Developing Community LeadersPlan of Work

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Title:
Developing Community Leaders
MAP:
Developing Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Thrasher, Wilhoit, FCS Vacant
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership
Situation:

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 105 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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

- 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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

-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.

Initial Outcomes:

-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.



 

Evaluation:

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 

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Senior 4-Her’s (8th-12th Grade)
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Leadership Academy 
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential 
Inputs: Agents, Community Leaders, Local Businesses 
Date: August - May Annually

Audience: Senior 4-Her's

Project or Activity: Washington Leadership Experience

Content or Curriculum: Citizenship

Inputs: Agents

Date: April 2023

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 




Success Stories

4-H Teen Retreat

Author: Staci Thrasher

Major Program: Leadership

In September of 2022, Fleming County 4-H had 5 Teen Council members attend the 4-H Multi-County Teen Retreat at North Central 4-H Camp.  The packed schedule was full of quality educational activities and events for the youth participants. Members explored various aspects of 4-H through a leadership development led by two Kentucky 4-H State Officers.  This leadership workshop was a great ice breaker and introduction to other statewide 4-H opportunities.  Each member assisted with t

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4-H Teen Leadership Academy

Author: Staci Thrasher

Major Program: Leadership

According to the National Alliance for Secondary education and Transition, youth who participate in organizational leadership roles, planning activities, making presentations, and participating in extra-curricular activities show higher levels of self- efficacy, self-advocacy, and self -determination. Each of these skills is linked to high student achievement and better post school outcomes. With this in mind, Fleming County offered the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy (TLA) to thirteen youth from Fl

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