Activity: 4-H Art Projects

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H Art Curriculum, and KET Art Kits

Inputs: 4-H Project Books, Workshops, 4-H Fairs

Date: Ongoing – September-August


Long term outcomes: 

Goal 1:  Clientele will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in the workplace and community improvement.

Goal 2:  Clientele will become leaders in the community.


Intermediate outcomes: 

Goal 1:  Clientele will utilize leadership, teamwork, and communications skills in Pike County Extension clubs, activities, workshops and other venues within the organization.

Goal 2:  Clientele will become leaders for Extension Programs and activities.


Initial outcomes: 

Goal 1:  Clientele will gain knowledge on how to develop a power point for educational purposes.


Evaluation: 

Outcome:  Use of workshop, trainings, & financial information provided by Extension Service.

Indicator:  *see UK Plan of Work Strategic Initiatives* & surveys.

Method:  Immediate Follow-up Survey and Follow-up Surveys.

Timeline:  During & at end of training/etc. and 6 month follow-up survey.


Learning Opportunities: 

Audience:  Developing Leaders

    Project or Activity:  Workshop for Developing a Power Point

    Content or Curriculum:  Power Point Construction

    Inputs:  Agents, specialists

    Date:  Fall


Audience:  Developing Leaders 

Learning Opportunities (repeat as needed):


Audience:  Developing Leaders 

    Project or Activity:  Workshop for Parliamentary Procedure

    Content or Curriculum:  Roberts Rules of Order

    Inputs:  Agents

    Date:  Yearly


Audience:  Master Gardeners

    Project or Activity:  Meetings/etc.                                                                                                    

    Content or Curriculum:  Meetings, training, tours, State meetings, & Projects

    Inputs:  Agents, specialists, volunteers, state MG

    Date:  Year round


Audience:  Beekeepers

    Project or Activity:  Participation in local, regional, and state Beekeeper activities.

    Content or Curriculum:  Attending & presenting trainings, serving on regional and state boards.

    Inputs:  Agents, Volunteers, State Officers.

    Date:  year round




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