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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi Alison,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I like #1 and #3 the best. It seems to me that there are
plenty of other youth-oriented posters on leadership, but none on sparks.
There are plenty on making a difference but not that cite specific resources
with examples in such a short and sweet way (the #3 sections). I’m
imagining #1 as the most <b>repeatedly</b> useful as a reminder in a locker or
somewhere it would be seen regularly, if it has some good visuals to go with
it. We can all use reminders about using our gifts!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>Diedra Silbert<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>Coconino County Juvenile Court Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>1001 E. Sawmill Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>Flagstaff, AZ 86001<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>(928) 226-5431<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>dsilbert@courts.az.gov</span><span style='font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Apple Chancery";
color:#8064A2'>"…The Developmental Assets framework provides an
excellent way of supporting youth—in practically any venue. When
young people find themselves in an environment that brings out their strengths
and potential, then they’re in an Asset-rich environment."
--from <i>Walking Your Talk: Building Assets in Organizations
that Serve Youth</i> by Neal Starkman<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org
[mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Alison
Dotson<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 30, 2008 4:28 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Silbert, Diedra<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Healthy Communities Healthy Youth<br>
<b>Subject:</b> HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Greetings!<br>
<br>
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. <br>
<br>
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!<br>
<br>
<b><u>Theme #1: What Is Your Spark?</u><br>
<br>
Examples of "sparks" that would appear on the poster are: </b><br>
Building furniture<br>
Acting <br>
Taking care of stray dogs<br>
<br>
<b>And questions the poster may pose are:</b><br>
How do you use your gifts to make a difference in the world?<br>
Who supports your sense of purpose?<br>
<br>
<b><u>Theme #2: Anyone Can Be a Leader</u><br>
<br>
Examples of questions the poster may pose are:<br>
</b>How do I bring out leadership in other people?<br>
How can I inspire people to come together?<br>
How do I respond to bullying?<br>
<br>
<b><u>Theme #3: Make a Difference</u><br>
</b>Sections will include the environment, social justice and equality, and
spiritual development.<br>
<br>
<b>An example from each section:</b><br>
<i>Lather, rinse, don't repeat. </i>Shortening your time in the shower by only
two minutes saves 10 gallons of water.<br>
Learn more: <a href="http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/waterconservation/tips.htm">dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/waterconservation/tips.htm</a><br>
<br>
<i>Speak up.</i> 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. <br>
Learn more: <a href="http://tolerance.org/teens">tolerance.org/teens</a><br>
<br>
<i>Find your spirit.</i> 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?<br>
Learn more: <a href="http://spiritualdevelopmentcenter.org">spiritualdevelopmentcenter.org</a><br>
<br>
<br>
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!<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
<br>
Alison<br>
<br>
<br>
-- <br>
Alison Dotson<br>
Assistant Editor<br>
612-399-0232<br>
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