Cooperative Extension Service

Washington County 245 Corporate Drive

Springfield, KY 40069 (859) 336-7741

Fax: (859) 336-7445 www.ca.uky.edu/ces

Thank you for supporting Teen Leadership! Leadership has always been vital

to the success and growth of our society. The goal of this program is to

develop each participant’s interpersonal and professional leadership skills.

Many people have helped our leaders to learn and succeed. Please continue

to read about our activities during the 2018-2019 Teen Leadership program!

~Teen Leadership Coordinators

Cabrina Buckman, Dennis Morgeson, & Darice Russell,

WC Cooperative Extension & Allison Carney, WC Schools

Cameron Bonzo

Madeline Borders

Mackenzie

Bottoms

Savannah Brown

Kennedy Cochran

Olivia Cox

Garrett Devine

Kara Greenwell

Jake Hood

Lauren Mann

Abigail Mattingly

Mary Medley

Tiara Mitchell

Catherine

Mulholland

Madelyn Sagrecy

Grant Satterly

Riley Schrader

Anne Claire Smith

Gabrielle Thompson

Blake Thompson

Hannah Willis

Joseph Yocum

2018-2019 TEEN LEADERS

A NOTE TO OUR DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, & PARTNERS

RETREAT — AUGUST 11, 2018

Team Building with Danielle Hagler, Nelson County 4-H Agent

True Colors Personalities with Jennifer Bridge, Meade Co. FCS Agent

Teen Leader’s Introduction Presentation of You & Your Community

Team Building

Practice Public Speaking

& Communication

Objectives:

introduce yourself & build community awareness

Teens created a photo presentation of family, friends,

school, their heritage, local businesses, new

construction in Washington County & their favorite

place in Washington County.

“I learned that leadership is important and we

should help in our community as much as

possible. I should always help others.”

“I learned that everyone has different opinions

and perceptions and I should respect that.”

“To set goals and work hard to achieve them.”

AGRICULTURE DAY — SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

St. Catharine Farm with Danny Ray Spalding &

Dr. Steve Higgins, UK Extension Specialist

Bonnie Plants with Dan & Heather Kyle

Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

WC Livestock Center with Michael Acey

Beekeeping with Dave & April Donathan

Learn about Local & State Agriculture

“I learned about many different ag industries.”

“I learned about how farm systems work.”

“There are job opportunities everywhere.”

Beekeepers Dave & April Donathan let teens take a

close look at their beehives and taste fresh honey

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DAY — OCTOBER 19, 2018

Learn about Basic Financial

Management

Review College Expenses

Discover Local Resources

Banking Basics with Springfield State

Bank

Checking & Savings Accounts

Debit & Credit Cards

Identity Theft Protection

Credit Reports

Car Loans & Insurance with Sue Blair,

Shelter Insurance

College Circuit & Expenses with Tracy

Abell, WCHS Guidance Counselor

Budgeting with Cabrina Buckman, WC

FCS Agent

Investing for the Future with Theresa

Smothers, Edward Jones

“Get good insurance so you

are protected”

“If you budget well, you will

save money”

“Thinking ahead is

important” (pertaining to

investing for the future)

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DAY — NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Objective: learn about

community organizations

& leadership

Teens attended the

following meetings:

1 Board of Education

1 Fiscal Court or

City Council &

3 Civic Meetings of their

choice, including:

Airport Board, BPW,

Library Board, WC Family

Resources Center, Tourism,

Community Theater, Fire

Department, Rescue Board,

WOW, & Lions Club.

Teens also interviewed one

civic leader about the

importance of being

involved. Learn about Local Industries & Career Opportunities

Special thanks to Daniel Carney & SWEDA for planning this day!

Welcome & Overview at the Opera House with Daniel Carney, SWEDA

Tour Mico-Weld Technologies with John Yates

Tour Toyotomi America Corp with Holly Brady

Tour ECTC Springfield Campus with Heather Reynolds

Career Readiness with Terri Thomas, KY Career Center

Future Opportunities across KY with Brad Thomas, East KY Power Co.

Tour INOAC with Diane Edwards

“I learned that Kentucky does a

lot more than I thought it did!”

“I learned about our economy”

“I learned that I can go to her

[KY Career Center] for help

regarding my career”

Special thanks to Springfield State Bank for helping to plan this day!

City Government Overview with Laurie

Smith & Mayor Debbie Wakefield

Tourism with Stephanie McMillin

Tour of Police Station with Chief Jim Smith

Tour of Sewer Plant

Main St. & City Projects with Kathy Elliott

& Nell Haydon

Central KY Community Theatre

Road Department & Recycling Center

PVA Office with Fran Carrico

Sheriff’s Office with Jerry Pinkston

County Clerk with Glenn Black

Mock Fiscal Court with John Settles, Former

County Judge Executive

“The Mayor is cool”

“There are many new projects” (pertaining to city projects)

“Main Street is very well kept”

“I learned a lot about fiscal court meetings”

“Judge Settles is cool”

“I learned what shouldn’t be recycled”

“I learned where the [county] offices are located”

MEDIA DAY — JANUARY 11, 2019

Lebanon Enterprise with Stevie Lowery

Radio Station with Dave Colvin

Public Relations & Media Use for WC Schools

with Hillary Wright

Social Media with Mindy McCulley, UK FCS

Extension Specialist

Learn about Media & Using it as a Leader

“We can use social media to our advantage”

“I gained knowledge on what goes into marketing”

“Newspaper media is very important &

underappreciated because there is a lot of work

and effort put into it.”

CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY — DECEMBER 17, 2018

Special thanks to everyone at City Hall & the

WC Executive Office for planning this day!

Learn about Local Government

Objective:

develop professional communication skills

Teens worked in teams of two or three people to write

one article that was published in the Springfield Sun.

The assignment was meant to help teens reflect on the

day & communicate its value to the community & the

supporters of the program.

Article assignments included:

Retreat Agriculture Day Financial Management Day

Business & Industry Day City & County

Government Day Media Day State Government Day

Law & Justice Day Health & Emergency

Services Day Program Summary

STATE GOVERMENT DAY — MARCH 6, 2019

Objective:

recognize the characteristics of leadership in the

real world

Teens chose one real world leader & gave a short

presentation on that leader at Teen Leadership

Graduation. Real leaders could be family, local

leaders, artists, entertainers, politicians, athletes,

business owners, etc.

Teen included the following: information about

their leader, the purpose of the leader, the people

the leader influences, characteristics the leader

displays, & the leader’s True Color personality

Learn about State Government

Special thanks to Alice Lawson & Senator Buford for planning this day!

Capitol Tour

Visit Secretary of State’s Office

Visit with Senator Buford

State Media Coverage with Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald Leader

Lobbying with Amy Wickliffee, Lobbyist

“You can register to vote online”

“I learned the

architecture &

symbolism of the

building” (Capitol)

“A lot goes into this

work, early mornings

& long nights

attending different

meetings”

“I learned what a

lobbyist does”

“I better understand

what our elected

officials do”

Objectives:

be involved in your community &

see how events come together

Teens volunteered for at least three hours.

Most teens helped with various Sorghum Festival

events or with County Fair Exhibits. Thanks to Pat

Rose & Krista Thompson for helping to organize

those efforts!

If teens were unavailable to help during the

Sorghum Festival, they helped in other volunteer

roles, such as ringing the Salvation Army bells.

Judge Anderson designed a

role play activity where teens

visit various courts & offices with scenarios

to learn more about the workings of each

location. This included the County Attorney,

Circuit Clerk, Family Court, District Court,

Court Designated Worker, & Family Law.

“There are many different organizations within the court

system”

“I learned the process of courts and how decisions are

made in court”

HEALTH & EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY — APRIL 12, 2019

Springview Hospital Tour & Talks

Intensive Care Room

Emergency Room

Education/Case Management

Rehabilitation Services

Lab Services

Imaging Services

Women’s Center

Wound Care

Administration

Emergency Rescue from a Wrecked Car at

Lewis Auto Salvage with WC EMS

Rescue Helicopter with Air Methods

Learn about Health & Emergency Services &

Career Opportunities

“There are many different paths a nurse can take”

“I learned so much about the medical field in general”

“I learned how to safely extract an injured person”

“Driving is dangerous & you need to be careful”

“They save a lot of people”

LAW & JUSTICE DAY — MARCH 14, 2019

Special thanks to Judge Amy

Anderson & Phyllis Sallee

for planning this day!

Learn about the Justice

System & Local Services

Special thanks to Joe Carpenter, Mark Hale,

& Springview Hospital for planning this day!

GRADUATION — APRIL 28, 2019

Congratulations to the Teen Leadership Graduates!

“Yes, it has shown me things about my own city & other counties that I didn't know about”

“Yes, it has helped me gain more leadership skills & more knowledge about my surroundings in my community”

“Yes, I feel it has allowed me to communicate better.”

“Yes, it has helped me be more involved in my community.”

“Yes, it has shown me the many different sides of Washington County”

“Yes, because it has taught me all aspects of what a leader is”

“Yes, it exposed me to real leaders in my community that I didn’t even know about”

“Yes, it has made me understand what happens and what opportunities we have in our community”

“Yes, I learned about my community”

“Yes, it has helped me with my leadership skills and I’ve learned more about my community”

“Yes, showed me to step out of my comfort zone and to plan more and ahead”

“It taught me to overcome obstacles and to plan”

“Yes, it showed me valuable traits I need to be a true leader in my community and the importance of being involved.”

“Yes, because I know more about my community”

“Yes, it helped me to become more aware of my community”

“Yes, I feel more responsible and feel as though I can move into the workplace and demonstrate leadership”

“Yes, because I learned how to be more involved in my community”

“Yes, it helped me better understand our community and how I can get involved”

“Yes I do, I know more about my community and the businesses in it”

“Yes, it has shown me a lot about my community”

“It has taught me ways to get in the community”

“Yes, I now know a lot more about my community and have learned a lot”

“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts.

It is about one life influencing another.”

-John Maxwell