American Diabetes Ana Gonzalez. Ana shared statistical information and graphs on Latino diabetes. Step Out to Fight Diabetes - Shelby Dopp. …
Chula Vista Community Collaborative
Minutes
October 9, 2007
9:00-11:00 AM
Health and Human Services Agency
690 Oxford, Chula Vista
Welcome and Introductions -Margarita Holguin welcomed everyone New
members were introduced
Margarita noted that CVCC continues its commitment to connect resources to
needs - CVCC is working on development of a Promotora Training Curriculum
and is reaching out to partners for existing training topics and material
CVCC is also looking for ways to visibly show the effectiveness of the CVCC
monthly meetings and is looking for creative ways to show partner agencies
the successes and connections at CVCC
South Bay Childrens Museum - Erica Newton Fessia Erica is the Co-founder
and Executive Director of the South Bay Childrens Museum, which was
established in June 2007 Erica discussed the museums mission, planning
and why the South Bay was selected They have just received their 501c3
status Development will be in three phases: Mini-Mobile launched in Sept
2007 this phase is designed to expose the community to
what a childrens
museum has to offer There are 1 - 3 interactive exhibits that are
designed to be set up for one day or less Mobile, launch goal is Sept
2008 This phase will expand the offerings by displaying more complex
exhibits designed to be set up on a semi-permanent basis using community
venues such as school auditoriums, centers, libraries, etc Museum Home,
goal is to open October 2010 This will be a permanent facility in which
the museum will operate full-scale exhibits and ongoing programs, while
continuing the mini-mobile and mobile units For more information check
out their web site: wwwsouthbaycmorg or e-mail
info@southbaycmorg
American Diabetes - Ana Gonzalez Ana shared statistical information and
graphs on Latino diabetes The goal of the Latino campaign, which began in
2005, is to find a cure for diabetes and improve the lives of all people
affected with diabetes In 2005 ADAs Latino Initiatives health campaign
was named Por tu familia — or for your family, and was developed to
provide community based activities in Spanish Educational models are
brief and interactive Feria de Salud pro tu familia is scheduled for
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Kimball Park in
National City Ana invited
organizations interested in participating to contact her For more
information call 1-800-DIABETES or log on to wwwdiabetesorg
Step Out to Fight Diabetes - Shelby Dopp Step Out to Fight Diabetes is a
5K walk to raise money to fight diabetes The walk in San Diego will be
Sunday, October 28th at Liberty Station beginning at 8 am A 15 per
step gift is requested There will be live music, a flat route and
barbecue For more information call Ana at 234-9897 x 513 or log on to
wwwdiabetesorg and go to local events and activities to register
CVCC - Margarita announced that presentations are booked through January
and weve had to limit presentations to 15 minutes Those still interested
in making presentations should call 498-8044 or e-mail
mholguin@cvesdk12caus
CVCC is participating in SHOP FOR A CAUSE, with the Macys Chula Vista
store For a 500 donation you will receive a ticket for 20 -10 off all
day The event will be Saturday, October 13th Tickets were available
during the break
Neat AT2 Project - Carolyn Scholl Chula Vista Elementary School District
is partnering with UCSD for a nutrition program targeting families with
children 2 - 4 years old
The sessions are 10 weeks long and are 15
hrs/week and include free childcare Five sessions are devoted to
nutrition and 5 are devoted to physical activity For more information
call 425-9600 x 1529 or 1532
Thank you - Family Health Centers of San Diego for the snack HHSA has
signed up for November Agencies wishing to volunteer for January, April,
May or June can contact Chris Ross at cross@cvesdk12caus or call 498-
8044
Volunteer San Diego - Debbie Krakauer Jose Rubio Volunteer San Diego
links volunteers with organizations, groups, and agencies needing
volunteers Volunteer projects can be short term or long term There is a
shortage in the South Bay region of registered organizations, groups and
agencies To register log on to wwwvolunteersandiegoorg
Energy Drinks - James Marcelino Presentation was made on the dangers and
marketing strategies of Energy Drinks James explained how marketing is
geared to youth using a 3 point plan 1 Create confusion 2 Offer a cheap
alternative 3 Marketing The presentation showed how deceptive marketing
can be The easiest way is to look for nutritional information on the can
If there isnt any theres alcohol in the drink Info will be
posted on
the CVCC website: wwwchulavistaccorg James is also available to give
presentation, just call 427-0376 or e-mail policyadvocate@earthlinknet
Healthy Eating Active Communities HEAC - Margarita Holguin CVCC is
partnering with the HEAC initiative in Chula Vista One of the primary
focuses of CVCC is the neighborhood sector The goal is to improve
nutrition and physical activity CVCC has three Promotoras who are
available to provide interactive presentations - Please let CVCC of any
potential venues for presentations Margarita also noted that tomorrow,
Oct 10th, they will be walking Lauderbach park area to identify conditions
that positively and/or negatively impact access for families
Announcements:
1 Martha Garcia, Public Health Nurse - Provided information on the
West Nile Virus West Nile Virus is passed from bird to mosquitoes
to humans Three mosquitoes have tested positive in the Chula Vista
area - there have been 5 new cases since August 31st The County is
encouraging everyone to get rid of standing water Call 888 551-
INFO Handouts on the resource table You can also visit
wwwSDFightTheBitecom
2 Margarita Holguin,
CVCC - Strategic Planning There are three
remaining community conversations planned A Youth - tomorrow at
New Directions, B School Personnel - Oct 24th, 4:00 pm at New
Directions, and C East Chula Vista Community - Oct 24th, 6:30 pm
at McMillan Elementary
3 Don Lynn, Director of Thursdays Meal Thursdays Meal provides hot
meals to low income and homeless individuals and families John had
an updated handout South Bay Directory and Food Assistance blue
pocket size to hand out The parent organization is the South Bay
Ecumenical Council They are having their 15th Annual Souper Supper
on Friday October 26th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St Johns
Church on 760 First Ave The cost is 700 for homemade soups,
salads, breads and hot fudge ice cream brownies For more
information call 422-4141 or e-mail omanopa2004@msncom The funds
will be used to help various organizations with their wish lists
4 Heather Nemour, CVCC - SNAP is a volunteer program for seniors 50 yr
and older to help students make healthy choices at the salad bar
There will be a training at Otay Elementary on Wednesday, October
17th from 12 - 1 If you know of any seniors who might be
interested, please have them call 498-8042 for more information
Signing in note - our master sign in sheet was lost, so please excuse us
if you name/agency are not listed:
Nayelly Vicencio, CVCC HEAC Marietta Minjares, CV
Middle School
Chris Albers, Fleet Family Support Center Toni Terrazas, SUHSD
Catagorical
Mike Kaine, HTH Xinia G Sanchez, SDPRC
Foundación
Ebbes Nava, Mar Vista High Ginger Hartnett, CVESD
School Readiness
Sylvia Andrade, SD State Research Foundation Debbie Kiakane,
Volunteer San Diego
John Camara, Castle Park Middle Diana Rivera, MAAC
Project
Jose Armando Rubio, Volunteer San Diego Eleanor Slaughter,
Mental Health Services
Yovana Leal, Central School Ute Powell, HHSA Public
Health
Shelby Dopp, American Diabetes Association Patricia Pliego,
Caminando Con Fe
Yolanda Valdez, HHSA South Region Erin Pitts, So Bay YMCA
Don Lynn, Thursdays Meal/South Bay Ecumenical Council Ana Briones-
Espinoza, Mental Health Systems
Sharney
McLaughlin, HHSA South Region Ana Gonzalez, American
Diabetes Association
Crecencia Baribo, HHSA
