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Workgroup: Public Awareness

Public Awareness

The purpose of the Public Awareness is to develop messaging to support broad community and targeted stakeholder awareness, advocacy and action regarding the early childhood education and care system's strategic agenda. 

The Public Awareness Workgroup as also collected a series of Parenting Articles to help the community focus on early childhood Great Start issues.

The Public Awareness Workgroup meetings will usually be held the 3rd Monday of each month at the MSU Kellogg Center in Room #6 from 1-3pm .

Child care reimbursement is available, and child care is also available at the nearby East Lansing Family Growth Center. Meetings are open to all.

For more information contact Jill Lawler at JLawler@Ingham.org or Michelle Nicholson at mnichols@inghamisd.org (517)244-1384.

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Public Awareness Workgroup

Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                         Jill Lawler

2. Status Updates

    1. Faith Base Initiative                                     Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits                                         MC Rothhorn         
    3. News & Information Articles               

3.  Great Start Communication Tool Kit                       Michelle Nicholson

 4. Job Shadowing Event                                               Michelle                          

 5. Great Start logo                                                     Michelle

 6. New business

 2008 ~ Future Meeting Dates: July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15  

 

Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA Monday, April 21, 2008

1:30 – 3:30 pm Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                                     Jill Lawler

   2. Status Updates

    1. Faith Base Initiative                                                      Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits                                                          MC Rothhorn        
    3. News & Information Articles                       

 3.  Great Start Communication Tool Kit                                        Michelle Nicholson

 4. Capital Regional Community Foundation (CRCF) &
Capital Area United Way (CAUW)
Request for Proposal (RFP) Summary                                        Michelle

5. ECIC Star Power event                                                              Michelle                         

6. Job Shadowing event                                                                 Michelle

7. New business

  2008 ~ Future Meeting Dates: May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15

Public Awareness Workgroup

MINUTES March 17, 2008

 MSU Kellogg Ctr Rm 6

Members Present:  Ken Sperber [Great Start Collaborative], Sharlina Pye-Mack [Parent Coordinator] Jill Lawler [OYC] Michelle Nicholson [IISD] MC Rothhorn [Parent]

 

  1. Faith Based Initiative –Michelle Nicholson reported on the faith-based per Yvonne Phillips written update. Several faith-based communities have received funding from Power of We Capacity Building grants.
    1. Union Missionary Baptist Church - using funds to develop promotional materials for the “Be a Star” literacy program.
    2. Family Life Baptist – website familylifebc.com, TV show
    3. Faith United Methodist Church – using funds for a computer lab
    4. All Nations Church - using funds toward the food pantry and neighborhood mission outreach program.
    5. Eliezer Temple Church - using funds to develop and facilitate teen life skills classes.

                 

  1. Business Tool Kits –Great Start Collaborative will contract with MC Rothhorn to promote the tool kit to local businesses in the community. MC has met with OYC and has had the opportunity to be informed of past information and instruction on how to utilize the database that was developed to collect contact information and decide which businesses would be the most advantageous to present Birth to Five information.

 

  1. News and Information Articles – March has been acknowledged as Parenting Awareness month. Prevention Network has compiled a packet for distribution within the community. It was discussed to continue to use the Parenting Awareness materials for the month of March, on the GCS website.
    1. Month of the Young Child – April has been designated the month to celebrate young children. In the past the theme weeks have been based on community services that support young children and their families. National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has changed the theme weeks to promote young children and the developmental domains, physical, social-emotional, cognitive, language and literacy. There are three documents available through the MiAEYC website. Ken will add this resource link the GSC website.
    2. Many of the topics will remain the same through June on the GSC website, under articles and resources.
    3. There has been the development of a Lead Coalition. Ken Sperber has been attending the meetings and will ask at a future meeting if the group would be interested in developing a partnership with Public Awareness committee to develop a display at the CADL main library for June om lead prevention.

 

  1. MSU Service Learning Student projects – Students from MSU will be working with GSC on three media awareness projects. The topics are 1) Child Abuse Prevention, 2) Smoking during pregnancy and 3) parenting skills.  The students will be using a wide range of media and venues (digital video, paper, etc). The projects need to be completed by April 1st 2008, and will be exhibited at an expo on that day, then will be available for GSC to use.

 

  1. Website Resources – no changes at this time

  2.   New business –
    1. April has also been designated as Child Abuse Prevention month. Michelle Nicholson displayed a tool kit from the Children’s Trust Fund, which has materials available to promote awareness. There are events scheduled to help bring awareness, such as Turn on the Lights and Blue Sunday.
    2. WKAR has video loop of Parenting Counts and educational segments of children’s programming that is available for use in waiting rooms at WIC or other locations...
    3. There was discussion about the PSA through bornlearning.org. and Parenting Counts  about advertising on public transportation and movie theaters. IISD is exploring this further with Civitas and WKAR.
    4. MC shared information regarding a theory which addresses issues of allowing for multiple ways of life and residency in the same neighborhood, in a document entitled Sharing the Wealth.



Future Meeting Dates: April 21 

Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA Monday, March 17, 2008,  1:30 – 3:30 pm

MSU Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                             Jill Lawler
  2. Status Updates
    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Michelle Nicholson
    3. News & Information Articles
  3. Website                                                  Ken Sperber
  4. Future dates for 2008                              Jill                
  5. Month of the Young Child                           Michelle
  6. MSU Service Learning Student Projects     Michelle
  7. New Business
Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA Monday, January 21, 2008

1:30 – 3:30 pm Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 
  1. Welcome & Introductions                                        Jill Lawler
  2. Status Updates
    1. Faith Base Initiative                                      Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits
    3. News & Information Articles
  3. Website                                                                   Ken Sperber
  4. Future dates for 2008                                          Jill
  5. Review Action Plan Agenda (Strategic Plan)              Michelle Nicholson
  6. Additions

Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA Monday, November 19, 2007

1:30 – 3:30 pm
Kellogg Center Rm. 6

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                               Jill Lawler
  2.  Status Updates
    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Jill
    3. News & Information Articles
  3. Speakers Bureau    - follow up                     Jill
  4. Website                                        Ken                   
  5. New Business                          
  6. Next Meeting topics:

2007 ~ Future Meeting Dates:  Dec. 17? 


Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA - Monday, Oct. 15, 2007

1:30 – 3:30 pm  Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions     Jill Lawler
  2. Status Updates
    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Jill
    3. News & Information Articles

3. Speakers Bureau    - follow up      Jill
 
4. Website                                        Ken
-  Quality Early Learning article

5. New Business             

6.  Next Meeting topics:

 

2007 ~ Future Meeting Dates:  Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 


Public Awareness Workgroup

MINUTES - Monday, Sept 17, 2007

1:30 – 3:30 pm  Kellogg Center Rm. 6

Members Present:  Pat Farrell [MSU Outreach], Ken Sperber [Great Start Collaborative], Sharlina Pye-Mack [Parent] Jill Lawler [OYC] Michelle Nicholson [ISD] Diana Torrez-Hrit [CAYA] Yvonne Phillips [Faith-Liaison Coordinator]

 

  1. Faith Base Initiative –Yvonne Phillips and Michelle Nicholson have worked on a list of faith base communities outside of Lansing city limits, yet still within Ingham County to make contact about information about early childhood education information.

     

      Yvonne had a unique opportunity to   meet the producer of Jesse Jackson’s television/radio broadcast show. The producer seemed interested in the Faith -      Initiative and collected contact information about the Great Start Collaborative.

 

  1. Business Tool Kits – OYC has created a database with assistance from Ken Sperber, Yvonne Philips and Michelle Nicholson. This database is available to collect contact made in regards to faith-base and business contacts.

 

  1. Monthly Awareness Articles –November’s topic to be Safe Housing for Young Children. Jill Lawler has made contact with Southside Coalition and Allen Neighborhood Center about current information they have available. Consumers Energy, Greater Lansing Housing Coalition and Habitat for Humanity were other agencies suggested that may have additional information. December’s topic will be Children’s Safety during the Holidays. Sharlina Pye-Mack will contact the Lansing Safety Council and National Safety Council for additional information and resources.

 

4.        Create a Speakers Bureau – OYC submitted a revised form of application for the P.A. committee to review, after discussion last month. Pat Farrell offered her office as a contact for agencies that have completed the form. Julie Crowgey will enter the contact information into an Excel type spread sheet. This information will be made available to GSC members.

 

  1. Website Resources – Public Awareness was able to view www.Migreatparents.org website. The following changes/updates were made: spartanyouth.msu.edu was added as a resource to the Community Resource page, Care Free Medical Inc Clinic was added to the Health page and Jill Lawler will verify through Natasha Davidson to update ICHD contact numbers are correct, Bright Futures program was deleted as that program funding was discontinued, preschool.lansingschool.net was added to the Childcare page, and Ken Sperber will continue to update and make changes to the Parenting page.

  2. PSA – Jill Lawler have received acknowledgement from the Lansing School District Media Supervisor, Ben Starks about editing and adding updated contact information on current Great Start Collaborative PSA. Jill and Mr. Stark will confirm mid October what his high students will or will not be able to do, and a timeline will be discussed. There was discussion about other media sources for the GSC information. There was discussion that the Greater Lansing Parents newsletter insert has changed to title to MichingaMoms.com. Sharlina had had a contact with Greater Lansing Parents editor and will follow up with MichganMoms.com as another avenue for PSA.

 

7.        New Business – Michelle gave dates of up coming conferences, workshops and/or meetings that involve members of the GSC:
      September 24th Capital Area Case for Children at the Kellogg Center 10:00-11:14 am
      October 11th Cosmic Collaboration ECIC Operations Committee at Cranbrook Institute in Bloomfield Hills 5:00-9:00 pm
      October 26th Flint mini-conference Computer/Technical Assistance 9:00-12:00 pm
      November 13th Michigan Early Childhood Challenge at Kellogg Center 8:30-4:00pm
      November 26-28 ECIC Grant Technical Assistance in Grand Rapids

 
Diana Torrez-Hrit has submitted her letter of resignation from CAYA. Diana has agreed to  continue to work with the Public Awareness group.

 

Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA - Monday, Sept 17, 2007

1:30 – 3:30 pm  Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                               Jill Lawler
  2. Status Updates
    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Jill
    3. News & Information Articles
  1. Great Start PSA                                Michelle Nicholson
  2. Speakers Bureau    - follow up                     Jill
  1. Website Resources                                           Ken

        Review sections of www.migreatparents.org website    

   6. New Business                         

   7.  Next Meeting topics:


2007 ~ Future Meeting Dates:  Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 

Public Awareness Workgroup

MINUTES August 20, 2007

 

Members Present:  Pat Farrell [MSU Outreach], Ken Sperber [Great Start Collaborative], Sharlina Pye-Mack [Parent] Jill Lawler [OYC] Michelle Nicholson [ISD]

 

  1. Faith Base Initiative –  written Report distributed at Birth to Five meeting

 

  1. Business Tool Kits – OYC continues to attend community-based business and organizations presenting Tool Kits options for their employees. Lori Brasic, Ken Sperber, Yvonne Philips and Michelle Nicholson met to organize database that was created to track the business contacts.

 

  1. Monthly Awareness Articles –September will be Safe Sleep.  There will be a safe sleep display at the CADL Main branch location (downtown Lansing). Michelle Nicholson will inform OYC when to contact Nicole Wells, CADL Main Branch Youth Librarian to arrange display set up. October will be Car Seat Safety. Jill Lawler will check for updated information. There was discussion for November’s topic to be Safe Housing for Young Children.

 

  1. Community Conversation – Ken Sperber presented information in regards to the 2007 Report on the Well-being of Ingham County’s young Children and Their Families. Time was allotted after the presentation for suggestion of strategies for the Great Start Collaborative:

            • Are we, as a community, okay with the trends that these data represent?
            • What community goals/strategies do we need to help our youngest citizens?
            • What assets in our community do we have that can help?
            • What gaps do we need to address?
            • What partnerships need to be built?
            • What systems changes are needed to help?

 

  1. Create a Speakers Bureau – OYC submitted a form of application for the P.A. committee to review, after discussion last month. The form will have additional topics listed; also Great Start logo will be added. Discussion will continue on how the Public Awareness will use the Speaker’s Bureau and how information on the complete applications will be organized. Jill Lawler will make suggested changes to form for the P.A. committee to review.

 

  1. Website Resources – Public Awareness will look at Ingham County Great Parents website during the next meeting and decide which contact information needs to be updated and follow through will contacting the agency involved.

  2. PSA – Jill Lawler reminder the committee of a prior conversation with Lansing School District Media Supervisor, Ben Starks about editing and adding updated contact information on current Great Start Collaborative PSA. The committee agreed that revisiting the conversation with Mr. Stark would be appropriate. Jill Lawler will contact Mr. Stark.

 

New Business –Michelle Nicholson shared a website: www.1800EarlyOn.org in which a 30 second PSA is available for viewing.


Future Meeting Dates:  Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 


Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA - Monday, August 20, 2007

1:30 – 3:30 pm  Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                               Jill Lawler

 

2. Status Updates

    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Jill
    3. News & Information Articles Diana Torrez

 

3. Status of Young Children report                        Michelle Nicholson

                                                             Ken Sperber

 

4. Speakers Bureau    - follow up                     Jill

 

  1. Website Resources                                           Ken

       It is that time of the year to look at your district's section of the

                migreatparents.org website to see if it needs updating

         

  1. New Business  PSA                                                     Michelle

          Early On® Public Awareness is pleased to share the Early On®

                Michigan PSA on www.1800EarlyOn.org <http://www.1800earlyon.org/>  or

                www.michigan.gov/earlyon <http://www.michigan.gov/earlyon> . (Versions

        available in English and Spanish.)

                

     7.  Next Meeting topics:

 

2007 ~ Future Meeting Dates:  Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 




Public Awareness Workgroup


Public Awareness MINUTES  - July 16, 2007

 

Members Present:  Pat Farrell [MSU Outreach], Ken Sperber [Great Start Collaborative], Sharlina Pye-Mack [Parent] Jill Lawler [OYC] Elaine Williams [MSU FCE] Yvonne Phillips [Faith-Liaison Coordinator]

 

  1. Faith Base Initiative – Follow-up and distribution of Health Newsletter from WKAR are being distributed to faith-based contacts already established.

 

  1. Business Tool Kits – OYC continues to attend community-based business and organizations presenting Tool Kits options for their employees. Lori Brasic will be attending meeting with CAYA Wednesday July 18th.

 

  1. Monthly Awareness Articles – It was discussed that the themes and topics posted on www.cacvoices.org under GSC page will remain as the focus for each month. GS Collaborative agencies will provide updated information as needed, to be reviewed by the P.A. committee. September will be Physical Health, with a focus on Play and Exercise. October will be Physical Health, with a focus on Car Seat Safety.

 

  1. Create a Speakers Bureau – OYC submitted a form of application for the P.A. committee to review. After reviewing the form another discussion was generated about the “purpose” of the Speakers Bureau. Discussion was generated to have a brief description or mission of what the “early childhood speaker’s bureau” is. It was decided that instead of asking individuals to present information, the need may be met better by agencies that currently provide this service. P.A. committee will brainstorm a list of agencies that currently provide public presentation in the community. It was agreed upon that each P.A. member will independently brainstorm and create a list of agencies and topics to be discussed at the next P. A. meeting. Jill Lawler will work on a different form which would be agency specific, instead of individual specific for the P.A. committee to review.

 

  1. Website Resources – Ken reported that the most current version of the Ingham Community Report has been posted at the website.  The final copy will be posted there as well.  It was suggested that we look at a way to allow feedback on the Community Report via the website.
                                  - The group reviewed the parenting article themes for July, August and September and noticed the link in the "Early Play and Exercise"
    needed updating.  Jill will send Ken the updated link to revise.

  2. Great Start educational commercials – It was suggested that this idea should be forwarded to the Kindergarten Transition Committee.

 

  1. New Business – Pat Farrell shared that MSU and Lansing School District have received a four-year grant from the University of North Carolina-- Frank Porter Graham Institute. The focus will be on improving the academic achievement of boys of color, from ages 3 to 8 years. The planning process for this grant will take place this fall. 

                - Elaine Williams had an opportunity to have a discussion with someone       from Comcast about purchasing “air” time for GSC PSA information. Based on       the conversation last month about purchasing media presentation slides at local       movie theaters, Elaine thought that Comcast slots would have a wider audience.       It was decided to table this topic until the next meeting.

 

                        - The Public Awareness group has an opportunity to suggest a question for             the candidates for the Lansing City Council for the upcoming League of             Women Voter's Voters' Guide. The question the group suggested was: What role             should the City take in supporting families with young children?

 

Future Meeting Dates:  Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 


Public Awareness Workgroup


AGENDA Tuesday, July 16, 2007, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

MSU Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                               Jill Lawler

  2. Status Updates

    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Jill
    3. News & Information Articles Diana Torrez

  1.  Speakers Bureau    - follow up  form/survey                   Ken Sperber
  2.   “Big Name” Champion discussion                        Michelle Nicholson
  3.   Website Resources                                     Ken
  4.   Great Start educational commercials               Jill
  5.   New Business 
  6.   Next Meeting topics:


Public Awareness Workgroup


Public Awareness Work Group

MEETING NOTES  June 19, 2007

 

Members Present:  Pat Farrell [MSU Outreach], Ken Sperber [Great Start], Sharlina Pry-Mack [Parent Liaison] Jill Lawler [OYC] Elaine Williams [ MSU FCE]

 

  1. Faith Base Initiative – PSA’s have been approved for radio stations 96.5 FM and WWSJ Radio Joy 1580 AM

 

  1. Business Tool Kits – OYC continues to attend community-bases business organization presenting Tool Kits options for their employees.

 

  1. Monthly Awareness Articles – It was unsure if  July and August articles need to be developed, or if the articles are already completed.

 

  1. Radio/Television – Contact has been made with Ben Stark, instructor at the Hill Center for Academics and Technology with the Lansing School District. Mr. Stark stated his class would be able to assist in editing the PSA’s audio examples and add current contact information for the Great Start collaborative.

 

  1. Create a Speakers Bureau – After discussion there was agreement that this would be a benefit. It was decided the list would be generated from current members of Birth to Five Collaborative and CMAEYC (Central Michigan Association of the Education of Young Children) members. A form/survey will need to be developed that each person who is interested on being the Speakers Bureau would need to complete. Jill Lawler will create this form and bring to the next meeting.

 

  1. Big Name Champion – This item was tabled until the next meeting.

 

  1. Website Resources – Michelle received a report about the MI Great Parents website utilization.  In the most recent ten months (7/2006 – 5/2007) the Ingham website has received 1,987 visits.  This is up from 1,326 visits in FY2005 and 1,688 visits in FY2006.  Ingham County website visits indicate the 2nd highest usage in the State.

  2. New Business – Discussion developed about the option of producing Great Start Educational commercials, or Born Learning video clips that could air on the school cable stations. It seems that the school district cable stations re-run school events during the summer months and may be “open” to having new material to run during the summer months. This will be additional discussed at the next meeting.

 

Future Meeting Dates:  Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 


Public Awareness Workgroup

 


POWER OF WE / GREAT START COLLABORATION

Birth To Five Sub Committee ~ Public Awareness Work Group

 

Agenda Tuesday, June 19, 2007, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Kellogg Center Rm. 6

 
  1. Welcome & Introductions                                               Jill Lawler
  2. Status Updates
    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits Jill
    3. News & Information Articles Diana Torrez
  1.    Radio/Television - Update                       Jill
  2.   Create a Speakers Bureau                             Ken Sperber
  3.   “Big Name” Champion discussion                        Ken
  4.   Website Resources                                     Ken
  5.   New Business 
  6.  Next Meeting topics:



2007 ~ Future Meeting Dates:  July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. 



Public Awareness Workgroup


Minutes Wednesday, May 21, 2007, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Kellogg Ctr Rm #6

 

Members Present:       Pat Farrell–MSU Outreach and Engagement, Jill Lawler–OYC, Michelle Nicholson–Ingham ISD, Ken Sperber–Great Start Collaborative, Sharlina Pye-Mack – Parent Liaison/Great Start Collaborative, Yvonne Phillips – Faithbase Liaison for the Great Start Collaborative and City of Lansing, and Diana Torrez-Hrit-CAYA

 

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

No new report.

 

BUSINESS TOOKITS

Jill and Lori are working on engaging other business leaders to present the toolkits.  At the Rob Gunewald event they were able to connect with two more interested business leaders in addition to an invitation to present at the June 2007 CAYA Board of Directors meeting.  OYC has contacted 8 businesses as a follow up to Bill Millett’s presentation, and also made plans to attend future Lansing Chambers of Commerce Mixers in order to meet with more business leaders. 

 

FAITH-BASED TOOLKITS

To date Yvonne has engaged with 20 different faith-based organizations.  These organizations are receptive to Yvonne’s presentation and the resources that are being provided.  These resources include the monthly topic brochures and other printed materials that relate to the topic, OYC yellow pages, and information regarding parent workshops in the local area.  The churches are interested in additional parent resources and workshops. 

A discussion was held regarding the lack of money for trained professionals and programs in our area that work with the various components of parent education; such as workshops, classes, and home visits.

 

NEWS & INFORMATION ARTICLES

This month’s Great Start Collaborative topic is Asthma.  The brochure that was used was “Asthma Triggers Checklist” that was printed by the EPA.  We were given permission to adapt it and we added information regarding the Healthy Homes University as the local contact for our county.  In addition to the brochures and bullets, we were given permission to set up a display at the Main Library downtown.  Diana and Nancy Bujold used resources and materials that were provided to the Great Start Collaborative by Healthy Homes University, Mid-Michigan Asthma Coalition, and the American Lung Association.  Pictures were shared regarding the display.  It was suggested that next time we have a display up at the public libraries, that we should include the Great Start Collaborative logo.

June 2007 topic is lead poisoning prevention and awareness.  Diana contacted the Lead and Healthy Homes section of the state of Michigan Department of Community Health and did hear back from them.  So we got permission to use the brochure “Is Your Child Safe From Lead Poisoning – Learn How to Protect Your Family” from the State of MI website at www.michigan.gov/leadsafe.  We have ordered 250 and are in the process of obtaining more.  We will continue our efforts to connect with our contact at the Lead and Healthy Homes sections to gather more resources for the families, churches, and businesses in our area.

 

PUBLIC AWARENESS WORKPLAN

The work plan that was created at the June 2005 Birth to Five Subcommittee Retreat was reviewed to see if the goals were still appropriate and if there was any needed changes or additions.  There were changes and adjustments made and they were added on the work plan in italics.  These changes will be reviewed at a future Birth to Five meeting for input.

 

RADIO/TELEVISION CONNECTIONS

As far as outreach, we are doing well with print media; however we would like to expand our efforts via local radio and television.  Some radio stations have been identified and will be followed up by committee members:

Diana:  Spanish stations on AM and LCC
Jill:  Ben Stark of Hill Vocational
Sharlina:  Radio 99.7
Yvonne:  Joy 1580 AM (gospel)

 

WEBSITE RESOURCES

Ken showed how the translated articles were being displayed at http://www.cacvoices.org/birthtofive  in the Parenting Articles section of the website.  Ken reported and showed that the Training section includes updated lists of local State and regional early childhood professional development opportunities.  Rob Grunewald’s slide presentation on “Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a High Public Return“ is now also available on the website in the Training section.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Rob Grunewald presentation was held this past Thursday on May 17th, 2007 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing.  There were about 30 people who attended.  CAUW was a sponsor and invited the CAUW Board, their top 30 Businesses that contribute to CAUW, and Community Impact Committee. 

PA committee members are looking for “Champions” to support the Great Start Collaborative.  Two potential business leaders were discussed and those who have contact with them will get in touch to see if they would like to learn more and support our GS collaborative.

 

NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday June, 11th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Center, Room 6.  Anyone who wants more information is encouraged to contact Jill Lawler at 887-4540 or jlawler@ingham.org.



Public Awareness Workgroup

AGENDA - Public Awareness Workgroup - Monday, May 21, 2007

1:30 – 3:30 pm, MSU Kellogg Center Rm#6

 

  1. Welcome & Introductions                                               Jill Lawler

 

2. Status Updates

    1. Faith Base Initiative Yvonne Phillips
    2. Business Tool Kits - Feed back Michelle Nicholson
    3. News & Information Articles Diana Torrez

 

3. Public Awareness Work Plan - review               Michelle

 

4. Radio/Television Connections                     Michelle

 

5. Website Resources                                     Ken Sperber

         

6. New Business  

                               

     7.  Next Meeting topics:


NOTE: NEXT MEETING DATE CHANGED TO TUESDAY JUNE 19th 


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