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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I noted a previous response suggested
asking youth for their input. This is a sterling suggestion. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b>
hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org
[mailto:hchylist-bounces@lists.search-institute.org] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Alison Dotson<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, December 30, 2008
4:28 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Silbert, Diedra<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> Healthy Communities Healthy
Youth<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> HCHY List: Youth Mini
Poster</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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><span style='font-weight:bold'>Theme #1: What Is Your Spark?</span></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><span style='font-weight:bold'>And questions the poster may pose are:</span></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><span style='font-weight:bold'>Theme #2: Anyone Can Be a Leader</span></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><span style='font-weight:bold'>Theme #3: Make a Difference</span></u><br>
</b>Sections will include the environment, social justice and equality, and
spiritual development.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>An example from each section:</span></b><br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Lather, rinse, don't repeat. </span></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><span style='font-style:italic'>Speak up.</span></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><span style='font-style:italic'>Find your spirit.</span></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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