Developing Community Leaders
Developing Community Leaders
Thrasher, Wilhoit, Fryman
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 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.
- 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 (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 AnnuallyAudience: Senior 4-Her's
Project or Activity: Washington Leadership Experience
Content or Curriculum: Citizenship
Inputs: Agents
Date: Fall 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
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Leadership
The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the University