Extension
It Starts With Us
Leadership Henry
Empowering Community Leaders
Cathy Toole, Krista Perry, Megan McCoun
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Family and Consumer Science
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families. Within Kentucky there are 16,000 KEHA members, 119 Master Clothing Volunteers, and over 150 Champion Food Volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the FCS agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky 4-H. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities to youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create most positive futures. Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces theaccess of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success.
Basic leadership knowledge & skills are essential for success in almost any field. The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. Employers look for leadership skills in the persons they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the 4-H program is a priority. By assisting the development of leadership skills in today’s youth, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.(Unlock Your Leadership Potential, University of Florida).
The development of life skills [such as leadership ]allows youth to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others.
Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Number of people who:
Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
Initial Outcome: KEHA/FCS/4H/Ag and CEC members increase knowledge and skills in organizational Leadership
Indicator: 30 indicate increased knowledge & skills through participation
Method: Personal Observation by Agents/Leadership Roles accepted
Timeline: Fall through Spring
Intermediate Outcome: Leaders accepting more community roles through Leadership Henry
Indicator: number of new leaders
Method:counting
Timeline: Monthly
Long-term Outcome: Leaders capable of carrying on existing programs as well as developing need based programs.
Indicator: Number of new programs being managed by volunteers who have benefited from extension training.
Method: Observation
Timeline: On-going
Audience; Extension Council Members
Project or Activity; Council Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Provided SEAL
Inputs;Council meetings, preparation and evaluation
Date: July/October/January/April
Audience; Extension Homemaker leaders
Project of Activity: Council Training
Content or curriculum: KEHA
Inputs:Council meting, preparation and evaluation
Date: August 2024 and February 2025
Audience: Extension Board and Council members
Project or Activity; Program Development/Budget Development
Content or Curriculum: Ag/UK Provided
Date: January and April 2024
Audience; FCS Council
Project or Activity: Council Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Provided
Inputs: Council meeting
Date: October 2024/March 2025
Audience: Community Leaders
Project or Activity: Leadership Henry
Content or Curriculum: UK Provided
Inputs: Financial Support; Speakers; Location; copies
Date: May-November 2024
Audience: 4-H Club Officers and Members
Project or Activity: Officer training and conducting club business meetings
Content or Curriculum: UK Approved material
Inputs: Officer training
Date: October 2024
Audience: 4-H Adult Certified Volunteer Leaders
Project or Activity: Shooting Sports Leaders, Master Clothing Volunteers, Horse Club Leaders, Livestock Club Leaders attending training.
Content or Curriculum: UK Approved material
Inputs: Competent well trained volunteers in their area of 4-H
Date: On-going
Audience; 4-H Council Members
Project or Activity; Council Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Provided SEAL
Inputs; Council meetings, preparation and evaluation
Date: October 2024
Audience: Henry County 4-H Club Leaders
Project or Activity: Adult Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Approved,
Inputs: Speaker, facilities, training materials
Date: October 2024
