Leadership Development & Volunteerism 2020-24Plan of Work

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Lincoln County CES

Title:
Leadership Development & Volunteerism 2020-24
MAP:
Strengthening Individuals & Families
Agents Involved:
Courtney Brock, Tyler Miller, Rita Stewart
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Volunteer Development
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 Independent Sector estimates the hourly value of volunteer time is $25.43, 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 aid in building leadership skills of clientele who 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.  

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 the persons they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in Extension programs is a priority. 

The development of life skills, such as leadership, allows youth and adults to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others. (Boyd, Herring & Briers, 1992, Journal of Extension). 

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth and adults will gain knowledge of democratic processes, the duties of club officers and how to conduct a business meeting. 

Indicator: Club meetings lead by elected officers

Method: Observation

Timeline: Annually


Intermediate Outcome: Youth and adults will participate in workshops and programs and will accept leadership positions on the county, area, and state levels.  

Indicator: Lincoln County program participants hold leadership positions at the county, area, or state levels.

Method: Survey

Timeline: Annually


Long-term Outcome: Youth and adults will serve as leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth. 

Indicator: Adults serve as leaders in other community organizations

Method: Survey

Timeline: 2+ years

Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: 

Audience: Officers, Chairpersons, and General Public 

Activity: Officer and chairperson training for Extension Homemaker Members, AG Leadership Groups, and others  

Content or Curriculum: State and local chairpersons, officer training guidelines, 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 - Spring 

 

 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public 

Activity: Leader Trainings 

Content or Curriculum: State and local chairpersons, officer training guidelines, 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: Community Businesses and Organizations 

Activity: 4-H Reality Store and/or 4-H Dollars & Sense 

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: September - May 

 

 

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/Area Leadership Training 

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: All year 

 

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 Volunteer 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: AG Development Board Members 

Activity: AG Development Board Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: Extension-related information and guidance, GOAP 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, Fort Harrod Goat Producers 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: 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 2022, February 2024 

 

Audience: Senior 4-H Members 

Activity: Kentucky 4-H Teen Council & other State-wide Leadership Boards 

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council and other leadership boards are made up of delegates selected from each of the seven districts in Kentucky. They are selected at the district level and serve for one to two years. As a member of a state-level leadership board, youth help to plan events like 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: Annual 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 



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