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| August 26, 2008
Engaging Local Media to Promote Safe Routes to School
Presented by Katy Jones, National Center for Safe Routes to School
During the hour-long Webinar, Jones will offer tips on securing local news
media coverage for your Safe Routes to School program or International Walk to
School Day event. Key topic areas will include general guidelines for working
with the media, tips on how to develop media "hooks" within Safe Routes to
School, guidance on securing program spokespeople and tips for a successful
interview.
The Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinars are designed to educate
individuals and organizations on topics that will assist with successful
outreach efforts. The Network will also offer Webinar participants the option to
receive a coaching session from America Walks for assistance with their local
outreach efforts. By offering follow-up coaching and education, the Network aims
to increase the priority of and resources dedicated towards improving Safe
Routes to School efforts.
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| Fall 2008
Child Care Provider Workshiop - Fall-Winter 2008
Food Allergies
UD Cooperative Extension’s food safety specialist will speak on the ever
increasing problem of food allergies in children – why it happens and what to do
about it.
Don’t Let Your Home be a Home for Bugs
Learn about indoor pests, how to identify them, what you should do to
control them and when to call a professional. This is a repeat of the class
offered in September 2007.
Child Passenger Safety Awareness
This class will explore safety concepts and will provide demonstrations and
hands on practice with safety restraints.
Operation: Military Kids
This workshop will explore the emotional cycle of deployment and
mobilization on military children who may be in your care.
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| September 6, 2008
5th Annual “Putt for Life” Golf Tournament-September 6th 2008
 Hosted
by Trinity Transport, the “Putt for Life” Golf Tournament is a charity event to
raise money for the Trinity Foundation. The tournament will be held on September
6th, 2008 with a morning and after noon tee time. Our goal is to raise a minimum
of $35,000.
This will be Trinity’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament. The morning registration will
begin at 7:45 am with an 8:30 tee time. The afternoon registration will begin at
12:45 with a 1:30 tee time. Having two sessions will help us reach our goal of
having 250 golfers. We also hope to find at least 150 generous sponsors who will
work with us to meet our goal of $35,000.
The cost to play in the tournament is $100.00. Players will receive a gift pack,
round of golf, and a chance to win a car. There will also be food followed by
awards.
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| Summer 2008
Health Advocates Urge Parents to Keep Kids Busy During Summer Break
With most U.S. students on summer break, researchers and health advocates are urging parents to ensure that children are maintaining healthy eating habits and regularly participating in physical activity, the New York Times reports. Last year, the American Journal of Public Health published a study suggesting that the body mass indices (BMIs) of kindergartners and first graders increased at two to three times the rate during the summer as they did during the regular school year. The disparity between summer and school year BMI-growth was particularly acute among minority children and those already considered overweight. Health advocates note that, while the study findings are by no means conclusive, they do suggest that children may benefit from the structured nature of the school day, which includes scheduled meals, snacks and periods of physical activity. In contrast, children at home during summer break have more continuous access to food and are less likely to get consistent exercise. The Times notes that the findings underscore the need for parents to be particularly attentive to their children's diets, screen time and exercise habits during the summer months (Parker-Pope, New York Times, 6/24/08)
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| Supporting Awareness of Nutrition and Hunger
2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards
Statistics show that in many U.S. classrooms you'll find children who are
overweight sitting next to others wondering where their next meal will come
from; many are not getting the right balance of nutrients in their diets or
enough exercise. Research conducted at Texas A&M University supports the
connection between kids' food gardens and improved nutrition. Could a school
garden be part of the solution to the diet- and exercise-related challenges
children face? Many forward-thinking educators and parents think so, and
have worked to create youth garden programs that focus on nutrition and
hunger issues.As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth
gardens, NGA recognizes outstanding programs via the
Healthy
Sprouts Awards, sponsored by
Gardener's Supply Company. These awards support school
and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger
in the United States.
Eligibility and Application Process
To be eligible for the 2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or
organization must plan to garden in 2009 with at least 15 children between
the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated
relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in
the United States.
This year we will present awards to 20 schools or organizations. Each
program will receive:
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| October 3, 2008
Caribbean Calypso Blue Jean Ball
Join us on Friday, October 3, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for our third
annual Blue Jean Ball. Slip on your favorite blue jeans and flip flops and dance
the night away to the sounds of Jellyroll, the area's premiere party band!
Featuring beer, wine, specialties from Chefs Noah Mathay and Nick Durbin and
students from the Culinary School, and a silent auction - includes a Hawaiian
getaway! Click
here to register online.
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| September 17, 2008
2nd Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon and Fashion Show
 Heart
Disease is the No. 1 Killer of Women. Go Red for Women is the American Heart
Association’s national call for women by women to take charge of their health
and live stronger, healthier lives.
Join us Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Clubhouse @ Baywood Greens, Long Neck,
Delaware at 12 noon (doors open at 11:30am)
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