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Agenda Items / Notes <br /> <br />1. Call to order <br /> Councilman Ward called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM (Chairman Gordon arrived soon after) <br />. <br />2. Introductions <br /> Introduction of members, staff and guests present <br /> <br />3. Update – Countywide Interactive Parks Locator Map & Composite Countywide Parks Plan <br /> Orange County Staff gave an update on the positive feedback received. It was noted that each jurisdiction have <br /> provided links to the map on their websites. In addition it was emphasized the need for each jurisdiction to send <br /> quarterly update needs to Beth Young with DEAPR. <br /> <br /> <br />4. Healthy Carolinians - Interaction of Public Health and Recreational Programming <br /> (Handouts were emailed to group the following day) <br />Myra Austin-Wellness Coordinator / Orange County Health Department <br />Nidhi Sachdeva-Healthy Carolinians / Orange County Health Department <br />Deborah Hamlin-Aggrey – Health Promotion Coordinator / Orange County Health Department <br />Pamela Diggs – Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Coordinator / Orange County Health Department <br /> <br />Myra Austin – Chair of Healthy Carolinians spoke on <br />• County Health Assessment / Critical Health Needs <br />• Guide local Planning efforts <br />• 4 focus communities- driven by need <br />1. Advocates for Children – family violence prevention <br />2. Advocates for Adolescents – reduce underage drinking and tobacco use <br />3. Help Promotion – Eat Smart Move More <br />4. Mental Health and Substance Abuse – Pro Bono Counseling <br /> <br />Nidhi Sachdeva – Community Health Assessment – This summer <br />• Due end of 2011(Every 4 years) <br />• Promote health issues – reduce obesity <br />• Action oriented – correct training; walking trails <br />• Goal to pull partners together – Public Health and Parks and Recreation <br /> <br />Deborah Hamlin-Aggrey – Health Promotion / Healthful Living / Reduce Disease Risk <br />• Healthy Eating <br />• Physical Activity <br />• Environmental Changes <br /> <br />Pamela Diggs – Smoke Free Environment <br />• Possible policy on tobacco free county grounds <br /> <br />5. Discussion - Community use of Schools Facilities Initiative – Possible Pilot Projects <br /> Dave Stancil lead discussion on how each jurisdiction current works with their schools and initiating <br />possible pilot projects <br /> <br />6. Update – February 2, 2011Joint PARC & IPWG Meeting <br /> See link below for notes from the 2-2-2011 Meeting – Excellent turnout! <br /> <br />http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/RPAC/minutes/2011/2011%20feb%202%20meeting%20summary%20with%20IPWG.pdf <br /> <br />