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Job Opportunities:
4 - updated 8.09.10
Volunteer Opportunities:
1 - updated 4.03.10

Most Recent Announcements:
 Water Forum: Portioning California's Water for Farms, Fish & Families, Oct. 4th - posted 9.02.10
 Funding Opp: $20K CDPH Mini-Grant Deadline Extended to August 27th
New Sugar Savvy Campaign Tools! - posted 7.09.10
US Dept. of Education Funding Opportunity: Expand Physical Education for Youth - posted 7.09.10
 Network for a Healthy California Bay Area Region Cinco de Mayo Fruit Video - posted 6.28.10
 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Offering up to $1 million for Eight Matching Grants - posted 6.28.10
 PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant - posted 6.28.10
 US Department of Education: Notice of Final Priorities & Notice Inviting Applicants to Publish in the Federal Register - posted 6.28.10
 Sugar Savvy in the News - posted 6.23.10
Steps to a Healthier Santa Clara County - posted 6.23.10
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - posted 6.23.10
The Inextricable Between Food Insecurity and Diabetes - posted 6.23.10
SPARK Power Grants, Applications DUE May 26, 2010 -  posted 5.21.10
The Power of Urban Interventions: Moving a Generation - Friday, June 4th - posted 5.06.10
 2011 Mini-Grant Application Now Available - posted 4.14.10
First 5: Free Family Play Day - posted 3.16.10
CAFF will be hosting a Free Farm to School Workshop - posted 1.28.10
Food Security Committee Teleconference - posted 1.28.10
Upcoming Policy in Action Trainings - posted 1.28.10
 Yummy For Your Tummy with Chef LaLa and ‘Carrot Soup’ Storytime - posted 1.28.10
2010 Rethink Your Drink Initiative - posted 1.27.10
 BANPAC Membership Meeting, February 23rd - posted 1.27.10
 In the News: Chain Restaurants such as KFC, Uno and Starbucks are Finding that Calories Count - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Marion Nestle on The Colbert Report - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Michael Pollan on The Daily Show - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Obesity Rates Idle as Most of Us Are Already Fat MSNBC - posted 1.27.10
 USDA: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food - posted 1.04.10

Funding Opp: $20K CDPH Mini-Grant Deadline Extended to August 27th
Jt. Use Grants for developing/adopting joint use of school facilities policies
CDPH Project LEAN/ Safe & Active Communities mini-grants

Deadline: August 27th, 5:00 PM
Documents for detailed information are attached:
• II.Request for App.Joint use.doc for eligibility requirements and project details
• II.JU mini grant application.doc for the application form and application specifics
• Attachment A.Data Sources(FINAL).doc
• Attachment B - Budget worksheet.xls
• Grant Announcement: Gooley Letter - Funding Action Joint Use Grants Available - $20K each.doc

California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition) and the Safe and Active Communities Branch of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are pleased to distribute this Request for Applications for mini-grants to work on developing and adopting joint use of school facilities school district policies.

CDPH will be distributing a minimum of three $20,000 grants. Grants will run from September 1, 2010 – January 31, 2012 (grants will be disbursed in two phases).

FOR QUESTIONS:
Please contact Laura Rubin or Joanne Gooley with any questions.

Laura Rubin | laura.rubin@cdph.ca.gov | 916.445.2974
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Joanne Gooley, MA, RD, Physical Activity Specialist
California Project LEAN | California Department of Public Health
www.CaliforniaProjectLEAN.org
joanne.gooley@cdph.ca.gov | 916.449.5294 tel | 916.552.9909 fax

US Dept. of Education Funding Opportunity: Expand Physical Education for Youth - posted 7.09.10
The Department of Education is accepting applications for their Physical Education Program (PEP) Grants.  Get $100,000 to $750,000 for your organization to improve and expand physical education.  Applications are due Monday, July 19th.

Program Description:
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program provides grants to LEAs and community-based organizations (CBOs) to initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs, including after-school programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.  Grant recipients must implement programs that help students make progress toward meeting state standards.

Types of Projects:
Funds may be used to provide equipment and support to enable students to participate actively in physical education activities.  Funds also may support staff and teacher training and education.

More information at: www2.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/applicant.html

Network for a Healthy California Bay Area Region Cinco de Mayo Fruit Video - posted 6.28.10
The Network for a Healthy California Bay Area Region has produced a wonderful video on the Cinco de Mayo Fruit & Veggie Fest at Arteaga’s Super Save Market in Gilroy.  You can access Healthy Communities Taking Root by going to www.youtube.com and entering “Fruit and Veggie Fest 2010” in the “Search” box.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Offering up to $1 million for Eight Matching Grants - posted 6.28.10
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is offering up to $1 million for eight matching grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 to local nonprofits and local grant-makers to support promising, original projects that can significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities. To view the call for proposals, visit www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21021.

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant - posted 6.28.10
Your local PTA can apply for the PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant, whose efforts are to engage schools and families to increase activity and access to healthy foods.  Grant Awards: Up to $1,000.   Deadline: Applications are due by 5:00 PM EDT, Friday, September 10, 2010.  For more information, visit pta.org/pta_healthy_lifestyles_award.asp.

US Department of Education: Notice of Final Priorities & Notice Inviting Applicants to Publish in the Federal Register - posted 6.28.10
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant (PEP).  The US Department of Education is pleased to announce the Notice of Final Priorities (NFP) and the Notice Inviting Applicants (NIA) will publish in the Federal Register on Friday, June 18, 2010.   View more information.  Apply here.

Additional PEP Resources:
1. 4 Tips for Writing a 2010 PEP Grant
2. SPARK Sample Text for PEP Grant Writers
3. SPARK Alignment with National & State Standards
4. PECAT Report for the SPARK K-2 PE Curriculum
5. PECAT Report for the SPARK 3-6 PE Curriculum
6. HECAT Report for our Health Education Partner (Healthy Lifestyle Choices)
7. Help with writing Spark into your grant 800.SPARK.PE (800.772.7573); e-mail at spark@sparkpe.org, www.sparkpe.org.

Sugar Savvy in the News - posted 6.23.10
CSPI to Sue McDonald’s if it Continues Using Toys to Market Junk Food to Children

SPARK Power Grants - Applications DUE May 26, 2010 - posted 5.21.10
Thanks to the California Department of Public Health, five (5) "SPARKpower" grants (valued at $10,000 each) are available for California public elementary schools to implement a SPARK After School, K-2 Physical Education, or 3-6 Physical Education program.  View more information and apply!

First 5: Free Family Play Day - posted 03.16.10
This event will be held on Saturday, April 17th at Ulistac Natural Area, 4901 Lick Mill Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054.  View more event information.

CAFF will be hosting a Free Farm to School Workshop - posted 01.28.10
Will be held on Saturday, February 6th at the Santa Clara University.  The workshop will cover basics on how to get fresh produce into schools, increase nutrition and garden education, and the resources that are available in this area to help you start up these programs.  It will also include a complimentary farm-fresh lunch!  If you have any questions about the event, feel free to e-mail or RSVP to laura@caff.org or call 831.254.3112.  View more event information.
Food Security Committee Teleconference - posted 01.28.10
The Food Security Committee, chaired by Sara Marin, had a teleconference on Wednesday, January 13th and came up with two projects for this year.  Susan Stuart will take the lead on researching Farmers Markets that accept EBT to make sure there is sufficient written documentation to post at www.banpac.org.  The group may develop brochure(s) if needed, in collaboration with BANPAC partners.  After discussion of barriers to Food Stamp enrollment among eligibles in our area, including the myth that people may be forced to pay back the government for this benefit (presumably during the citizenship process, let us know if you know more about this), Susan Algert will lead a group to research documented barriers to Food Stamp Program participation in our region (including a report forthcoming from Second Harvest Food Bank) and plan from there.  Thanks to all who participated in the call!
Upcoming Policy in Action Trainings - posted 01.28.10
On March 11th, Maximizing Physical Activity Opportunities in Tough Budget Times California School Boards Association and California Project LEAN are partnering to offer trainings on policy strategies to improve physical activity opportunities in schools.  School board members, superintendents, assistant superintendents, wellness leads and district/county office of education physical education/physical activity leads are encouraged to attend.  View more event information.
To register: www.csba.org/TrainingAndEvents/Events/PhysicalActivityWorkshops.aspx
Yummy For Your Tummy with Chef LaLa and ‘Carrot Soup’ Storytime - posted 01.28.10
Yummy For Your Tummy with Chef LaLa and ‘Carrot Soup’ Storytime, sponsored by FIRST 5 Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Collaborative is partnering with Silicon Valley Reads, Generations Community Wellness and Kaiser Permanente San Jose will take place.  More information is available www.banpac.org under announcements.  To be held on Saturday, February 6th at two different locations & times.

2010 Rethink Your Drink Initiative - posted 01.27.10
The BANPAC Leadership Council has been working hard to plan our 2010 Rethink Your Drink initiative. The leadership group for the 2010 Rethink Your Drink initiative, Lisa Craypo and Darlene Fujii, along with Mark Elkin, Jo Seavey-Hultquist, and Marianne Szeto met Tuesday, January 12 for three hours and developed a detailed campaign plan for 2010.  As with most good meetings, everyone took on considerable follow up work to make the campaign happen.  Many thanks to all of you for making a significant commitment to this year’s campaign!

BANPAC Membership Meeting, February 23rd - posted 01.27.10
Our agenda for the February 23rd is in the works & includes an expert panel on policy and environmental change efforts related to a healthy food & beverage environment.  Registration will be online at www.banpac.org the last week of January.  The meeting is co-sponsored by Steps to a Healthier Santa Clara County, which will provide lunch so the meeting is free of charge.  View meeting information and register online.

In the News: Chain Restaurants such As KFC, Uno and Starbucks are Finding that Calories Count - posted 01.27.10
Washington Post, January 7, 2010: view article

In the News: Marion Nestle on The Colbert Report - posted 01.27.10
Marion Nestle, talking about her book, What to Eat, on the Colbert Report last August: view article & clip

In the News: Michael Pollan on The Daily Show - posted 01.27.10
Michael Pollan on The Daily Show talked about healthy eating and why people show give up soda, as well as health care and health reform.  View clip.

In the News: Obesity Rates Idle as Most of Us Are Already Fat MSNBC - posted 01.27.10
In the News: Obesity rates idle as most of us are already fat.
MSNBC., January 13, 2010: view article

USDA: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food - posted 01.04.10
Introducing the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative
When Deputy Secretary Merrigan put out the call to USDA Agency heads for representatives to the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food team she asked for people with subject matter expertise matched by enthusiasm, and said "I need worker bees." The team that came together represents the best of the professional expertise and personal commitment that brings the USDA to Americans "every day in every way." View our Website.

Job Opportunities (3)  - updated 08.09.10
This section contains PDFs.

1) Santa Clara County Program Coordinator
Public Health Foundation Enterprises and the California Youth Advocacy Network program invites applications for the full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Program Coordinator. The position will be based in San Jose, CA, and will mainly focus in the following areas: Public Health, Youth and Young Adult Coalition Development and Mobilization, College and High School Policy, Tobacco Retailer Licensing, Tobacco Advertising Restriction, Community Organizing, and Training and Technical Assistance. For more information on this job opportunity, including how to apply, please see the attached document.
Posted  08.08.10

2) Health Promotion Coordinator
Employment Status: .60 - .75% FTE (Maximum of 30 hours/week)
View job description.
Posted 07.12.10

3) Farm to School Program Director - CAFF Farm to School Program Director
Location: CA Central Coast, Bay Area or Davis Office
Hours: 80% FTE
Salary range: $45,000
Start Date: Late August- Early September 2010; position Open until Filled.  View job description.
Posted 07.08.10

4) Call for Physical Activity Consultants - Head Start Healthy Body
Head Start Healthy Body is again looking for Physical Activity Consultants to serve Head Start programs nationwide.  Consultants provide support and guidance to HS program staff to help them increase movement opportunities and physical activity for children ages 3-5.  View job description.
Posted 06.23.10

Volunteer Opportunities (1) - updated 04.03.10

1) The California Department of Education (CDE) will be convening four focus groups across California to solicit input on the revision of the Health Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Health Framework).  In addition, the CDE and the State Board of Education (SBE) are inviting applicants for the Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC), the committee that will develop the draft revision of the Health Framework.  To participate, go to the Curriculum Framework Web page, www.cde.ca.gov/ci/he/cf/, to find application forms for the focus groups and the CFCC.
Posted 04.03.10

 

  
 

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