Goal 1
Build partnerships and provide networking opportunities for members and other interested individuals or organizations.
Objectives: January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
- Hold at least 4 face to face meetings where members can network with each other. Feature at least one member organization at each meeting.
- Send at least 4 electronic "Obesity Updates" to members and other interested individuals and organizations via e-mail each year.
- Support PHN members’ efforts to secure grant funding for obesity-related research and interventions by writing letters of support and facilitating collaborative partnerships.
- Keep current and expand as necessary the Partners for Healthy Nevada page on the Get Healthy website (www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org).
- Update the PHN electronic member directory at least twice a year.
Goal 2
Raise awareness in the community of the importance of physical activity and healthy eating in preventing obesity and overweight.
Objectives: January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
- Participate in and support the NIKE Town 5K for Kids Run/Walk.
- Set up an educational booth at the event to distribute member information and provide nutrition education.
- Develop and disseminate educational materials that encourage parents/guardians to participate in the event with their children and include suggestions on how to get physically ready for the event.
- Identify and recognize local schools that are meeting "President’s Council on Fitness" criteria.
- Increase the number of schools in Clark County that have met the criteria to become President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Demonstration Center Schools.
- Pursue appropriate community outreach opportunities to share education and resources and/or educate professionals on obesity-related topics and issues.
Goal 3
Advocate for policies and legislation that supports physical activity and healthy eating.
Objectives: January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
- Maintain a list of PHN members that are willing to provide education and/or advocate for physical activity and nutrition issues.
- Work with member organizations such as the American Heart Association to advocate for or provide education on issues related to physical activity and nutrition.
- Research and provide updates for PHN members on state, local and national obesity-related legislation or policy.
Membership
Membership is open to any individual or organization that has an interest in obesity prevention. Members will be asked to fill out a membership form. PDF (27 KB/1 page)
Meetings
The Partners for a Healthy Nevada coalition meets quarterly. Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of February, May, August and November. Meeting times are from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. At the end of each calendar year, the membership will review the meeting schedule and determine if the dates for the quarterly meetings need to be changed. Special planning meetings for activities may be called and scheduled by the convenience of the membership. All PHN members are welcome at all special planning meetings. The Facilitator will be responsible for scheduling quarterly and special meeting dates and locations.
Facilitation
At the beginning of each calendar year, one PHN member will volunteer to act as the PHN facilitator. This role includes scheduling the meeting, arranging for a meeting room, developing agendas based on input from other members, taking minutes at the meetings and distributing meeting information to PHN members.
Decision Making
All decisions will be made by consensus of the members present.
Goals and Objectives
At the final quarterly meeting of the year, members present will review goals and objectives and evaluate the yearly progress. At least one PHN member will be assigned to oversee progress on each objective. New objectives will be developed and goals, mission and vision statements will be revised as necessary.
For more information, contact:
Nicole W. Bungum
bungum@snhdmail.org • (702) 759-1270
