January/Febuary 2009.
For the past few months we have been working on various projects and activities. In January, CRAVE participated in National Non Smoking Week by setting up a display in the front entrance of the Halton Regional Administrative Center. This was an attempt to stop the lunchtime and after work foot traffic exiting and entering the building throughout the week. The display was used as a tactic to further promote cessation initiatives and encourage Halton Regional Employees to “butt out”. In February, CRAVE celebrated Valentine’s Day by sending out e-mails stating out key message: “Don’t let the Tobacco Industry take your breath away.” This month CRAVE decided on long terms goals for each month for the next year. Peer Leaders are also currently working on plans for The Kick Butt’s Day. We can’t wait to hear your plans at the next Central West meeting and see you then. J
Detox Keeping Busy!
Since our latest event “The Fergus Devils Game” Detox has had a loss of 4 very special Detox members, Ryan Martin, Alayna Byron, Amber Woods, and Becky Branton. As a follow up we have hired 4 new amazing PL’s, Rosie Martin, Brooke Rogers, Brendan Daudlin and Brad Henderson, who we hope to see great things from.
Detox had a really great Christmas break with even a little bit of celebrating. We went to the Grotto for rock climbing, and to Turtle Jacks for appetizers. It was a great way to spend time with one another, and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays. Recently we met up with SWAT for a Health and Safety Training & Team Building. We had a guest speaker arrive to teach us all about safety in a work place, and show us proper safety materials, and procedures.
As for teambuilding, our leaders prepared some fun activities for us to complete with one another. If you’re interested In the activities you can contact our face book account, or e-mail us at detox@wdghu.org. As a follow up to the team building we have became very connected with SWAT and hope to stay that way.
Recently we have received some bad news of our boss Jenni Jenkins leaving after March Break. We are going to miss her dearly, but we wish her best at her new job.
Here are some special shout outs to Jenni from the Mount Forest Crew.
Jamey Purdy- Jenni has been an amazing leader. She is very helpful and encouraging. She taught us lots of new things during her stay and im really going to miss her.
Ally Sage- I will miss Jenni greatly, and I’m really glad I was able to spend the time I had with her. She is an amazing boss, and makes everything enjoyable. I will miss her.
Nikkole Myers- Working for Jenni was a great experience. When you came to work you almost had to have a smile on your face or else Jenni would put one there. She has great charisma, and a wonderful sense of humour and I’m really going to miss it. It’s upsetting she’s leaving but I wish her the best of luck at her new job.
If any one else would like to add to this shout box please feel welcome at the face book account: Detox.
Written By: Nikkole Myers, Detox Peer Leader
A Bird, Dogs, REACT????
What do these three things have in common? REACT had events that involved a bird and some dogs….read on….
January 15 saw the launch of REACT’s film, “Word from the Bird” (that’s where the bird comes in!). “Word from the Bird” is a humourous film about the manipulative tactics the tobacco industry uses to hook youth. The launch was held in the atrium at Niagara Region Headquarters. Viewers were drawn to the area early where the film was to be launched by the sweet smell of popcorn. REACT had a popcorn machine on the spot and it proved to be a huge hit! We had attendance from many different departments such as Community Services, Corporate Services, and of course Public Health. To view this fantastic film click on this link, http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pD7pHC0FqH8.
The captivated crowd taking in "Word from the Bird"
Here is where the dogs come in….
On January 25 REACT set up a table at the IceDogs game (our local OHL team). Kids attending the game were immediately drawn to the REACT table where they could spin a wheel and win great prizes after answering a tobacco-related question. The questions focused on tobacco-free sports and why it is important to Play Live Be Tobacco Free. Not only did participants have some great knowledge on tobacco issues but they had some killer team spirit! GO DOGS GO!
