University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM
In-County Orientation
County Extension Coordinator (Within Four Months)
Name: ______________________________________________
County: ___________________________________________
District: _____________________________________________
Date Employed: ____________________________________
Date(s) Discussed: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
CEC Sends Copy to: DED
DISCUSSION TOPICS
COUNTY ADVISORY SYSTEM
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Role / Function
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Meeting Dates
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Personalities
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Plan Visit With Members
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Other Needs Assessment Strategies
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COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS/FOLLOW-UP
COUNTY PLAN OF WORK
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Identify Areas Related to Job Responsibilities
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
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Clerk of Court
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Social Services
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Other County Offices
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COUNTY ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
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School Board
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Mayors
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School Superintendents
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County Commissioners
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN COUNTY
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Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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Health and Human Services
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Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS)
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Georgia Forestry Commission
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Department of Natural Resources
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
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COUNTY GROUPS
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Chamber of Commerce
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Civic Groups
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4-H/FFA/FHA Relationships
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MEDIA RESOURCES
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Newspapers
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Radio Manager
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TV Manager
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MENTOR SUPPORT
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Check Progress
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Select Observation County with DED
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Schedule Observation Visit During 2nd Six Months of Work
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OTHER
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