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Author: Novella Froman
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
4-H Helps Pike Youth Follow Their Dreams.“You can’t stuff a great life into a small dream.”-H. Jackson Brown. The Pike County 4-H Council gave fourteens 4-H Teens an opportunity to explore a place where dreams are made through Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference. 4-H Teen Leaders from all of the Pike County and Pikeville High Schools made up this group of aspiring leaders, six high schools all together. Of this delegation, one was black, one was Asian an
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H's mission is to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. In order to help meet these objectives in an increasingly global society, Lincoln County 4-H, in partnership with Scott County 4-H, created an international environmental citizenship project to aid members in their practice of leadership skills, responsibility, and problem solving. Youth involved in the program participated in intensive cult
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core CurriculumThe quote by Bill Wilson “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world” is a statement that many Agents for 4-H Youth Development Education experience in their positions. Goal setting and being mindful of keeping youth involved in leadership opportunities is important to ensure that they have the necessary skills to be successful in life. Often youth in Leslie County struggle to see the importance o
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
As our society becomes more globalized it is imperative that as non-formal educators we provide opportunities for youth to engage in activities that will expand their worldview and global mindset. In 2019, Kentucky 4-H hosted 38 youth and 3 adult chaperones from the Japanese LABO Program and South Korea 4-H through the States’ 4-H International Program for the summer inbound home-stay. The University of Kentucky Extension district 3 hosted 9 of the delegates and chaperones.Japanese and Sou
Author: Patrice Thompson
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Growing At Western The 2019-2020 school year has begun and so have 4-H sign-ups a Western. Last year most of the 4-Hers were in 8th grade so they have gone on to high school but out of my 6th and 7th graders I have 3 that I know are coming back hat was out of 8. During open house I had 15 new students show interest in 4-H after school programming and whom have already completed applications. We are excited because this year they will be able to participate in the Ignite Conference. The Igni
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In the 4th year of revitalization of Bath County's 4-H School Clubs, within the Bath County School Districts, successes in various grade levels have continue to see growth. Program Year 2016-2017 had over 500 youth participate in at least one school club setting. Program Year 2018-2019 had over 600 youth participate in at least one school club setting. One of this program year's goals has been on recruiting 6th Grade youth into such delivery method and it has resulted in Scie
Author: Dianna Reed
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Johnson County Extension Council and 4-H Program Council identified the need for youth opportunities in life skills and leadership as a priority for the 2019-2020 Plan of Work. As a result of this directive, Extension personnel, teachers and school systems worked together to provide 4-H Programming in the form of organized 4-H School clubs. These clubs organized in the Fall of 2019 and facilitated the election process to select leaders for their clubs. Candidates were nominated, campaigned a
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
“A place to be a Kid”, well how about “A place to be a teen”. Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference is just the right place! Five Teens from Morgan County had the opportunity of a life time in September of 2019.The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference is a first-of-its-kind, multi-state 4-H conference created to bring together 4-H teens and adults to empower & inspire them to make a positive change across the southern region through youth-adult
Author: Susan Fox
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Six Lyon County Teens, including two African American youth, participated in the state Annual 4-H Teen Conference. There were 557 total participants. Youth develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging and expand social skills through networking, developing youth-adult partnerships and become acquaint
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Summer 4-H camps is a place where children get the experiences they can use for a lifetime. There are the simple challenges of learning how to shoot a bow, going on a hike, conquering a high ropes course, making their bed, clean-up after themselves, or gaining independence. There are much more complex challenges of getting along with a new group of peers, learning how to ask for help from others, or taking manageable amount of risks without a parent following after you. Psychology Today states t
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Clark County 4-H Teen Leadership club heavily focuses on leadership and community service. The club officers begin with a strong foundation by attending a 4-H Leadership Officer training that delivers clearly defined expectations including how to lead by example and exercising servant leadership. The officer training includes guest from State 4-H Officer team who helps teach.For 2 consecutive years, the club has included 4-H Social Ambassador and Public Relations Officers in addition
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Research has shown that youth leadership development can have positive effects on behaviors and skills including communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and goal achievement (21 Progress). Each of these skills is linked to higher student achievement, lower drop-out rates, and better post school outcomes. For these reasons, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service offered youth leadership programming to students at Yealey and Mann Elementary Schools. 58 students (selected
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Girls positive self esteem club what do we do in a GPS club you might be asking and why is this only for girls? The club began in 2018 at Whitesburg Middle School. I was approached by students and the Family Resource Youth School Coordinator from Whitesburg Middle School. The youth had various reason that they wanted this to be a 4-H club and the first being we know the leadership skills that we learned early on through 4-H when we start being active with your program in the 3rd grade. 4-H has g
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
4-H has a rich history in community service. Part of the 4-H Pledge is we “pledge our hands to larger service.” Engaging youth in a variety of community service opportunities allows them to learn the value of helping others, lets them build self-esteem from the positive results of service and of giving back to their communities.Campbell County 4-Hers are involved in a variety of service projects each year such as visiting senior centers and adult day cares, donating to ne
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
With the growing number of careers in the Science, Engineering and Technology field, it is becoming more important to begin exposing youth to the subject matter as much as possible and in a variety of ways. Job skills, such as team work and communication are also important to expose youth to as much as possible. In attempt to educate our 4-H members about Science, Engineering and Technology, as well as other curriculum areas and job skills. Hancock, Webster, Henderson, Breckinridge, and Ohio Cou
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The development of life skills allows youth to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others. (Boyd, Herring & Briers, 1992, Journal of Extension). Through their time in 4-H, youth can develop these life skills by growing their leadership skills, improving communication skills, fostering citizenship skills, expanding skills & knowledge in specific subjects re
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001). The fewer assets young people have, the more likely they are to engage in negative behaviors (Benson, 1997; Eccles & Gootman, 2002). The more assets that are provided to youth, the more likely they are to exhibit positive behaviors. Strong leadership and decision making skills are essential assets in helping sha
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Research has shown that 4-H participation helps to develop essential life skills through positive youth development. The greater the intensity and breadth of experiences, the more the youth gain from their participation. Shelby County 4-H provided a unique learning experience for teens by allowing them to plan and conduct a 4-H Day Camp for younger 4-Hers.Teens were selected by an application and interview process. Monthly planning sessions were held for six months prior to the
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Achievement simply stated is accomplishing a set goal…and recognizing that you have accomplished the goal. 4-H’s long history puts emphasis on the importance of record-keeping to allow young people the opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments and the impact it has on their life. Each fall, as one program year ends and another begins, 4-H achievement report forms are completed by 4-Hers’ and turned into the Extension Service office to be evaluated for recogni
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
Author: Kelly Woods
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Skill and leadership development in our young people is the foundation of the 4-H program. The Oldham County 4-H Council established 4-H Project Nights, the events were established as a community outreach, club networking and an opportunity for current 4-H members to develop leadership and teaching skills. The leadership and teaching experiences in addition to the citizenship sessions were a welcomed addition to the members 4-H Achievement Applications. The 4-H Council pl
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Adolescence is an important time for leadership growth. Increasing leadership in adolescence can reinforce self-esteem and be a catalyst for flourishing adulthood. Yet many adolescents are never offered the chance to act as leaders (Karagianni & Montgomery, 2017). The Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Service and Bullitt County 4-H Youth Development provides a number of teen leadership development opportunities for involvement in after-school or summer programs and plans to grow this
Author: Lindsay Arthur
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Nicholas County 4-H has a strong and vibrant Middle School Leadership Club. Youth meet once a month to explore leadership opportunities inside and outside of their community. In December the club hosted a Holiday Movie Night and Food Drive event located at the Nicholas County Extension Office. 4-Hers partnered with the FRYSC coordinator and all donations collected were sent to the FRYSC Backpack program. This program serves 300 Nicholas County families. Each family is provided holiday assistance
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The goal of the 4-H International Program is to enhance world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion, global educational opportunities, and exchange programs. To compete in our changing world, individuals need to change their attitudes toward others and need to collect information about their cultures and values, and finally they need to develop skills to embrace the changes for the establishment of a tolerant society (Altun, 2017). &
Author: John (Connor) Cooper
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In November Hopkins County was able to take two youth delegates in the 4-H Issues Conference. Both youths who attended were new to the conference and had little expectations as to what the conference would look like or what they would gain from it. What they did know is that 4-H issues were geared towards getting them thinking about real-life problems and what role they played in them. As the conference began I saw the youth start to develop a sense of belonging and then even a sense of leadersh
Author: Mike Meyer
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Harrison County Teen Council works to establish opportunities of personal growth for middle and high school students. The club focuses on soft-skill development, including communication, motivation, creativity, accountability, and dependability. 34 youth from 6th-12th grade attend monthly meetings, annual leadership opportunities, become a counselor at environmental and summer camp, as well as complete local civic and community service responsibilities. 2021 will bring exci
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Shelby County has long been known for having a strong volunteer base. Many individuals who have not actively assumed leadership roles have been identified by agents as potential effective leaders. In an effort to encourage these individuals, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent and 4H Agent worked together to develop the Leadership is M.O.R.E. program with the purpose of developing training materials and delivery methods that inspire volunteers to expand their roles and to s
Author: Toni Humble
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Issues conference was started in 1989 and has been going strong for 29 years. The goal of the Issues Conference is to select delegates from the county level and educate them on the Fiscal Court process at the county level. It is the hopes of the Issues committee members that each participant goes away enriching their citizenship roles, enhancing their leadership skills, developing their public presentation skills, gain an understanding of local issues, and learning the p
Author: Misty Wilmoth
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In order to address the need for youth leadership at the county and district level, a collaborative effort by LaRue, Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin and Meade counties was formed to conduct the twelfth year of the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy. The nine month program focused on developing teen participant’s leadership and communication skills. Through an application process, a total of 25 youth were selected for the 2019-2020 class. Monthly day-long sessions followed which covered the 4-H core
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Toni Humble
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Cathy Toole
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Kentucky Volunteer Forum held this past February allowed Henry County leaders and teens gain valuable information to bring back to county clubs. Henry County had 14 people participate on many different levels throughout the weekend. Horse, dog, and livestock club leaders were able to attain the recertification hours that are required for them to continue to grow their perspective clubs in the county. The Master Certified Volunteer program is a new program that allows a volunteer
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Leadership Boot Camp Program Year: 2019-2020Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H&rs
Author: Heather Coleman
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Teens today want a safe place to grow and learn. They want a place that offers them programs and opportunities, so they can learn a new skill. The Floyd County 4-H Teen Council is a positive youth development program that strives to provide opportunities for youth to build life skills such as communications skills, self-confidence, and self-responsibility. Our Teen Council members participate in leadership development activities that expose them to a variety of opportunities for personal d
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
If you were to ask any 4-Her that attends camp more times than not they will say it is the best time of their life. However, one young man did not have this experience. On Wednesday night of camp, a counselor approached me regarding a camper in his cabin. The young man was inconsolable wanting to call his mom and go home. He revealed to the counselor and I that he recently lost a father figured to a drug overdose, and he was having a hard time being away from his mom. Normally, I do not allow ca
Author: Novella Froman
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Pike 4-H Teens Hone Leadership Skills through 4-H Volunteer Forum During 2020 forty-two youth members completed Kentucky 4-H Leadership Boot Camp. Of this number, seven are from Pike County. According to Dr. Rachel Nobel, “Participants were from communities across the state. 97.6% of the participants reported that due to their involvement in 4-H Leadership Boot Camp they are now prepared to apply for a Kentucky 4-H State Officer position or state leadership
Author: Lindsey Alvey
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
McLean County Public Park is a concern for many community members in McLean County. The public restrooms have not been winterized and there is no access to indoor plumbing. McLean County 4-H Volunteers and Members spend a lot of time at the park and received a grant in 2019 to make several improvements to the 4-H Activities Building and Pavilion, but indoor plumbing is something the facility is still lacking.At the beginning of 2020, I was approached by Ms. Crabtree, McLean County Middle School
Author: Paula McCuiston
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Hopkins County 4-H participated in a multi-county 4-H Leadership Retreat for 7th graders and above with Christian, Crittenden, and Muhlenberg Counties February 20-22, 2020. The 4-H Leadership Retreat consisted of youth participating in a three day event at Paoli Peaks, Indiana. At this retreat, youth gained valuable leadership skills, creating a larger network, and had the unique experience of either skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing. There was a total of 41 youth and 11 adu
Author: Lawrence Caudle
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Jefferson County 4-H Introduces Jefferson County Teens to M.A.N.R.R.S. and Agriculture Related CareersAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, agriculture and its related industries provide 11 percent of U.S. employment. Unfortunately, many youth are not aware of the opportunities that agriculture provides. This is true for many of the students that attend Fern Creek Traditional High School in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY. A number of Fern Creek&rsq
Author: Wade Raymer
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Wade Raymer
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
With the growing number of careers in the Science, Engineering and Technology field, it is becoming more important to begin exposing youth to the subject matter as much as possible and in a variety of ways. Job skills, such as team work and communication are also important to expose youth to as much as possible. In attempt to educate our 4-H members about Science, Engineering and Technology, as well as other curriculum areas and job skills. Hancock, Webster, Henderson, Breckinridge, and Ohio Cou
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Developing educational experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic for 4-H audiences in Woodford County provided a way for 4-H to actively engage clientele while more traditional delivery methods were not an option. The use of social media and email allowed for contact between families and provided a means to communicate opportunities directly to youth. In partnership with the Woodford County Historical Society, Woodford County 4-H developed the Woodford County 4-H Explores! Program. Designed to en
Author: Raymond Cox
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Since 4-H Awards are usually given during Honors Days for Seniors, we made our 9 Seniors 4-H Graduation in a Bag, containing their Honor Cords, 4-H token items, "College Stuff" Handouts,and a 4-H T-Shirt, We also made them a 4-H Facebook video, All 9 seniors have been admitted to the college of their choice. Two of our seniors will be attending University.of Kentucky, with one valedictorian receiving the prestigious Otis A. Singletary Scholarship. We encourage our 4-H
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth:-Develop confidence in their leadership potential and their own sense of identity.-Improve their self-esteem.-Enhance their communication skill is sharing, reflecting and discussion.-Understand the importance of diversity and improves their ability to relate to others.-Learn effective decision making methods and experience proble
Author: Kim Angel
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
According to county data, only 15% of Jackson County residents consume the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. With 65% of children living in low income families, access to fresh produce is a challenge. The Jackson County 4-H Agent partnered with Jackson County Middle School Family Youth Service Center, Save the Children, Jackson County FFA Greenhouse, Netts Greenhouse, Tractor Supply, Jackson County Food Bank, and McKee Medical Clinic to distribute seventy Container Garden
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Bonita Jolly
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Often when people think of 4-H they focus on the opportunities provided for the youth enrolled in the program when in fact it is really about the youth/adult partnerships that are formed along the way. Adult volunteers play a major role in a county’s 4-H program, performing a variety of duties, functions and tasks. Extension 4-H youth development programs are heavily dependent on adult volunteers and work to provide educational opportunities to help them achieve their goals. A
Author: Carrie Derossett
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Success Story 2019-2020Olmstead Rambassador 4-H Leadership ClubCarrie DerossettYouth need opportunities to develop social skills, civic and leadership skills, create strong connections with caring adults, have access to safe places to interact with their peers, and support services to allow them to become more independent adults (Blank, M.J., 2017). Youth need the opportunity to exercise or develop creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and coll
Author: Misty Wilmoth
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Simply put, 4-H Programs in Muhlenberg County 4-H would not exist without the tremendous support of our volunteers. Monthly club meetings, activities throughout the year, day camps, overnight camps, planning stages, gathering supplies, preparing materials, all of which our volunteers play a major role in. Volunteers are the heart of 4-H, on all levels. Teen volunteers and participates are vital to our programs as well. This year, our 4-H Teen Club Members planned and host
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
HALSuccess and Disappointment.History Agriculture and Leadership. This grew out of the old 4-H American Heritage program. We wanted to regain that experience for our 4-Hers. The first few times we did this event every 4 or 5 years. But due to outstanding participation, we have expanded it every year. 2018, 17 participants, 2019 15. This year, was both a success and a failure. Our 4-H Teen Council has been extremely active. Most have participated in the HAL experienc
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky Volunteer Forumby Lloyd Saylor Planning Unit: Butler County CESMajor Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum 2020 Kentucky Volunteer ForumButler Co. was well represented at 2020’s Kentucky Volunteer Forum. 2 SET Board Members, a State Vice President who presided at some events, two youth that presented workshops, 14 youth recognized as 10 year members. It was largest delegation from Butler Co. ever. Our people presented workshops on weara
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Leadership Achievements by 4-Hers.by Lloyd Saylor Planning Unit: Butler County CESMajor Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum Leadership AchievementsThis year we had 1 State 4-H Teen Council member, Two SET board members, Three 4-H Performing Arts Troupe and Communications Leadership Board members, and Luke Jacobs of Butler co. is elected KY 4-H State Vice President.Luke is such a fine young man who has worked diligently to make his dream of being a “Green Jacket&rdqu
Author: Gary Druin
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
With the growing number of career opportunities in the Science, Engineering and Technology field, employers in the United States have identified skills and personal qualities that individuals should have. Young people, whether pursuing a career-path in entrepreneurial ventures or seeking employment opportunities in the future need to build core competencies and foundation skills, which include those, identified in the SCANS report. It is important to expose youth to the 4-H SET curriculum
Author: Mike Meyer
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
4-H Teen Leadership programming is designed to help youth develop soft-skills and gain experience in mulitiple leadership roles. Bailey Thompson, a 4-H member in Harrison County for the past 9 years, saw the culmination of skill development through her 4-H involvment this year. After holding multiple county officer positions, Bailey wanted to continue working on her communication, organization, and innovative skills through county, district, and state level involvement. This ye
Author: Lena Mallory
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
As an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, sometimes you do not know the impact you have on a 4-Her until they have graduated. That was the case in Marshall County when a Class of 2020 graduate was asked a simple question by a local newspaper... “Who is your mentor?” And the response included her 4-H Agent and GT Teacher noting “They taught me valuable leadership skills needed to succeed in life.”This same young lady has been involved in Marshall County
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Kentucky 4-H Issues conference is for high school youth who have a desire to make a difference in their community. The goals of the KY 4-H Issues Conference are for Delegates to:Enrich their citizenship/civic engagement rolesEnhance their leadership skillsDevelop public presentation skillsGain an understanding of local issuesLearn the process of addressing local issuesDuring the four-day intensive conference, a partnership occurs between the Delegates (youth) and the Facilitators (adult
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In Spring of 2019 we determined there was a need for a volunteer training to better organize and support our clubs in our county. In Fall of 2019 we hosted a Volunteer training with 12 volunteers in attendance. Volunteers were present from multiple counties in District 4. Volunteers received an appreciation gift for attending and dinner. Evaluations of the program stated:-They plan to take the following programs/ideas back to their club and Implement (73%)-In the Future Volunt
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Youth that is engaged in extracurricular activities more likely to become productive citizens in their community. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate and we have over twenty five teens enrolled in this group. During the year the teens had the opportunity to volunteer with 4-H programs designed for younger members, participate in the communications contest, and conduct meetings with parliamentary procedure to decide on activities the group would participate in. Our teens have also bee
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service empowers communities to respond to challenges they face and reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic has been no different. One of the first challenges identified was that health care facilities throughout the state did not have enough personal protective equipment for frontline workers to do their jobs during the pandemic. Cooperative Extension staff collaborated with Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) across the state to help address the lac
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
According to the 2019 County Health Rankings, Clinton County has a 16% food insecurity rate. When high poverty, unemployment, and other risk factors related to the coronavirus pandemic combine, the stress of limited food access is overwhelming for many families. Clinton County Extension staff have helped facilitate the monthly commodities food distribution program during the pandemic. A drive through format has been utilized for health and safety purposes. During March, April, May an June a tota
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Fayette County 4-H Program continues to produce teen leaders. During the last program year, several teens served in leadership positions on the county and state level. The 4-H program has one teen serving as a State and National Shooting sports ambassador, 2 teens serving as State Teen Council at-large members, 2 teens serving on the Fashion Leadership Board, and 6 teens participating in the Natural Resources Academy. For the upcoming program year, we will have two teens joining the Sci
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control found that 10% of Kentucky high school students reported at least one major depressive episode during the previous 12 months; 15% reported seriously contemplating suicide; and 8% reported actually attempting suicide in the same period. Three percent actually attempted suicide and had to be medically treated as a result. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, and the Surgeon General (2009), ther
Author: Dora Centers
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Youth becoming strong leaders will offset many negative issues our community faces today. Their innovative ideas and energetic approaches will positively affect the long term economic and civil community growth. Leadership skills and life skills will better prepare the youth for future employability through various lessons applicable to work life situations. It was no surprise that the top priority issue identified in the 2019 Knott Co Community Needs Assessment report in commun
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In an effort to provide a unique opportunity for military teens to connect and form relationships with caring adults and other military teens from Kentucky, an idea was born to host a 4-H Military Teen Leadership Camp for teens from both Fort Knox and Fort Campbell and to be held at one of Kentucky's 4-H Camps. Research shows that 4-H youth excel beyond their peers, are more likely to be civically active, make contributions to their communities, participate in science programs during o
Author: Anna Meador
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The 4-H Program not only teaches youth important life skills for being successful, but also provides youth with applicable learning experiences that youth will use throughout the remainder of their lives. “4-H has motivated me to make the best version of myself apparent to all around me and has influenced me to help other kids be the very best that they can be.” - Kierra Owens, Emerald 4-H Honors Award RecipientTwenty-one of Allen County's 4-H yout
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Woodford County 4-H is in prime position to provide leadership development opportunities for high school youth in the community. As the community seeks more opportunities to develop youth into career and college ready, opportunities to meet, lead, plan and serve help prepare youth for their next steps. In response, Woodford County 4-H created the 4-H Teen Leadership Council for current 8th grade students through 12th grade students. The council met monthly and not only participated in leadership
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
According to the recent Community Needs Assessment, Woodford County youth need more opportunities to prepare themselves for the workforce. One such soft-skill necessary for a successful career is organization and writing. In an effort to provide such an opportunity and encourage Woodford County 4-H Youth to participate in the state 4-H Achievement program, a workshop was provided. Participants not only spent time learning about the Achievement application but also were able to begin work on thei
Author: Carrie Derossett
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Success Story 2019-2020Lead to ReadCarrie Derossett, Rachel HanceYouth need opportunities to develop social skills, civic and leadership skills, create strong connections with caring adults, have access to safe places to interact with their peers, and support services to allow them to become more independent adults (Blank, M.J., 2017). The Olmstead Rambassador 4-H Leadership Club members were able to develop and advance their leadership skills by doing. They designed and implemented a
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Since 2016-2017 reintegration of 4-H Club Work, within the Bath County School Districts, successes in various programming has seen growth. In 2016-2017 over 500 youth participate in a least one school club setting. By the end of 2019-2020 program year, close to 800 youth were enrolled in some type of school club delivery. 23 School Clubs ranging from 4th through 7th Grades were delivered, during 2019-2020. The current program year focused more on delivering education
Author: Madalyn Hale
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The goals of the Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference are for the youth delegates to enrich their citizenship and civic engagement roles, enhance their leadership skills, develop public presentation skills, gain an understanding of local issues, and to learn the process of addressing local issues.During the four-day intensive conference, a partnership occurs between the Delegates (youth) and the Facilitators (adult) which leads to a successful learning experience. Delegates were involved in 20 hours o
Author: Alexandria Brasher
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
Author: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky 4-H. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create a positive impact on their future. Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces the access of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success. Basic leadership knowledge & skills are essential for success in almost any field. The s
Author: Brian Good
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
According to an article published by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice operates 28 correctional centers with nearly 400 occupants. One such center is the Middlesboro Group Home, with youth from all areas of Kentucky. The Middlesboro Group Home typically has between 5-10 youth in their facility at any given time. Charges and violations of each youth varies, but most are behavioral issues, as stated by the alternative school staff Du
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Youth who participate in organizational leadership roles, planning activities, making presentations, and participating in extra-curricular activities show higher levels of self-efficacy, self-advocacy, and self-determination (Edelman et al., 2004; Larson, 2000, Sagawa, 2003). CES, through the 4-H program planned and implemented programming for high school aged youth through their 4-H Teen Council. The Jessamine County 4-H Teen Council holds monthly meetings, where a leadership activi
Author: Bernita Cheirs
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Purchase Area Teen Council held the 3rd annual Purchase Area Teen Leadership Round-Up for purchase area youth in grades 6th-12th on February 28. The event was designed by and for youth, with teens planning event details, teaching workshops and funshops, and promoting area and state level teen leadership opportunities. The Round-Up provided a six-hour learning opportunity in leadership. The day included opportunities for small group mentoring, leadership breakouts by age, funshops in a variet
Author: Laura Huffman
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H engages youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies starting at an early age. As 4-H members get older and in the senior level and have a desire to develop their leadership skills the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Boot Camp offers a two-day intensive program focused on leadership development. The youth have the opportunity to participate in exercises that will empower them to lead within their community at an advanced level. This year
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
International Programs Teach Youth the Value of InclusionThe goal of the Kentucky 4-H International Program is to enhance world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion, global educational opportunities, and exchange programs. To compete in our changing world, individuals need to change their attitudes toward others and need to collect information about their cultures and values; finally, they need to develop skills to embrace the changes for
Author: John (Connor) Cooper
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In November Hopkins County had two youth attend the 2019 4-H Issues Conference. At this conference, youth are challenged to open their minds and explore issues that are facing teens in today’s world. While at the conference youth are split into five groups and they create mock presentations based on the problem they are trying to solve. During the presentations, they are trying to convince a mock fiscal court to give them funding and back their idea so they can create a program to focus on
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Young people who are involved in extracurricular activities are more likely to become productive members of their community. Over the past year, the 4-H Agent has worked to help foster a productive, independent, and self-governed teen club. The 4-H agent, in cooperation with the Teen Club officer team, planned and implemented various leadership activities as well as opportunities for teens to conduct service-learning projects. The Lincoln County 4-H Teen Club holds monthly meetings and the offic
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
In the spring of 2020 Kentucky Extension shifted programs online due to COVID-19. While doing so, this created a need to re-envision some areas of 4-H and adapt to our newfound way of life. This pushed us to think outside of the box and reach out to our friends to the south. Partnering with Franklin County, TN 4-H, we created a virtual exchange program where youth from both counties could interact via teleconference. Teen leaders from both counties met virtually and excha
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Youth are more likely to be productive citizens in their communities by getting involved in activities outside of school. This year our county 4-H teen club went through a rebuilding process and now allows middle and high school youth in Christian County to participate. The club focuses on leadership, team building, career exploration and civic engagement. Teens identified needs in the community and have developed plans to combat those needs. Through a rebranding in our
Author: Laken Campbell
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Lee County has had many leadership development opportunities for the youth of this county, but one program stands out from the rest. The 4-H Middle School Club was extraordinary. There is a club day at the end of each month and the students pick a club to attend at the beginning of the year. The Middle School Club started out as being more of a crafting club that shouldn’t really have been called a club at all. They didn’t have any officers, or agendas, and they would do some sort of
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The promotion of consistent and diverse opportunities for middle school-age youth provides the necessary foundation for successful management of conflicting and confusing developmental periods. The District Four 4-H Middle School Leadership Academy (MSLA), using Positive Youth Development along with Kentucky 4-H Core Curriculum, implemented participant-evaluated leadership activities over a programming year to enhance social, emotional, and community-based development for middle school participa
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Would you want a way to help out other parents facing a short or long NICU stay? We spent 2 weeks in the NICU and know it can be exhausting facing the ups and downs of having a sick baby in the hospital. I wanted a way to give back to the wonderful Louisville Baptist Health NICU who helped save my daughter Parker’s life. They were so caring, loving, and supporting to us while we were there. Our hope is that our care packages have brought a little bit of light to a long, tough journey.First
Author: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Early in 1985, minority students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University established the first campus MANRRS organization. Later that same year, the Michigan State group traveled to Penn State to encourage students to organize a similar group. The networking between students at the two universities and others of like mind at other universities has led to the formation of the national society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sc
