1. You’re a Generation Rising: Youth Leaders in the Rural Revolution! #mcbyouthspeak Steve Henness, MU Extension Missouri Community Betterment October 22, 2012

2. Who I’m With…

3. What I Do…

5. About Last Night…

6. What’s This?

7. …How About This?

8. …And This?

9. “Sparks” Clip & Activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKAj3nkACGM&feature=player_embedded

10. “Teen Voice” Clip & Activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IB7NDUSBOo

12. “Relationships & Opportunities” Clip & Activity http://vimeo.com/8337851

13. Daydreaming?

14. There’s More to it!

15. 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/conferences? Lead Positive Change!

16. Tell Your Story! “Youth are Community Problem-Solvers Right NOW!”

17. Keep discovering your “sparks” and using them to better your communities!

18. 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!

19. Keep growing your “relationships” with caring adults and seizing “opportunities” to become a leader and problem-solver in your school and community!

21. You’re a Generation Rising: Youth Leaders in the Rural Revolution! #mcbyouthspeak Steve Henness, MU Extension Missouri Community Betterment October 22, 2012