Pendleton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





4013 - Civic Engagement
4013.1) 50

Number of youth who participated in Civic Education and Engagement educational programs (PRACTICE)

4013.11) 10

Number of 4-H members or participants who sit on local, regional, or state boards for civic organizations (SEEC)

4013.12) 15

Number of youth who designed and completed an educational program based on civic need (community service project) (SEEC)

4013.14) 250

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

4013.16) 250

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)



Success Stories

4-H; Showing the Community We Care

Author: Shelley Meyer

Major Program: Civic Engagement

4-H; Showing the Community We Care

The 4-H youth organization strives to teach and mold youth development to help grow them into successful and caring members of society. Four key concepts of youth development essential elements identified by researchers include mastery, independence, belonging, and generosity. Pendleton County, Kentucky 4-H has practiced the “generosity” element on more than one occasion. Kress defines generosity as the opportunity to value and practice service to others (Kress, 2004). The 4-H motto:

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