HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster

[Stacy Taylor]

Like several other people that responded, I really like them all, but after
attending this year's HCHY conference with some youth from our community, I
will share that the ideas that made the biggest impacts on them were that
they can make a difference in the world.  One of our girls is even
researching groups that are working in Africa to see which one best fits her
"vision" for helping.  It seems like the idea that she could make a
difference outside of the walls of her school and home was really big!

 

Stacy

 

Expect youth to do THEIR best, not to always be THE best.  Build Assets!
THRIVE

  _____  

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 5:28 PM
To: thrive at communitycaringcouncil.org
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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Alison Dotson
Assistant Editor
612-399-0232

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