The Leave No Child INSIDE Central Ohio Collaborative

We could use some votes and positive comments for C&NN’s ideas to the President

Click below to vote and/or comment about the Children and Nature Network’s idea that was submitted to America’s Great Outdoors.

President Obama has launched a national dialogue about conservation in America to learn about some of the smart, creative ways communities are conserving outdoor spaces.

The voting tool is available to encourage interaction among those interested in America’s Great Outdoors. All comments submitted will be considered.

http://ideas.usda.gov/ago/ideas.nsf/0/7AEE1FE407C7F95D8625778C0071BFDD?OpenDocument

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Save the Date!

Leave No Child Inside Call to Action Rally
Sept. 24 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Grange Audubon Nature Center

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Safe Routes to School 101: Information and Resources to Jumpstart Your Program

Safe Routes to School 101: Information and Resources to Jumpstart Your Program
Presenters: Diane Lambert, National Center for Safe Routes to School Robert Ping, Safe Routes to School National Partnership What is Safe Routes to School (SRTS)? How can I get a program started in my community? Who can I partner with? Join us for a webinar to answer these questions. This webinar will provide basic information and resources to help get your Safe Routes to School program off the ground or enhance your existing program. Diane Lambert of the National Center for SRTS will kick-off the webinar with an overview of SRTS, how it began, what a program typically includes, and how to best access additional resources and technical support. Diane will be joined by Robert Ping of the SRTS National Partnership. Robert will discuss the SRTS National Partnership’s SRTS program resources, and how local policies and community partnerships will help your program succeed. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
REGISTER NOW: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/670326056
August SRTS E-News,
http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/enews/august2010
This month’s articles include:
1. NPLAN Releases New Resources on Reducing Liability Concerns
2. September Is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
3. New SRTS Fact Sheet Is Great Back to School Resource
4. Safe Routes to School National Partnership’s Federal Update
5. Check on Your State’s Progress in Implementing SRTS
6. Attend the Partnership’s Annual Meeting and ProWalk/ProBike
7. Safe Routes to School State Network Project Update
8. Michigan SRTS Program Awards More Than $1,300,000 in 2010
9. Safe Routes to School Blazes Forward in New Mexico
10. SRTS News Throughout the Country
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Kelechi Nwosu
Administrative Associate
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
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404-805-8040
kelechi@saferoutespartnership.org
http://www.saferoutespartnership.org
P.O. Box 3992, Atlanta, GA 30302

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Changes to School Lunch Program

Senate Passes Child Nutrition Reauthorization
On Thursday, August 5, the Senate passed, S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 that reauthorizes federal child nutrition programs (such as the School Breakfast, School Lunch, and Summer Food programs, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through FY 2015). The bill increases funding on child nutrition programs by $4.5 billion over ten years and aims to end childhood hunger and address the epidemic of childhood obesity. With regard to improvements to CACFP, the bill specifically:

* Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage state licensing agencies to include wellness standards within state licensing standards in order to ensure that licensed and regulated child care centers and family child care homes provide physical activity opportunities, limit screen time and offer food consistent with the healthy meals patterns and nutrition standards of CACFP;
* Expands the afterschool meals program for at-risk children to permit communities in all 50 states to be reimbursed for a meal, instead of just a snack;
* Strengthens nutrition requirements for child care providers participating in CACFP, and provides guidance and technical assistance to help providers improve the health of young children;
* Establishes a simplified method of determining sponsor monthly administrative funding by requiring only the number of homes multiplied by the administrative reimbursement rate calculation to determine the sponsors’ administrative funds; and
* Eliminates the need for sponsors and child care centers to resubmit duplicative paperwork each year.

The bill passed by voice vote and is pending consideration in the House. For additional information, click here: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s3667is.txt.pdf. For Chairman Lincoln’s press release, click here: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s3667is.txt.pdf. To hear audio remarks, click here:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s3667is.txt.pdf

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Report from Outdoor Nation Youth Summit in Central Park

This is good stuff from this summer’s Outdoor Nation Youth Summit in Central Park, NYC:
http://www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/AGO-NYC-20100620.cfm

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Hear Dr. Ruth Wilson in Bexley!

Register now to hear Dr. Ruth Wilson: Natural Beginnings: Connecting Young Children with Nature at Capital University, Harry Moore’s Campus Center on Friday, August 13, 2010 (8am-noon).

Dr. Ruth Wilson, a teacher educator for over 30 years, retired from Bowling Green State, currently devotes most of her time with nature and developing curriculum in environmental education for young children. She’s authored several books and articles, her most recent book: Nature and Young Children: Encouraging Creative Play and Learning in Natural Environments will be available for sale at the forum.

Intended audience: Early childhood teacher educators, professional development specialists, environmental educators and “nature” enthusiasts!

The Forum is presented by The Ohio State University, Capital University, Columbus State Community College, Child Development Council of Franklin County, Columbus City Schools, and Action for Children (AfC); funded through the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation.

To register or for more information, please contact: Jan Betz at Action for Children at 614-224-0222, ext. 513; or Janbetz@actionforchildren.org.

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City fights childhood obesity with new website

‘Get Active Columbus’ launches today
Thursday, July 15, 2010 09:33 AM
Updated: Thursday, July 15, 2010 01:30 PM
By Vince Bond Jr.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Mayor Michael B. Coleman is announcing a new healthy-living website this afternoon to combat the childhood obesity epidemic. Getactivecolumbus.com launches today and features tips on healthy eating and ways to stay active around the community. “GetActiveColumbus is one more tool to help our kids grow up healthier,” Coleman says in an introduction posted on the site. “It will take each and every one of us to make this happen.” The site provides information on upcoming events and has map links for bike paths, walking routes and parks… http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/07/15/obesity-effort-launched-columbus.html?sid=101

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Law encourages schools to add exercise, measure body mass

* Educators succeed in getting physical activity requirements removed from state bill.
By KHALILA PERRIN
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:06 AM EDT
As statistics show the waistlines of American children continuing to bulge, Ohio lawmakers hope educators opt into new measures designed to have a slimming effect beginning next year. Late last month, Gov. Ted Strickland signed the final version of Senate Bill 210 — the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children Act — into law. With it comes new options designed to help school leaders encourage more-healthful lifestyles in the students they educate. Under the new act, the Ohio Department of Education will oversee an optional pilot program that requires K-12 schools to incorporate 30 minutes of physical activity into the school day beyond recess. It’s set to begin with the 2011-12 school year. Districts are not required to opt into the program. In early versions of the bill, districts were mandated to add the 30 minutes of exercise. But lobbyists from organizations including the Ohio Association of School Business Officials balked at the idea of more unfunded state mandates and they lobbied against the requirement. “We agree that physical activity is important to a healthy lifestyle; however, without additional funding, school districts simply cannot afford this mandate,” wrote Barbara Shaner and Jennifer Economus in a March memo to the original bill’s sponsors. Shaner and Economus are the OASBO’s associate director and legislative specialist, respectively. State Rep. John Patrick Carney (D-Columbus) said “the school boards and the teachers unions and others were very concerned about the physical activity portion (of the bill) … without a specific funding mechanism.” Still, Carney said, he was disappointed when the groups succeeded in their push to have the mandate removed from the bill and replaced with the opt-in pilot — especially in light of the statistics that rank Ohio the 15th fattest state, he said. An estimated 26 percent of the state’s adults and 14.2 percent of its children are obese, according to the Ohio State Medical Association… http://www.snponline.com/articles/2010/07/19/gahanna_news/schools/ghallobesi_20100712_0136pm_1.txt

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Submit ideas to the President’s Let’s Move: Outside campaign

http://ideas.usda.gov/ago/ideas.nsf/

Use this site to submit ideas. They are also having listening sessions, but there aren’t any scheduled near here.

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Get Your Glow On Twilight Ride with Mayor Coleman

HEY COLUMBUS!
DON’T MISS THE MAYOR’S TWILIGHT RIDE, FRIDAY, JULY 16
A night to remember… Join Mayor Michael B. Coleman and sponsors AEP and Trek for an evening of bicycling with a very important message: the Mayor’s personal commitment to promoting bicycling as a means to active living in Columbus. Beginning and ending at the Crew stadium, this 20-mile family-friendly ride will loop through scenic Clintonville on police protected and safe roads. Afterwards, we’ll gather for food and fun, so bring your bike light and helmet and don’t miss Columbus’ first and finest night time ride!
When: Friday, July 16. Pre-ride festivities 6pm to 7:30pm; ride begins at 8pm.
Where: Columbus Crew Stadium
Fee: $25 (advance registration), $30 (day of ride)…and all participants receive a free Crew ticket!
Other BikeColumbus Festival events to satisfy every cyclist’s soul:
• Mayor’s Twilight Ride Friday, July 16
• Ineeda Bike Swap Friday, July 16
• Barbour Memorial Challenge Tour Saturday, July 17
• Garrett Wonders Criterium Sunday, Aug. 1
So put these dates on your calendar! Then bring the family, bring your race bike, bring your touring ride, and bring your wish list as we celebrate in style with cyclists from all around the Midwest.
For more information, visit us online: www.bikecolumbusfestival.com

Flyer hereget-your-glow-on

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