Wisconsin Operation Military Kids
Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)





By Patrick Thornton Central Wisconsin Sunday Stevens
Point Journal April 6, 2008
Nina Horvath, from left, Brieanna Schliesman, Jessica Barnhill and
Kali Fedenko rehearse a skit Saturday as part of a Speak Out for
Military Kids training session.
SOMK is a community service opportunity for the Wisconsin OMK
State Team to train military and non-military youth to establish
Speakers Bureaus to advocate for military-connected youth affected
by the Global War on Terrorism.
The expected Outcomes for SOMK are:
- Raise community awareness of issues faced by geographically dispersed
military children and youth
- Foster community support for the sacrifices military families
make
- Youth acquire knowledge and skills in developing creative and
informative presentations using a variety of different media
- Youth gain leadership, research, organization, & public
speaking skills
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