IDEAS FOR FUTURE CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

1. Study the history, geography, wildlife, and other characteristics of your community.

2. Become acquainted with historical sites in your community.

3. Make or buy the flag of your country. Give it to someone or use it yourself.

4. Visit a place of national interest.

5. Learn more about your local and national government leaders.

6. Write a letter to a government official, expressing your concern about a situation.

7. Write a letter to a government official, expressing gratitude for something he or she has done.

8. Donate your help to a community cleanup project.

9. Find out from your community leaders if you can help in an energy conservation project.

10. Learn the traffic laws in your area, and encourage family members and friends to obey them.

11. Conduct a bicycle safety clinic for the children in your area.

12. Attend a town meeting.

13. Attend a public school board meeting.

14. Donate help to someone who is campaigning for a public office.