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Leaders Develop and Expand Leadership Skills
Leadership Development
A. Bruzek, K. Ragland, A. Sheffield
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Local Food System Development and Mapping
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Volunteer Development
In the 2019 Boyle County Extension Community Assessment, “more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future” ranked 7th among the topics that can be directly addressed through Extension education and support. As the agricultural community shrinks in Boyle County, agricultural and horticultural advisory committees recognize the role of Extension in helping leaders emerge with communication skills and information to educate the broader public on important topics. Extension Homemakers continue their tradition of maintaining strong leadership roles in many local civic and public organizations. Minority audiences use Extension connections to make progress on local issues. And the 4-H Council encourages leadership and communications education be an integral part of all 4-H projects and programs recognizing that the development of these life skills allows youth to cope with their environments by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others (Boyd, et al., 1992, JOE).
Individuals will enhance leadership skills to create stronger councils and clubs with more productive leaders to address public issues.
Clientele choose to become leaders demonstrating skills in organization, communications and parliamentary procedure.
Leaders attend county, area/district and state activities and events.
Youth practice leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.
Leaders and volunteers learn about their roles and responsibilities, effective meeting techniques, Extension programs and services, leadership styles, and team building.
Youth identify and explain basic leadership roles and skills.
Youth research, outline, write and present a public speech or demonstration.
Initial Outcome: Leaders and volunteers learn about their roles and responsibilities, effective meeting techniques, Extension programs and services, leadership styles, and team building.
Indicator: Community Leadership Development 3015; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011
Method: Record of clientele participating in educational programs; verbal reviews of information; post-program evaluations
Timeline: Year-round
Initial Outcome Youth identify and explain basic leadership roles and skills.
Indicator: 4-H LCC 4051
Method: Record of youth participating in leadership programs; in-program reviews; in-program hands-on activities; post-program evaluations
Timeline: School year
Initial Outcome: Youth research, outline, write and present a public speech or demonstration.
Indicator: 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Record of youth participating in communications project; in-program activities and reviews; post-program evaluations
Timeline: School year
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele choose to become leaders demonstrating skills in organization, communications and parliamentary procedure.
Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011
Method: Number of clientele serving as leaders in Extension and other community organizations; follow up contacts with program participants
Timeline: 1-5 years
Intermediate Outcome: Leaders attend county, area/district and state activities and events.
Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011; 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Number of clientele attending county, area/district and state activities and events as leaders and participants; follow up contacts with program participants
Timeline: 1-5 years
Intermediate Outcome: Youth practice leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.
Indicator: 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Number of youth practicing these skills in 4-H clubs, contests, camps, etc.; follow up contacts with program participants and review of enrollments
Timeline: 1-2 years
Long-term Outcome: Individuals will enhance leadership skills to create stronger councils and clubs with more productive leaders to address public issues.
Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011; 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031
Method: Clientele will serve in leadership roles both within Extension and in the broader community
Timeline: 1 to 20 years
Audience: 4-H youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Leadership Project and Leadership Roles in Clubs and Camps
Content or Curriculum: Public Adventures; My Leadership series, KY and D4 leadership opportunities (Summit, Teen Conference, Issues, Retreats, Councils; MBTI Certification; 4-H Camp Orientation and Self-Study materials; CPR and first aid certification; Teambuilding with Teens; Basic Parliamentary Procedure; 4-H Club Officers Manual
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, computer support, Extension office and facilities, project supplies, private and business donations, partnerships with UK specialists, camp staff, partnerships with local school systems
Date: Year-round
Audience: 4-H Youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations
Content or Curriculum: National 4-H Communications series; 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations; Speak Up
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, private and business donations; partnerships with local school systems, computer support, project supplies, Extension office and facilities
Date: Year-round
Audience: Adult Extension Leaders
Project or Activity: 4-H Council and District Board
Content or Curriculum: Effective 4-H Councils; Extension Advisory Council Educational Resources; Extension Volunteer Administration Handbook for 4-H Youth Development; KY Volunteer Forum; Volunteer Forum of the Southern States
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, District Board funding, 4-H Council funding, partnership with UK specialists, computer support, supplies, Extension office and facilities
Date: Year round
Audience: Master Gardeners
Project or Activity: MG will continue to teach classes and aid in county wide education events
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener
Inputs: Extension specialists and staff, volunteers
Date: Year round
Audience: Kentucky Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Leader lessons, chairman training, officer training
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leadership
Inputs: CES Staff, CES pubs and resources, KEHA resources, Extension leadership, KEHA, MCV, CFV, NEP
Date: Year round
Audience:Agriculture Development Council
Project or Activity:Set ANR priorities for programming
Content or Curriculum:Extension professionals and staff, local commodity groups, and GOAP guidelines
Inputs:Local Farm Bureau board, local commodity groups, extension specialists, and extension staff, and GOAP staff.
Date:Year round
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Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership
The Kentucky 4-H leadership program provides opportunities for youth to grow their leadership skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Youth are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and experience new things. Our goal is to help youth gain the leadership skills they will use for life. One opportunity youth have to gain necessary skills is 4-H Leadership Boot Camp. This year the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Boot Camp was held February 2nd and 3rd at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp. This two-d
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people explore their strengths and interests in order to find their place in the world (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to provide positive experiences in which young people are able to explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, Kentucky 4-H sees a decline in enrollment numbers for middle school age youth. In an effort to retain this age group, the Area C1-C4 Teen Council worked to plan, implement, and evaluat
Author: Joseph Ray
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
Boyle county is a growing community in terms of population and industries. From 2020 to 2025 Boyle County's population is expected to grow 2.2% according to a recent population projection by Kentucky State Data Center. The Boyle County Chamber of Commerce annual leadership program introduces participants to many different industries in the county through site visits with local professionals. With new professionals moving into the county this program lets participants learn the industrie
Author: Alexis Amorese Sheffield
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
There is a new club in town for those who like to garden and want to help volunteer in the community. The Boyle and Mercer County Extension Agents for Horticulture developed a new club known as the Fort Harrod Garden Club in response to past Master Gardener’s and community member’s desire to have more social programing revolving around plant topics. Many of the Master Gardeners between the two counties cut
Author: Alexis Amorese Sheffield
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
The Leadership Boyle County program was formed by the Chamber in 1983 as a non-profit leadership program designed to further the development of the talents and energies of Boyle County’s present and future leaders. As part of this program, participants spend a day learning about the variety of agricultural and natural resource enterprises throughout the county. The Boyle County Extension Agents planned a full day exploring agriculture and its effects on the community.
Author: Alethea Price
Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
The Leadership Boyle County program was formed by the Chamber in 1983 as a non-profit leadership program designed to further the development of the talents and energies of Boyle County’s present and future leaders. As part of this program, participants spend a day learning about the variety of agricultural and natural resource enterprises throughout the county. The Boyle County Extension Agents planned a full day exploring agriculture and its effects on the community.
