HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster

[Mel Tremper]

It seems to me that there are many "make a difference" themed campaigns
and organizations.  Spark shows a spark of creativity and could make a
difference in having your message standout from similar campaigns,
perhaps igniting more action than the other approaches.

But as you can see I got all fired up on the issue of choosing a poster
theme and passed over the harder questions (which no doubt you have
already answered in your planning) such as what is the purpose of the
posters-what behaviors are you trying to change or reinforce, or what
sorts of knowledge are you trying to communicate?   Those outcomes can
help shape the format for the messages. 

I noted a previous response suggested asking youth for their input.
This is a sterling suggestion.  

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 4:28 PM
To: Silbert, Diedra
Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth
Subject: HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster

 

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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Assistant Editor
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