Governor Herbert launches Do the Write Thing Challenge
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 23, 2016) – The Office of Gov. Gary R. Herbert and the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice invite seventh and eighth grade students to participate in the seventeenth annual Do the Write Thing Challenge aimed at combating youth violence in homes, schools and neighborhoods.
The challenge offers students an opportunity to examine the impact of youth violence in their lives and submit an essay on their thoughts to resolve issues related to youth and cultural violence. The campaign emphasizes personal responsibility by encouraging students to make a commitment to do something about the problem.
Last year’s challenge involved more than 2,500 students, with more than 1,000 submitting essays from thirteen school districts and twenty-one schools.
The deadline for entries is Dec. 9, 2016. One boy and one girl will be selected, along with their teacher and parent, to represent Utah at the National Recognition Week in Washington, D.C. in July 2017. Top essays will be published and placed in the Library of Congress. All contest finalists, honorable mentions, their teachers and parents will be invited to attend a recognition luncheon where the top two authors will be announced next April.
Teachers are encouraged to incorporate the Do the Write Thing Challenge in their classroom curriculum. Lesson plans may be found on the Board of Juvenile Justice’s website, www.juvenile.utah.gov.
For more information including rules and entry forms, visit www.juvenile.utah.gov.
View the letter from Gov. Herbert to educators here.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
September 26, 2016 - September 30, 2016
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, September 26
8:30 a.m. Meet with Office Staff
Location: State Capitol
11:20 a.m. Utah Photography Decathlon
Location: State Capitol
6:00 p.m. Debate Commission Sponsored Gubernatorial Debate
Location: Utah State University
Media Access
Tuesday, September 27
8:30 a.m. Utah Health Care Association Annual Convention
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
9:30 a.m. Medical Innovations Pathway Launch
Location: Edwards Lifesciences
Media Access
12:00 p.m. Utah Valley Chamber Executive Roundtable
Location: Provo, Utah
6:00 p.m. Utah Tourism Conference
Location: Midway, Utah
Wednesday, September 28
9:00 a.m. Meet with Office Staff
Location: State Capitol
10:00 a.m. Read Today/KSL Event
Location: Midvalley Elementary School
Media Access
2:00 p.m. Zion’s Bank Golden Key Awards
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Media Access
5:30 p.m. Road Home Chili Cook-Off
Location: Salt Palace
Thursday, September 29
Morning: Campaign Events in Salt Lake Valley
2:30 p.m. Meet with Office Staff
Location: State Capitol
4:00 p.m. Cottonwood Heights City Hall Ribbon Cutting
Location: Midvale, Utah
Media Access
6:00 p.m. State History Annual Conference
Location: Alta Club
Media Access
7:00 p.m. Huntsman Cancer Foundation Gala
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Friday, September 30
12:00 p.m. Pleasant Grove City Economic Development Summit
Location: doTerra International Headquarters
2:00 p.m. Meet with Office Staff
Location: State Capitol
6:00 p.m. Utah Technology Council Gala
Location: Grand America Hotel
Media Access
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
September 26 - October 1, 2016
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, September 26
9:00 a.m. Meeting with Salt Lake Tribune
Location: State Capitol
12:00 p.m. Elephant Club
Location: Alta Club
6:00 p.m. Debate Commission Sponsored Gubernatorial Debate
Location: Utah State University
Tuesday, September 27
8:00 a.m. Utah Broadcasters Association
Location: Lamb’s Cafe
9:30 a.m. Meeting with People Helping People
Location: State Capitol
1:30 p.m. Youth Suicide Prevention meeting
Location: State Capitol
5:30 p.m. Future in Review conference
Location: Park City
Wednesday, September 28
10:00 a.m. Affordable Housing Task Force
Location: State Capitol
11:30 a.m. Governor’s Advisory Team
Location: Vivint SmartHome Arena
Thursday, September 29
12:00 p.m. Utah Tourism Conference
Location: Midway, Utah
Friday, September 30
12:30 p.m. Meeting with Dixie State University President Williams
Location: Dixie State University
Saturday, October 1
7:00 a.m. St. George Marathon
Location: St. George, Utah
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