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Author: Heather Coleman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
~~The Cooperative Extension Service relies on volunteers to extend the reach of extension programs. A well maintained 4-H program should include volunteer training, recognition and motivation. For the past nine years, a team of agents, volunteers and specialists have created a premier conference titled “Kentucky Volunteer Forum” or KVF to address basic needs and beyond of volunteer development. This conference is held every two years with the last held in 2016. The intent
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Summit is so important to middle school aged youth. 4-H Summit helps to develop young leaders in our counties that become the leaders of tomorrow for the State of Kentucky and the Nation. 4-H maybe the start of a middle 4-her's career in Leadership, Communications, Community Development and so much more in life. The amount of knowledge that middle school youth gain from 4-H Summit and brought back to the home county is priceless. In 2018, 34 counties from across Kentucky partici
Author: Wanda Paris
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
A 4-H teen who had not been fully engaged in the 4-H program since 5th grade attended the 4-H Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) last year. Making new friends from several states and growing leadership skills were just two of the things that drew him back to SRTLC again this year.A phone call to the 4-H agent volunteering to teach a workshop led to serving on the planning committee for the conference. Working with other teens and adults in true youth-adult partnersh
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Clark County 4-H has a strong teen leadership club. Many of its members are highly involved in the service projects and fundraising opportunities that it offers while still being active in other 4-H clubs. One of the struggles, however, with these involved, leader oriented youth is the self motivation needed to step into officer roles on the county level and leadership opportunities on higher levels. One particular individual is a young man who has the dedication to do what it
Author: Mary Jane Little
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to R. E. Dahl, today's youth encounter numerous challenges and have diverse needs. As a result, adolescence, a time when extensive physical, social, and cognitive changes occur, can be an extremely difficult time. Developing leadership skills in our youth is imperative for a successful future. Research has suggested that positive youth development is linked to specific contexts and skill. For instance, Granger (2002) outlined four factors that contribute to youths' well-being:
Author: Meagan Lucas
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Pulaski County 4-H Teen Council currently has six incredibly active members that are truly dedicated to service and leadership. One of the service projects that they have completed was a book drive, they collected over 600 books to be donated to Lexington Friends of the Library group to be given to children with limited access to books. They have also began plans to create small lending libraries that would be stationed at a local church that a homeschool co-op uses weekly for classes. Four
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Teen Conference has been held at the University of Kentucky for 93 years. In 2017, 4-H Teen Conference attracted 536 high school 4-H’ers from 89 counties across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Through 4-H Teen Conference high school 4-H’ers can develop leadership skills, improve communication skills, foster citizenship skills, expand skills & knowledge in specific subjects related to 4-H Core Content areas, gain club and county 4-H program skills, gain a sense of belonging, exp
Author: Novella Froman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Eastern Kentucky continues to face economic struggles. Many of the best and brightest students leave for college and never return to the communities. Pike County and other 4-H programs have introduced youth to opportunities in leadership and advancement. Those former 4-H members are now leaders in Pike County, working to improve the lives of all residents, encouraging today’s youth to take advantage of 4-H programs and projects. Mary grew up in Elliott County
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: John McQueary
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Self esteem (character education) has been a cornerstone, the Rockcastle County Cooperative Extension Service as educational lesson plans are introduced into public and private schools and after school groups. The six pillars of character education: trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, caring, fairness and citizenship have enhanced the positive growth in self esteem of each class and classroom individual in Rockcastle County. One of the great benefits realized each year are teacher’s
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
~~Young people are the future of Crittenden County. Crittenden County’s population has declined over the years as well as many storefronts throughout Main Street have become vacant. Many youth that go onto college are not returning to Crittenden County due to the decline of opportunities within our county. Concern has been voiced that many of our youth need more opportunities to step into leadership opportunities to develop useful life skills to become successful adults and cha
Author: Mike Meyer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program is designed to encourage youth to become well-rounded in their 4-H, community, and extra-curricular development. Youth submit their application each year towards a certain level of achievement, in hopes to receive the state-wide honor and recognition. Harrison County 4-H members have been participating in the Kentucky 4-H Achievement program since it was established, resulting in over 50 youth receiving their bronze, silver, or gold award. T
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Bullitt County Extension Service has been working with the Bullitt County Board of Education to develop a program to help graduating seniors at the Riverview Opportunity Center to complete that would include resume writing, mock job interviews, along with basic life skills in budgeting. The Riverview Opportunity Center is the alternative school in Bullitt County that houses the career readiness, vocational school, along with the teenage parenting program.In the fall of 2017, 26 seniors and 1
Author: Kimberly Schrader
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The development of life skills [such as leadership ]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). Additionally, 4-H members get better grades, show higher levels of academic achievement and are more engaged in their schools. They are more than twice as likely to plan to attend college. 4-H mem
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with Russell Springs Elementary School to present a program on goal setting to approximately 100 fourth grade youth. Antione de Saint-Exupéry said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” In most all 4-H programs, youth learn to set goals, work toward them, and then evaluate their success. Goal-setting helps 4-H members complete projects; the 4-H record book has been the gold standard for many decades to help youth
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Seven youth and two chaperones from Kent County Delaware traveled to Kentucky to stay with 4-H host families for a week in July 2017. This was the seventh interstate exchange trip for Simpson County 4-H. Over the years our 4-H families have also hosted & traveled to Wisconsin, Montana, Minnesota, New York, Kansas, and Wyoming. Interstate exchange trips are the longest running teen leadership program in Simpson County, spanning over fifteen years. Feedback from the vis
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2017 4-H Teen Conference 4-H Teen Conference has been held at the University of Kentucky for 93 years. In 2017, 4-H Teen Conference attracted 536 high school 4-H’ers from 89 counties across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Through 4-H Teen Conference high school 4-H’ers can develop leadership skills, improve communication skills, foster citizenship skills, expand skills & knowledge in specific subjects related to 4-H Core Content areas, gain club and county 4-H program skills,
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Letcher County had 1- Gold Achievement Winner that was honored to attend the 2017 4-H National Congress in November in Atlanta Georgia. Nicholas Stevens is a ten year 4-H member that has applied for the achievement application each year that he is eligible and received his Gold this year. In the coming New Year Nicholas plans to apply for his emerald. Nicholas was 1 of 30 youth that attended National 4-H Congress. Nicholas was the first youth that I as Letcher County 4-H Agent had to apply for G
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Caryn McCreary
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Gary Druin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Ohio County Extension and 4-H Councils have identified developing leadership skills as a priority for community development. 4-H Clubs provide experiential learning as a primary teaching approach that promotes the Essential Elements of Youth Development. Membership in a 4-H club provide opportunities for youth to learn and apply life skills such as leadership, citizenship, community service, public speaking and fosters youth-adult partnerships that encourage active involvement a
Author: Brandon Darst
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, stereotyping influences the ways in which young people are dealt with by authority figures and adults in general. In a context of racism, stereotyping/racial profiling and discrimination thrive and limit the opportunities and possibilities of young racial minority people. Furthermore, we live in a society in which social injustice is constantly in the media and being viewed by youth. Madison County 4-H recognized an opportunity to hel
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference was started in 1989. Carlisle County has always had a strong presence at the conference and encouraged participation from senior 4-H'ers every year. This year, Carlisle County had two teens not only attend, but serve on this year's state planning committee. The two youth were able to make an impact in not only planning the conference, but also through facilitating workshops and helping develop leadership skills in other teens. One of Carlisle County'
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H has made an impact on this student’s life by helping her to develop overall leadership skills as well as knowledge of the dairy animal, the dairy industry, and its benefit to her future.This student began her 4-H education, by participating in the County Ham project at the age of nine, where she was the State Champion in her age division. She has since participated in Dairy Showing, Dairy Judging, Public Speaking, Dairy Jeopardy, Dairy U, and State Dairy Cow Camp.At an early age she at
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
On December 15th and 16th 2017, 10 Elliott County Middle School students that serve on the Elliott County 4-H Jr. Teen Council attended a middle school retreat at North Central 4-H Camp. This overnight retreat focused on developing leadership skills, servant leadership, and community development. Members had the opportunity to partake in a camp improvement project, discuss ideas for social and community service activities, and network with other middle school students that participated with thei
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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 Elementary. 30 students (selected by the teachers)
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
From Child Psychology: A Handbook of Contemporary Issues, Balter, L., & Tamis-LeMonda, C.S. (2006) notes that there are “strengths present within all young people and involves concepts such as developmental assets, positive youth development, moral development and noble purpose, civic engagement, well-being, and thriving. All concepts are predicated on the idea that every young person has the potential for successful, healthy development and the belief that all youth possess the capaci
Author: Mary S Averbeck
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The goal of Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is to provide in-depth, accurate educational activities for participants. 4-H livestock and horse leaders serve as primary educators. While they desire to provide quality experiences for their club members, they may lack the necessary resources to meet this goal. The Kentucky 4-H Livestock and Horse Volunteer Certification Program is a collaboration of equine and livestock specialists from the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, a
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Keeping youth involved in leadership opportunities is important to ensure that they have the necessary skills to be successful in life. Being able to set goals for yourself and provide a good example for others is something that the youth of our nation and the world need help with. The children of our community struggle to see the importance of being active in extracurricular activities, civic engagement and leadership roles.Helping youth stay involved in these worthy endeavors is why the
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H has a rich history of helping youth grow into productive citizens. According to Journal of Extension article #2RIB1, research has shown that participation in 4-H leadership activities has a positive relationship with youth life skills development (Severs & Dormody, 1995), 4-H youth are more likely to be involved in community service than non-4-H youth (Parrish & Igo, 2006), and 4-H youth have higher skill development in working with groups, communication, and decision making than non
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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. In 2017, Kentucky 4-H hosted fourteen youth and one adult from the Japanese LABO Program through the States’ 4-H International Program. Japanese youth are paired with an American youth to spend four-weeks immersed in American culture. At the end of the four-week experience 100% of the Japanese youth reported that t
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H is the largest youth development organization in Cumberland County. Agriculture, Communication, and Leadership education is incorporated into all 4-H programs in Cumberland County. 4-H members learn about the concept of leadership, their role as a leader, and how to effectively lead small groups and teams toward common goals within their community, county, state and beyond.4-H members grow to become engaged leaders who can make a difference and they are the ones who will be tasked with solvi
Author: John McQueary
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
During the school-age years, relationships with peers become the focus of a child’s attention. These years provide a child many opportunities to grow, learn social skills and develop conflict resolution skills. Unfortunately, sometimes relationships at this stage can be negative and harmful to the development of a child or young adolescent. In fact, 2010 statistics revealed that 1 of 7 children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade is either a bully or has been a victim of bullying. Bu
Author: Valerie Stewart
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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 Officers represent the entire Kentucky 4-H Program, engaging youth, adults and stakeholders throughout their term in office. It is a goal of Kentucky 4-H that youth who are interested in applying to run as a Kentucky 4-H State Officer have state level opportunities to fully develo
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Teen 4-H programs for Kentucky exists on a county, district and state level to provide maximum opportunities for learning, networking and leadership encounters for youth of middle and high school ages. Strong 4-H programming is reflected by the participation of teens on state leadership boards, at district and state events as well as lead to successful 4-H Achievement Program (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald) recipients. Pendleton County’s goal is to maximize the opportunities
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
After an eight year hiatus from being involved in the local community's Christmas parades, the Bracken County 4-H clubs joined forces to create an entry. The theme this year was: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child. The planning committee decided that the Bracken County 4-H's float would be Santa's Toyland. With the help of 10 youth and adults, we created Santa's workshop on a 25 foot trailer. On parade day, there were 15 youth and adults that represented Bracken County 4-H. We
Author: Jan Gibson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership is developed by having opportunities to lead. Six schools have provided such opportunities by enrolling their 7th and 8th grade teens in the 4-H character ed program called "Talking with TJ". These teens are trained in teams to deliver the conflict resolution themed messages to 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th graders in their schools. Each team will work with their assigned classroom of younger students for at least six hours providing hands-on activities, thought pro
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
At the 2018 Volunteer Forum I was not only a part of the committee but I also had the pleasure of taking volunteers from Letcher County and getting to tag-team a class with an awesome volunteer. The class that I thought Community Service Projects and my volunteer April Back-Stevens was great! We worked together and put together a really good power-point and sheets for each person to take back to the county with them. We had a full class of participants. This year Letcher County had four at
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In the second year of reintegration of 4-H Club Work, within the Bath County School Districts, successes in various programming has seen growth. Program Year 2016-2017 had over 500 youth participate in a least one school club setting. For this current year, that number is closer to 600, with about 10-20% of those enrolled in other club delivery methods. This program's year, has focused more on delivering educational lessons associated with what teachers are currently teachi
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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 ag 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 seek out opportunities to develop
Author: Kimberly Baysinger
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Within our city school system, we have three different elementary schools. Each of these schools is very diverse in many different ways. Once these youths reach the middle school all students from the three schools come together. School teachers and administrators noticed that the youth rarely branch out and get to know other students from different schools. Because of this, the gifted and talented teachers at each of these elementary school reached out to the McCracken C
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Young adolescents (middle-school aged youth) warrant education experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2014).Kentucky 4-H Summit seeks to engage middle school youth and retain their involvement in 4-H through the middle school years. Summit focuses on the developmental needs of middle school youth providing opportunities:to develop lead
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfa
Author: Kimberly Whitson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth)warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address these needs. (Caskey & Anfara, 2014). Kentucky 4-H Summit seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activit
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Kelly Woods
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership development opportunities benefit the individual as well as the community. Youth and adults involved in leadership activities cultivate confidence, enhance their communication skills, value diversity, practice effective decision making, and build social skills. Seeking to strengthen the community, the Oldham County Extension Council identified leadership development as a priority for all residents, youth and adults.Oldham County 4-H set a goal to provide club leaders with further lead
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010).Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schoolsthat are organizedto address their physical,intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara,2014).
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with the Russell County School System to provide a citizenship program to approximately 220 fifth grade youth. Citizenship education increases the likelihood of engagement in community education and community service as well as the understanding of the political process. During the 4-H club meetings, youth were introduced to the concept of a citizen, the qualities of a good citizen, American flag etiquette, American flag folding, and the embl
Author: Mary Jane Little
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Lena Mallory
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Summit seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activities through the middle school years, along with empowering youth to become active 4-H leaders on the local and state levels. Objectives of Kentucky 4-H Summit are centered on the developmental needs of middle school aged youth: 4-H Summit aims to provide youth from across the Commonwealth with the opportunity to develop leadership skills through acquiring new knowledge to take back and impleme
Author: Virginia Harper
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky 4-H Summit Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical
Author: Lacy May
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Caryn McCreary
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Summit seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activities through the middle school years, along with empowering youth to become active 4-H leaders on the local and state levels. Objectives of Kentucky 4-H Summit are centered on the developmental needs of middle school aged youth: 4-H Summit aims to provide youth from across the Commonwealth with the opportunity to develop leadership skills through acquiring new knowledge to take back and impleme
Author: Brandy Calvert
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
After a 2017 needs assessment with the County Extension Council revealed that youth in the Appalachian area of Bell County need an opportunity to acquire life skills, leadership skills, value citizenship, and experience service-learning, the 4-H Junior Homemaker Club was born. This club, in its instructional design, represents a marriage of the core components of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (UKCES) Family and Consumer Science (FCS) program and the UKCES 4-H You
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Participation in the Kentucky 4-H Achievement Awards process can be very rewarding. In this process, 4-H youth learn the skills and importance of record keeping. Daviess County has had low participation in this process for several years, even after offering incentives of a vest and jacket for junior and senior 4-H’ers who excel in completing the Awards application. In recent years, 4-H Agents and Staff in Daviess County have brainstormed to find other ways to boost 4-H’ers involvemen
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs. A study of Ohio 4-H agents revealed that they believed orienting volunteers is important but lack information on whether their training programs or teaching strategies are effective (Deppe & Culp, 2001). Non-systematic training and the lack of vol
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests middle school aged youth have distinctive physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, social-emotional and spiritual characteristics (Scales, 2010) that require specific educational experiences organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental needs (Caskey & Anfara, 2014). Kentucky 4-H Summit seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activities through the middle
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Leadership BootcampProgram Year: 2017-18By: Rachel E. Noble, Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth DevelopmentKentucky 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 Sc
Author: Cathy Toole
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Land Grant Universities have been developing leaders for over 100 years and the Henry County Cooperative Extension Service has been doing the same since 1925. Much like as the University of Kentucky’s slogan, “We Grow Ideas”, in Henry County we grow great leaders. The strength of the extension program in the county lies in the roots or foundation of leadership opportunities found within all three program areas. The seeds are planted within the 4-H program where:An
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Matthew Futrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anf
Author: Matthew Futrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Bernita Cheirs
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anf
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In 2018, 33 Todd County Middle School 4-H members participated in middle school 4-H club meetings and 4-H events including: Kentucky 4-H Summit, the Mantle Rock 4-H Trip, the 4-H Talk Meet and the middle school 4-H club. Through out the 4-H summit, participants were involved in leadership and communication workshops, educational funshops, and planned time to explore 4-H core content areas. The Mantle Rock trip engaged youth in GPS tracking, hiking, history and exploration. The 4-H Ta
Author: Amanda Wilson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Tornado Takeover Workshop consisted of participants from McNabb, Morgan, and Clark Elementary Schools. This idea was birthed from a meeting of 4-H agents, and GT Teachers. The goal of the program was to instill & foster leadership skills in current 5th graders. These students will be attending middle school next year, and we wanted them to be able to function in leadership roles, as well as secure positive relationships with other youth prior to middle school. The workshop consisted of 1
Author: Tracey Tashjian
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Three middle school students and three high school students were invited to present their Future City Engineering Project at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers in Owensboro, Kentucky. Future City was one of four engineering projects and the only middle school program sought out to promote the future of engineering to today's engineers. The team provided a seven minute presentation before one hundred and fifty plus engineers from all over Kentucky and o
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In an effort to build the Purchase Area Teen leadership program in both size and quality, the Purchase Area Teen Council determined to plan and host the first-ever Purchase Area Teen Leadership Round-Up for Purchase Area youth in grades 6-12. 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 inclu
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Junior Achievement USA states that hiring officials only believe that about 20 percent of all young adults entering the workforce are "highly qualified" individuals and that one of the skills that employers are looking for but find lacking is oral and written communication skills. The 4-H Achievement program is working to bridge this gap by improving writing and speaking skills of 4-H members while rewarding them for participation and excellence in a variety of 4-H programs. Youth are
Author: Alexandria Brasher
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
This spring five Henderson County youth attended Kentucky 4-H Summit. Of those five youth, four of the youth were first time attendees of Summit. Throughout the week, the five youth delegates engaged in leadership opportunities and made new friendships across the state of Kentucky. The returning youth this year at Summit was much more confident and comfortable in settings were she knew no one in her group where last year she constantly complained and was shy and quiet. All of the youth that atte
Author: Rhonda Jewell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Summit seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activities through the middle school years, along with empowering youth to become active 4-H leaders on the local and state levels. Objectives of Kentucky 4-H Summit are centered on the developmental needs of middle school aged youth: 4-H Summit aims to provide youth from across the Commonwealth with the opportunity to develop leadership skills through acquiring new knowledge to take back and impleme
Author: Wade Raymer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Capitol Experience Help Youth Become Leaders. The 4-H: A Capitol Experience provides KY 4-H members with agreat opportunity to experience our government at work. The past 2 yearscounties in the Green River Area partnered together to plan a trip toKentucky’s Capitol. Eight Webster County youth visitedFrankfort and experienced our government at work. The experience gave the youthan opportunity to know their elected official, learn how the government worksand the process
Author: Misty Wilmoth
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of youth adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Youth adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristic
Author: Wade Raymer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
True Blue Character Counts Kentucky 4-H emphasizes the importance of youth being active citizens in their community and understanding their roles as citizens. A strong component of citizenship is community service, connecting youth with their community and teaching them skill sets that will help them become better leaders in the future. One Webster County 4-H teen started the True Blue Character Counts club. The club started out with 8 members that met once a month to give their
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
On April 24, 2018 Letcher County 4-H Partnered with multiple agencies across the county to have Safety Day for 2nd grade. The event was held at the Letcher County Extension Office. Safety Day was an awesome event that took 21 volunteers to make this event possible. Letcher County 4-H was so pleased to have such amazing volunteers from around the county that took time-out to show the 2nd grade of our county about safety on many different levels. We would like to thank the following: Neon Amb
Author: Toni Humble
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky 4-H SummitSuccess Story By: Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D., Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, em
Author: Esther "Susan" Turner
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Volunteers are the epicenter of activities and events for Monroe County. As with many small, rural communities there are no paid chamber directors or event organizers. Festivals, fund-raisers, Relay for Life, Extension programs, and other events and educational opportunities in our county are accomplished through the work of volunteers. According to volunteer administration models, recognition is a key component in recruiting and retaining volunteers. The Red Dress Gala was developed in 2016 as
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Youth today are searching and seeking positive ways to make a difference in their community. But many lack the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to be a change maker in their towns. Statistics show that children who do not participate in youth civic engagement are more likely to engage in risky behavior, not be successful in school and less likely to participate in civic engagement later on in life. In an effort to get kids more involved and educate
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Success Story By: Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D., Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth DevelopmentScott County inofrmation added Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth)regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, aswell as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical,intellec
Author: Caryn McCreary
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through a multi-group effort to reduce high school dropout in Lawrence County, the BRIDGE Days program developed. By having a close working relationship and direct support with the school system, community organizations and Extension, BRIDGE Days has continued to be supported and encouraged. The purpose is to address issues identified by 8th grade students and high school freshmen that could correlate to reasons students may want to drop out of school before graduation. By using surveys conducte
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky 4-H SummitSuccess Story By: Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D., Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, em
Author: Wanda Paris
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Lyon County 4-H hosted the Pennyrile Area Communications Contest where over 50 4-H members from eight counties competed for the opportunity to participate in the state contest. The area contest, hosted every nine years by Lyon County 4-H, requires many volunteers working together. Twenty volunteers served as judges, eight teen 4-H members served as room hosts and a large number of Lyon County adults and teens set up rooms, served as greeters, runners and clean-up crew. In addition, t
Author: Janet Turley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
What started out as a simple project for the homeless, 11 year old Avery Cole, Warren County 4-H member, has made a HUGE IMPACT on the most vulnerable residents of Bowling Green, our homeless population. Estimates of 400-600 homeless people are living in Warren County. Avery started “Operation Cold Hands, Warm Hearts” and “Bags for Beds” after reading a report by the National Coalition for the Homeless that 700 homeless people die from hypothermia each year in
Author: Janet Turley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 4-H program works from the ground up. Confidence, leadership, and independence come with time after an increase of knowledge, much practice and usually over several years. I am especially proud of three teenagers who have been members of the Warren County 4-H Shooting Sports Program for 2-6 years. They are officers of their club, one is a State Shooting Sports Ambassador and all three are teen shooting sports coaches. They really shined after creating a workshop for the 2018 Kent
Author: Janet Turley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program.Extension offices across the state rely on volunteers to extend the reach of their Cooperative Extension programs. It is imperative that volunteers get the proper resources, tools and information to teach 4-H members and other extension clientele. In February 2018, a core group of extension agents (including both Warren County 4-H Agents) hosted the Kentucky Volunteer Forum in Lexington, KY to provide a wide range of workshop topics to volunteer leader
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
As Cooperative Extension Agents, we rely on educational materials to aid in total county program development of programs and volunteers. I worked with co-worker, Cathy Weaver to develop a 4-H Camp Counselor Training Manual. The manual was designed to equip 4-H Professionals with the tools and skills necessary to effectively train summer camp volunteer counselors. The 4-H Camp Counselor Training Manual provides educational opportunities for volunteers on relevant subject-matter, organizatio
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
A middle school leadership seminar was offered to 4-H leadership participants and gifted/talented students. The goal of this seminar was to strengthen the leadership abilities of youth and to help them develop the skills needed to be responsible community members. Research states: 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 t
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
We all want to see our world become a better place. This is something that cannot happen overnight but can be made with education about or civic duty as American citizen. More than one-third of United States high school students do not have a basic understanding of democratic citizenship and government; therefore, lack the skills to competently participate as an informed citizen. (Schillings & Fox, n.d.)The Mercer County 4-H Citizenship Academy is an educational program sponsored by the Merc
Author: Lena Mallory
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
To say there was ever a time needed in our community for kids to have fun being kids; parent/guardians a sense of sending their child(ren) away to a safe environment; and time for teens to grow and flourish as leaders…2018 4-H Camp was that time and provided those opportunities to Marshall County youth! The effects of the January 23rd shooting at Marshall County High School were felt early on in 4-H Camp promotion and recruitment. Registrations were very slow to come in until
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Many instances have brought to light the common issue of 4-H losing touch with youth during their middle school transitional years. 4-Hers are commonly active, or peak 4-Hers during their 4th-6th grade years where their involvement includes classroom clubs. As students enter middle school, their 4-H involvement lessens as many additional extracurricular activities are introduced, and monthly 4-H clubs are no longer in the classroom. This such issue was identified as a problem in dist
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
One's start in 4-H can begin as early as 9 years of age, or in the 4th grade. For this young man, his 4-H journey began the same as every other Muhlenberg County 4th grader. Mrs. McGehee traveled to Wes' 4th grade classroom and introduced him to all things 4-H from leadership, to special interest project clubs. What sets this individual apart from so many others, is the fact that he did not remain in 4-H past 6th grade. Wes took part in other after-school programs
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through various 4-H experiences, both young and older 4-Hers have many “firsts” as a direct result of 4-H Youth Development programs. Whether it’s a first time out of state on a 4-H trip, first blue ribbon after competing in the livestock show, first overnight stay away from home at 4-H camp, or your first friend for life that you met in CloverBud Club. These experiences provide positive impacts on 4-Hers’ lives that carry them throughout their journey to adulthood. For o
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Our youth grow up in communities where they see the disparities when traveling with 4-H, sports or visiting other communities. Often, these youth’s views have not been corrupted by past attempts or political reasoning. Their fresh eyes allow them to analyze local community problems through a lens when trained with problem-solving skills can find unique solutions. Kentucky 4-H offers an experiential learning environment where youth can develop problem-solving techniques to address local, co
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Youth adolescents are challenging many boundaries during this formative time of their lives. Their views of their body, youth-adult connections and the influence of peers often pull an early teenager in many ways. For youth seeking a positive way to guide and reinforce their relationships may have few options in a protected, educational venue. Kentucky 4-H and Green County 4-H offers an option for this age group to gain leadership, team building and personal skills through an adult-young adult a
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Young adults can provide many skills in creating successful programs. Some of their greatest contributions are an abundance of energy, able to view problems in new lights, an ability to relate to younger 4-H members and an intense desire to contribute back to their community. Green County 4-H sought ways to increase leadership opportunities for high school 4-H members as a way for them to reconnect to their communities and expand the Cooperative Extension Service’s reach in offering progra
Author: Gregory Whitis
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
High School 9th & 10th Grade Leadership ProgramImportance: Our youth are not just leaders for tomorrow they are leaders for today. It is our responsibility to train foster and promote their leadership skills today. Twenty five youth were enrolled in the McCreary Central High School Gifted and Talented Leadership Program. The program was a joint effort between the Girted and Talented program and the Cooperative Extension Service.Educational Program: Extension coordinated with the Gifted and T
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical,intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfa
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Madison McAlmond
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D. June 11-14, 2018 Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The part
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through net
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 2018 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held June 11-14 on the University of Kentucky Campus.Through this 94th Annual Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participan
Author: Lora Stewart
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Increasing middle school and high school aged youth in the 4-H program has been a focus of the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service this past year. Creating new opportunities for local youth to participate in 4-H program and give of their time and talent also has been a major focus.A group of teens worked to reorganize the Adair County 4-H Teen Council this past year. Council membership is now at over twenty youth and they are planning and conducting meetings and programs for teens. In Oct
Author: Gary Druin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
At the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, a 4-H member from Ohio County developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult partnerships, and be
Author: John McQueary
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In June 2018, Rockcastle County traveled to London, Kentucky for a weekly camping session at JM Feltner 4H Camp. In attendance were 34 campers, 4 adult counselors and three (8) junior counselors in training. five of these youth were first time campers. Prior to leaving for camp, 100% of the campers and their guardians attended an orientation to discuss rules and guidelines for the week. Camp is an opportunity for many campers to “learn by doing” and expe
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth)regarding their physical,cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schoolsthat are organized to address their physical,intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara,2014).
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Valerie Stewart
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Clark County 4-H Junior and Teen Leadership clubs are heavily focused on Leadership and Community Service. In May of 2017, the final Jr. and Teen Leadership club meetings took place for the program year. Both clubs were asked to provide insight on the direction that they would like to continue in the 2017-18 program year. Both clubs vocalized wanting to do more community service as their number one priority. As a result, Clark County community benefited from the following s
Author: Chelsea Young
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
At the beginning of the 2017-2018 4-H Program year, the Owen County 4-H Council shared concern for the teen opportunities and involvement. With this concern, it was important to boost the teen club for the teens of Owen County. According to research by N.J. Pearce and R.W. Larson, young people obtain many developmental benefits from involvement in organized youth programs which include social skills, teamwork, and initiative. It was decided that a new look for a teen club would be
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Teen Leadership Academy and Leadership Lewis County were two programs designed to help teens obtain leadership skills. In Lewis County there aren’t many programs designed specifically to teach leadership skills so this program was designed to teach what leadership is and leadership skills. Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help develop confidence in one&rsquo
Author: Alison Johnson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky in June. It is a 4 day, 3 night event that helps teens prepare for college life. The teens stay in dorms at the University of Kentucky, eat at The 90, attend majors and minors in university classroom buildings, and enjoy activities and events at the new Student Center. The total attendance at this year's conference was 739 people, with 590 of those being teens. Scott County had 8 delegates. An a
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth, including eight youth from Scott County developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging thro
Author: Verlene Congleton
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Jackson County 4-H Council Leaders along with the local Youth/Family Resource Centers wanted teens to become more involved in leadership and community development opportunities outside of the school classroom. For several years there had not been a local organized 4-H teen club. Council members suggested to invite 4-H Campers who 'aged' out of the camping program to the teen activities and see if these youth who had a 4-H background would want to revive the 4-H Teen Club.  
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leslie County Extension, like many extension programs in the state of Kentucky, rely on volunteers to aid in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. This partnership with volunteers brings necessity of the Volunteer Administration Academy, or VAA, to improve the level of competence of the Extension professional in generating, educating, mobilizing, and sustaining volunteer programs, to expand volunteer involvement on the county level, and to reach underserved audiences through volunteer
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: William Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Nola Janeen Tramble
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Many communities struggle with young adults leaving the community to pursue “Bigger and Better Things.” In an effort to reverse this trend and encourage outstanding young people to serve their community, Trigg County Youth Leadership was developed. The program targets High school Junior and Seniors. The youth leadership program is a collaboration of the Trigg County High School, Trigg County chamber of commerce, local business and many community organization. The Trigg County 4-H age
Author: Kindra Jones
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H works to develop responsible and effective leaders inour clubs, our communities, our country and our world. We need these leaders inthe workplaces, in government, and in charitable organizations; people who willbecome leaders of the future. Our teenagers in our communities will become theadults who will, hopefully, be providing the leadership in our communities in the future; whether it be city/county/state government, teaching, business managers/owners, etc. It is a large role of the 4-H pr
Author: Misty Wilmoth
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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 tenth 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 2017-2018 class. Monthly day-long sessions followed which covered such topics as
Author: Dianna Reed
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Johnson County CEC and the 4-H Council identified Leadership and personal Development as a priority for the 2017-2018 program year. To address this need, Extension personnel, community partners and schools worked together to encourage 4-H members and clubs to give back to their communities and citizens. We explained what community service was, talked about real life examples and challenged them to make a difference. As a result of our 4-H youths and leaders efforts, the Johnson County 4-H pr
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Since its inception, 4-H has placed emphasis on the importance of young people being engaged, well-informed citizens. By connecting to their communities and leaders, youth understand their role in civic affairs and are able to expand their role in decision-making processes. It's clear that civic engagement provides the foundation that helps youth understand the big picture of life and learn the skill sets that will allow them to become wise leaders for the 21st century. Carter County 4-H Tee
Author: Laura Huffman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Edward Jones Investment Survey 83 percent of American high school graduates say they can’t afford a college education. The publication The College Board Reports says that a moderate college budget for an in-state public college for one academic year averaged $25,290 per year while a private college averaged $50,900. These statistics are making it harder for Hart County 4-H youth to go to college or vocational school and pursue their dream of a postsecondary education. The
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Boone County Extension County Extension Council and 4-H Council expressed need to develop additional opportunities for teenagers in Boone County. America After 3PM a 2014 report by the Afterschool Alliance revealed that 15% of youth in Kentucky participate in an afterschool program, yet 44% would be enrolled in a program if one were available to them. 76% of parents surveys agreed that afterschool programs give working parents peace of mind, more work needs to be done to ensure that all yout
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Greenup County 4-H has been putting forth efforts to improve their teen program. This past year we increased our participation on our local teen council, and we now have two 4-H members from Greenup County that will be sitting on the State 4-H Teen Council for the 2018-2019 program year. We hope to continue to grow our program and increase the number of students who attend Teen Conference. Below is a success story that was sent out by the State 4-H Office that outlines the massive
Author: Mary Jane Little
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
A teen 4-Her made a pledge to herself and others to become a 4-H Summer Camp Staff member one day. In May 2018, Kachine Evans did just that. Kachine has been a participant of Summer Camp as a camper and teen leader, for 10 years. As soon, Kachine became 18 years old, she applied for a position at North Central 4-H Camp and was successful. She contributes her years attending camp, building camp relationships, being a member of Bath County Teen Council and Wildcat Le
Author: Jan Gibson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Update on some the teen volunteers as they grow in leadership and communication skills:Youth in 8th grade and above are invited to participate in the county 4-H teen group. This year the teens have been particularly active in community service projects in the community. This is due to the enthusiasm of the two county STC members and their leadership. The group volunteered to assist the County Foundation in the annual fund-raising charity run as trail stations. One complet
Author: Mary S Averbeck
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
There is high demand from the public for sewing instruction for youth and adults in the Northern Kentucky area. Certified master sewing volunteers meet this need. These volunteers are supervised by a Kenton County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development. The master sewing volunteers teach workshops for youth and adults in beginning, intermediate and advanced clothing construction techniques, quilting, crafting, machine embroidery and creating fashion accessories. This year 16 area master cloth
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 4-H agent trained 8 high school teens to conduct leadership activities as part of a Summer camp for a local middle school. The goal of this program was to empower these teens to teach leadership activities to incoming middle school students as part of their middle school "Boot Camp" orientation. The 4H agent taught the teens basic leadership and teambuilding activities that usually work really well with middle school students. Each activity was designed to last from 30-45 minutes.
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Isaac Hilpp
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky 4-H SummitSuccess Story Written By: Rachel E. Noble,Ed.D., Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth DevelopmentResearch suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth)regarding their physical,cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010).Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and sc
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Kentucky 4-H Officers and the Florida 4-H Officers recently concluded their Inter-State Exchange experience. In 2017, the Florida 4-H Officers attended Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference where they had the opportunity tol earn about the Kentucky 4-H Program and present two leadership workshops for conference participants. In return, the Florida 4-H Program invited the f
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Ken Culp
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky Volunteer ForumVolunteers 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 learne
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Christin Herbst
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Fostering leadership opportunities for the youth in the community is an important task of the Cooperative Extension Service, as it encourages and empowers youth to become engaged, upstanding, successful adults for the future.Providing unique learning opportunities for the youth in our community is a high priority of the Carroll County Extension Council. In response, the 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agents worked with the local judicial system to establish the
Author: Joyce Doyle
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Fostering leadership opportunities for the youth in the community is an important task of the Cooperative Extension Service, as it encourages and empowers youth to become engaged, upstanding, successful adults for the future.Providing unique learning opportunities for the youth in our community is a high priority of the Carroll County Extension Council. In response, the 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agents worked with the local judicial system to establish the
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs. The purpose of Kentucky Volunteer Forum is to increase the capacity of volunteer and salaried staff to contribute to the achievement of the mission of 4-H Youth Development Education and the Cooperative Extension System as a whole as well as to provid
Author: Paula Tarry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to an article in the Corporation for National and Community Service, volunteering provides the following 15 benefits to our lives:1. Builds Community 2. Ends Loneliness 3. Increases Socializing 4. Builds Bonds, Creates Friends 5. Develops Emotional Stability 6. Improves Self-Esteem 7. Helps Those Most Affected By Mental Illness 8. Promotes Longevity 9. Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s 10. Leads to Graceful Aging 11. Provides Exercise12
Author: Madison McAlmond
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Paula Tarry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership is the ability to take charge and lead others in the right direction. Leaders need to understand varieties of leadership styles, skills and qualities and know in which situations to use them. They acquire trust by being people of good character and they achieve power by empowering others. 4-H offers youth the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills while providing then the tools to develop the following lifetime characteristics: Responsible citizenship, Planning and organi
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen Summit is a three week program geared towards middle school youth and each county gets the pleasure of participating one weekend of the three weeks. The purpose of Kentucky 4-H Teen Summit help engage youth in more 4-H activities and bring their knowledge back to their county, creativity, develop leadership skills, communication skills, generosity and an opportunity to grow as a person. The event allows counties to attend one weekend out of the three and it takes place at Lake
Author: Paula Tarry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
A Barren County 4-H member discovered his leadership potential during his first 4-H camping experience. He has been involved in the 4-H program in the 4-H Home School Club for four years and 2018 was his first 4-H camping experience (and trip away from his family). He wrote about his experiences and entered it in the Barren County Fair 4-H Floral Hall -Leadership Project Class: “I am normally quite a shy person. However,despite my shyness,&
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky Volunteer ForumVolunteers 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 learne
Author: Virginia Harper
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky Volunteer ForumVolunteers 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 learne
Author: Virginia Harper
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen ConferenceRachel E. Noble, Ed.D.June 11-14, 2018Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky Volunteer ForumVolunteers 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 learne
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to a Chapman University study done in 2017, America’s biggest phobia is “public speaking”. Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky 4-H. The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member, and a leader. If young people can learn to public speak at an early age through 4-H, one can only imagine the leaders
Author: Marsha Hagler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, Nelson County 4-H’ers developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult partnerships, and
Author: Brandon Darst
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Madison County 4-H has experienced some rapid changes over the course of the last two years. The CES has had to rearrange clubs and form new relationships with first time and veteran volunteers. Through any transition period CES knew the task was the build trust with the volunteers and empower them to become better and be more impactful for their specific clubs and for our county program. One of the methods used to build relationships and empower our volunteers was to recruit them to attend
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Rhonda Jewell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs, as well as a necessity. A study of Ohio 4-H agents revealed that they believed orienting volunteers is important, but lack information on whether their training programs or teaching strategies are effective (Deppe & Culp, 2001). Effective training programs enable volunteer leaders to develop skills, network with others, receive rewards, and experience social affiliatio
Author: Marsha Hagler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs. A study of Ohio 4-H agents revealed that they believed orienting volunteers is important but lack information on whether their training programs or teaching strategies are effective (Deppe & Culp, 2001). Non-systematic training and the lack of vol
Author: Anna Meador
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Kendriana Price
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Jr. MANRRS Leadership Institute allows students to explore opportunities that the University of Kentucky, specifically the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has to offer. This two-day experience is open to students of all ethnic and racial backgrounds from across the state in grades 7-12. Staying true to the mission of MANRRS, promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences, students are engaged
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program. Extension offices across the state rely on volunteers to extend the reach of their Cooperative Extension programs. It is imperative that volunteers get the proper resources, tools and information to teach 4-H members and other extension clientele. In February 2018, a core group of extension agents (including both Warren County 4-H Agents) hosted the Kentucky Volunteer Forum in Lexington, KY to provide a wide range of workshop topics to volu
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
2018 Kentucky Volunteer ForumButler Co. was well represented at 2018’s Kentucky Volunteer Forum. Two Performing Arts Troupe members, Two Science Engineering and Technology Board members and one agent presented workshops, plus 5 adult and teen delegates. This is the 2nd largest delegation from Butler Co. ever. Our people presented workshops on wearable technology, GPS systems, Drone’s, and Aerospace. Our PAT members performed for the as
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D. Modified by Lloyd G. SaylorJune 11-14, 2018 As documented below, KY 4-H Teen Conference is an outstanding activity in our 4-H Youth Development Program. Butler County was took our largest delegation ever. A total of 14 individuals, which included, 1 State 4-H Officer Candidate, 1 State 4-H Teen Council Delegate, 4 members of KY 4-H Leadership Boards, 6 4-H Teen Delegates, 1 Adult Volunteer and agent and an Extens
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 8 4-Hers from Boyle County developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, and expanded their knowledge related to 4-H core content areas. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult partnerships, and became acquainted with the University of Kentucky to aid in college and career readiness. Through 4-H Teen Conference, all delegates gained six
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In the fall of 2017, the Boyle County 4-H Teen Club set a goal of traveling out of state to complete a community service project related to natural disaster relief in the southern United States. Teens researched opportunities in disaster-stricken areas and communicated with relief agencies in both Texas and Louisiana. After confirming participation with Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans and Rebuilding Together New Orleans, six teens made arrangements to stay in New Orleans over th
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Studies of camping programs have focused primarily on benefits to campers. Campers benefit in many ways that enhance their overall development, such as making new friends, learning new skills, and becoming more independent and responsible (American Camp Association, 2005; Arnold, Bourdeau, & Nagele, 2005; Garst & Bruce, 2003; Marsh, 1999). Similar benefits may pertain to camp counselors, because they also experience the camp environment. However, the added challenges faced by those who h
Author: Trent Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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: Paul Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Boone County Schools identified a need for leadership education with their students. The school district realized that students identified as a leader in the gifted and talented program in 4th and 5th grades were limited on opportunities to grow their leadership skills. Some schools use leadership education with 4-H to fulfill this need while others identify students that could benefit from developed leadership skills. According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learni
Author: Kimberly Schrader
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Motivation and the use of incentives are important to positive youth development. 4-H Youth Development programs provide opportunities for creativity in a learn-by-doing environment and encourage youth to become involved in projects and activities. The 4-H Achievement Program intends to recognize 4-H participants who have outstanding accomplishments, and to provide incentives for youth to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities. The overall 4-H Achievement Program design includes th
Author: Raymond Cox
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
A component of 4-H Teen Conference this summer was a leadership development experience, where adults and 4-H youth leaders led delegates through a common leadership experience. All delegates experienced the opportunity to network and belong to a group of individuals, explore personal communication styles, and work in a team environment through a community service project. Of the 590 youth attending, 75% of 4-H Teen Conference delegates reported feeling connected to their leadership group. Forty-
