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Leaders Develop and Expand Leadership Skills
Leadership Development
A. Bruzek, K. Ragland, A. Sheffield, J. Ray
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Local Food System Development and Mapping
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
In the 2019 Boyle County Extension Community Assessment, “more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future” ranked 7th among the topics that can be directly addressed through Extension education and support. As the agricultural community shrinks in Boyle County, agricultural and horticultural advisory committees recognize the role of Extension in helping leaders emerge with communication skills and information to educate the broader public on important topics. Extension Homemakers continue their tradition of maintaining strong leadership roles in many local civic and public organizations. Minority audiences use Extension connections to make progress on local issues. And the 4-H Council encourages leadership and communications education be an integral part of all 4-H projects and programs recognizing that the development of these life skills allows youth to cope with their environments by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others (Boyd, et al., 1992, JOE).
Individuals will enhance leadership skills to create stronger councils and clubs with more productive leaders to address public issues.
Clientele choose to become leaders demonstrating skills in organization, communications and parliamentary procedure.
Leaders attend county, area/district and state activities and events.
Youth practice leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.
Leaders and volunteers learn about their roles and responsibilities, effective meeting techniques, Extension programs and services, leadership styles, and team building.
Youth identify and explain basic leadership roles and skills.
Youth research, outline, write and present a public speech or demonstration.
Initial Outcome: Leaders and volunteers learn about their roles and responsibilities, effective meeting techniques, Extension programs and services, leadership styles, and team building.
Indicator: Community Leadership Development 3015; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011
Method: Record of clientele participating in educational programs; verbal reviews of information; post-program evaluations
Timeline: Year-round
Initial Outcome Youth identify and explain basic leadership roles and skills.
Indicator: 4-H LCC 4051
Method: Record of youth participating in leadership programs; in-program reviews; in-program hands-on activities; post-program evaluations
Timeline: School year
Initial Outcome: Youth research, outline, write and present a public speech or demonstration.
Indicator: 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Record of youth participating in communications project; in-program activities and reviews; post-program evaluations
Timeline: School year
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele choose to become leaders demonstrating skills in organization, communications and parliamentary procedure.
Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011
Method: Number of clientele serving as leaders in Extension and other community organizations; follow up contacts with program participants
Timeline: 1-5 years
Intermediate Outcome: Leaders attend county, area/district and state activities and events.
Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011; 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Number of clientele attending county, area/district and state activities and events as leaders and participants; follow up contacts with program participants
Timeline: 1-5 years
Intermediate Outcome: Youth practice leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.
Indicator: 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Number of youth practicing these skills in 4-H clubs, contests, camps, etc.; follow up contacts with program participants and review of enrollments
Timeline: 1-2 years
Long-term Outcome: Individuals will enhance leadership skills to create stronger councils and clubs with more productive leaders to address public issues.
Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011; 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Clientele will serve in leadership roles both within Extension and in the broader community
Timeline: 1 to 20 years
Audience: 4-H youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Leadership Project and Leadership Roles in Clubs and Camps
Content or Curriculum: Public Adventures; My Leadership series, KY and D4 leadership opportunities (Summit, Teen Conference, Issues, Retreats, Councils; MBTI Certification; 4-H Camp Orientation and Self-Study materials; CPR and first aid certification; Teambuilding with Teens; Basic Parliamentary Procedure; 4-H Club Officers Manual
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, computer support, Extension office and facilities, project supplies, private and business donations, partnerships with UK specialists, camp staff, partnerships with local school systems
Date: Year-round
Audience: 4-H Youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations
Content or Curriculum: National 4-H Communications series; 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations; Speak Up
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, private and business donations; partnerships with local school systems, computer support, project supplies, Extension office and facilities
Date: Year-round
Audience: Adult Extension Leaders
Project or Activity: 4-H Council and District Board
Content or Curriculum: Effective 4-H Councils; Extension Advisory Council Educational Resources; Extension Volunteer Administration Handbook for 4-H Youth Development; KY Volunteer Forum; Volunteer Forum of the Southern States
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, District Board funding, 4-H Council funding, partnership with UK specialists, computer support, supplies, Extension office and facilities
Date: Year round
Audience: Master Gardeners
Project or Activity: MG will continue to teach classes and aid in county wide education events
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener
Inputs: Extension specialists and staff, volunteers
Date: Year round
Audience: Kentucky Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Leader lessons, chairman training, officer training
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leadership
Inputs: CES Staff, CES pubs and resources, KEHA resources, Extension leadership, KEHA, MCV, CFV, NEP
Date: Year round
Audience:Agriculture Development Council
Project or Activity:Set ANR priorities for programming
Content or Curriculum:Extension professionals and staff, local commodity groups, and GOAP guidelines
Inputs:Local Farm Bureau board, local commodity groups, extension specialists, and extension staff, and GOAP staff.
Date:Year round
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Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people explore their strengths and interests in order to find their place in the world (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to provide positive experiences in which young people are able to explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, Kentucky 4-H sees a decline in enrollment numbers for middle school age youth. In an effort to retain this age group, the Area C1-C4 Teen Council worked to plan, implement, and evaluat
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership
Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making.Eleven youth from Boyle County, including 10 middle schoolers and
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership
Kentucky has one of the largest, most dynamic 4-H summer camping programs in America with more than 13,000 attending in 2023. Each week of camp, youth ages 9-14 participate as campers with adult counselors (AC) 18 and over attending as chaperones. But perhaps the group who benefits the most consists of the 15-18-year-old senior 4-Hers who serve as Junior Counselors (JC).Boyle, Lincoln, and Powell counties have camped together for nearly 20 years and have developed a unique leadership pipeline th
