Extension
It Starts With Us
Empowering Community Leaders
Empowering Leaders and Volunteers
Alex Kelly, Darrell Simpson, Mackenzie Pogue
Community Engagement
Family and Consumer Science
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen youth, families, farm businesses and organizations. According to the Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Muhlenberg County report, 21.15% of the survey respondents said that having more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future was a priority when asked about community vitality. Through the efforts of Extension agents and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
Muhlenberg County's youth and adults, and local as well as area organizations are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
Leaders practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach and improve skills in communication and problem solving in addressing organizational issues and needs. Leaders take active roles in Extension and non Extension related organizations to improve their communities.
Citizens increase knowledge and skills in personal, organizational and community leadership.
Long-Term Outcome: Strong local organizational leadership
Indicator: Participation and leadership in county projects and organizations
Indicator: Improved use of agendas and parliamentary procedure skills
Method: Evaluate at end of club year
Method: Agent observation at organization meetings
Timeline: 2024-2025
Intermediate Outcome: Improved skills in order to lead clubs, groups, and organizations
Indicator: Participation in leadership positions
Indicator: Correct use of agendas and parliamentary procedures
Method: Surveys and self critiquing of meetings
Method: Agent observation of leaders
Timeline: 2024-2025
Initial Outcome: increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership
Indicator: participation of club and organization members
Method: activities and participation
Timeline: 2024-2025
Audience: Muhlenberg Extension Homemaker's Association
Project or Activity: Lesson Trainings and Council Trainings
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Materials
Inputs: ANR/FCS Agent, Area FCS Agents, KEHA members
Date: KEHA Program Year
Audience: Adult and Teen Volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Camp Counselors 101
Inputs: Staff and Specialist Input
Date: June
Audience: Extension Council, 4-H Council, ANR Council, Homemaker Council
Project or Activity: Educational Programs
Content or Curriculum: SEAL, Speakers
Inputs: Staff, Volunteers
Date: Annually 2024-2025
Audience: Members of Commodity Organizations
Project: Organized Commodity Group Members
Content or Curriculum: Parliamentary Procedure Publication, agent and leader one to one trainings
Date: Monthly Meetings
Audience: 4-H Teen Club
Project or Activity: Food for Kids Backpack Program/ Fundraising
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, KY 4-H Leadership Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteers, Staff, Community Leaders,
Date: Fall/Winter
Audience: 4-H Project Leaders
Project or Activity: Various Projects, Horse, Ham, Shooting Sports, Poultry, Sewing
Content/Curriculum: National 4-H, KY 4-H Certification
Input: Staff, Volunteers, Program support funds
Date: Year Long
