Author: Melinda McCulley
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership -FCS
RelevanceExtension as long been touted as the nation’s “Best Kept Secret.” While those who have bestowed this title might have thought that it was a compliment because of the great services that Extension provides, it underscores the reality that if we are a secret we are not effectively conveying the message of how we are impacting the lives of those we serve.ResponseFamily and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky has been working diligently to ensure that
Author: Karen Denniston
For the second consecutive year, Bourbon County Extension helped plan and implement the second “Sunshine Day” at the county fair. This free family event creates a fun but calmer event for adults and youth with special needs and sensory processing disorders.There were two sessions of Bourbon County Sunshine Day. First session was a morning through early afternoon session for adults 21 and over with special needs. There were 175 participants in this session. Eac
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Strong leadership skills are important for a vital Extension Homemaker and Family & Consumer Sciences Extension program. These learned leadership skills also benefit other community organizations in which members participate. Extension Homemakers reported difficulties in recruiting new officers, maintaining membership interest in club activities and membership recruitment. They had also reported still feeling a lack of connection. Our Adventures Await was developed
Author: Peggy Jones
The problemThe need for extra assistance to produce programsThe educational program responseIn 2021 Kentucky had 796,199 formal volunteers that contributed 53.8 million hours of service through organizations worth an estimated $1.3 billion. 22.6% of residents formally volunteered through organizations. Volunteers are well needed every month with Rowan County Extension, like many Extension programs in the state of Kentucky agents rely on volunteers to aid in planning, implementing, an
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
The problem:The Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. Yet, the mission of KEHA has not been examined among members to confirm if they think participation in KEHA enhances a sense of leadership, learning, and volunteerism.The educational program response: The Todd County Extension Agent for Family and Cons
Author: Angie York
Remodeling and upgrading our local Extension Office is paramount to better serve the community on multiple fronts. Firstly, an improved physical infrastructure can enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunity for all members of the community to participate in educational activities. Secondly, a renovated facility equipped with modern technology and resources can significantly enhance the quality of educational services offered, enabling the
Author: Joni Phelps
Livingston County Homemakers group joined hands and showed selfless act of kindness and appreciation for the brave men and women of the 2113th Transportation Company of Paducah, Kentucky, that are currently deployed to Europe.The Livingston County homemakers’ group, known for their strong community spirit and dedication to making a positive impact, came together with a creatively ambitious mission. They decided to show their support and gratitude by handcrafting 18 blankets for the soldier
