Operation Frontline is offering more classes than ever before in the next quarter, with over 20 classes scheduled across southeast Michigan reaching over 300 people. They thank their volunteer network for their work facilitating classes. Upcoming volunteer training will be held on January 11th. Kids from the Kids Up Front program recently toured the White House garden. Operation Frontline has also established 20 gold standards to ensure successful classes, including discussing food resource management strategies.
This document contains testimonials from three individuals praising Rita Gould's design work and professionalism. They highlight her skills in logo design, timely delivery, clear communication, versatility in different client types, dedication to quality, and thorough preparation of print-ready files. She is described as a pleasure to work with who understands print production and ensures projects are completed smoothly.
Dec 12 277th asb long version newsletterSCARROLL16
The document provides information about upcoming Family Readiness Group (FRG) meetings and other events for various companies of the 277th Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Drum. It summarizes recent unit activities and training exercises. It also provides updates from company commanders and FRG leaders. The FRG meetings will cover topics like preparing for an upcoming deployment, sharing holiday plans, and welcoming new soldiers and families.
This document provides information about the 2012 Kansas Volunteer Generation Fund grants. It lists the eight organizations that received grants and indicates which grantees are receiving grants for a second year. It describes the purpose of the grants as increasing the capacity of volunteer connector organizations and increasing volunteerism in Kansas. It outlines reporting requirements for grantees, including using the OnCorps online reporting system to report volunteer numbers and activities on a quarterly basis. It provides examples of thorough and satisfactory volunteer activity reports and describes additional reporting requirements and budget adjustment policies for grantees.
Warriors Taking Care of Warriors is a 3 page newsletter for service members stationed at EMFK (Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait).
The newsletter highlights upcoming holidays, advancements of sailors, the commanding officer and executive officer's messages, and an article by the command master chief. It provides an overview of life at EMFK, updates on medical care and training, and encouragement for sailors as they prepare to redeploy. The goal is to boost morale and connect service members to family and friends during the holidays while deployed.
1) The document provides information about upcoming events at Williams Parkway Senior Public School including a Red Cross babysitting course, Relay for Life fundraising event, food drives, and report card preparation.
2) It encourages students to complete overdue work and participate in extracurricular activities. It also provides details about Subway lunch orders, the student hockey club, and the student ambassadors' social cause.
3) The newsletter updates parents on parking rules, food allergies, immunization screening, faith and culture celebrations in November, and safety procedures at the school. It requests donations for the Toys for Tots drive and the Grade 8 parent night.
This document provides strategies and tips for parents to help their children eat healthy and stay active as the new school year begins. It suggests going over the school menu to plan healthy meal choices, keeping children active during non-school hours through outdoor play, and scheduling annual checkups to monitor a child's health and development. Quick recipes for after-school snacks and an outdoor game involving kicking sandals are also included.
Summerhill Community Ministries now accepts donations through PayPal on their website. They are seeking volunteers for their after school program and snacks/supplies. Their flag football team is doing well. Operation Frontline, a cooking and nutrition program, will be offering classes at Summerhill. Summerhill took a group of youth to Disney World thanks to a partnership with AirTran Airlines.
Strong women across america #priesterhealth 2013Marissa Stone
This document provides information about various Change Clubs across the United States that are working to improve community health. It describes the noble purposes and projects of Change Clubs in Central Peninsula, Alaska; Choteau, Montana; Fort Collins, Colorado; Pratt, Kansas; Clinton, Missouri; and the West End of Pennsylvania. The clubs are working on initiatives like increasing access to physical activity, improving nutrition in schools and after-school programs, developing healthy food policies, and making healthy options easier for communities. They provide updates on their accomplishments and how they are collaborating with local organizations and partners to create positive change.
This document contains testimonials from three individuals praising Rita Gould's design work and professionalism. They highlight her skills in logo design, timely delivery, clear communication, versatility in different client types, dedication to quality, and thorough preparation of print-ready files. She is described as a pleasure to work with who understands print production and ensures projects are completed smoothly.
Dec 12 277th asb long version newsletterSCARROLL16
The document provides information about upcoming Family Readiness Group (FRG) meetings and other events for various companies of the 277th Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Drum. It summarizes recent unit activities and training exercises. It also provides updates from company commanders and FRG leaders. The FRG meetings will cover topics like preparing for an upcoming deployment, sharing holiday plans, and welcoming new soldiers and families.
This document provides information about the 2012 Kansas Volunteer Generation Fund grants. It lists the eight organizations that received grants and indicates which grantees are receiving grants for a second year. It describes the purpose of the grants as increasing the capacity of volunteer connector organizations and increasing volunteerism in Kansas. It outlines reporting requirements for grantees, including using the OnCorps online reporting system to report volunteer numbers and activities on a quarterly basis. It provides examples of thorough and satisfactory volunteer activity reports and describes additional reporting requirements and budget adjustment policies for grantees.
Warriors Taking Care of Warriors is a 3 page newsletter for service members stationed at EMFK (Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait).
The newsletter highlights upcoming holidays, advancements of sailors, the commanding officer and executive officer's messages, and an article by the command master chief. It provides an overview of life at EMFK, updates on medical care and training, and encouragement for sailors as they prepare to redeploy. The goal is to boost morale and connect service members to family and friends during the holidays while deployed.
1) The document provides information about upcoming events at Williams Parkway Senior Public School including a Red Cross babysitting course, Relay for Life fundraising event, food drives, and report card preparation.
2) It encourages students to complete overdue work and participate in extracurricular activities. It also provides details about Subway lunch orders, the student hockey club, and the student ambassadors' social cause.
3) The newsletter updates parents on parking rules, food allergies, immunization screening, faith and culture celebrations in November, and safety procedures at the school. It requests donations for the Toys for Tots drive and the Grade 8 parent night.
This document provides strategies and tips for parents to help their children eat healthy and stay active as the new school year begins. It suggests going over the school menu to plan healthy meal choices, keeping children active during non-school hours through outdoor play, and scheduling annual checkups to monitor a child's health and development. Quick recipes for after-school snacks and an outdoor game involving kicking sandals are also included.
Summerhill Community Ministries now accepts donations through PayPal on their website. They are seeking volunteers for their after school program and snacks/supplies. Their flag football team is doing well. Operation Frontline, a cooking and nutrition program, will be offering classes at Summerhill. Summerhill took a group of youth to Disney World thanks to a partnership with AirTran Airlines.
Strong women across america #priesterhealth 2013Marissa Stone
This document provides information about various Change Clubs across the United States that are working to improve community health. It describes the noble purposes and projects of Change Clubs in Central Peninsula, Alaska; Choteau, Montana; Fort Collins, Colorado; Pratt, Kansas; Clinton, Missouri; and the West End of Pennsylvania. The clubs are working on initiatives like increasing access to physical activity, improving nutrition in schools and after-school programs, developing healthy food policies, and making healthy options easier for communities. They provide updates on their accomplishments and how they are collaborating with local organizations and partners to create positive change.
Promoting nutrition through the Peace Corps and JSIJSI
This document discusses training materials for Peace Corps staff and volunteers to promote nutrition through the Peace Corps. It provides an overview of the Essential Nutrition Actions framework and how it can be implemented. Examples are given of how Peace Corps staff and volunteers in various countries have been trained on the ENA approach and are using the materials to support nutrition education in communities. Feedback from Peace Corps workers indicates the ENA resources have improved their work and provided clear, effective tools and messages to teach nutrition concepts.
Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Part 2Dennis Embry
The document discusses strategies for preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in communities. It describes what a behavioral vaccine is, noting that it is a simple procedure or set of procedures that, when used repeatedly, can reduce problems and increase well-being at a population level. The document then discusses how behavioral vaccines and other evidence-based strategies called kernels can be used by communities, families, schools and other groups to efficiently produce widespread positive changes.
The annual report summarizes the activities and financial highlights of The Autism Project of Rhode Island from June 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006, including programming provided to over 3,000 individuals with autism, trainings attended by 385 people, and events like the flagship Imagine Walk that had over 3,000 attendees; it also shares the story of a parent whose daughter benefited from the camp and programming. The organization aims to develop a comprehensive system of support for individuals with autism and their families through education, advocacy, and direct services.
The newsletter welcomes parents and caregivers to a new school year at Sunshine Elementary. It emphasizes the importance of school-teacher-parent communication and encourages parents to support their children's education at home. The document also provides information about instructional strategies, joining the PTA, and the classroom schedule, which includes centers for different skills and activities related to students' individual education plans. The principal looks forward to working with students, parents, and volunteers to achieve academic success.
This document provides information on preparing children for back-to-school and maintaining a healthy diet. It includes tips for parents such as re-establishing routines, freezing meals, designating a homework space, and attending parent-teacher events. It also discusses maintaining a positive attitude and spending time talking to children. The document then lists common weight-loss obstacles like stress, unhealthy foods, lack of sleep, skipping workouts, eating out, and provides recipes for lentil chili and household remedies using ingredients like honey, oatmeal, toothpaste and baking soda.
This document discusses issues related to student stress, performance pressure, and wellness. It notes that end-of-year testing increases pressure on students. It discusses the documentary "Race to Nowhere" which argues that overscheduling, overtesting, and an emphasis on short-term results can backfire. It provides tips for parents on supporting students' wellness, including making sure they eat well, get exercise, sleep, and have downtime. It also discusses trends in student drug and alcohol use and the need for balance between academics and other areas of life.
The document is a report from a student group called the Animal Protectors at Raffles Institution about their project to raise awareness of caring for animals. It includes acknowledgments, a table of contents, and 5 chapters that describe their research, action plan, presentations at various childcare centers and their school to educate others about responsible pet ownership and preventing animal abuse. They worked with the SPCA and created posters and materials to share important information with children and students. Their goal was to reduce animal abandonment and the stray animal population in Singapore.
Naturalists at Large Pre-Interview OrientationPhat Nattie
Naturalists at Large provides outdoor education programs for schools throughout California. They offer 5 program areas including environmental science, group dynamics, outdoor skills, history, and retreats. Trips range from 1-6 days and accommodate groups of 15-200 students. Instructors lead trail groups of 9-14 students in outdoor activities, lessons, and team building. The job requires a university degree and experience working with youth outdoors. Instructors travel between program sites and work seasonally from March to June and August to November.
This document provides information about continuing professional development units for teachers of pupils with special educational needs in science. It describes 5 units that cover topics like becoming familiar with assessment levels, using assessment to guide planning, and examining examples of student work. The units are designed to help teachers assess student understanding, plan lessons, and improve science instruction for students with special needs.
This document is a newsletter from Howe Middle School that provides information to parents. It introduces the principal and vice-principal. It lists important dates like Pro-D days and photo retakes. It provides information about upcoming events like a Diwali celebration and a cross country season recap. It requests that parents sign and return student forms and check the lost and found. It also addresses extended absences and banned bracelets.
The document summarizes the experiences and perspectives of participants in the WATCH Project, which provides support to help individuals pursue careers in health care. It discusses the financial, social, and emotional challenges one participant faced as a single mother pursuing nursing education. It also highlights tips for managing stress, such as prioritizing responsibilities and allowing adequate time. The document celebrates recent graduates of various health care programs and advises developing back-up child care plans for emergencies.
Edgars is working in Haldwani, India as part of the May 2010 team. He has started giving English and computer classes to students at the Teacher's College, most of whom are older than him. The students are eager to learn. Edgars has also been assisting with investigations in local slums and villages to better understand the challenges facing communities. He finds joy in providing new knowledge to students and designing educational materials. Visits to slums have shown him the stark differences between what white people can throw away compared to the lack of food some children face. Overall, Edgars feels happy to be reaching the communities through his work at TCGD Haldwani.
Our middle school has seen an increase in reported bullying incidents over the last quarter. Bullying is a problem across the country, with half of all students being bullied at some point. To address this, the school is launching a new Respect Campaign to implement six strategies to combat bullying, including clear expectations, positive connections between staff and students, and helping both aggressive students and students who are bullied. Parents are urged to attend upcoming events on the Respect Campaign and to spend more individual time with their children to help prevent bullying.
This document provides healthy eating tips and ideas for middle and high school students. It suggests limiting TV while eating to avoid overeating, choosing lighter backpacks to avoid pain, and practicing portion control by offering small servings. It encourages choosing the school cafeteria for breakfast and selecting healthy options like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. It also promotes filling half the plate with vegetables and fruits based on the USDA's guidelines. Sports are said to build responsibility, time management, perseverance, and respect for one's body in students.
Laura Marie Beacham-Arrrington is a mental health counselor with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 10 years of experience working with children in early childhood education centers, as a private nanny, and as a teacher. She is skilled in child development, behavior modification, and communicating with parents. Currently, she works as a lead infant and toddler teacher at Kiddie Academy of Castle Hills.
Project for progress 1st missionary team community outreach (06-17 - 06-26,...cpennant
Projects for Progress is a non-profit working in Benin, West Africa focused on sustainable development through clean water, education, and small business initiatives. They partner with three villages in northern Benin, committing to long-term involvement by empowering communities and addressing both physical and spiritual needs. During a recent medical outreach trip, the team provided medical care, installed infrastructure like wells and swings, held soccer tournaments, and visited children in the hospital.
The document is the first issue of the Maverick Messenger, the monthly newsletter of North Rowan Middle School. It provides information on upcoming events at the school in February, introduces the new principal and his focus on instructional technology and student achievement, and highlights several teachers on staff. It also includes sections on motivational workshops provided to students and teachers, flu prevention tips, new tutoring at the Spencer library, the school counseling program, and various student clubs.
1. The document discusses updates to school medication policies, including requirements for students to self-carry inhalers and for teachers to carry student medications.
2. It also announces a visit from Broadway artist David Lowenstein, who met with the cast of the upcoming school musical Seussical Jr. and shared advice from his experience in theater.
3. The visit concluded with Mr. Lowenstein applauding the cast's performance of the musical's opening number.
This document provides tips for having a safe and fun summer vacation. It recommends checking your vehicle for proper tire pressure, fluid levels, and spare tire before traveling. It advises drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, as caffeinated drinks and alcohol can dehydrate the body. When recreating in water, it warns against mixing alcohol and water activities like boating, as alcohol can impair coordination and judgment. Proper safety gear like life jackets is emphasized for water sports. Taking basic first aid and calling for help in emergencies are also suggested to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation.
This document provides tips for having effective money conversations with a partner. It suggests understanding your own motivations, staying calm, listening actively, controlling distractions, recognizing each other's feelings, finding win-win solutions, establishing shared goals, discussing trade-offs, and creating a joint spending plan with commitment. An activity is also described where participants must allocate limited resources across spending categories based on needs and wants.
Promoting nutrition through the Peace Corps and JSIJSI
This document discusses training materials for Peace Corps staff and volunteers to promote nutrition through the Peace Corps. It provides an overview of the Essential Nutrition Actions framework and how it can be implemented. Examples are given of how Peace Corps staff and volunteers in various countries have been trained on the ENA approach and are using the materials to support nutrition education in communities. Feedback from Peace Corps workers indicates the ENA resources have improved their work and provided clear, effective tools and messages to teach nutrition concepts.
Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Part 2Dennis Embry
The document discusses strategies for preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in communities. It describes what a behavioral vaccine is, noting that it is a simple procedure or set of procedures that, when used repeatedly, can reduce problems and increase well-being at a population level. The document then discusses how behavioral vaccines and other evidence-based strategies called kernels can be used by communities, families, schools and other groups to efficiently produce widespread positive changes.
The annual report summarizes the activities and financial highlights of The Autism Project of Rhode Island from June 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006, including programming provided to over 3,000 individuals with autism, trainings attended by 385 people, and events like the flagship Imagine Walk that had over 3,000 attendees; it also shares the story of a parent whose daughter benefited from the camp and programming. The organization aims to develop a comprehensive system of support for individuals with autism and their families through education, advocacy, and direct services.
The newsletter welcomes parents and caregivers to a new school year at Sunshine Elementary. It emphasizes the importance of school-teacher-parent communication and encourages parents to support their children's education at home. The document also provides information about instructional strategies, joining the PTA, and the classroom schedule, which includes centers for different skills and activities related to students' individual education plans. The principal looks forward to working with students, parents, and volunteers to achieve academic success.
This document provides information on preparing children for back-to-school and maintaining a healthy diet. It includes tips for parents such as re-establishing routines, freezing meals, designating a homework space, and attending parent-teacher events. It also discusses maintaining a positive attitude and spending time talking to children. The document then lists common weight-loss obstacles like stress, unhealthy foods, lack of sleep, skipping workouts, eating out, and provides recipes for lentil chili and household remedies using ingredients like honey, oatmeal, toothpaste and baking soda.
This document discusses issues related to student stress, performance pressure, and wellness. It notes that end-of-year testing increases pressure on students. It discusses the documentary "Race to Nowhere" which argues that overscheduling, overtesting, and an emphasis on short-term results can backfire. It provides tips for parents on supporting students' wellness, including making sure they eat well, get exercise, sleep, and have downtime. It also discusses trends in student drug and alcohol use and the need for balance between academics and other areas of life.
The document is a report from a student group called the Animal Protectors at Raffles Institution about their project to raise awareness of caring for animals. It includes acknowledgments, a table of contents, and 5 chapters that describe their research, action plan, presentations at various childcare centers and their school to educate others about responsible pet ownership and preventing animal abuse. They worked with the SPCA and created posters and materials to share important information with children and students. Their goal was to reduce animal abandonment and the stray animal population in Singapore.
Naturalists at Large Pre-Interview OrientationPhat Nattie
Naturalists at Large provides outdoor education programs for schools throughout California. They offer 5 program areas including environmental science, group dynamics, outdoor skills, history, and retreats. Trips range from 1-6 days and accommodate groups of 15-200 students. Instructors lead trail groups of 9-14 students in outdoor activities, lessons, and team building. The job requires a university degree and experience working with youth outdoors. Instructors travel between program sites and work seasonally from March to June and August to November.
This document provides information about continuing professional development units for teachers of pupils with special educational needs in science. It describes 5 units that cover topics like becoming familiar with assessment levels, using assessment to guide planning, and examining examples of student work. The units are designed to help teachers assess student understanding, plan lessons, and improve science instruction for students with special needs.
This document is a newsletter from Howe Middle School that provides information to parents. It introduces the principal and vice-principal. It lists important dates like Pro-D days and photo retakes. It provides information about upcoming events like a Diwali celebration and a cross country season recap. It requests that parents sign and return student forms and check the lost and found. It also addresses extended absences and banned bracelets.
The document summarizes the experiences and perspectives of participants in the WATCH Project, which provides support to help individuals pursue careers in health care. It discusses the financial, social, and emotional challenges one participant faced as a single mother pursuing nursing education. It also highlights tips for managing stress, such as prioritizing responsibilities and allowing adequate time. The document celebrates recent graduates of various health care programs and advises developing back-up child care plans for emergencies.
Edgars is working in Haldwani, India as part of the May 2010 team. He has started giving English and computer classes to students at the Teacher's College, most of whom are older than him. The students are eager to learn. Edgars has also been assisting with investigations in local slums and villages to better understand the challenges facing communities. He finds joy in providing new knowledge to students and designing educational materials. Visits to slums have shown him the stark differences between what white people can throw away compared to the lack of food some children face. Overall, Edgars feels happy to be reaching the communities through his work at TCGD Haldwani.
Our middle school has seen an increase in reported bullying incidents over the last quarter. Bullying is a problem across the country, with half of all students being bullied at some point. To address this, the school is launching a new Respect Campaign to implement six strategies to combat bullying, including clear expectations, positive connections between staff and students, and helping both aggressive students and students who are bullied. Parents are urged to attend upcoming events on the Respect Campaign and to spend more individual time with their children to help prevent bullying.
This document provides healthy eating tips and ideas for middle and high school students. It suggests limiting TV while eating to avoid overeating, choosing lighter backpacks to avoid pain, and practicing portion control by offering small servings. It encourages choosing the school cafeteria for breakfast and selecting healthy options like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. It also promotes filling half the plate with vegetables and fruits based on the USDA's guidelines. Sports are said to build responsibility, time management, perseverance, and respect for one's body in students.
Laura Marie Beacham-Arrrington is a mental health counselor with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 10 years of experience working with children in early childhood education centers, as a private nanny, and as a teacher. She is skilled in child development, behavior modification, and communicating with parents. Currently, she works as a lead infant and toddler teacher at Kiddie Academy of Castle Hills.
Project for progress 1st missionary team community outreach (06-17 - 06-26,...cpennant
Projects for Progress is a non-profit working in Benin, West Africa focused on sustainable development through clean water, education, and small business initiatives. They partner with three villages in northern Benin, committing to long-term involvement by empowering communities and addressing both physical and spiritual needs. During a recent medical outreach trip, the team provided medical care, installed infrastructure like wells and swings, held soccer tournaments, and visited children in the hospital.
The document is the first issue of the Maverick Messenger, the monthly newsletter of North Rowan Middle School. It provides information on upcoming events at the school in February, introduces the new principal and his focus on instructional technology and student achievement, and highlights several teachers on staff. It also includes sections on motivational workshops provided to students and teachers, flu prevention tips, new tutoring at the Spencer library, the school counseling program, and various student clubs.
1. The document discusses updates to school medication policies, including requirements for students to self-carry inhalers and for teachers to carry student medications.
2. It also announces a visit from Broadway artist David Lowenstein, who met with the cast of the upcoming school musical Seussical Jr. and shared advice from his experience in theater.
3. The visit concluded with Mr. Lowenstein applauding the cast's performance of the musical's opening number.
This document provides tips for having a safe and fun summer vacation. It recommends checking your vehicle for proper tire pressure, fluid levels, and spare tire before traveling. It advises drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, as caffeinated drinks and alcohol can dehydrate the body. When recreating in water, it warns against mixing alcohol and water activities like boating, as alcohol can impair coordination and judgment. Proper safety gear like life jackets is emphasized for water sports. Taking basic first aid and calling for help in emergencies are also suggested to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation.
This document provides tips for having effective money conversations with a partner. It suggests understanding your own motivations, staying calm, listening actively, controlling distractions, recognizing each other's feelings, finding win-win solutions, establishing shared goals, discussing trade-offs, and creating a joint spending plan with commitment. An activity is also described where participants must allocate limited resources across spending categories based on needs and wants.
1. Volume 3, Issue 1 Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010!
January 2010 We at Operation Frontline are ringing in the New Year by offering more classes than ever be-
fore. In the next quarter, we have over 20 classes scheduled all over southeast Michigan!
From Pontiac to Flat Rock and from Livonia to right here in downtown Detroit, we expect to
reach out to more than 300 people with our classes just within the next three months. We
thank you, our volunteer network, for stepping up to facilitate and touch the lives of our par-
ticipants. We still have a few openings within the coming months, so if you find you have time
in your schedule, please let us know. Thank you, and enjoy the New Year!
Kids Up Front Graduates at the New Volunteer
Training:
White House January 11
Recently, eleven Kids Up Front For those of you who have not
graduates (our class for 8-12 year been trained with Operation
olds) had the enviable opportunity Frontline or would like a re-
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to roam through the White House fresher course, we will be having
a training on Monday, Janu-
garden, led by White House Assis-
ary 11 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
OPERATION FRONTLINE DETROIT
tant Chef Sam Kass. NPR Health
at Gleaners Community Food
Reporter Allison Aubrey followed the class for a story on
Bank (2131 Beaufait, Detroit, MI
Morning Edition, which aired on December 21. During the 48207). If the time or date is
story, class participants toured the Obama’s winter garden inconvenient, we can re-schedule
with Kass, who encourages them to see how sweet winter a training at a time that better
spinach tastes and highlights the importance of healthy fits your schedule. Let Diana
foods. know if you’ll be attending at
dflora@gcfb.org.
To hear the full story on the NPR website, click here.
OFL’s national staff in Washington, DC recently developed the Operation Frontline Gold Stan-
dards—twenty-two guidelines that ensure a successful class. For all our volunteers, these stan-
dards are a good measure of what information should be emphasized in our classes.
Gold Standard #2: Food Resource Management
Instructors:
Discuss what foods they can use in several recipes to maximize resources
Ask participants to describe strategies they used to stretch ingredients
when preparing meals at home
Help participants practice preparing meals from scratch rather than purchasing pre-packaged
or foods away from home.
Suggest affordable forms of healthy foods, as well as storage techniques to make food last
longer.
In lessons 4 and 5, instructors discuss and practice, where appropriate, strategies such as compar-
ing unit prices, making a list before shopping, referring to store fliers or sale items.
Operation Frontline is a program
of Gleaners Community Food
Bank of Southeastern Michigan
and Share Our Strength.
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2. Volunteers Needed! Making Healthy
Gingerbread Houses
Winter Class Schedule
Class Day and time Location Volunteers
Needed
Eating Well January 25—March 8 Grace Center of Hope Chef
(Skipping February 15) 210 Perry St.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Mondays 12:30pm—2:30pm
Eating Right February 24—March 24 OLHSA Head Start Chef
196 Cesar E. Chavez This holiday season, the OFL
Wednesdays 9:00am—11:00am Pontiac, MI 48342 staff set up nutrition workshops
in Detroit and Pontiac to show
kids how to make a healthy alter-
Eating Right March 2—April 13 Flat Rock School Head Dietitian
native to gingerbread houses. As
Start
Tuesdays 4:00pm—6:00pm the kids learned about the food
28639 Division St
pyramid and the different food
Flat Rock, MI 48134 groups, they were able to get
Eating Right March 22—April 26 Stottlemyer Head Start Dietitian their hands dirty, making houses
(5 week series) 34801 Marquette out of graham crackers, dried
Westland, MI 48185 fruit and cereal. As shown in this
Mondays 1:00pm—3:00pm picture from Vanguard Commu-
To volunteer, please call Diana Flora at (313) 923-3535 x253 or email her at nity Development Corp. in De-
dflora@gcfb.org. A complete list of classes can be accessed at troit, we all had fun learning new
www.ofldetroit.wordpress.com. holiday traditions!
Volunteer Spotlight: Jerry Aulph
Longtime volunteer Jerry Aulph is committed to making the community, and Michigan, a better place, whether
it’s through sharing his passion for good food and nutrition or working to strengthen the state’s economy.
The Troy resident has been with Operation Frontline Detroit for years, having worked with former coordinator
Greg Kozlowski in Pontiac. He recently finished an Eating Right class in Redford Township at Beck Head Start
and has already signed up for two classes this winter: Comer Bien, the Spanish version of Eating Right, and
another Eating Right class in Waterford that starts next month.
“It’s important to me that people eat well. I think education and nutrition are way underrated,” Jerry says.
Chef Jerry shows basic knife
skills at Beck Head Start. Jerry leads a very healthy lifestyle himself, walking for about 40-50 minutes a day and “spending a lot of time
studying nutrition, vitamins, good healthy eating and organic foods.”
Jerry’s interest in cooking started at the tender age of 12, when “I learned by taking copious notes and watching TV.” He continued to
hone his culinary craft as a junior and senior in high school; as part of a co-op program, he would go to class in the morning and then
work full time as a cook at night. He moved on to become night cook at the Bellanger House in Royal Oak, a supper club and night club.
His resume also includes a stint as link cook at the Troy Hilton. Recently, he ran his own pasteria, selling gourmet pastries.
Jerry’s talents don’t stop at cooking. He’s also an engineer, having traveled the world on various projects. He’s currently working on a
green study that takes a look at electric vehicles and charging stations. His passion for helping Michigan thrive is as strong as his passion
for food: He’s also working on a European/Michigan business venture to bring business to the state. He has a group on LinkedIn called
Michigan Universities United, which aims to tap the intellectual capital of the state’s alumni in strengthening Michigan’s work force to
promote an economically stronger region.
When asked what he likes best about volunteering for OFL, he says “I like working with the people, I like to see what people get out of it. “
The program caters to low-income residents, but “there are people out there who are middle class who have no idea what they should be
eating. We as Americans are way overweight. … The rest of the world doesn’t have [an overweight problem]. Eating better and making
smarter choices leads to a healthy life style.”
Well said, Jerry! Thank you for sharing your many strengths with OFL and its participants.
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