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DeKalb County KEYS Initiative to host First Annual
County-wide Assets Awards Ceremony
You're Invited: The DeKalb County KEYS Initiatives first annual county-wide
assets awards ceremony, to be held on May 14, 2010, will honor five individuals whose
ongoing commitment to building positive relationships with young people helps make
DeKalb County a better place for young people to live and grow.
Nominate an Asset Builder! An asset builder is an individual or organization that
makes extraordinary efforts to build developmental assets and create positive connections
with young people, and inspire others to do the same.
Developmental assets are the set of positive experiences, values, relationships, and
behaviors that enable young people to thrive.
The nomination period for the Assets Awards Ceremony will continue until Wednesday,
April 21, 2010.
Sponsors Needed: Please consider sponsoring personally or through your business
or organization. Sponsorships will help offset the cost of the breakfast, the award
plaques, and costs associated with printing and mailing.
Use the following links to learn more about how to reserve your space at this event,
nominate an asset builder, or become a sponsor of the Assets Awards Ceremony.
KEYS Committee:
This is the first of a few emails you will receive regarding
the KEYS Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010
at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau from 8-10am.
Attached is the request for sponsorships. Please consider
sponsoring personally or through your business or organization.
Sponsorships will help offset the cost of the breakfast, the
award plaques, and costs associated with printing and mailing.
Please pass along the sponsorship invitation to other businesses,
organizations, and individuals who may be interested in supporting
the work of KEYS and the recognition of Asset Builders
throughout DeKalb County.
Thanks,
Tatia
Sometimes adults do
things they aren’t proud of—swear, watch too much television,
argue. Making mistakes is understandable, but remember young people look up
to adults. They see you—especially if you’re a parent—as
the type of person they want to become someday. They want heroes.
That’s why it’s so important to be the best person you can be. Adult
Role Models is Asset 14 of Search Institute’s 40 Developmental
Assets, the qualities, experiences, and relationships that help young people
grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
Presentation to Coach David Rohlman and Darius McNeal for being a shining example of what it means to be a resident of District #428 and to be a Barb!!!
Hard at work
After the enormous turnout at the KEY Leaders
breakfast, the DC KEYS team went right to work planning speaking
engagements, fundraising, and future projects. There is no rest for
this motivated team dedicated to serving the youth of DeKalb County.
Tips for building Adult Role Models
asset
According to experts, what most young people need more
than anything else in their lives is positive social interaction with adults.
These interactions expose young people to real-life heroes. Be a role model
for the young people around you, and help them find other responsible adults
to be part of their lives as well. The more positive role models young people
have, the better!
Also try this
In your home and family:
Do your best to model appropriate behavior at all times. When you make
mistakes, admit them. Apologize for missteps.
In your neighborhood and
community group: Don’t be afraid to start a conversation with a
young person in your neighborhood. Begin by asking: How did you meet your
best friend? What is your favorite family tradition?
In your school or youth
program: As a group, list questions young people can ask their adult role
models to learn more about choices they made. Then, have students or
participants interview that person. Discuss their findings.
Want to know more about the 40 Developmental Assets and
ideas for helping young people build them? Visit www.search-institute.org
assets.
