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| 4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 560 |
Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas |
| 4041.2) | 400 |
Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started |
| 4041.3) | 200 |
Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions |
| 4041.4) | 60 |
Number of youth provided with diversity focused education |
| 4041.5) | 3 |
Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club |
| 4041.6) | 3 |
Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth |
| 4041.7) | 8 |
Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming) |
Author: Meagan Lucas
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Pulaski County 4-H Teen Council currently has six incredibly active members that are truly dedicated to service and leadership. One of the service projects that they have completed was a book drive, they collected over 600 books to be donated to Lexington Friends of the Library group to be given to children with limited access to books. They have also began plans to create small lending libraries that would be stationed at a local church that a homeschool co-op uses weekly for classes. Four
Author: Trent Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
