Bullitt County CES

Title:

Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Leadership Positions

MAP:

Leadership Development

Agents Involved:

Samantha Gamblin, Tori Riehemann, Lorilee Kunze, Ruth Chowning, Nathan Rider

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Situation:

According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, more Americans are planning a bigger influence on volunteering. The 2018 Volunteering in America report found that 77.34 million adults, or 30.3 percent, gave 6.9 billion hours, worth an estimated $167 billion in economic value. This estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Volunteers demonstrate the amount of support an organization has within a community, provide work for short periods of time, and provide support on a wide range of projects. Bullitt County Extension Service depends upon volunteer leaders to assist in its goal of serving the community. 

Volunteers are important in building engaged and empowered communities.  

The Extension mission is to improve the quality of life for families and communities through education, leadership development and volunteer service.

Kentucky is rich with artisans in the fields of Visual Art, Sculpting, Basket Weaving, Cultural Dancing, and Quilting. With newer Artisan skills such as Smoking and Curing meat becoming all the rage, the Bullitt County Extension was approached by local artisans to assist and support their efforts to develop their skills and further their income. According to the 2001 CODA survey, there are approximately 7000 artisans in Kentucky. A concern is that even with 7000 artisans in the state, they only average an annual household income of $27,000.  From 2004-2009 the state level of Extension identified the need for more support on the local level through agent positions. The Bullitt County Extension identified the need to work with local artisans to assist and support their efforts to develop their skills through meetings, education and marketing to increase their sales.  

Long-Term Outcomes:

·Program area councils and CEC members will take an active role in training of new members 

·Extension volunteers will take an active role in leadership of their program.

·Extension volunteer organizations will increase membership. 

·Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders. 

·Extension will maintain its programs to serve the needs of the community. 

·Acquisition of life skills needed by young people to reach their full potential as individuals and as members of their communities 

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

·Key Community events intentionally have arts and artisans involved

·Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, or serve as mentors for younger youth.

·Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life.

·Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community

·Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future.

·Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace daily.

Intermediate Outcomes:

·Program area council and County Extension Council members will assist in training and recruiting of new members 

·Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach 

·Extension Council members become aware of Extension’s mission and come to rely on its resources to meet needs.

·Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems 

·More youth succeed in FFA and 4H competitions 

·Youth gain confidence in leadership skills necessary to become competitive in the current job market 

·Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (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.

·Key community events include arts and artisans

·Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.

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

·Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of clubs, day camps, or other groups of younger 4-H members.

·Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.

·Youth will engage in community-based service projects selected to address identified need.

Initial Outcomes:

·Individuals are recognized for their commitment to volunteerism 

·Individuals seek to become more effective leaders 

·Youth serve in volunteer roles creating a sense of belonging

·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.

·Community artisan members have a greater sense of place and organizational structure

·Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.

·Youth and adults will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.

·Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.

·Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity.

·Youth will acquire decision-making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.

·Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.

·Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them.

Evaluation:

Outcome:  Increase CEC involvement and membership 

Indicator: Membership numbers increase 

Method: Higher attendance 

Timeline: July 2024 -July 2025

Outcome:  Increase involvement in Homemaker Council & Programming  

Indicator: Leadership by membership increase and program involvement increase 

Method: Higher attendance, involvement and leadership from council members

Timeline: July 2024-June 2025

Outcome:  Increase involvement in Louisville Area Homemakers/ Programming  

Indicator: Leadership by membership increase and program involvement increase 

Method: Higher attendance, involvement and leadership from council members

Timeline: July 2024-June 2025

Outcome:  Increase FCS involvement in FCS Council/ FCS Programming and CEC  

Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increase 

Method: Higher attendance and new members

Timeline: July 2024-June 2025

Outcome:  Increase involvement in Ag Council and Ag programming

Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increase

Method: Monthly Meetings/ Trainings

Timeline: July 2024 - June 2025

Outcome:  Increased involvement in Bullitt County Cattlemen’s Chapter

Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increases

Method: Hight attendance, members attending more state programs

Timeline: July 2024 - June 2025

Outcome:  Increase Horticulture involvement in Council/ Horticulture Programming and CEC  

Indicator: Membership numbers and program involvement increase 

Method: Higher attendance, More volunteer lead programming 

Timeline: July 2024 -July 2025

Outcome:  Increase Master Gardener participation in Horticulture Programming   

Indicator: Membership program involvement increase 

Method: Higher attendance, More volunteer lead programming 

Timeline: July 2024 -July 2025

Outcome:  Increase Master Gardener Membership 

Indicator: Membership Numbers increase 

Method: New enrollment in program

Timeline: July 2024 -July 2025

Outcome: Greater understanding of different personalities, communication styles

Indicator: Increased tolerance, adaptability in clubs or school

Method: Written evaluation

Timeline: Spring 2025

Outcome: 4-H youth serving as leaders in school/other organizations

Indicator: school/community club officers with 4-H background

Method: observation & survey

Timeline: 6-18 months

Outcome: 4-H youth joining/serving as leaders in community organizations

Indicator: Community leaders with 4-H background

Method: observation & survey

Timeline: long-term, on-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Bullitt County Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity:  KEHA Officer and Chairman Training / County KEHA Kickoff

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

Inputs: FCS Agent, County officers, Area Officers, State Advisors

Date:  August - September 2024

Audience:  Bullitt County Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity:  KEHA Officer and Chairman Training / County KEHA Kickoff, Awards & Business mtg

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

Inputs: FCS Agent, County officers, Area Officers, State Advisors

Date:  August - September 2024, May 2025

Audience:  Bullitt County Extension Homemakers 

Project or Activity:  KEHA Leader Training and/or Special Interest Workshops

Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum, FCS Extension Lesson Resources, FCS Curriculum, KEHA state curriculum and projects

Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors

Date: September 2024 - June 2025

Audience: County Extension Council membership

Project or Activity:  Council building and networking program

Content or Curriculum: KELD Community Leadership materials

Inputs: KELD staff, County Director, County Agents

Date: August, October 2024/ January, April 2025

Audience: Extension Clientele

Project or Activity:  Sewing Machine Use Training

Content or Curriculum: basics of using office sewing machines

Inputs: FCS Agent, all agents

Date: September 2024

Audience: Bullitt County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Council

Project or Activity:  Marketing and Training of new Volunteers

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agent, FCS Council members

Date: July 2024 - June 2025

Audience: Bullitt County Ag Development Council

Project or Activity: Trainings, Ag Development Comprehensive Plan

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Department of Ag and University of Kentucky

Inputs: ANR Agent, Ag Specialist, KDA

Date: July 2024 -June 2025

Audience: Bullitt County Cattlemen’s Association

Project or Activity: BQCA, Farm Management

Content or Curriculum: University of Kentucky Beef Programs

Inputs: ANR Agent, Extension Specialist, KDA

Date: July 2024 -June 2025

Audience: Bullitt County Horticulture Council Volunteers

Project or Activity:  Council and Extension Leadership Training

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Department of Ag and University of Kentucky

Inputs: Horticulture Agent, Leadership Materials, Extension Volunteers

Date: July 2024  – June 2025

Audience: Bullitt County Extension Master Gardeners

Project or Activity:  Advanced Master Gardener Educational Opportunities

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual and Horticulture Supplemental Content

Inputs: Course Materials, Horticulture Agents, Specialists

Date: June 2024 -July 2025

Audience: Bullitt County Community Members

Project or Activity:  Master Gardener Training

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual and Horticulture Supplemental Content

Inputs: Course Materials, Horticulture Agents, Specialists

Date: June 2024 -July 2025

Audience: Teen and Adult Camp Volunteers

Project or Activity: Leadership-4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Camp

Inputs: extension staff and resources, adult volunteers, camp staff

Date: Summer 2024

Audience: Youth – School Clubs

Project or Activity: School and Community Clubs

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Project Area Curriculum 

Inputs: Elementary Schools, curriculum, Extension staff, & resources

Date: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Audience: Youth – Middle

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum 

Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies 

Date: Spring 2025

Audience: Youth – High School

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Conference

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum, KY 4-H Project Curriculum  

Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies 

Date: Summer 2025

Audience: Youth – 8^th-11^th grade

Project or Activity: 4-H Issues Conference

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Issues Conference Action Groups 

Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies 

Date: Winter 2025

Audience: Youth – Middle/High School

Project or Activity: Teen Council

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Leadership Curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff, volunteers, community agencies 

Date: On-Going

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