Extension
It Starts With Us
Empowering Community Leaders
Empowering Community Leaders
Barnes 4-H, Heimgartner ANR, Woodall FCS
Community Engagement
Leadership
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 and youth, 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. Crittenden County has 2 tradtional homemakers clubs and 2 specialty clubs and members at large for a membership of 55. KEHA volunteers share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the agents 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
-Homemaker members take on more leadership roles in the community
-Agriculture producers serve on boards to encourage changes to agriculture production practices
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 and life 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
-Homemakers members will teach monthly lessons to club members
-Homemakers will serve as program chairs and officer on the area and/or state level.
-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 important life skills that will help them to be productive members of society
-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
-Homemakers members will attend leaders lessons
-Homemakers will serve as program chairs and officer in their clubs
Initial Outcome: Extension Homemakers will 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 lesson
Timeline: 2023-2025
Intermediate Outcome: Extension Homemakers will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Indicator: Number of volunteer hours reported, testimonials
Method: Survey
Timeline: 2023-2025
Long-Term Outcome: Extension Homemakers will solve community problems through active engaged local leaders
Indicator: Summary of Extension Homemaker Volunteer hours and projects done in the community
Method: Yearly collection of volunteer hours and projects
Timeline: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
Intermediate Outcome: Youth participation will increase in the community
Indicator: Number of youth participating in leadership activities
Method: survey/education/curriculum/programs
Timeline: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
Audience: KEHA members, volunteer leaders
Project or Activity: Utilize leadership skills to improve family and community quality of life
Content or Curriculum: Leaders Lessons
Inputs: Monthly Club Meeting, Agents, Leaders
Date: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
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: 2023-2025
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Programs such as Communication Events, YELP, Public Action Adventures, A.P.E.S, 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: 2023-2025
Audience: Community members
Project or Activity:County Fair Breakfast
Content or Curriculum:Yearly meeting
Inputs: Extension Agent, Volunteers, Local businesses, Lion's Club, CEC, 4-H Council, Homemakers Council, Ag Council
Date: Summer 2023
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Leadership
The Fair breakfast has become a favorite fair event of many in the community and it shows with over 90 people in attendance for the 2023 event. This event is a joint partnership with Lion’s Club, County Extension Council and 4-H Council. The breakfast serves a profitable fundraiser for the county’s 4-H Council to help with youth programming efforts throughout the year and be helps youth be recognized for their hard work with the projects they enter in the fair. This event has great b
Author: Dee Heimgartner
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
The Fair breakfast has become a favorite fair event of many in the community and it shows with over 90 people in attendance for the 2023 event. This event is a joint partnership with Lion’s Club, County Extension Council and 4-H Council. The breakfast serves a profitable fundraiser for the county’s 4H Council to help with youth programming efforts throughout the year. This event has great buy in from our elected officials, local school system, business community including Chamber of
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Civic Engagement
The impact of the recent Crittenden and Lyon County 4-H Kentucky State Capitol on March 12, 2024 visit extends far beyond the walls of government buildings, as evidenced by the overwhelmingly positive post-program evaluation statistics. Empowering youth as leaders and fostering a deeper understanding of civic engagement lies at the heart of this transformative initiative, and the results speak volumes.A total 50 youth, teens and adults from Crittenden and Lyon County 4-H met with our local legis
Author: Rebecca Woodall
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Gatherings focused on learning about cooking, particularly Italian cuisine, hold profound significance beyond simply mastering culinary techniques. These gatherings foster a sense of community and connection, providing a platform for individuals to share cultural traditions and stories through the universal language of food. Exploring Italian cuisine, renowned for its rich history and diverse regional flavors, not only cultivates culinary skills but also deepens appreciation for cultural heritag
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Leadership
According to recent studies, students who develop leadership skills in middle school are 70% more likely to excel in high school and beyond. The Teen Leadership Academy (TLA), a middle school 4-H leadership program, has proven to be a catalyst for such development among young learners.The TLA program, designed for middle school students, selects four students from each participating school to engage in a comprehensive leadership program. This year, the program focused on building skill
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Leadership
In our bustling community, the heartbeat of youth development resonates through the thriving 4-H program. This success story shines a light on the extraordinary journey of our 4-H youth, who have excelled in personal growth, leadership skills, and life skills through their involvement in 4-H. Their achievements reflect the dedication and passion that has become the cornerstone of our program.Over the past few years, the youth in our community have not only embraced the opportunities provided by
