Russell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 0

Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas

4041.2) 85

Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started

4041.3) 185

Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions

4041.4) 0

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education

4041.5) 9

Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club

4041.6) 9

Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth

4041.7) 126

Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming)



Success Stories

Setting Smart Goals

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with Russell Springs Elementary School to present a program on goal setting to approximately 100 fourth grade youth.  Antione de Saint-Exupéry said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”  In most all 4-H programs, youth learn to set goals, work toward them, and then evaluate their success.  Goal-setting helps 4-H members complete projects; the 4-H record book has been the gold standard for many decades to help youth

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Responsible Citizens

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with the Russell County School System to provide a citizenship program to approximately 220 fifth grade youth. Citizenship education increases the likelihood of engagement in community education and community service as well as the understanding of the political process. During the 4-H club meetings, youth were introduced to the concept of a citizen, the qualities of a good citizen, American flag etiquette, American flag folding, and the embl

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