2011-2012 Healthy Okotoks Action Plans

• Blog organized

2011

Rachel & Kim Pomares

Blog is updated frequently

Will recruit a volunteers to keep info on Blog updated and interesting

• Offer to assist with Events/Programs and act in an advisory role at the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre

On-going

Membership

Updated information received regarding activities/programs at the Okotoks Heath and Wellness Centre.

Community input provided for the Early Childhood Development Mapping Project

Provide continued support and assistance to the events at the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

Support the Pediatric Family Wellness Initiative

• Update and Distribute joint HOC/GO2 Bookmark
• advertise as a “come as you can” group
• conduct productive, focused, action-oriented meetings

2011

Membership

Bookmark distributed

Bookmark template to be reviewed and revised
Bookmarks will be ordered and distributed

• Increase youth involvement, as appropriate.

Ongoing

Membership

Youth driven project researched

Efforts to connect directly with high school students via schools required volunteer programs

• Participate in GO2 Initiative
• Collaborate with Town of Okotoks for  Outdoor Fitness Equipment funding application and act as fiscal agent
• Support and raise awareness of Nordic Ski Club

Ongoing

Membership

Increased awareness and participation in physical activity opportunities in Okotoks and area.

Increased volunteer involvement

Involvement in GO2 initiative

Research grant opportunities and apply

• Explore opportunity for partnership with the community regarding drug awareness
• Support community initiatives

Ongoing

Membership

Drug Awareness Presentation organized.

Alberta Mental Health and Addictions has new research (July 2009) on Youth Drug Use. They will be invited to make a presentation

• Books For Babies

Jan Hurkett
Bonnie Chant Kinsman

Continued involvement in making and distributing book bags for children

• Community Garden

Ongoing

Chris Mills

Increased  communication between gardeners by Email.  Garden Committee. Activated.

Continue supporting the community with this gardening initiative

• Social Wellness Framework

Support provided for implementation of recommendations, as applicable to HOC

• Support Funding application for Comprehensive School Health Program and act as fiscal agent

• Maintain open communications with municipal politicians

Ongoing

Ed Sands
Florence Christophers

HOC informed about Town initiatives

• Liaise with Sheep River Health Trust

Ongoing

Membership

David Lynn

Communication is enhanced

• Promote Healthier Communities Concept

Ongoing

Membership

Consultation with other communities, as requested.

Follow-up Tri-Community Coalitions Workshop

• Liaise with South Health Campus

Ongoing

Wayne Meikle
Audrey Rezanoff

Updates received.

• Sponsor a community presentation for the    South Health Campus

Fall 2011

Membership

Host a presentation to community-at-large in Fall of 2011

Wayne and Audrey to arrange presenters.
Secure a presentation space.

• Promote Healthy Okotoks Coalition with all activities and partnerships.

Ongoing

Membership

Increased profile  for HOC in the community

• Continue to explore and support active transportation  initiatives

Ongoing

Membership

Increased awareness and understanding of Active Transportation

Consult with the River Valley Committee

• Long Term Care Facilities

Ongoing

Debbie Posey
Wayne Meikle

Updated information    received from the Brenda Strafford Foundation regarding Tudor Manor

• Foothills Country Hospice Society

Ongoing

Beth Kish

Regular updates received from the Hospice