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Community and Leadership Development
Community and Leadership Development
Ashley Vice & Shelby Cleaver
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Community Leadership Development
Facilitation Training
Overall community sucess stems from strong and qualified leadership. As a result of the 2018 Community Needs Assessment, the top vitality issues in Nicholas County were identified as more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future and more citizens helping to solve local issues.
Community issues are addressed and solved through active and engaged local leaders and citizens.
Citizens practice learned leadership skills in various organizations such as clubs, school, and community organizations
Citizens and leaders improve skills in communication, problem solving, and group situations to address community issues and needs.
Nicholas County citizens increase knowledge and gain skills in personal leadership.
Clubs and councils take part and increase skills in organizational leadership
Initial Outcome: Nicholas County citizens increase knowledge and gain skills in personal leadership
Indicator: Clubs and councils take part in increased skills in organizational meetings
Method: Volunteering more often
Timeline: 2021-2025
Intermediate Outcome: Clubs and organizations are practicing organizational skills
Indicator: all clubs and organizations run smoothly using appropriate parliamentary procedures
Method: officers are elected to organizations and business is conducted efficiently
Timeline: 2021-2025
Long-term Outcome: Strong local organizational leadership
Indicator: clubs and organizations across the community increase active membership
Method: club enrollment and active participation
Timeline: 2021-2025
Audience: Nicholas County Homemaker Council
Project or Activity: Area Leader Training, county officer training,
Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order, KEHA Handbook
Inputs: publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson descriptions, area and state officers
Date: 2021-2025
Audience: 4-H Council
Project or Activity: County officer training, Voluntter Forum
Content or Curriculum: Roberts Rules, Councils 101
Inputs: publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson descriptions
Date:2021-2025
Audience: Cattlemans Assocation
Project or Activity: County officer training, Volunteer Forum
Content or Curriculum: Roberts Rules of Order, Council's 101
Inputs: Publications, guidelines, officer/chairperson description
Date: 2021-2025
Author: Shelby Cleaver
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
On December 21st, I held a first time holiday tabletop centerpiece class. I had 20 people sign up for the program and had 12 attend the class because some couldn't show with work and sickness. During this class i provided all materials needed for them to make their pieces. I had fresh Cedar and Balsam Fir cut up into different sizes so it was easier to use and handle and that way no one needed to cut anything and have the possibility to cut their self, i also had a variety of fake
Author: Ashley Vice
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. At this age, youth encounter numerous physical, cognitive, langu
Author: Ashley Vice
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 Unive
