1. What Is the Council’s Role in Program Implementation? County Extension Council Training Module Missouri Council Leadership Development — a partnership of the University of Missouri Extension State Council and University of Missouri Extension July 2004 © 2004, University of Missouri Board of Curators

2. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20042 Objectives Understand role: – Secure resources – Promote programs – Assist in delivery – Participate – Create enthusiasm

3. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20043 State Statutes Section 262.557— Program “... university may formulate Extension program in counties …”

4. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20044 State Statutes Section 262.587— Program Formulate program “With advice and counsel of the (county) council...”

5. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20045 State Statutes Section 262.590 — Costs Council has “right and duty” to make “recommendations and suggestions”

6. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20046 The Extension Program Overall educational plan Program areas: – Agriculture & Natural Resources – Business Development – Community Development – 4-H Youth Development – Human Environmental Sciences

7. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20047 The Extension Program Council, faculty – Identify needs – Prioritize – Ensure access

8. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20048 The Extension Program Educational Program – Series of activities – Address opportunity, need – Outcome focused – Research based

9. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 20049 The Extension Program Program decisions: – Expressed needs – Trends – Impact

10. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200410 Council Responsibilities Secure resources: – Build relationships – Communicate value

11. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200411 Council Responsibilities Secure resources: – Be a liaison – Provide access to groups – Develop relationships – Assist with grants – Organize fund raisers – Secure locations

12. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200412 Council Responsibilities Promote programs: – Establish marketing committee – Be a liaison – Organize events

13. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200413 Council Responsibilities Promote programs: – Open doors Elevator speech Speak to groups – Engage underserved audiences – Provide testimonials

14. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200414 Council Responsibilities Unique Perspective: – Knowledge of Extension – Knowledge of county needs – Firsthand experience

15. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200415 Council Responsibilities Participate: – Observe – Volunteer – Co-facilitate – Provide feedback

16. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200416 Council Responsibilities Create Enthusiasm: – Be excited 3-Foot Rule – Develop networks – Visit with other councils – Share marketing ideas

17. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July 200417 Produced by the Council Leadership Development Committee  a partnership of the University of Missouri Extension State Council and University of Missouri Extension http://extension.missouri.edu/extcouncil/training/ What Is the Council’s Role in Program Implementation? County Extension Council Training Module University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.