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Developing Community Leaders
Developing Community Leaders
Thrasher, Wilhoit, FCS Vacant
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Leadership
According to surveys conducted by the Fleming County Community Assessment report of 2019, respondents expressed a desire for more leadership skills education to help prepare the community for the future and for more citizens to help solve local problems which can lead to more pride in the community.
The stability of the community infrastructure is heavily based on the development and capacity of community leaders. Long term volunteer and leadership development is crucial to identifying community issues and taking ownership of the implementation of local solutions. With approximately 155 KEHA members and over 60 4-H and Agriculture volunteers who share their time and expertise with youth and families in the community. Through the efforts of the agents and volunteers, it is the goal to continue to engage, educate, and empower local citizens to become more involved in their community.
- Community health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
- Community leaders actively seek solutions for identified community problems.
- Youth will serve as teen leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
-Citizens practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach
-Citizens improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
-Citizens apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
- Strengthen community coalitions or partnerships to address community needs.
- Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.
- Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
-Program participants will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
- Program participants will identify critical issues within the community.
Initial Outcome: Youth / Adults will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
Indicator: Youth/adults participate in local programs
Method: Pre/Post Survey
Audience: Senior 4-Her’s (Ages 14-18)
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Leadership Academy
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Inputs: Agents, Community Leaders
Date: August - May Annually
Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Leader training
Content or Curriculum: UK FCS curriculum
Inputs: Agents, Specialists
Date: August, February
Audience: Extension Councils
Project or Activity: Hosting / Conducting Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Volunteer & Councils Documents/ Curriculum, KEHA, KELD
Inputs: Agents, Leaders
Date: January- December
Audience: Community Rising Agriculture Leaders (Ages: 18-40)
Project or Activity: Agriculture Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) Program
Content or Curriculum: ANR Curriculum
Inputs: Agents, Specialists, Agriculture Leaders
Date: January- December
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Agriculture
The 4-H County Ham project provides youth the opportunity to apply science principles, exercise leadership and communications skills, and invest in their future. 4-H members learn principles in microbiology and practice food safety as they prepare green hams for curing. Those entering competitions research and compose written and oral presentations addressing topics ranging from proper curing methods, insect control, proper storage and cooking, the history of country hams in the world and how to
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Camping
The 4-H Camping program has been instrumental for years in guiding youth and teaching valuable life skills to help improve the quality of life of each of the campers that attends. Youth develop a greater sense of independence and self-esteem as well as learn valuable lessons in building relationships with peers and caring adults. In the last seven years, the Fleming County 4-H Camping program has seen significant growth. Through innovative recruitment and marketing ideas, the Fleming County Camp
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Leadership
The 98th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 14-17, 2022. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
