HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster

[Colleen Mahoney]

I already sent my preference to Alison and forgot to forward to list.  I
didn't save it but basically said #2 as a mother of a 16 year old boy.  I
also stressed the importance of considering the illustrations/pictures and
targeting various groups (gender, interests, etc) separately.  For instance,
my son is very into athletics both as an athlete and youth coach...a theme
illustrating that would get his attention but yet it won't others.  =


I would like to add a few other considerations:
1)  ASK A VARIETY OF YOUTH!   We are giving our perspective as adults,
parents, those that work with youth and we may or may not be on target.
2)  Maybe all 3 themes should be considered...different strokes for
different folks!  =

3)  INVOLVE A VARIETY OF YOUTH in the design and to provide feedback prior
to sending to print.  =


I wish all of you the very best for 2009!  Colleen Mahoney =

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From: Barbara Bridgwater
Date: 12/31/2008 10:41:53 AM
To: mahoneyc at cox.net
Cc: 'Healthy Communities Healthy Youth'
Subject: RE: HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster
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My preference is #1.  =93Spark=94 is the updated version of =93bloom where =
you=92re
planted=94 and I believe it=92s essential that each young person perceive t=
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their particular skills/interests/talents are vital, useful and appreciated
in our world.
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Barbara Bridgwater
Community Youth Champion
Youth Count
PO Box 566
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Tel 812-923-1160
barbara at youthcount.com
www.youthcount.com
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From: hchylist-bounces at lists.search-institute.org
[mailto:hchylist-bounces at lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Alison
Dotson
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:28 PM
To: barbara at youthcount.com
Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth
Subject: HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster
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Greetings!

We at Search Institute Press are developing a small poster for youth, one
that they would like to hang in their locker at school or on a bulletin
board at home. =


I'm looking for feedback on the content of the poster. We've come up with
three possible themes, and I would love to know which poster you would be
most likely to buy for the teens in your life. Will you read the following
examples and vote on your favorite? Thanks!

Theme #1: What Is Your Spark?

Examples of "sparks" that would appear on the poster are: =

Building furniture
Acting        =

Taking care of stray dogs

And questions the poster may pose are:
How do you use your gifts to make a difference in the world?
Who supports your sense of purpose?

Theme #2: Anyone Can Be a Leader

Examples of questions the poster may pose are:
How do I bring out leadership in other people?
How can I inspire people to come together?
How do I respond to bullying?

Theme #3: Make a Difference
Sections will include the environment, social justice and equality, and
spiritual development.

An example from each section:
Lather, rinse, don't repeat. Shortening your time in the shower by only two
minutes saves 10 gallons of water.
Learn more: dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/waterconservation/tips.htm

Speak up. If classmates or friends are telling offensive jokes, say so. Tell
them that you appreciate good jokes, but what they're doing is perpetuating
stereotypes. =

Learn more: tolerance.org/teens

Find your spirit. Spirituality is shaped both within and outside of
religious traditions, beliefs, and practices. When do you feel spiritual? On
nature hikes? While playing piano, or nurturing a child? Creating a piece of
art?
Learn more: spiritualdevelopmentcenter.org


Please let me know which one you like best, Theme #1, Theme #2, or Theme #3.
We want this to be a poster that really speaks to teens, and your opinion is
so valuable!

Thanks,

Alison


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Alison Dotson
Assistant Editor
612-399-0232

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