Extension
It Starts With Us
Leaders address community needs
Empowering Community Leaders
Graham Cofield, Cecelia Hostilo, Janeen Tramble
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development Programming
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Trigg County is critical for the sustainability of Extension programming is a grass roots organization, meaning the leadership identifies the needs of the county population. Therefore, leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in the cooperative extension service. This provides opportunities to help improve their leadership ability and take ownership of their programs. 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. Through the efforts of the extension agents and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated, and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
Adults and youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
Adults and Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life.
Adults and Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community
Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future.
Adults and Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
Adult and youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.
Adult and youth will utilize leadership skills learned through 4-H, Homemakers, Advisory councils, committees other community organizations.
Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project based group of younger 4-H members.
Homemakers will become leaders of their homemakers club, homemaker planning committees such as women’s show, cultural arts camp and candy cane land
Agriculture volunteers will take leadership in the agricultural organizations and advisory boards. Ag appreciation dinner and farm tour
Adult and youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.
Adult and youth will engage in community based service projects
Adult and Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
Adult and Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
Adult and Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.
Adult and Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity.
Adult and Youth will recruit and train volunteers and club members
Adult and Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.
Adult and Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.
Adult and Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them
Outcome: Leaders contribute to the improvement of quality of life in Trigg County
Indicator: Number of people who are involved in addressing significant community issues.
Method: observation; questionnaire
Timeline: ongoing
Outcome: Youth will practice service to others
Indicator: Completion of service projects
Method: Civic Engagement projects
Timeline: Year around
Outcome: Volunteer leaders will use improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Indicator: The number of youth and adults who practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, committees and community.
Method: observation; questionnaires
Timeline: ongoing
Outcome: Trigg County club members and volunteers taking ownership of their club. Volunteers will conduct club meeting independent of extension staff. Volunteers will recruit volunteers and members and train them as needed
Method: observation, interviews
timeline: ongoing
Outcome: Trigg County citizens increase knowledge and skills in personal and community leadership
Indicator: Implementation of increased leadership knowledge, skills or confidence through participation in leadership programs
Method: questionnaires, observations, testimonials
Timeline: ongoing
Audience: 4-H members
Project or Activity: club meetings and training opportunities
Content or Curriculum: 4-H leadership training materials
Inputs: volunteers, CES Agents, CES publications and resources, Club officers
Date: year around
Audience: High school youth
Project or Activity: Youth leadership
Content or Curriculum: various leadership team building curriculum
Inputs: CES Agents, CES publications and resources, volunteers, government officials
Date: year around
Audience: Middle School Youth
Project or Activity: Teen Leadership Academy
Content or Curriculum: Volunteers, community leaders, leadership curriculum
Inputs: CES agents, Volunteers, community leaders,
Date: Year around
Audience: 4-H volunteers
Project or Activity: certified and other leaders trainings
Content or Curriculum: 4-H leadership training materials; Certified volunteer trainings
Inputs: volunteers, CES Agents, CES publications and resources, State staff
Date: ongoing
Audience: Trigg County Adults
Project or Activity: Trigg County Extension Homemaker Association
Content or Curriculum: KEHA lessons, Extension publications
Inputs: FCS agents, volunteers
Date: September-June (on-going)
Audience: Trigg County Adults
Project or Activity: Trigg County Women's Show
Content or Curriculum: Extension information, Informational Booths
Inputs: Homemakers, Health practitioners, community businesses, civic organizations, home-based businesses
Date: November, 2018 (annually)
Audience: Producers
Project or Activity: Trigg County Cattlemen
Content or Curriculum: UK specialists, publications, Recommendations
Inputs: UK specialists, Agents, Ky Beef Network
Date: quarterly meetings annually
Author: Cecelia Hostilo
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Trigg County Extension Homemakers have always been one of the strongest leadership organizations in Trigg County. This year there were 121 members of the Trigg County Extension Homemakers Association in 8 clubs. Our Homemakers reported 1589 Extension, youth, and community volunteer hours, at a value of $34,036.38 to the community. There are many who will not report their hours because they refuse the recognition.Two of our county members serve as Pennyrile Area Homemaker educational chairmen and
