Extension
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Empowering Community Leaders
Empowering Community Leaders
FCS, Barnes 4-H, Heimgartner ANR
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Community Strategic Planning
Basic leadership knowledge and 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 person they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the Extension program is a priority. By assisting the development of leadership skills in today's volunteers, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.
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 agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
-Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
-Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders
-Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community
organizations, and as mentors for younger youth
-Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and
multiculturalism in their daily life
-Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community
-Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future
-Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in
the workplace on a daily basis
-Youth will utilize the skills gained through education and involvement in Extension programs to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations
-Youth become more comfortable sharing their thoughts with others
-Youth will develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as
important developmental assets are met through their participation in 4-H
Communications & Expressive Arts Programs
-Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members
-Gain and maintain employment through life skill development
-Contribute to a safe, pleasant and productive home and family
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
-Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their
day to day lives
-Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and 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.
-Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives
-Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address
identified needs
-Youth will construct a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing;
Youth will make a presentation before their family, a group of their peers
(such as at a 4-H club meeting),a school or county qualifying event
-Youth will demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups; Use their communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H or other organizations
-Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations
-Project a positive image and self-confidence
-Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making
-Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results
-Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employ-ability in the
future
-Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership
-KEHA and Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership
-Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership
-Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will
allow them to run a meeting
-Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator
-Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics
-Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity
-Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic
engagement
-Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals
-Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them
-As a result of this program, youth will know how to:
-Research a presentation topic prior to developing a speech or
demonstration
-Write an outline, including an introduction, body and conclusion for their
speech or demonstration
-Create a formal presentation, speech or outline using the
written outline
-Be prepared to present before their family, a group of their peers (such as
at a 4-H club meeting) and a school or county qualifying event
-Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects
and programs
-Understand the decision-making process
-Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action
-Learn to read and follow instruction
Initial Outcome: Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership
Indicator: volunteers would be willing to teach and facilitate more Extension programs
Method: volunteer for officer positions, volunteer to teach KEHA lessons
Timeline: 2018-2022
Intermediate Outcome: Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
Indicator: volunteers would be more involved with the community to see the needs of the community and will help with programs and plans that better the community
Method: helping Extension office with programs and also with plan of work when the time comes
Timeline: middle of 2019
Long-term Outcome: Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders
Indicator: another assessment of the county will take place and the issues we saw before should be solved
Method: volunteering in various places that need help, make other members of the community aware of the issues and ways they could help to fix them
Timeline: end of 2020
Initial Outcome: Youth increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership; communication and other important life skills. They will learn the importance why they need to stay in school and make decisions about college and career choice. Youth will also learn to become active citizens
Indicator: Youth are able to identify and understand leadership characteristics not only within themselves but also in others
Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs
Timeline: 2018-2022
Intermediate Outcome: Youth participation increase
Indicator: Number of youth participating in leadership activities
Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs
Timeline: 2018-2022
Long-term Outcome: Youth are able to effectively communicate with others in the community and take on leadership roles. Youth will become productive members of society
Indicator: Number of youth pursuing leadership positions
Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs
Timeline: 2018-2022
Audience: Volunteer leaders; KEHA members; 4-H Council; CEC; EDB
Project or Activity: Enhance Personal Leadership Capacity
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leader training; SEAL training; Board Training; By-laws
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists, and volunteers, 4-H Council, CEC, EDB and Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA)
Date: Summer 2019
Audience: KEHA members. volunteer leaders, 4H youth
Project or Activity: Utilize leadership skills to improve family and community quality of life
Content or Curriculum: MCV
Inputs: Master Clothing Volunteer
Date: throughout the entire year
Audience: Volunteer leaders, KEHA members
Project or Activity: Build Organizational Leadership Capacity
Content or Curriculum: FCS advisory council
Inputs: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA)
Date: throughout the entire year
Audience: Community Development organizations
Project or Activity: Chamber of Commerce, Marion Tourism and Economic Development
Content or Curriculum: CEDIK information
Inputs: agents, volunteers, specialists
Date: ongoing year round
Audience: Agriculture Organizations and groups
Project or Activity: cooperate to host various joint meetings
Content or Curriculum: Extension publications
Inputs: agents, volunteers, specialists, Government Agency representatives
Date: ongoing year round
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Teen Councils; Teen Conference, Summit, Retreat, Issues, Capitol Experience, Camp leaders, Mentors, State Fair, 4-H Achievement
Content or Curriculum: Education, monthly meetings; Training's, Hands on Activities
Inputs: Extension Agent, School System, Volunteers, Local businesses, Conferences/Retreat, 4-H Council
Date:2018-2022
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Programs such as Communication Events, YELP, Public Action Adventures, A.P.E.S, Jumpstart, Officer Training's; Leadership Clubs
Content or Curriculum:Education, monthly meetings; Training's, Hands on Activities; speakers
Inputs: Extension Agent, School System, Volunteers, Local businesses, Chamber of Commerce, Marion Tourism, 4-H Council and Economic Development
Date:2018-2022
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
The YELP Youth Engagement Leadership Program is in its second year now with 17 high school students participating. Youth in this program meet once a month during school hours identifying issues in the community and put their plans into action. At the beginning of the program year, youth work independently presenting to others in the program their ideas for making a difference in our community. When they presented their ideas, we realized they all wanted to do something to beautify ou
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
University of Kentucky : College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Kentucky 4-H Summit 2019 Dr. Rachel E. NobleAccording to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle sc
