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BRANCH OUT: Roots & Shoots January 2009 eNewsletter
January 2009
IN THIS ISSUE

Be a Leader
Five Roots & Shoots U.S. Youth Leadership Councils are now accepting membership applications from young people, ages 14 to 24. Apply today!


Youth on YouTube
Attendees at the Jane Goodall Global Youth Summit 2008 make a PSA about energy conservation. Watch it and learn more simple actions.

Blogging from Ecuador
A Roots & Shoots family from Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, spends a month in Ecuador bringing art to kids in the highlands. Journey with them.

The DIRT
Your source for information on how to dig in and take action. Be an apprentice, fill a "Souper Bowl," adopt a HeroRAT, vote for a White House organic farm. Dig in.

United Kingdom Map
Roots & Shoots-United Kingdom has created a Google map listing all of its groups. Get out the map.

Search for Good
Raise funds for Roots & Shoots while you surf the web by using the GoodSearch search engine. Type "the Jane Goodall Institute" in the "Who do you search for?" field. Search for good.

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QUIZ QUESTION:
What U.S. civil rights leader is honored this month?
Find the answer.

FEATURE

DIY: Solar Ovens

QUIZ QUESTION:  What U.S. civil rights leader is honored this month?  (See below.)

Going Green with Islam
At madrassa schools in coastal Tanzania, Muslim students learn to link Islamic teachings with environmental education. Educate yourself.

Shanghai eMagazine
Roots & Shoots-Shanghai produces its first-ever eMagazine with exciting news and helpful information in Chinese and English. Check out the zine.

Gregoire Memorial
Gregoire, Africa's oldest chimpanzee, died peacefully at his home, a JGI sanctuary. Remember Gregoirevisit the photo gallery and express your condolences.

Dr. Jane Down Under
Roots & Shoots members from Perth and Sydney to Brisbane and Murrindindi welcome Dr. Jane to Australia. Journey with Dr. Jane.

Member Spotlight
Elliot L. in British Columbia, Canada, does Roots & Shoots fundraising projects to benefit gorillas—and gets media coverage. Meet Elliot.

Roots & Shoots Book Club
Barbara A. Lewis' Teen Guide to Global Action gives you the info, tips and inspiration to make social change happen on a global scale. Get the guide.

U.S. Regional Action
Bill Buchholtz joins the Great Lakes Region as the new volunteer coordinator for Native American communities. Meet Bill.

Members-only Resource
If you made a New Year's resolution to submit your Roots & Shoots Project Reports, this writing guide will help you keep your word. Report your projects.

Fellow Steps Up for Symposium
Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Fellow Shanay Healy leads a workshop at a symposium on international education in Washington, D.C. See the symposium.

Up for Discussion
What's your New Year's resolution—help the homeless, volunteer at an animal shelter, start composting? Share your resolution on the Roots & Shoots Discussion Boards! Resolve to act.


Questions?

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