1. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Extension Council Training February 27, 2016

2. Objectives: 1.Understand your role as a council member 2. Understand the council’s relationship to University 3. Understanding how MU Extension’s structure impacts local Extension

3. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member The residents of your county look to you to represent their ides and to make your own contribution. The success of University of Missouri Extension will depend upon your ability and enthusiasm as a council member. ‘Duties of Council Members’ IMPACT Leaflet No. 12

4. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Understanding how Extension operates…. -In your county -In your region -In Missouri

5. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member

6. Talk to people in your county…. -What are the educational needs-or opportunities-that can be met by Extension?

7. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Understanding your legal responsibilities… -Annual Meeting -Annual Report -Open Meetings-open records law Revised Statutes 262.550 - 262.610

8. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Be a source of information about University of Missouri Extension -In your county -In your region -In Missouri Revised Statutes 262.560, 262.587, 262.590, 262.593

9. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Get to know the staff. The extension specialists assigned to your county are responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities of University of Missouri Extension. They will welcome the opportunity to discuss current programs with you. They work closely with other faculty and staff in the Extension network and can offer valuable information to make your job easier and more enjoyable.

10. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Understand the issues As in every organization, the number of activities going on simultaneously is often confusing. The officers will help you identify those issues that require attention. Your unique insight and opinion always will be welcomed.

11. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Do your homework A council member is effective only when well prepared and informed. It is important that you study the details pertaining to issues about which you must make a decision at council meetings. Ask questions on issues you are unsure of

12. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Attend council and committee meetings You have been accorded a position of trust by the people of your county. You can demonstrate that you are worthy by conscientiously participating in the activities of the University Extension council. Everyone has unexpected schedule interruptions, but members should make extra effort to attend all council and committee meetings. If you cannot attend a meeting, call the council chairman or staff secretary so your absence can be noted appropriately. - Does the meeting date/time work for us?

13. How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member Be a decision maker The authority of the council comes from its group actions. Only the total council has ultimate authority. Individual council members do not have independent decision-making powers.

14. Summary Objectives Council Member’s Roles Council Relationships w/University University’s Impact On Local Extension Efforts Items of Importance Operations Faculty & Staff Communications Talk & Advocate Legal Responsibilities Commitments Be the messenger Two-way communication

15. The University of Missouri Extension is……

16. Being an Extension Council member means………

17. Formatting and Design by Crystal Weber Community Development Specialist and Clay County Program Director 816-407-3490 or webercd@Missouri.edu