Extension
It Starts With Us
Building Leadership for Community Vitality
Leadership
Kennedy Perkins, 4-H Agent, Christa O'Cull
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Master Clothing Volunteer
Leadership
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
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. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for youth and adults to improve their leadership ability and create a positive impact on their future. Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky and in Lewis County. By improving the leadership skills in today's adults and youth we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow.
- Participants in Extension programs will serve in community leadership roles
- More citizens help solve local issues
- Extension Councils will run efficiently and effectively
- More qualified leaders to prepare community for the future
- Homemakers will serve as leaders in their communities.
- Young farmers in Lewis County will serve in leadership roles in the community
- Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their community, community organizations and as mentors for younger youth.
- Youth will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in the works place and in daily life.
- Extension Organizations use Roberts Rules of Order to conduct meetings
- Master Clothing volunteers use skills learned to teach youth and adults how to sew
- Increase number of individuals in the county that participate in sewing related programs
- Homemakers will increase knowledge of KEHA through officer training to help fulfill leadership roles in the county/state level.
- Young farmers in Lewis County will serve in agriculture leadership roles.
- Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives and during 4-H events
- Youth will participate in community service projects selected to address identified needs
- 4-H Council, Homemaker Council, Ag. Council, and Extension Council members learn how councils should operate
- Extension Council members understand the function of the Extension Council and embrace it
- Increase number of KEHA members volunteering in community and Extension events
- Increase knowledge and skill base of Master Clothing Volunteers through UK trainings
- Young farmers will gain knowledge and become more confident in their abilities and more willing and able to serve as leaders
- Youth will learn communication, leadership, and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting
- Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership about how to become an effectve leader, team player, and communicator
Initial Outcome: Members of each council learn how council systems operate
Indicator: Agents observe that council member are following training given
Method: Officers and members follow training guidelines and Robert's Rules of Order
Timeline: Summer 2025
Initial Outcome: Homemakers will serve as club leaders and learn leadership skills
Indicator: Clubs have office positions filled and it is observed that they are effective club leaders
Method: Reports filed by club
Timeline: May 2025
Initial Outcome: Master Clothing Volunteers learn skills
Indicator: Volunteers receive Master Clothing Volunteer certification
Method: Master Clothing certification
Timeline: Spring 2025
Initial Outcome: Youth learn leadership skills and can conduct club meetings
Indicator: Youth can conduct club meetings without help
Method: Observation of Program assistant that youth can conduct meeting
Timeline: Winter 2025
Intermediate Outcome: All Extension Councils and clubs are using Robert's Rules of Order
Indicator: Meetings are conducted using Robert's Rules
Method: Leaders report they are using Robert's Rules when asked
Timeline: Winter 2025
Intermediate Outcome: Master Clothing Volunteers teach youth how to sew
Indicator: Classes are held
Method: Completion of final projects from youth
Timeline: Summer 2024
Intermediate Outcome: Homemakers will serve as leaders at the area KEHA level
Indicator: Homemakers will serve as officers and committee chairs
Method: Self reporting and KEHA positions are filled with Lewis County members
Timeline: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
Intermediate Outcome: As more senior members leadership terms expire, younger members step up to fill leadership roles
Indicator: New members on councils
Method: Observation
Timeline: Fall 2025
Intermediate Outcome: Youth participate in community based service projects
Indicator: Community based service projects are performed by Lewis County youth
Method: Reports from members and community members about service projects completed
Timeline: Spring 2025
Intermediate Outcome: Youth give a speech during class using techniques taught
Indicator: A score of red or blue by most participants on their score sheet
Method: Speech or Demonstration score sheet
Timeline: Winter and Spring 2025
Intermediate Outcome: Youth use leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day life.
Indicator: Youth report they use skills in day to day life.
Method: Questionnaire
Timeline: Spring 2025
Long-term Outcome: Council meetings are run efficiently and effectively with members wanting to serve at the state level
Indicator: Members are engaged using skills taught, providing relative input and following the agenda
Method: Observation
Timeline: Spring 2025
Long-term Outcome: Members of Extension organizations start serving more in leadership roles in other community groups
Indicator: Extension members serve in leadership roles for other organizations
Method: Self reporting
Timeline: Spring 2025
Long-term Outcome: Youth will use leadership skills in the work place, school, and daily life.
Indicator: Teens will use leadership skills to help conduct programs for youth
Method: Survey
Timeline: Spring 2025
Long-term Outcome: County leaders serve in leadership roles in Extension beyond the county
Indicator: Adults and teens serve on regional and state councils
Method: Observation
Timeline: Spring 2025
Audience: Lewis County Council members, 4-H, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Extension Council
Project or Activity: Council's Trainings
Content or Curriculum: Resources and Power Points developed for Extension Councils trainings
Inputs: Facilities, Presentation Equipment, Educational Resources, Agents time
Date: Spring 2025
Audience: Master Clothing Volunteers
Project or Activity: Master Clothing Trainings
Content or Curriculum: UK Master Clothing Volunteer Curriculum
Inputs: Educational resources, program administration, volunteer support, agents time, and specialist time
Date: Fall 24
Audience: Lewis County Homemakers
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leadership trainings and community projects
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Curriculum
Inputs: Educational materials, agent time, volunteer time
Date: Winter 2025
Audience: Lewis County elementary and middle school students
Project or Activity: Speech and Demonstration
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Speech and Demonstration Curriculum
Inputs: Educational materials, agent time, teachers from Middle School, Volunteers
Date: Winter 2025-Spring 2025
Audience: Lewis County Teen Leadership Clubs
Project or Activity: Leadership Lewis County and Licking River Teen Leadership Academy
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core leadership curriculum
Inputs: Curriculum, office van, agent time, volunteers, Lewis County High School, Family Resource Center
Date: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
