Extension
It Starts With Us
Building Leadership in Lewis County
Leadership
Sherrill Bentley, Philip Konopka, and Mandi Broderick
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Master Clothing Volunteer
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky and in Lewis County. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities to youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and created most positive futures. Basic leadership knowledge and skills are essential for success in almost any field. The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. By improving the leadership skills in today's adults and youth we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.
*Extension Councils will run efficiently and effectively with members serving
on state councils.
*Adults and youth that participate in the sewing programs taught by Mater
Clothing Volunteers will be able to sew, creating clothing and home interior
items.
*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community
organizations and as mentors for younger youth.
*Youth will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in
the work place on a daily basis.
*Homemakers will serve as leaders in their communities.
*Extension Council use Robert's Rules of Order to conduct meetings.
*Master Clothing Volunteers will teach sewing skills to youth and adults.
*Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address
identified needs.
*Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in their
day to day lives.
*Homemakers will serve as leaders at the state KEHA level.
*Extension Council members learn how councils should operate.
*Extension Council members understand the function of the council and embrace
it.
*Master Clothing Volunteers will learn sewing techniques to teach adults and
youth.
*Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic
engagement.
*Youth will learn the communication, leadership, and procedural skills that
will allow them to run a meeting.
*Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and about how to become
an effective leader, team player, and communicator.
*Homemakers will serve as leaders of their community clubs and learn leadership skills.
Initial Outcome: Extension Council members learn how the council system operates.
Indicator: Agents observe that council members are following training given.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Jan. 2018-July 2019
Initial Outcome: Master Clothing Volunteers receive training.
Indicator: Certification is acquired.
Method: They acquire their certification.
Timeline: Sept. 2018-Sept. 2019
Initial Outcome: Youth learn leadership skills
Indicator: Youth report they have acquired skills
Method: Survey
Timeline: May 2018
Initial Outcome: Homemakers will serve as club leaders and learn leadership skills.
Indicator: Clubs have all officer positions filled and it is observed that they are effective club leaders.
Method: Observation
Timeline: July 2017-July 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Councils use Robert's Rules of Order
Indicator: Council meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order
Method: Observation
Timeline: Jan. 2019
Intermediate outcome: Sewing classes offered by Master Clothing Volunteers.
Indicator: Classes are held.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Summer 2019
Intermediate Outcome: Youth participate in community based service projects.
Indicator: Youth perform community based service project.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Fall 2019
Intermediate Outcome: Youth use leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day life.
Indicator: Youth report they use skills in day to day life.
Method: Questionnaire
Timeline: Spring 2019
Intermediate Outcome: Homemakers will serve as leaders at the state KEHA level.
Indicator: Homemakers will serve as Officers at the state level and committee chairs.
Method: Observation
Timeline: 2019-2020
Long-term Outcome: Council meetings are running efficiently and effectively with members serving on State Councils.
Indicator: Meetings end on time with all business being taken care of and members are serving on State Councils.
Method: Observation
Timeline: January 2020
Long-term Outcome: Participants in sewing classes by Master Clothing Volunteers are making clothing items and home interior items.
Indicator: Clothing items are viewed by Extension agent.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Summer 2020
Long-term Outcome: Teens and adults will serve on committees and councils and help conduct programs for youth.
Indicator: Teens and adults serve on councils and help conduct programs.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Summer 2020
Long-term Outcome: Youth will use leadership and communication skills in school, the work place, and daily life to be successful.
Indicator: Youth will be able to communicate and lead more effectively.
Method: Self-reporting through a questionnaire
Timeline: Spring 2021.
Long-term Outcome: Homemakers will be leaders in the community.
Indicator: Homemakers will serve as teachers and in areas that they receive training in.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Spring 2019.
Audience: Lewis County Council members, 4-H, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Extension Council.
Project or Activity: Council Trainings
Content or Curriculum: Power Point education resources for councils.
Inputs: Facilities, Presentation Equipment, educational resources, agent time
Date: Spring 2018
Audience: Master Clothing Volunteers
Project or Activity: Master Volunteer Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Master Clothing Volunteer Curriculum
Inputs: Educational Resources, Printed and On-line resources, program administration, volunteer support and funding.
Date: Fall 2019
Audience: Youth and adults in Lewis County
Project or Activity: Licking River Area Teen Leadership Academy, Speech and Demonstration with 7th grade, and How to conduct a meeting with 4th-6th grade school clubs.
Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum, Unlock Your Leadership Potential, 4-H Speeches and 4-H Demonstrations.
Inputs: Educational material, time, volunteer time
Date: November 2017-May 2021
Audience: Lewis County Homemakers
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leadership trainings and community projects
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Curriculum
Inputs: Educational material, time, volunteer time
Date: August 2017-2019
Author: Amanda Broderick
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
The Lewis County Extension Office hosted the 9th annual Fall Sewing Week September 11th-13th at the Lewis County Extension Office. The program started 9 years ago when Cindy Anthony contacted the Lewis County Extension office wanting to do a sewing project that would benefit the community. Local nursing homes and groups were contacted to see what items were needed. Since then the program has continued. This year after Anthony passed away the Lewis County Homemakers decided to continue the
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
~~The Lewis County Extension Office collaborated with the Lewis County Youth Services Center to do the program, Reality Store. The curriculum used was "Its Your Reality." The program was done because the school requested it. It was considered an effective way to teach 7th graders about the responsibilities and choices they will face as an adult. A series of three lessons from the Its Your Reality were completed with all 7th graders and then they participated in the Reality Store
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
