Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2005 - Empowering Community Leaders (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2005.5) | 17 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 2005.4) | 9 |
Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions |
| 2005.3) | 41 |
Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need |
| 2005.2) | 47 |
Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach |
| 2005.1) | 19 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.) |
| 2005.6) | 0 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 2005.7) | 0 |
Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders |
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Shelby County has long been known for having a strong volunteer base. Many individuals who have not actively assumed leadership roles have been identified by agents as potential effective leaders. In an effort to encourage these individuals, the ag agent and 4H agent worked together to develop the Leadership is M.O.R.E. program with the purpose of developing training materials and delivery methods that inspire volunteers to expand their roles and to seek out opportunities to develop
