Success StoryHomemakers Take on Area and State Leadership Roles
Homemakers Take on Area and State Leadership Roles
Author: Dayna Fentress
Planning Unit: Hardin County CES
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Plan of Work: Empowering Community Leaders
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Over the last year, 5 Hardin County Homemakers have taken on new area leadership roles, including Area President.
Three years ago, the Hardin County FCS Agent shifted how officer trainings took place. For many years, officer trainings were simply a day to go over the paperwork and new programs of work for KEHA.
Knowing that many of her Homemakers had star leadership potential, the FCS Agent decided to stop reading forms to them and make officers trainings leadership trainings instead. With goals of determining an individual's potential, importance of communication, seeking direct input into the yearbook, newsletters, trainings, and other events that affected Homemakers, the officer trainings are now an opportunity for feedback, a leadership activity, and goal setting.
Since then, new leaders have emerged within the county and area. At state meeting, we had new members attend and some members take on volunteer roles, including teaching sessions.
The new Area President has since planned area gatherings to provide cohesive communication and good fellowship. She is very diligent in reports and helping county and club level Homemakers understand the importance of filling out programs of work.
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