August 27, 2008

Back to school and in a routine. The Gray County Health and Wellness Coalition held a meeting in July and several items were discussed such as Great America Smokeout, Operation Stretch 50, member participation, committee responsibilities, and creating a healthier community. Please take a moment and sign up a committee or two.
Fund Raising-to help cover the cost of programs and activities that grants do not cover-
Communication-Newsletters-Alissa Rankin, Laura Woolfolk, and Shirley Voran
Walk Kansas-Gray Co. Extension Service/Recreation Center, Gray Co. Health Dept. ,____________________
Great American Smokeout-November 20, 2008-_____________________
Kick Butt Day-Possible Operation Stretch 50 project-Susan and Glenn Bailey, Alissa Rankin......
(April 2009)
Clean Air and Quitline-All of us and Alissa Rankin,__________________
Worksite Wellness and Activities: Susan Bailey, Rocky Stewart, Bill Brown______________
Dining with BOB-Alissa Rankin, Susan and Glenn Bailey______________________
Coordinated School Health: Shirley Voran, Karen Herrman, Rocky Stewart, Bill Brown,
Other activities that might seem of concern to our county?

Next meeting date: September 25, 2008, Thursday at 7 p.m. at KWH, in Cimarron.

Alissa Rankin is our new outreach KDHE representative. You will love her. Come to the meeting on the 25th of Sept.. WE WILL BE HAVING A POT LUCK SUPPER AND WE ASK THAT YOU BRING SOMETHING TO EAT THAT IS GROWN IN GRAY. GROWN IN GRAY COUNTY simply means a food that is grown in Gray County. Be ready to eat at 7:17 p.m. We will have the plates, silverware, and beverages on hand. Can't wait to celebrate with you. We have lots of planning to do and The Great American Smokeout is just around the corner. Please let us know through email or blogging what you are interested in.