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Welcome to KPFP.ORG's Newsletter, Issue #2 Welcome back to the Kings Partnership For Prevention's e-newsletter. This is our second edition, thanks to our new collaboration with Monkey Business Marketing's owner, Elaine Heirigs. This e-newsletter blast is just one of the new things happening with KPFP. In an effort to involve a larger cross section of our community, including youth and the business community, we are scheduling our meetings at new times. Our next meeting will May 28th at 3:30 at the Ag Extension Building, 680 N. Campus Dr., Hanford. This will be a "Program Committee" meeting in support of our new Committee structure. Topics will include Youth Development, Community Outreach, Methamphetamine, Environmental Prevention - Media, Training, Recognition and Fundraising (grants). Please join us and share your ideas at this working meeting. Our meeting schedule for the 09-10 fiscal year will be posted shortly on our website, kpfp.org by our new President for the 09-10 fiscal year, Karen Gomez Barrera. Karen is the Executive Director of the Corcoran Family YMCA and has been an active member of the Coalition since its inception 6 years ago. We are honored to have Karen lead the Coalition into the next decade. WELCOME KAREN! Lastly, this brings us to our website which has a new host. We have transferred our site to a new server, same URL. This will provide us greater autonomy as our Coalition grows and expands. Check the site frequently for new information, events and services. We apologize for any technical glitches during this brief transfer period. Enjoy the newsletter and send me your announcements This electronic publication is sent out on approximately the 1st and 15th of the month. Please have your announcements to me no later than the 3rd working day before the 1st and 15th. Nell Lobdell, KPFP Coordinator |
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At a Glace Calendar Sunday, May 3 Sunday, May 3 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 May/June May 13 - 14 Thursday, May 21 Friday, May 22 Thursday, May 28 Thursday, May 28 May 30 June 5 Tuesday, June 9 November 5
May is: Mental Health & Asthma Exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk for asthma and its symptoms. Approximately 9.6% of adults and children are exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes. Unfortunately, 72.7% of people with asthma have NOT received an asthma management plan from a health care provider, as recommended by the national asthma guidelines Data from the Kings County Asthma Profile July 2008, developed by CA Breathing
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Special Announcement: Swine Flu/H1N1 Hotline Information about the Swine Flu in California and links to the CDC can be found at www.cdph.ca.gov. A dedicated hotline also has been established. Please share this information broadly with people in our community.
The phone number is
(888) 865-0564 Calls after hours receive a recording with basic swine flu information and a recommendation to call or go to the emergency room if they cannot wait until the next day for information. Frequently Asked Questions will be revised daily as needed. |
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May Events
Kings County Asthma Coalition, Allies Against Asthma Health Fair 2009. Date:
Sunday, May 3,
2009 Description:
For more information, please call (559) 589-2035
Dates: Thursday, May 7, 2009: Planning meeting from noon to 1 pm. Lunch provided so please RSVP to Kathy Cruz, Corcoran FRC, 992-5880. Saturday, May 30, 2009: Annual Corcoran Community YMCA Health Kids Day from 9 am - 1 pm
Date:
Wednesday, May 6,
2009
Description: Community Provider Booths, Food, Door Prizes, Guest Speakers and More. Come and join us as we learn how we as a community can change the stigma of Mental Illness and how to aid those affected by it. Sponsors: Kings County Behavioral Health, The Oak Wellness Center and Kings View Counseling Services
For the first time in Kings County, the 2010 Drug Prevention Calendar will be published with student artwork. Sponsors include Kings County Behavioral Health, Educational Employees Credit Union, KCOE and All Valley Printing. Winning posters selected will appear in a 2010 Drug Prevention Calendar for distribution throughout Kings County for grades: 7-12. Entries must be delivered by 4:00PM on Wednesday May 6, 2009 to: Erma Urias, Family and Youth Development Coordinator Kings County Office of Education, 1144 West Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230. For complete rules contact: Erma (559) 589-7073, cell (559) 469-3879
12th Annual Northern California Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Educator & Youth Development Conference Date:
Wednesday, May 6,
2009 Registration: Click here to register online. Target Audience: School /District Tobacco & Drug Prevention Coordinators, After School Program Staff, Family Life & Health Educators School Nurses/School Counselors, All those involved in prevention education with youth Sample Workshops:
For registration information, please email klamfers@acoe.org or call Kim Lamfers, 510-670-4568. For conference information, please call Ira Sachnoff 415-282-5298 or Ralph Cantor 510-670-4589.
Throughout the months of May and June, First 5 Kings County will be hosting workshops in each community at Family Resource Centers for children and their families to aid with Kindergarten preparation. The workshops will provide parents with valuable information about skill building at home to better prepare children for Kindergarten along with basic information on Kindergarten transition for parents and caregivers. Children who will be transitioning to Kindergarten are encouraged to participate in these workshops with their parents! The most important step one can take to best prepare their child for school is to make sure they have registered with the school they plan on attending NOW! For
additional information, please contact Jon-Michael Hice, School
Readiness Coordinator
Grant Writing: Developing and Maintaining AOD Prevention Programs Date:
May 13 - 14, 2009 Description: For those who want to work on the nuts and bolts of composing different types of proposals and learn ways to build ongoing relationships with both public and private funding interest. This workshop is intended for both beginning and intermediate level grant writers. You will:
About the Presenter: Vivian M. Linderman, founder and principal of Blue Lotus Consulting, is a strategic thinker, fundraiser and organizational development specialist. Vivian has worked professionally in the nonprofit arena in the areas of administration, fundraising and special event planning and coordination. She also has held several nonprofit administrative level positions and has served on several nonprofit boards of directors.
Webinar: Community Mobilization for Coalitions CADCAs National Coalition Institute will host a new Webinar- Community Mobilization for Coalitions Date:
Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jane Callahan, Director for CADCAs National Coalition Institute will moderate the session.
Participants will learn the different forms of advocacy, why its important
to research the issue and build capacity for specific strategies to be
implemented, how to recruit allies, and the different campaigns that a
coalition may use in their community. Attendees will leave this session
equipped with the tools and knowledge to gain support from many sectors of
their community. For more information on the Institutes Webinar Series, go to: http://www.coalitioninstitute.org/Coalition_Resources/WebinarSeriesHome.asp.
Dates: To view meeting schedule and locations, click here. Project
Homeless Connect Event Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00 AM
to 1:00 PM This is a tremendous opportunity to outreach to the
homeless in our community.
A Free, Public Domain Satellite TV/Webcast Program One of the best ways to do that is to get the word out through media channels, such as TV, radio, newspapers and the internet. But, how we used to do things isn't good enough anymore. We need to twitter, blog, podcast, and utilize social norms campaigns. But as the media landscape changes, we can't ignore television, radio, and newspapers.
Learning Objectives: June Events 
Big Brothers / Big Sisters 40th Anniversary Celebration
Date: Friday, June
5th To purchase your tickets, click here For more information, click here Questions? Call Shauna Goodman at (559)
268-2447 or e-mail at sgoodman@bigs.org
Soberfest 2009 Planning Meeting
Date: Tuesday,
June 9, 2009 On Going Events & Resources
New Online Networking Website for Prevention Professionals Launched Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) and EMT Associates launched a new website that supports networking with other prevention specialist statewide and nationally. Participants can actively network with colleagues, meet new people and share their knowledge and resources in the prevention field. Some of the features include:
To join visit: http://www.MyPreventionCommunity.org
The Marin Institute has released a handy guide to effective regulation of alcohol advertising. It includes: OOH, the First Amendment, public vs. private property, checklists, examples of effective laws, and tips on tricks to watch out for. Click Here to get your copy.
The American Lung Association has a statewide program called Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act. (S.T.A.K.E.). Youth between the ages of 14-16 volunteer to be undercover agents for tobacco compliance checks outside their immediate neighborhood. Requirement and application can be found on their website www.stakeact.com.
Students do receive $5.00 for each store they visit. On an average day,
students may visit anywhere from 10-20 stores.
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Health Fair 2009 At The Hanford Mall
Corcoran
Healthy Kids Day
Oak Wellness Center Open House to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness
Month
Youth:
Kings County Poster / Calendar Contest
May / June: Kindergarden Workshops at Your Local Family Resource Center
Project Homeless Connect
Planning Meetings and Event Scheule
The
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Of America Present: a Webcast: Getting
Heard Through All Media Channels
