Last week, twenty girls ages 10-16 from South Sarasota County graduated from the 2009 Healthy Girls Task Force. Over the past ten months, the girls met 8 times, planned 3 community service projects aimed at helping girls in their community live healthier lives, did 2 fundraising community service projects, and finally created and filmed their Live Healthy! public-service announcement. Girls reported growing as community leaders and learning to led healthier lifestyles themselves as well as having fun with their Task Force experience.
The 2010 Healthy Girls Task Force is now recruiting girls through December 1, 2009. The 2010 Task Force will be focused on Project HOPE (Holistic Obesity Endeavor), a five-month intensive leadership development for teenage girls from all Sarasota County who want to help reduce and prevent youth obesity through a holistic approach to healthy lifestyle awareness. The Task Force will meet twice per month from January through May, for a total of ten meetings. Two community events will be planned and coordinated by the Task Force leaders – a Community Forum on Youth Obesity on January 18th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and the HOPE Wellness Festival on April 25th (Global Youth Service Day). Teen leaders will also design and implement one community service project with the help of ten youth volunteers they recruit and manage.
Participation in the 2010 Project HOPE Task Force is an excellent opportunity for young women who are ready to grow as community leaders, earn up to 100 community service hours, and promote wellness in Sarasota County. To nominate a girl, please contact Julia Onnie-Hay, Program Specialist by email at juliao@gsgscf.org or by phone at (941) 921-5358 ext. 316. Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations are due by December 1, 2009. Nominees will be interviewed by phone and decisions will be made by December 18th. Graduates of the 2009 Healthy Girls Task Force are automatically accepted. The 2010 Project HOPE Task Force is open to 20 teen leaders.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
THANKS!
Julia
Julia Onnie-Hay
Program Specialist
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.
4780 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
phone (941) 921-5358 ext. 316
fax (941) 921-923-5241
www.gsgcf.org
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
On Labor Day, It's "Time for Lunch" Community Potluck!
Healthy Girls Initiative is co-hosting an awesome community event to raise support for healthy school lunches this Labor Day! Slow Foods of Greater Sarasota is hosting an “Eat – In” Community Potluck at Phillipi Estate Park from 12noon – 3pm on Labor Day September 7, 2009. Our Eat-In is part of a National Day of Action when thousands of people across the country will share a meal to demonstrate our commitment to getting high nutritional quality school lunches.
Attendees are asked to bring a dish that is in the “slow food” tradition, which means either home-made in the tradition of a specific culture or made from scratch as much as possible of fresh whole foods. Non alcoholic beverages will be provided. Attendees should bring their own eating utensils, cups, plates, and napkins.
Currently school meals are based upon the current USDA allotment $2.57 per child, of which less than $1 goes towards actual ingredients. Josh Viertel, President, Slow Food USA says “It is time to give kids real food: food that tastes good; is good for them; is good for the people who grow and prepare it; and, is good for the planet.”
In a time of escalating obesity and diabetes epidemics, our schools – due to this lack of financial resources and the complex administrative rules which hamper them - are often serving children precisely the fast food and junk food that endangers their health.
This year, Congress can give schools the resources to serve real food by:
1. increasing school lunch reimbursements by $1/child/day;
2. protecting against food that threatens children’s health by limiting high calorie, low nutrition foods; and,
3. teaching children healthy habits that will last throughout life.
More information on the campaign is available at www.slowfoodusa.org/timeforlunch and about Slow Food of Greater Sarasota at http://www.wholefood.meetup.com/192/.
To RSVP please send an email to slowfoodsarasota@gmail.com. For more information feel free to contact HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay at (941) 921-5358 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative !
Attendees are asked to bring a dish that is in the “slow food” tradition, which means either home-made in the tradition of a specific culture or made from scratch as much as possible of fresh whole foods. Non alcoholic beverages will be provided. Attendees should bring their own eating utensils, cups, plates, and napkins.
Currently school meals are based upon the current USDA allotment $2.57 per child, of which less than $1 goes towards actual ingredients. Josh Viertel, President, Slow Food USA says “It is time to give kids real food: food that tastes good; is good for them; is good for the people who grow and prepare it; and, is good for the planet.”
In a time of escalating obesity and diabetes epidemics, our schools – due to this lack of financial resources and the complex administrative rules which hamper them - are often serving children precisely the fast food and junk food that endangers their health.
This year, Congress can give schools the resources to serve real food by:
1. increasing school lunch reimbursements by $1/child/day;
2. protecting against food that threatens children’s health by limiting high calorie, low nutrition foods; and,
3. teaching children healthy habits that will last throughout life.
More information on the campaign is available at www.slowfoodusa.org/timeforlunch and about Slow Food of Greater Sarasota at http://www.wholefood.meetup.com/192/.
To RSVP please send an email to slowfoodsarasota@gmail.com. For more information feel free to contact HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay at (941) 921-5358 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative !
Healthy Girls Task Force Update
Both of the Healthy Girls Task Forces in Englewood and Venice will be teaming up to write and practice the script for their healthy lifestyle awareness public service announcement this month. Next month they will film the public service announcement. Look for it on Sarasota County television and in the public schools later this autumn! Graduation for the Task Forces take place in October and are open to families and friends of the girls. The Venice Task Force graduation is Thursday, October 22nd from 6pm to 7pm at the Venice Girl Scout House and the Englewood Task Force graduation is Monday, October 26th from 6pm to 7pm at the Englewood United Methodist Church.
This November, nominations and applications will be accepted for the 2010 Healthy Girls Task Force. There are a few changes to the opportunity this year. The Task Force will be recruiting girls from all over Sarasota County, not just South Sarasota County. Also, the Task Force will only be open to teenage girls. Finally, the Task Force will be partnering with other programs and organizations, including SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) and Orange Blossom Community Garden. The Task Force will meet twice monthly from January – May. Contact HGI Program Specialist for more information at (941) 921-5359 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
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This November, nominations and applications will be accepted for the 2010 Healthy Girls Task Force. There are a few changes to the opportunity this year. The Task Force will be recruiting girls from all over Sarasota County, not just South Sarasota County. Also, the Task Force will only be open to teenage girls. Finally, the Task Force will be partnering with other programs and organizations, including SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) and Orange Blossom Community Garden. The Task Force will meet twice monthly from January – May. Contact HGI Program Specialist for more information at (941) 921-5359 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
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Changes for the Healthy Girls Initiative
For the 2009-2010 school year, there are big changes for the Healthy Girls Initiative (HGI). There's good news and not-so-good news. The not-so-good news is that due to the economic recession, the primary funder of HGI is no longer funding programs and is only providing funds for emergency operational funds to keep local non-profits afloat. So, inspite of outstanding outcomes, a dozen letters of support, glowing evaluations from girls and adult participants, 216 programs delivered in the 2008-2009 school year and summer with over 2,000 girls served, HGI has - perhaps temporarily - lost funding.
The good news is that HGI will continue to deliver some programs to girls in South Sarasota County. HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay has trained a part-time staff and a volunteer who will be delivering the Uniquely Me! Healthy Girls Program in four after-school programs and four elementary schools. A new class of the Healthy Girls Task Force will be recruited for 2010. Julia will continue to manage HGI programs and staff while serving the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida council in her new full-time position as Program Specialist for five counties.
If you know of any funding sources for healthy lifestyle awareness programs for youth, please inform Julia by emailing her information at: juliao@gsgcf.org.
The Healthy Girls Initiative e-newsletter will now be sent out on a quarterly basis. The blog will also be updated on a quarterly basis. Expect to see the new issue and blog update in January 2010. If you ever have any questions about what’s up with the Healthy Girls Initiative, please contact HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay at (941) 921-5358 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative
The good news is that HGI will continue to deliver some programs to girls in South Sarasota County. HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay has trained a part-time staff and a volunteer who will be delivering the Uniquely Me! Healthy Girls Program in four after-school programs and four elementary schools. A new class of the Healthy Girls Task Force will be recruited for 2010. Julia will continue to manage HGI programs and staff while serving the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida council in her new full-time position as Program Specialist for five counties.
If you know of any funding sources for healthy lifestyle awareness programs for youth, please inform Julia by emailing her information at: juliao@gsgcf.org.
The Healthy Girls Initiative e-newsletter will now be sent out on a quarterly basis. The blog will also be updated on a quarterly basis. Expect to see the new issue and blog update in January 2010. If you ever have any questions about what’s up with the Healthy Girls Initiative, please contact HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay at (941) 921-5358 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative
Healthy Girls Initiative Intern & Volunteer Opportunities
For the 2009-2010 school year, the Healthy Girls Initiative has an opening for a Program Delivery Intern. Applicants must have an interest in or formal education/professional experience in a health/wellness-related field. Potential stipend. Please contact HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay for further information at (941_ 921-5358 ext. 316 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
For folks looking to have a tremendous, positive impact on the lives of girls in our community, Healthy Girls Initiative welcomes volunteers to contribute their time and talents as guest instructors for our programs. If you are a chef, dancer, nurse, dietician, poet or have any other wellness-related skills, please contact Julia about coming as a special guest to a program session for girls or adults. HGI is particularly seeking fitness instructors.
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative !
For folks looking to have a tremendous, positive impact on the lives of girls in our community, Healthy Girls Initiative welcomes volunteers to contribute their time and talents as guest instructors for our programs. If you are a chef, dancer, nurse, dietician, poet or have any other wellness-related skills, please contact Julia about coming as a special guest to a program session for girls or adults. HGI is particularly seeking fitness instructors.
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative !
Friday, June 5, 2009
Catch the Wave...Healthy Girls Summer Programs!
Girls ages 8 -14 going to summer camp at the Englewood YMCA, Venice YMCA, North Port Boys & Girls Club, Venice Boys & Girls Club, and Laurel Civic Association (both the summer camp and the Teen Empowerment program) can look forward to the Healthy Girls Summer Program! The program consists of five sessions. Each summer camp will have two complete programs offered, one for older girls and one for younger girls. The programs all include: nutrition education, physical activity, emotional/mental wellness lessons and an emphasis on environmental health.
If you know of a girl who is not in any of the named summer camps, Healthy Girls Initiative can bring the Healthy Girls Summer Program your way! We can offer a one-time workshop or a one-week, five-session program for your summer camp, church youth group, or community center. Simply contact Healthy Girls Initiative Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay for more information at (941) 921-5358 ext. 319 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
Another GREAT way to get your summer off to a healthy start is to attend the Healthy Girls Wellness Fair being held on Saturday, June 20th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Venice Girl Scout House located at 1775 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292. Smoothies and other healthy food will be available to fuel girls and their friends and families for participating in fun games, crafts and activities that promote holistic health.
OR, for those of you in the Englewood community, the Task Force girls will be hosting Beach Yoga & Trash Clean-Ups at Middle Beach every Saturday morning from 7:30am to 9:00am by the pavilion. Simply show up and wear comfy clothing. Bring a beach towel to use as a beach-friendly yoga mat. No experience with yoga or ANY exercise needed!
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If you know of a girl who is not in any of the named summer camps, Healthy Girls Initiative can bring the Healthy Girls Summer Program your way! We can offer a one-time workshop or a one-week, five-session program for your summer camp, church youth group, or community center. Simply contact Healthy Girls Initiative Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay for more information at (941) 921-5358 ext. 319 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
Another GREAT way to get your summer off to a healthy start is to attend the Healthy Girls Wellness Fair being held on Saturday, June 20th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Venice Girl Scout House located at 1775 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292. Smoothies and other healthy food will be available to fuel girls and their friends and families for participating in fun games, crafts and activities that promote holistic health.
OR, for those of you in the Englewood community, the Task Force girls will be hosting Beach Yoga & Trash Clean-Ups at Middle Beach every Saturday morning from 7:30am to 9:00am by the pavilion. Simply show up and wear comfy clothing. Bring a beach towel to use as a beach-friendly yoga mat. No experience with yoga or ANY exercise needed!
Want more Healthy Girls Initiative online? Visit: http://www.myspace.com/healthygirlsinitiative !
Bienvinedos a "Nadie Como Yo!" Healthy Girls Initiative Goes Bilingual!
The Healthy Girls Initiative is delighted to announce the very first delivery of the Nadie Como Yo! program to girls in Sarasota. The Nadie Como Yo! program is the Spanish version of the Uniquely Me! Program for Girls. It was delivered by new part-time Program Outreach Specialist Vivian Quintero. If you would like Vivian to deliver this holistic health program to Spanish-speaking girls at your church, summer camp or other youth program in South Sarasota County (Venice, North Port, Englewood, Laurel/Nokomis/Osprey), please contact HGI Program Specialist Julia Onnie-Hay at (941) 921-5358 ext. 319 or juliao@gsgcf.org.
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