Cabot Calcium Crisis Challenge

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TO DO:

Students actively Research calcium benefits and risks, as well as select the type of medium they will use to present their messages. Deadlines are set for exhibit completions.

Set Date for exhibition display

Set Exhibit Space parameters and reserve a classroom, auditorium, gymnasium or local community center

Contact/Invite Judges to attend. Select at least three judges (suggestions: teachers, local county Cooperative Extension agents, State Dairy Council or Department of Health nutritionists, science teachers, marketing professionals, etc.).

Create a Program - see our Cabot Calcium Crisis Challenge Template, use to showcase each of your student exhibitors, judges and sponsors

Refreshments - Provide calcium rich foods. Visit www.cabotcheese.com to find out where Cabot Cheese is sold in your community.

Exhibitor Equipment - Locate and reserve for each exhibitor. This could include VCR’s, laptops, easels for posters, card tables, chairs, etc.

Signage: Posters (templates are available for download) -Create, post or send around the school and community (if the event is open to the public).

Media/Public Relations - Check out our media tips and press release templates. Plug in your information and send to local newspapers and TV and radio stations.

Photographs - Send to school news and local media. Make sure students fill out the required release form when sending photos to Cabot.

Thank-you Notes - Send thank-you notes to all the individuals who offered their time, resources and sponsorship to the event.

Send in your photos, program materials and your Party Pack Entry Form. Cabot will provide your students with free cheese coupons, bone pens and its award-winning calcium education CD for the classroom.

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