IN THIS ISSUE
~ Premier and IEHLC Visit D.C
~ National Nutrition Month:
Feeding America Riverside| San Bernardino
Memo from Lewis San Antonio Healthy Communities
~ San Bernardino State of the County 2017
~ Engineering For Kids: Open House Follow Up | Future Classes
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Premier Joins the IEHLC in Visit to Washington D.C & Advocate for the I.E |
Session Topics
- NAHCO meeting w/ NALEO presentation
- Healthy and Inclusive Neighborhood Development: "Smart Growth"
- Hospital and Health Care System Preparedness
- Building a Culture of Health Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
Wednesday, March 1st
Briefing
Latino Health Access
Congressional Hispanic Caucus with Domenika Lynch
Meeting with Representative Aguilar
Meeting with Brandon White - Legislative Assistant - Paul Cook
March 2nd
Briefing
Meeting with Representative Mark Takano Meeting with Congressman Ken Calvert
Meeting with Edgar Rodriguez and Clay Boggs, Legislative Assistants to Representative Norma Torres
Meeting with Congresswoman Judy Chu
Congressional Hispanic Caucus with Alma Acosta
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Members of the Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council (IEHLC) will be attending the NACo Legislative Conference this year in advocacy for the Inland Empire. This conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., brings together 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and residents access the nation.
With the new administration and new Congress, the 2017 Legislative Conference provides new opportunities to elevate the county voice at the national level. Attendees will participate in educational sessions and interact with members of Congress and other federal officials.
While in Washington D.C the IEHLC will be meeting with the National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO), the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), California Congressman Ken Calvert and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in order to discuss the current business, education and healthcare disparity issues that impact the Inland Empire. Their goal is to create a community that helps to make a successful and prosperous environment for the residents of the IE.
Members of the IEHLC representing the I.E in Washington D.C.
(Top left to right: IEHLC President Jaime Hurtado, Josh Candelaria, Rosa Leyva, Yesenia Garcia, Laura Morales, Dennis Gutierrez. Bottomleft to right: Yvette Walker and Yolanda Cabrerra.)
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National Nutrition Month Highlights Programs Feeding the Inland Empire
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March is National Nutrition Month and programs like Feeding America are doing their part to promote healthy eating habits and alleviate hunger for residents throughout the Inland Empire.
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) began in 1980 as a response to the increasing hunger and food waste throughout the Inland Empire. Currently they are the primary source of food for over 600 charities and non-profit organizations. They deliver over 2.5 million pounds of food monthly to school programs, food pantries, charities, half-way homes and senior programs. FARSB serves a total of nine elementary schools through the Kids Produce Market Program; two in San Bernardino county and seven in Riverside county. The Kids Produce Market is open for all students to receive between 10-15 pounds of fresh produce for free. In total, FARSB provides 90,000 pounds of fresh produce to over 7,400 low-income students each month. All participating schools are over a rate of 90% of students eligible for free and reduced lunch.
FARSB will be hosting a Benefit Concert on March 18th with performances by Norco Music Student Artists and Alumni. The cost of admission is $5 and all proceeds go to FARSB.
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A Memo From Lewis-San Antonio Healthy Communities:
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"Since March is National Nutrition Month, It’s a perfect time to take a look at what we eat or better yet, what we are not eating. We don’t need drastic changes, but we can all start somewhere. For example, drink more water, skip the drive through, and make more meals at home. If we tried to make small changes over a week, we would impact our health in a positive way! Small changes can help lower your health risks and helps set positive examples for your children. There are plenty of resources to help you work towards a healthier lifestyle.
· Choose My Plate illustrates the five food groups that are building blocks for a healthy diet using your dinner plate.
· Eat Right provides lots of healthy tips, handouts, and recipes!
The Lewis-San Antonio Healthy Communities Institute continues to partner with Upland Unified School District in educating high schoolers and middle schoolers about healthy eating and active lifestyles. This year, over 160 students learned about making good choices as part of staying healthy making them less likely to develop chronic illnesses later in life. Our local students are learning how to lower health risks before they begin, how to stay active, and make a change that makes Upland a healthier place to live."
Learn more about Lewis-San Antonio Healthy Communities.
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Join the County of San Bernardino on March 8 for the 2017 State of the County |
This year’s program will inform the business community on the ways in which the County is advancing the Countywide Vision and will celebrate the innovation taking place throughout our region. The program will include networking opportunities, regional updates from the Board of Supervisors, and a panel discussion on topics relevant to local business. The presentation will bring together more than 1,000 business professionals, government leaders and community stakeholders to hear from local business executives and the County Board of Supervisors on factors impacting economic success today.
Featured speakers will include Jack Dangermond, CEO of Esri, Joe Gavigan Flight Test Engineering Manager at GE Aviation, Chris MA, CEO of Vantage LED, Ben Cook, Owner and President of Hangar 24 Brewery and Pearl Virgen, HR Director for Cott Beverages.
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Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers: Get Your Kids Involved!
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Last month, Engineering for Kids hosted their first open house in the Inland Empire! Children ages 4-15 were able to come and learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) principles through fun and engaging activities. Parents had the opportunity to meet instructors and get a feel for the program that is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of engineers. From building virtual bridges in Minecraft to engineering mini airplanes, kids were able to explore the different avenues that various STEM fields offer.
This month, EFK will be hosting week-long STEM Club Classes stating on March 6th, as well as four different spring break camps that focus on different engineering principles. Visit the EFK website for more information or to register for one of their many courses!
K-1 Indoor Kart Racing (Ontario)
March 13 - 17: Mechanical/Robotics/ Racing
Ages 8 - 14
iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Ontario )
March 20 - 24: Aerospace / Minecraft / Robotics
Ages 4 -14
Valley Preparatory School (Redlands)
March 20 - 24: Building Cities / Design the Future / Robotics
Ages 4 - 14
Pacific Christian Center ( Upland )
March 27 - 31: Minecraft EDU / Robotics / Junior Space Pioneers
Ages 4 - 14
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