Extension
It Starts With Us
Enhancing Leadership & Communication Skills
Engaging Community Leaders
David Davis, Jennifer Howard, Heather Cassill, Shannon Farrell, Clay Stamm
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Facilitation Training
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of communities that support and strengthen families and the Clark County Community. The Clark County Extension Service is committed to engaging, educating and empowering local citizens to investigate issues, vocalize viewpoints, make responsible decisions, take ownership of solutions and contribute to a work-ready Clark County.
-Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders
-Increased individual skills related to workforce readiness
-Clark County’s community health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
-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
-Development of soft skills related to employment
-Collaborate with local agencies related to workforce readiness
-Implement individual leadership practices: identifying community needs, parlimentary procedures, interpersonal communication, teamwork
-Empower leaders to assume leadership roles in local decision-making bodies
Outcome: Workforce readiness
Indicator: Individuals are prepared to apply for employment
Method: Post Program Survey
Timeline: Annually
Outcome: Individual Leadership Practices and Empowerment of Leaders
Indicator: Continued involvement in leadership development opportunities
Method: Number of Participants in Leadership and Communication Programs, Involvement of individuals with the County Extension Council and Program Councils
Timeline: Annually
Audience: 4-H Age Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Communication Contest
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, School Personal, Community Volunteers
Date: Spring 2017
Audience: 4-H Age Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Art Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff and Facilities, 4-H Volunteers
Date: 2016-17
Audience: Community Members
Project or Activity: Leadership Winchester Ag Day
Content or Curriculum: Clark County Ag Tour, leadership discussion
Inputs: Clark County Farmers, City of Winchester, Clark CES, Community Volunteers
Date: April 2016/2017
Audience: 4-H Middle and High School Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen and Leadership Clubs
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content, District and Statewide Events
Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Date: 2016-17
Audience: Beef Industry Leaders
Project or Activity: Clark County Cattlemen’s Beef Tour
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Tour
Inputs: Extension Agents/Specialists (other states), Clark County Cattlemen’s Board, ANR Agent
Date: Fall 2016/2017
Audience: Middle and High School Youth
Project or Activity: Mock Interviews/Career Readiness
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Date: 2016-17
Audience: Community Leaders
Project or Activity: Program Advisory Councils (4-H/FCS/ANR), County Extension Council, District Board
Content or Curriculum: Extension Guidelines
Inputs: Extension Staff, Community Volunteers
Date: 2016-17
Audience:Clark County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: UK Curriculum
Inputs:Clark Co FCS, staff, community leaders
Date:Fall, annually
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Clark County Jr. Cattlemen’s Association
Content or Curriculum: Youth Leadership Development
Inputs: UK Specialist, Community Volunteers, Clark County FFA, Kentucky Beef Council
Date: Monthly
Audience: 4-H age youth and adult volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Leader Training Workshops (Volunteer/4-H Officers)
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content/Guidelines
Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Date: Fall 2016
Audience:Extension Homemakers/Adults
Project or Activity:Leader Lessons
Content or Curriculum:UK Curriculum
Inputs:Clark Co FCS, staff, Area FCS Agents
Date: monthly
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Clark County 4-H has a strong teen leadership club. Many of its members are highly involved in the service projects and fundraising opportunities that it offers while still being active in other 4-H clubs. One of the struggles, however, with these involved, leader oriented youth is the self motivation needed to step into officer roles on the county level and leadership opportunities on higher levels. One particular individual is a young man who has the dedication to do what it
Author: Heather Cassill
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
Overall, youth in Clark County report that speaking in front of a group of their peers is intimidating. Teachers in Clark County Schools share that fostering the development of public speaking gives youth the confidence needed to pursue future endeavors. As a community, Clark County strives to focus on work and career readiness. The Clark County 4-H Communication Contest had a participation of 826 participants in 2018. Thirty-seven classrooms, ranging from 4th to 8th grade completed the Clark Co
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Clark County 4-H Junior and Teen Leadership clubs are heavily focused on Leadership and Community Service. In May of 2017, the final Jr. and Teen Leadership club meetings took place for the program year. Both clubs were asked to provide insight on the direction that they would like to continue in the 2017-18 program year. Both clubs vocalized wanting to do more community service as their number one priority. As a result, Clark County community benefited from the following s
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Emily Comer, Clark County 4-H: The Dennis Goodman Grant allowed Emily Comer from District 4 to work with 4-H Agents in her district to plan and implement the District 4-H Middle School Leadership Academy. The experience started with the 4-H Middle School Retreat where 4-H middle school students developed leadership skills and had the opportunity to connect with others. Classes included leadership exploration with the Kentucky 4-H President, breaking barriers, public speaking, and developin
