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KENTUCKY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

KENTUCKY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE. COUNCIL SYSTEM Paul D. Warner University of Kentucky. COUNCIL MEMBER’S CREED. We, the willing Led by the unknowning Are doing the impossible for the ungrateful We have done so much for so long with so little

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KENTUCKY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

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  1. KENTUCKYCOOPERATIVE EXTENSIONSERVICE COUNCIL SYSTEM Paul D. Warner University of Kentucky

  2. COUNCIL MEMBER’S CREED We, the willing Led by the unknowning Are doing the impossible for the ungrateful We have done so much for so long with so little We are qualified to do anything with nothing

  3. GUIDING PRINCIPLE Active Extension Councils at the county, area, and state levels are critical to the success of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

  4. STRUCTURE • County Level - Members represent all geographic, ethnic, demographic, and economic segments - Represent all program areas (AG, FCS, 4-H, R&ED) - Officers, Constitution and Bylaws - Committees (nominating, membership, program, etc.)

  5. Area Level - 14 areas (7-10 counties each) - Each county council selects 4 delegates to area council. One delegate from each program area. - Officers, Constitution and By Laws • State Level - Each area council selects two delegates to state council. - Legislative and Appropriations Committee - Officers, Constitution and By Laws

  6. PARTICIPATION • County Councils - Average of 31 members per council - Total number: 12,868 • Area Councils - Ranges from 28 to 40 • State Council - 28 members - Plus 3 officers - Plus 3 state program council presidents (ex-officio)

  7. PURPOSES • County Council Emphasis on programming: - Needs assessment - Program priorities/ balance - Implementing programs - Evaluating programs Communicate and promote programs Secure volunteers Secure budgetary support • Area - Identify common needs in the area - Implement area-wide programs - Forum for sharing program ideas -Communicate budgetary needs

  8. PURPOSES (CONTINUED) • Area Council Identify common needs in the area Implement area-wide programs Forum for sharing program ideas Communicate budgetary needs • State Council Identify statewide program needs Advise administration on policy decisions Increase awareness of Extension programs Secure budgetary support

  9. STAFF SUPPORT • County Council All Agents, but One Agent Serves as Contact • Area Council Area Program Director (District Director) • State Council Assistant Director

  10. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS • County Council Varies by county (1 to 6 times per year) Averages 3 to 4 times • Area Council Twice a year • State Council Once a year Legislative and Appropriations Committee meets 4 times per year

  11. EXTENSION DISTRICT BOARDS • 102 of 120 counties have county Extension taxing districts. • Districts are managed by a 6-member board • Board members are automatically members of county Extension Councils.

  12. SUMMARY • 3-level grassroots-driven system • Multi-function - Establishes goals and priorities - Involved in all phases of program development and implementation - Markets the organization and programs - Advocates for budgetary support • Issues and needs are communicated up the system and program responses and strategies flow down

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