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Think
about the community, town, or region in which you live. What
enduring values or strengths need to be preserved? What issues
are critical to your area’s long-term vitality? Or, think
more broadly and consider the strengths and challenges facing
our country or world at large.
Values
or strengths
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Challenges
Now
go back through the two lists. Which two issues are most important
to you? Below, brainstorm ways in which you as a “respected
elder” could make a difference, large or small, on these
issues. For example, you could:
-
Write a letter to a local official or newspaper
- Volunteer
at a community agency or school
- Organize
a group of your peers to attend a town meeting
- Start
a small nonprofit organization
- Run
for elected office (!)
Issue
#1:
Action
idea:
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Information
needed:
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People
to talk to/partner with:
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Result:
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