Extension
It Starts With Us
Instilling Leadership in the Community
Developing & Empowering Community Leaders
Shane Bogle, Rhonda Jewell, Ashley White
4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
First Impressions
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of a community. Leadership skills, such as goal-setting, problem-solving, and sound decision-making are not just necessary for leaders, these skills are needed for success in today's world (MacNeil, 2000). Leadership empowers local people to take ownership of community problems and possibilities. Individuals with leadership skills are better able to solve community problems and enhance their civic participation. Many leadership scholars agree that leadership development is an important, but often overlooked facet of youth development. Training is essential for growth, creativity, and continued interest. Extension works to improve leadership at the personal level, organizational level, and community level. Community members are encouraged to take active roles in the community and serve in area and state leadership positions, not only in Extension but in other organizations: government, civic groups, and churches.
*Local economy is strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
*Community problems are solved through actively engaged local leaders.
*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
*Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
*Increased number of individuals who practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, and community outreach.
*Participants improve skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
*Participants apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
*Extension volunteer base will increase.
*Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in their day to day lives.
*Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club day other project based group with younger 4-H members.
*Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
*Participants increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
*Program Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
*Participants increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
*Participants will learn the different leadership styles and be to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.
*Participants will understand the importance of being involved in the community.
*Participants will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
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Audience:
Volunteer leaders
Program Council members
Extension Council members
KEHA members
Community youth
Community adults
Inputs:
Cooperative Extension Service
Volunteers
Fiscal court
Caldwell County Board of Education
Farms
Extension specialists
Chamber of Commerce
KEHA
Kentucky CES publications and resources
eXtension resources
Community partners
Master Clothing Volunteers
Nutrition Education Program
4-H Core Curriculum
Volunteer support
Volunteer Time
Funding
Travel
Commitment to inclusiveness
Project or Activity: Tiger Homemakers
Content or Curriculum: KEHA approved lessons, Super Star Chef, KELD, Teen Cuisine
Date: September 2019-May 2020
Project or Activity: KEHA
Content or Curriculum: KEHA approved lessons
Date: September 2019-June 2020
Project or Activity: Leadership Caldwell
Content or Curriculum: KELD
Date: August 2019-April 2020
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Council
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential / Team-building with Teens
Date: 2019-2020
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit
Content or Activity: KY 4-H Leadership / Leadership Conference for middle school students
Date: March 2020
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Conference
Content or Activity: KY 4-H Leadership / Leadership Conference for high school students
Date: June 2020
Project or Activity: Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference
Content or Activity: Leadership Conference for teens in Southern Region
Date: September 2019
Project or Activity: KEHA Leadership Workshop
Content: KELD,
Date: September 2019
Project: 4-H Camp Teen Leader
Content: West KY 4-H Camp Program
Date: June 2020
