Extension
It Starts With Us
Instilling Leadership in the Community
Developing and Empowering Community Leaders
Shane Bogle, Rhonda Jewell, Joni Phelps (EFNEP), Ashley White
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
First Impressions
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of a community. Leadership skills, such as goal-setting, problem-solving, and sound decision-making are not just necessary for leaders-these skills are needed for success in today's world (MacNeil, 2000). Leadership empowers local people to take ownership of community problems and possibilities. Individuals with leadership skills are better able to solve community problems and enhance their civic participation. Many leadership scholars agree that leadership development is an important, but often overlooked facet of youth development, making training is essential for growth, creativity, and continued interest. Extension works to improve leadership at the personal level, organizational level, and community level. Community members are encouraged to take active roles in the community and serve in area and state leadership positions, not only in Extension but in other organizations: government, civic groups, and churches.
*Local economy is strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
*Community problems are solved through actively engaged local leaders.
*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
*Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
*Increased number of individuals who practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, and community outreach.
*Participants improve skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
*Participants apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
*Extension volunteer base will increase.
*Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in their day to day lives.
*Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club day other project based group with younger 4-H members.
*Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
*Participants increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
*Program Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
*Participants increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
*Participants will learn the different leadership styles and be to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.
*Participants will understand the importance of being involved in the community.
*Participants will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
Initial Outcome: Participants increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increase in knowledge related to personal leadership.
Method: Pre/Post Evaluation
Timeline: 2018-2019
Intermediate Outcome: Participants improve skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting improvement in skills related to communication, problem solving, or group processing.
Method: Pre/Post Evaluation
Timeline: 2018-2019
Long-term Outcome: Community problems are solved through actively engaged local leaders.
Indicator:
Method:
Timeline: 2017-2020
Intermediate Outcome: 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.
Indicator: Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club.
Method: Observation over time
Timeline: On-going
Audience:
Volunteer leaders
Program Council members
Extension Council members
KEHA members
Community youth
Community adults
Inputs:
Cooperative Extension Service
Volunteers
Fiscal court
Caldwell County Board of Education
Farms
Extension specialists
Chamber of Commerce
KEHA
Kentucky CES publications and resources
eXtension resources
Community partners
Master Clothing Volunteers
Nutrition Education Program
4-H Core Curriculum
Volunteer support
Volunteer Time
Funding
Travel
Commitment to inclusiveness
Project or Activity: Tiger Homemakers
Content or Curriculum: KEHA approved lessons, Super Star Chef, KELD, Teen Cuisine
Date: September 2018-May 2019
Project or Activity: KEHA
Content or Curriculum: KEHA approved lessons
Date: September 2018-June 2019
Project or Activity: Leadership Caldwell
Content or Curriculum: KELD
Date: August 2018-April 2019
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Council
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential / Team-building with Teens
Date: August 2018-May 2019
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit
Content or Activity: KY 4-H Leadership / Leadership Conference for middle school students
Date: March 2019
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Conference
Content or Activity: KY 4-H Leadership / Leadership Conference for high school students
Date: June 2018
Project or Activity: Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference
Content or Activity: Leadership Conference for teens in Southern Region
Date: September 2018
Project or Activity: KEHA Leadership Workshop
Content: KELD,
Date: September 2018
Author: Rhonda Jewell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Five Western Kentucky county 4-H agents – Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon and Trigg – joined forces to meet a need that presented across all county borders. Middle school students lacked opportunities to expand leadership potential and learn about community engagement. Under the direction of the county 4-H agents, four delegates were selected, through an application process, from each county to participate in a year-long leadership academy that would help them become aware of
