Advocacy Day
American Heart Association to host Advocacy Day – March 14, 2012
Issues to include Health Education Standards
Continuing on the success of the November 16, 2011 Advocacy Day, the American Heart Association invites those interested to join their Advocacy Day 2012. Those interested are encouraged to register for this event. There is no cost to participate. Additional information can be found on the website.
Buckeye Healthy Schools Alliance (BHSA) partners with AHA, OSOPHE, & OAFHK to Promote the Adoption of Health Education Standards in Ohio
On November 16, 2011, over fifty participants from all over the state gathered at the Riffe Center in Columbus for Set the Standards: Health Education in Ohio.
After being briefed on the issue, participants had a chance to meet in groups with others from their district. Then our teams of volunteers went to visit 31 legislative offices and to deliver written materials on the need for health education standards in Ohio. In the afternoon, after legislative visits, participants re-convened to talk about “And Now What? How to Promote Health Education Standards Back Home”. Participants discussed strategies for reaching out to potential endorsers, using media advocacy, and grassroots advocacy to educate others and enlist support for our cause. The response from participants and legislators was very positive.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important day. We look forward to seeing you again at future events!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Save the Date!
November 16, 2011
Set The Standards: Health Education in Ohio
Ohio Advocacy Day
Together we can make a difference in the lives of our children and in the future for Ohio. Please plan to join us for an educational and impactful day. Participants will learn about the issue, how to talk to legislators in a group environment and ways they can help spread the message back home.
There is a $12 fee to attend. Participants will receive a voucher for lunch.
This event is being sponsored by Ohio SOPHE, in partnership with the American Heart Association, Buckeye Healthy Schools Alliance & Ohio Action for Healthy Kids.
Agenda
Riffe Building (Across from the Ohio Statehouse)
31st Floor, Room South A
8:00 – Registration
9:00 – Welcome and Logistics (prompt start)
9:30 – Group meetings
10:00- Noon - Group Educational Opportunities with General Assembly Members and/or Aides
12:30 – And Now What? How to promote health education standards back home
2:00 – Press Event (tentative)
*Please plan to stay until 2:30PM. Meetings can be scheduled anytime throughout the day.
Additional information:
Registration – The deadline to register is November 2, 2011. Click here to access the brief on-line registration form.
