Fleming County CES

Title:

Developing Community Leaders

MAP:

Developing Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

Thrasher, Wilhoit, Fryman

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Leadership

Situation:

According to surveys conducted by the Fleming County Community Assessment report of 2019, respondents expressed a desire for more leadership skills education to help prepare the community for the future and for more citizens to help solve local problems which can lead to more pride in the community.   

The stability of the community infrastructure is heavily based on the development and capacity of community leaders. Long term volunteer and leadership development is crucial to identifying community issues and taking ownership of the implementation of local solutions. With approximately 86 KEHA members and over 60 4-H and Agriculture volunteers who share their time and expertise with youth and families in the community. Through the efforts of the agents and volunteers, it is the goal to continue to engage, educate, and empower local citizens to become more involved in their community.

Long-Term Outcomes:

- Community health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

- Community leaders actively seek solutions for identified community problems.

- Youth will serve as teen leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.

Intermediate Outcomes:

-Citizens practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

-Citizens improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.

-Citizens apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.

- Strengthen community coalitions or partnerships to address community needs.

- Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.

- Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.

Initial Outcomes:

-Program participants will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.

- Program participants will identify critical issues within the community.

 

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth / Adults will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
Indicator: Youth/adults participate in local programs
 Method: Pre/Post Survey 

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Senior 4-Her’s (8th-12th Grade)
Project or Activity: 4-H Agriculture Careers Academy 
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential 
Inputs: Agents, Community Leaders, Local Businesses 
Date: August - May Annually

Audience: Senior 4-Her's

Project or Activity: Washington Leadership Experience

Content or Curriculum: Citizenship

Inputs: Agents

Date: Fall 2025

Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Leader training 
Content or Curriculum: UK FCS curriculum
Inputs: Agents, Specialists
Date: August, February


Audience: Extension Councils 
Project or Activity: Hosting / Conducting Council Meetings 
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Volunteer & Councils Documents/ Curriculum, KEHA, KELD 
Inputs: Agents, Leaders 
Date: January- December

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