Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Extension and Community Leadership
Enhancing Leadership Development
Elizabeth Maxedon, Bryce Roberts, Mollie Tichenor
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Community Engagement
Leadership
Due to Spencer County being known as one of the fastest growing counties in Kentucky, we, Extension Council and agents, realize the need to develop community leadership.
Increase the number of local residents participating in county wide, regional programs, and activities.
Spencer County residents will actively participate in programs through the Extension Service and other community groups.
Residents will identify local areas of interest that they can become involved in. Extension leadership will provide a variety of training that residents will use to support county activities and programs that seek their interest.
Outcome: Volunteer Development
Indicator: Number of Volunteer Lead Classes/Programs/Clubs.
Method: Observation/Surveys.
Timeline: July 2023 – June 2024.
Outcome: Homemakers with various groups.
Indicator: Number of hours of service.
Method: Observation and Pre/post surveys.
Timeline: July 2023 – June 2024.
Outcome: Council Development
Indicator: Development of council committees.
Method: Trainings for officers and members of councils.
Timeline: July 2023 – June 2024.
Audience: Senior Citizens, Adults, and Youth
Project or Activity: Community Classes (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Facilitators develop their own materials to teach the residents of Spencer County in individual classes.
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Master Clothing Volunteer, Local Producers, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, Spencer County Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 2023 – May 2024.
Project or Activity: Teen Conference, State 4-H Boards, 4-H Camp, Teen Summit, Kentucky Volunteer Forum. (MT)
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development for Middle School and High School students, as well as 4-H Volunteers.
Inputs: Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Spencer County School System, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers.
Date: July 2023 – June 2024.
Project or Activity: Summer Intern (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Extension Experience.
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Farm Bureau, Master Clothing Volunteer, Local Producers, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, and Spencer County Chamber of Commerce.
Date: May 2024 – August 2024.
Project or Activity: Sewing Clubs (EM, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Homemaker’s Sewing Lessons with Master Clothing Volunteer and other volunteers, 4-H sewing curriculum, Community Service Projects, Homemakers Showcase
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Master Clothing Volunteer, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers.
Date: July 2023 – June 2024.
Project or Activity: Leadership Development (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: extension curriculum, officer curriculum.
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, University of Kentucky Specialists, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Farm Bureau, Master Clothing Volunteer, Local Producers, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, and Spencer County Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 2023 – June 2024.
Project or Activity: Elementary Communications Contests (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Council, Extension District Board, Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Homemaker’s, 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, Community Members.
Date: January 2024 – June 2024.
Project or Activity: Senior Center Craft and Activity Day (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Various Extension Resources
Inputs: Multipurpose Community Action, University of Kentucky Publications and Materials
Date: July 2023 – June 2024.
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Leadership
The traditional Kentucky 4-H program does not start until youth reach the age of nine, known as 4-H age. In Spencer County the Cloverbuds program offers a glimpse of 4-H to those that have not met club age. These youth are from 5-8 years of age and get to experience what 4-H has to offer. This is an opportunity to prepare them to be well rounded 4-H members when they reach 9 years old.This year 13 plus youth are experiencing Cloverbuds learning agriculture, expressive arts, health, natural
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Leadership
The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the University
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Communications
Spencer County Schools and Spencer County 4-H partner together to provide Elementary 4-H School Club Programs for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Communication is the key component to this program. At every meeting or enrichment, all students are required to communicate with their classmates by participating in the activity where they say their name and something about them self. Throughout the year, it is the goal of the 4-H Agent to make each student more comfortable with pub
