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Happy New Year to all!
(Apologies for the delay in getting this out. We had some technical difficulties.)
Thank you to everyone who could make it to our December meeting! It's exciting to see things moving and shaking each time we meet.
Below are several highlights of what we discussed, helpful links, youth updates, and more. I encourage you to reach out with any questions, feedback, or ideas.
Thank you for staying informed, and we hope to see many new faces in the New Year!
Wishing you and yours a prosperous 2024!
Warmly,
Käaren Flint
Program Coordinator for BHCC
United General District #304
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January Meeting - Full Membership
Bring a friend and join us on Tuesday, January 16th, from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Burlington Public Library.
Address & Link to Map: 820 E Washington Ave, Burlington, WA 98233
*A meeting reminder with the agenda will be sent out on the Monday before the meeting.
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January Meeting - Executive Team
Tuesday, January 9th, from 2:30 to 3:30 via Zoom.
**A meeting reminder with the agenda and link for the meeting will be sent out the Monday before.
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Burlington Healthy Community Coalition 2024 Meeting Schedule
Remember to mark your calendar!
Starting in 2024, all Burlington Healthy Community Coalition meetings will be at the Burlington Public Library. A big "thank you" to Jenny Cole and all our friends at the Burlington Library for ensuring we have a consistent place to gather together.
You can also find details for each meeting on the BHCC website events page.
Have questions or want more info? Contact BHCC Program Coordinator Käaren Flint at kaaren.flint@unitedgeneral.org.
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Thank you, Josh Holtcamp!
After years of serving as BHCC's Youth Sector Representative, Josh is stepping down and focusing on his other passions, such as FFA, Band, and Sea Cadets.
Josh, thank you so much for your commitment to the coalition's mission and to helping envision a healthier Burlington.
We wish you all the best as you close out your senior year and continue to do great things.
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Tree Lighting at the Station - FOLLOW-UP
On Thursday, December 7th, BHCC proudly sponsored the Kid's Craft Table for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce's event, "Tree Lighting at the Station."
We spread joy, talked with the community about who we are, introduced our high school volunteer, Anica, to Mayor Sexton, and stayed cozy by the fire while we crafted and colored the fun box sets with the kids.
Thank you to our Volunteers, Taryn and Anica. It was a fun evening, and the coalition deeply appreciates your gift of time and for helping us spread the word about who we are.
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Mission:
"To create substance-free, open-minded, safe spaces open to everyone to tackle mental health and substance use among our peers."
B.E. Well & BHCC
As students work towards becoming a fully recognized ASB club, they have elected officers, and students Isabel and Lakelynn are sharing the Presidential role, becoming Co-Presidents. Starting at our January 2024 meeting, we will welcome B.E. Well Co-Presidents to attend BHCC meetings and hold a space on our agenda for them to report what B.E. Well is doing, what they need from BHCC and any other information they would like to share with the coalition.
Vive 18 Assembly
On December 6th, Sedro-Woolley's youth coalition, CAMP, invited eight students from B.E. Well to an assembly presented by Vive 18. The assembly focused on building positive skill sets and how to host substance-free events among their peers.
Instagram
B.E. Well's Instagram page is now live! Follow them to see the positivity they share, helpful tools for teens, and FUN!
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On January 28th, 2024, four students from B.E. Well will travel with Käaren, Tessa, Sedro-Wooley's youth coalition CAMP, and other United General District#304 staff to Washington, D.C. to attend the C.A.D.C.A. Leadership Forum.
Students will attend educational classes geared towards youth, about coalition work and how to be a leader in their community. Additionally, they will have opportunities to visit historical sights, including a tour of the White House!
You can learn more about the C.A.D.C.A. Leadership Forum in D.C. here.
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Recent/Upcoming Trainings & Additional Information | |
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Help BHCC create and capture memories!
We all cringe a little at a stock photo and don't have to choose between that and the real thing when media releases are on file!
Please take the time to fill out and send back the completed and signed media release to Käaren at:
Kaaren.Flint@UnitedGeneral.org
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B-ESD Superintendent Dr. Chris Pearson and BHCC Program Coordinator Käaren Flint had the opportunity to meet and discuss how BHCC and B-ESD could unite and support Burlington Youth in positive, pro-social, and substance-free ways.
Dr. Pearson will be attending BHCC's February 20th Meeting at the Burlington Public Library. Please join us as we continue the conversation!
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An Easy Way to Give!
Do you shop at Fred Meyer? Do you have a Fred Meyer Rewards Card?
Fred Meyer offers a program through your rewards card called "Community Rewards."
It allows you to pick a local non-profit, like BHCC, and just by shopping, give!
Each time you use your Rewards Card, it returns a percentage to BHCC.
Follow the link below to our Facebook post about enrolling your rewards card, and start giving today!
Enroll In Community Rewards
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Congratulations to our Program Coordinator, Käaren Flint, on being a Top 2 Finalist for the Burlington Chamber's Humanitarian of the Year for 2023.
Winners for all categories will be announced at the Burlington Chamber's Awards of Excellence on January 5th.
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Even though BHCC is lucky enough to have a federal DFC (Drug-Free Communities) grant, there is much the funding doesn't cover.
As we review our sustainability plan and the support we want to offer B.E. Well students, local youth, and the Burlington community, we are looking into viable ways to raise funds.
Nothing has been decided now, but stay tuned as we learn more.
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As part of our community engagement work, we have been discussing possible sponsorship/event opportunities that would get us in front of the community and interacting with the Burlington residents.
Recent suggestions have included:
- Berry Dairy Days
- Trek for Treasure
- B-Town Fall Fest
If you know of opportunities for BHCC to reach the community, reach out to Käaren at kaaren.flint@unitedgeneral.org
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Upcoming Dates for Strengthening Families - Parents and Youth ages 10-14 | | |
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What is the Strengthening Families Program?
The Strengthening Families Program is a 14-session, evidence-based parenting skills, children’s social skills, and family life skills training program that is part of BHCC’s Sustainability Plan and is specifically designed for high-risk families. Parents and children participate in SFP, both separately and together. Group Leader Manuals contain a complete lesson for every session. Parent and children handouts are also provided for every session.
Learn More about Strengthening Families
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Burlington Classes - (Adult portion in Spanish ONLY)*
- January 18th through February 29th, 2024, meeting every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at B-EHS.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
The adult portion of the class will be provided in Spanish ONLY, and the youth portion will be provided in English.
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Sedro-Woolley Classes - (English)
- January 30th through March 12th, 2024, meeting every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 at Cascade Middle School.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
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Anacortes Classes - (English)
- February 7th through March 20th, 2024, meeting every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 at Anacortes Middle School.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
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About Peer-to-Peer
Peer 2 Peer is a youth cannabis prevention program that trains middle and high school students to become peer educators, and it's part of BHCC's Sustainability Plan. After taking part in free (and fun!) training, peer educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to teach younger peers about health, coping with stress, the effects of cannabis, social norms, and more.
UPCOMING Dates
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High School Training: February 21st, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
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Middle School Training: March 26th, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Location:
Both trainings will take place in the Reid Harbor Room at ESD 189 (1601 R Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221)
Middle and high school training registration will open after the holiday break on January 8th. At that time, Käaren will share the registration link, promotional materials to recruit students, and additional details about the training!
We are currently searching for an additional middle school Peer 2 Peer Adult Advisors. Right now, we only have one middle school and one high school. If you want to become an Adult Advisor, don't hesitate to contact Käaren at Kaaren.Flint@UnitedGeneral.org. Learn More about Peer 2 Peer
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Burlington Healthy Community Coalition - Executive Team | |
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Tessa McIlraith
President
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Todd Setterlund
Vice President
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Rich Wesen
Member-at-Large
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Searching for a
NEW
youth Member-at-Large!
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