Ballard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2005 - Empowering Community Leaders (general)
2005.6) 2

Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2005.7) 0

Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders

2005.5) 4

Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2005.4) 6

Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions

2005.3) 30

Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need

2005.2) 12

Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

2005.1) 24

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.)



Success Stories

Leadership Ballard

Author: Paula Jerrell

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

Leadership Ballard

The Ballard County 4-H Program prides itself in a strong Leadership Program with intentional leadership and civic engagement opportunities and study of government.  For more than 20 years, over 400 Ballard County 4-Hers have been learning leadership life skills such as understanding self, communication, listening, managing resources, team building and more.  They have learned about local (county and city) government from touring city halls, the courthouse and fiscal court offices. &nbs

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Teen Conference and Leadership

Author: Paula Jerrell

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

Teen Conference and Leadership

The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with

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District 7 4-H Horse Leadership

Author: Paula Jerrell

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

A twenty year 4-H volunteer and 4-H alum received the Dedication of the State 4-H Horse Show.  Kendra Humphrey Cunningham received this recognition at the State 4-H Horse Show on Saturday, June 29.Kendra Humphrey Cunningham is part of at least a third generation 4-H family involved in the 4-H Horse Program.  She was a 10 year 4-H member of the Carson Park 4-H Horse Club.  She is or has been involved in 4-H at the county, area, district and state levels.  She has served as del

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