You’re a Generation Rising: Youth Leaders in the Rural Revolution!

#mcbyouthspeak

Steve Henness, MU ExtensionMissouri Community Betterment

October 22, 2012

Who I’m With…

What I Do…

What I Do…

About Last About Last Night…Night…

What’s This?

…How About This?

…And This?

“Sparks” Clip & Activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKAj3nkACGM&feature=player_embedded

“Teen Voice” Clip & Activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IB7NDUSBOo

“Relationships & Opportunities” Clip & Activity

http://vimeo.com/8337851

Daydreaming?

There’s More to it!There’s More to it!

Putting It All Together!

A Game Plan for Being Involved in Your Community!

1. What is my “spark?”

Individual?Team?

Find Hope & Vision!

2. What is my “personal

megaphone?”

School?Community Betterment?

Take Action!

3. Who is in my “paper

chain?”

Adult mentors?Trips/conference

s?

Lead Positive Change!

Tell Your Story!

“Youth are Community Problem-Solvers Right NOW!”

Keep discovering your “sparks” and using them

to better your communities!

Discover your “voice” as a teen and find ways to come to the table with adult leaders and

decision-makers to engage the issues you care about!

Keep growing your “relationships” with caring

adults and seizing “opportunities” to become a leader and problem-solver in your school and community!

You’re a Generation Rising: Youth Leaders in the Rural Revolution!

#mcbyouthspeak

Steve Henness, MU ExtensionMissouri Community Betterment

October 22, 2012