Most Recent Announcements:
New Sugar Savvy Campaign Tools! - posted 7.09.10
US Dept. of Education Funding Opportunity: Expand Physical Education for Youth - posted 7.09.10
Network for a Healthy California Bay Area Region Cinco de Mayo Fruit Video - posted 6.28.10
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Offering up to $1 million for Eight Matching Grants - posted 6.28.10
PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant - posted 6.28.10
US Department of Education: Notice of Final Priorities & Notice Inviting Applicants to Publish in the Federal Register - posted 6.28.10
Sugar Savvy in the News - posted 6.23.10
Steps to a Healthier Santa Clara County - posted 6.23.10
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - posted 6.23.10
The Inextricable Between Food Insecurity and Diabetes - posted 6.23.10
SPARK Power Grants, Applications DUE May 26, 2010 -  posted 5.21.10
The Power of Urban Interventions: Moving a Generation - Friday, June 4th - posted 5.06.10
2011 Mini-Grant Application Now Available - posted 4.14.10
First 5: Free Family Play Day - posted 3.16.10
CAFF will be hosting a Free Farm to School Workshop - posted 1.28.10
Food Security Committee Teleconference - posted 1.28.10
Upcoming Policy in Action Trainings - posted 1.28.10
Yummy For Your Tummy with Chef LaLa and ‘Carrot Soup’ Storytime - posted 1.28.10
2010 Rethink Your Drink Initiative - posted 1.27.10
BANPAC Membership Meeting, February 23rd - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Chain Restaurants such as KFC, Uno and Starbucks are Finding that Calories Count - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Marion Nestle on The Colbert Report - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Michael Pollan on The Daily Show - posted 1.27.10
In the News: Obesity Rates Idle as Most of Us Are Already Fat MSNBC - posted 1.27.10
USDA: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food - posted 1.04.10

2009 Announcments:
February 6, 2010 Farm to School Workshop - updated 1.04.10
Healthy Beverages Community Action Tool Kit - posted 10.29.09
Get Healthy San Mateo County Task Force (Task Force) Request For Funding - posted 10.29.09
Spanish Cooked Greens and Root Vegetables: Menu Slicks/Family Newsletter - posted 10.29.09
Garden Nutrition Educators: Best Practices Share FREE Workshops, October 28th and 29th - posted 10.28.09
Free Farm to School Workshop (postponed until further notice) - updated 10.22.09
Garden-Based Nutrition Education Research Article - posted 10.19.09
Managing a Multi-Generation Workforce, January 8th, 2010 - posted 10.19.09
Project LEAN Toolkit available - Parents in Action! - posted 9.11.09
A Contribution to the Rethink Your Drink Message - posted 8.26.09
How much does a Can of Soda Really Cost? - posted 8.26.09
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Meeting - posted 8.26.09
Press Release on the History of the USDA Gag Rule on Criticizing Soda - posted 8.26.09
USDA resources for preschoolers: The Two-Bite Club - posted 8.24.09
Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Webinar on Soda Tax - posted 8.24.09
Concerned About Your Child’s Weight? LPCH Classes Start Soon!! (Eng & Span versions) - posted 8.11.09
Encouraging Fruits & Veggies in Your Neighborhood from the CA Dept. of Education (Eng & Span versions) - updated 8.11.09
The Olympic Club Foundation Grants Available - posted 7.29.09
BANPAC Members at UCCE Concerned About Current Fiscal Crisis - posted 7.29.09
Featured article: Civil Eats Blog - San Francisco’s New Sustainable Food Mandate by Nevin Cohen - posted 07.17.09
Presentations from the May 12th, SHAPE San Jose Meeting Now Available - posted 7.16.09
“A Taste of Kayaking” - posted 5.14.09
Setting the Record Straight: Nutritionists Define Healthful Food - posted 5.14.09
Farewell to Mike Graham-Squire - posted 5.14.09
BANPAC Mini-Grant Application Available Now - Due Monday, May 18th! - posted 4.22.09
Soda Free Summer Campaign - Help is Needed! - posted 4.10.09
Play On - posted 4.03.09
REGISTER NOW for BANPAC’s March 25th Meeting!  Meeting agenda and announcement are online. (registration extended through Thursday, March 25th) - posted 3.16.09
UCCE Nutrition Program in Jeopardy (Crisis Alert!): Board of Supervisor's Meeting - posted 3.16.09
RFA Application: BodyWorks - posted 2.24.09
PA Around the Bay Newsletter: Winter Edition 2009 - posted 2.23.09
Arteaga’s Super Save Food Center Named Champion Worksite - posted 1.31.09
Food Security Committee - posted 1.31.09
Funding Opportunities - updated 1.31.09
Youth Action Committee Meeting - posted 1.31.09
Deadline Extended: FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Request for Proposals - posted 1.14.09
Healthy Communities Network Newsletter - posted 1.14.09
Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future Champion Award - posted 1.14.09
Leadership Council Elections - 1.14.09
New Address: Network for a Healthy California - Bay Area Region and BANPAC - posted 1.14.09
NRDC Announces First Annual Growing Green Awards - posted 1.14.09
Planning for 2009 Rethink Your Drink/Soda Free Summer - posted 1.14.09
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation RFP - posted 1.14.09

2008 Announcements:
Recent Articles - posted 12.10.08
BANPAC’s Youth Action Group - updated 11.21.08
Current Members: Update Your Contact Information - posted 11.21.08
Leadership Council Elections - posted 11.21.08
Mini-Grant Application Update - posted 11.21.08
Rethink Your Drink: Coleman Elementary - posted 11.21.08
Rethink Your Drink: Plans for Next Year - posted 11.21.08
Serious Play Conference: Sports 4 Kids - posted 11.21.08
Welcome New Members - posted 11.21.08
BANPAC Champions for Change Celebration and Awards: Presentations, 09.17.08 (PDF) - updated 10.06.08
Sugar Savvy Curriculum - updated 9.16.08
CCPHA: Menu Labeling of Fast Foods in CA - posted 8.20.08
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: 5th Annual Version of F as In Fat - posted 8.20.08
Call of Nominations! - posted 7.29.08
Walk To School Program - posted 7.18.08
BANPAC/BARNN Quarterly Meeting - June 4, 2008: Creating a Healthy Food Environment for the Be Sugar Savvy Summer Events or Programs? - posted 7.08.09
Menu Labeling Legislation: California Center for Public Health Advocacy - posted 7.16.08
Opportunities to Improve Bike/Pedestrian Access, Livable Communities and More - posted 7.16.08
CASRC’s Summer Newsletter - posted 5.27.08
Public Health Nutrition Memorial Scholarship in Sally Brother's Name - posted 5.27.08
Urban Farmers’ Crops Go From Vacant Lot to Market: NYT - May 7, 2008 - posted 5.27.08
CA Farmers’ Markets Accepting EBT Cards with Scrip and a Central Wireless Device: May 2008 (PDF) - updated 5.06.08
Child Nutrition Reauthorization Survey - posted 4.30.08
Healthy Corner Stores RFP - posted 4.30.08

MyPyramid Pointers to Help Your Preschooler Develop Healthy Habits is a two-sided handout that contains the MyPyramid for Preschooler graphic on one side and Pointers to Help Your Preschooler Develop Healthy Habits on the other.  The “pointers” remind parents that they are role models for their children, provide encouragement in dealing with picky eaters, and information on how to encourage children to try new foods and be active each day.  The publication is ideal for use in child care centers, day care homes or other venues likely to come in contact with parents or caregivers of preschoolers.

English version: www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Resources/MyPyramidpointers.pdf
Spanish version: www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Resources/MyPyramidpointers-sp.pdf
To order these & other USDA nutrition education materials, go to teamnutrition.usda.gov/educators.html.

BANPAC's Youth Action Group - updated 11.21.08
BANPAC’s Youth Action Group—conducted a wonderful and well-attended School Nutrition conference Friday, October 24th at the Santa Clara County Office of Education.  Thanks to Zetta, Karaliese and their wonderful committee for the great workshop!
Posted 11.21.08

BANPAC’s Youth Action Group—which is integrated with The Network’s Power Play! Children’s Campaign Advisory Committee is conducting a School Nutrition conference tomorrow that will be attended by representatives of 13 school districts as well as LIA’s that support school nutrition.  Our committee chair, Zetta Reicker, is resigning from her position as Children’s Power Play! Campaign Coordinator at UCCE-Alameda County to become the program manager of the San Francisco Food Systems.  Congratulations Zetta on your new position!  You have been a wonderful contributor to the Network Bay Area Region, The Children’s Power Play! Campaign, and BANPAC!  We’ll miss you very much!  The date and time of the next Youth Action Group meeting will be included in a forthcoming edition of the e-blast.
Posted 10.25.08

Current Members: Update Your Contact Information - posted 11.21.08
Please visit the BANPAC Website and update your contact information at Member Become One.  If you notice that someone else has outdated contact information on the site, please let them know so they can continue to receive BANPAC e-blasts.  We appreciate your help to keep our collaborative updated!

Leadership Council Elections - posted 11.21.08
Leadership Council elections are coming soon.  If you would like to participate, please contact Amor Santiago at Amors@healthtrust.org.

Mini-Grant Application Update - posted 11.21.08
We received a record 21 mini-grant applications and the review committee is almost finished with the process. We’re hoping to send the finalists to the Network next week.

Rethink Your Drink: Coleman Elementary - posted 11.21.08
Marin County has sent photos from their Coleman Elementary School Rethink Your Drink/Soda Free Summer workshop. They’ll posted on the banpac.org Website (currently, attachments sent with e-mails trigger our hospital’s HIPAA security filter so I’ll be avoiding attachments until this is resolved).

Rethink Your Drink: Plans for Next Year - posted 11.21.08
BANPAC is starting to plan for next year’s Rethink Your Drink/Soda Free Summer activities.  If you can volunteer a day of grant writing support to our effort, please e-mail Christina.Goette@sfdph.org.  Thank you, Christina, for your leadership of this effort!

Serious Play Conference: Sports 4 Kids - posted 11.21.08
Sports4Kids is hosting their first-ever conference on play late spring 2009.  The Play On conference will take place over a three-day period, with informative breakout sessions, high energy play breaks and inspiring keynote speakers.  The conference is designed for organizations and individuals who implement, advocate and inform youth development, physical activity and play programs in their community.

We want to make the event as relevant as possible for those of us who take play seriously.  We’re interested in learning more about you and what you would like to see as we debut this conference. Please register your interest and tell us more.

Welcome New Members - posted 11.21.08
Welcome to our 26 new members!  You will receive a new member packet in December.

BANPAC Champions for Change Celebration and Awards Presentation, 09.17.08 - updated 10.06.08
Download presentations:
BANPAC Champions for Change Celebration by Sue Foerster
2008 Farm Bill Bringing Changes to California’s Food And Nutrition Programs by Jessica Bartholow

Sugar Savvy Curriculum: For the Soda Free Summer Campaign! - updated 09.16.08
Free materials are available in both English and Spanish!  Learn more!

CCPHA: Menu Labeling of Fast Foods in CA - posted 08.20.08
Today, the UC Berkeley Center for Weight and Health and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy-CCPHA released Potential Impact of Menu Labeling of Fast Foods in California.

The analysis and the press release are posted on the CCPHA Website at www.publichealthadvocacy.org/menulabeling.html.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: 5th Annual Version of F as In Fat - posted 08.20.08
Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released the 5th annual version of F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America report—a follow-up analysis of the annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The report highlights obesity rates and rankings for each state, a review of national and state obesity policies, and concrete recommendations on ways America can combat growing obesity crisis.

You can view the report at healthyamericans.org/reports/obesity2008/.

Call for Nominations! - posted 07.29.08
The Network for a Healthy California--Bay Area Region is accepting nominations for the 1st Annual Champions for Change Awards.  The Champions for Change Celebration and Awards Ceremony honors outstanding contributions of individuals, organizations, and agencies that empower low-income Californians to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and food security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases.  Deadline for nominations and self-nominations will be accepted through August 22nd.

Walk To School Program - posted 07.18.08
Looking for pedometers for your walk to school programs in the fall? If you are interested, see the attached request for application put out by the California Center for Physical Activity.
View RFP.

BANPAC/BARNN Quarterly Meeting - June 4, 2008: Creating a Healthy Food Environment for the Whole Community - update 07.17.08
Download the June 4th Agenda.
TO DOWNLOAD FILE: Open the file, save to desktop, and SAVE AGAIN!
Download Presentations: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2009, New WIC Food Package, What If?, Designed for Disease (ppt), Financing and Stimulating Change in Low Income Neighborhoods (ppt), Food system: A Frame to Improve Health (ppt)
Please note: Power Point presentations (ppt) may take a few seconds to open, please be patient.

Be Sugar Savvy Summer Events or Programs? - posted 07.16.08
Is your agency conducting or planning Be Sugar Savvy workshops or Rethink Your Drink/Soda Free Summer events or programs?????  We would love to know about them!!  Please e-mail information to the BANPAC Coordinator, susan.karlins@phd.sccgov.org.  Thank you!!

Menu Labeling Legislation: California Center for Public Health Advocacy - posted 07.16.08
For those interested in menu labeling legislation, check the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) Website, www.publichealthadvocacy.org/resources_menulabeling.html, which includes information on a 2007 Field Poll which found strong public support for menu labeling, pictures of sample menus and menu boards with nutrition information and a power-point presentation about menu labeling by Dr. Margo Wootan of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a national experts on menu labeling.  For those seeking advocacy advice, Amanda Bloom of the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) can be contacted at ab@publichealthadvocacy.org and 530.297.6000.

Opportunities to Improve Bike/Pedestrian Access, Livable Communities and More - posted 07.16.08
Opportunities to improve bike/pedestrian access, livable communities and more.  Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission staff have produced a draft proposal for spending "discretionary" funding in the Regional Transportation Plan.  It includes some of The Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC's) recommendations such as $1 billion for the regional bicycle program, $2.2 billion for the Transportation for Livable Communities Program, and at least $57 million per year for a new Climate Change program that will include Safe Routes to Schools and Transit, as well as a Transit Priority Program.  To learn more about TALC’s analysis, priorities and next steps, go to www.transcoalition.org/c/sus_rtp/rtp_home.html.

Public Health Nutrition Memorial Scholarship in Sally Brother's Name - posted 05.27.08
For those of you still interested in donating for a Public Health Nutrition memorial scholarship in Sally Brother's name, please go to givetocal.berkeley.edu/makeagift/public_health/ and designate your donation "in memory of Sally Brother" in the special instructions for gift field.  That way your donation will be designated and combined with the existing funds.  So far, $225 has been donated.  Thank you to the donors.

The California After School Resource Center (CASRC’s) Summer Newsletter: In the Loop - posted 05.27.08

Urban Farmers’ Crops Go From Vacant Lot to Market: NYT - May 7, 2008 - posted 05.27.08
View the article: www.nytimes.com/2008/05/07/dining/07urban.html?pagewanted=1

Child Nutrition Reauthorization Survey - posted 04.30.08
California Food Policy Advocates, along with child nutrition advocates around the country are beginning to brainstorm recommendations for the 2009 round of Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Respond by May 1, 2008 to contribute your priorities. The survey can be found here: www.cfpa.net/CNR2009/survey.htm.

Healthy Corner Stores RFP - posted 04.30.08
Healthy Corner Stores Network has issued a Request for Proposals - this is a grant opportunity for non-profits working on healthy food issues.  View the RFP.

Funding Opportunities (8) - updated 01.31.09

1) Project LEAN has completed their Parents in Action!  Engaging Parents in Local School Wellness Policy toolkit.  The Spanish version will be available in mid-February.  The toolkit provides resources and tools that will help school stakeholders engage parents in Local School Wellness Policy (LSWP) implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.  The toolkit provides strategies for reaching parents, resources for assessing the school environment, fact sheets on relevant school nutrition and physical activity topics, parent education resources, and resources that will assist with the advocacy process.  To purchase a copy or to download copies for free, please go to www.CaliforniaProjectLEAN.org or call 916.552.9907.  Much of the toolkit is Network-allowable.
Posted 01.31.09

2) The January issue of the Catch (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) newsletter offers tips for healthy school fundraising events, www.catchinfo.org/archive010903.asp.
Posted 01.31.09

3) The 2009 Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) competition is now open and the deadline for submission of applications is March 6, 2009. Applications may be submitted in paper format or online through www.grants.gov.  Click here to review the RFP.  The full RFP and application information will be posted on the Department of Education’s Website.
Posted 01.31.09

4) The US Potato Board and the School Nutrition Foundation are offering grants of $10,000 to purchase equipment for schools to promote physical activity.  Applications are due by April 15th.  Download application.
Posted 12.10.07

5) www.grants.gov/
Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in Federal grants.  Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 1000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant-making agencies.  The US Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community.

6) www.allenfoundation.org/
Allen Foundation Grants for Nutrition Education - Deadline: Open - The Foundation supports educational nutrition programs, with priority given to training programs for children and young adults to improve their health and development.  Maximum Award: Past grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1 million.  Eligibility: Schools and school districts should partner with local nonprofits to form nutrition education programs.

7) www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/fslc.html
Food Security Learning Center - CSREES announces the availability of grant funds and requests applications for the national Food Security Learning Center (FSLC) for fiscal year (FY) 2007 to support a grant to a non-governmental organization (NGO) to establish and operate a national information and education clearinghouse on community food security.  The amount available for support of this program in FY 2007 is approximately $200,000.

8) Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) - PCRM announces the Golden Carrot Award for food service professionals doing an excellent job of providing healthy school meals, especially those offering low-fat, whole grain, vegetarian and vegan options.  They are also looking for those who have established nutrition education and school gardens.  Grand prize is $1500 to winner, with $3500 going to the school.  To nominate someone, please visit: www.healthyschoollunches.org/carrot/nominate.html.

Job Opportunities (3)  - updated 07.12.10
This section contains PDFs.

1) Health Promotion Coordinator
Employment Status: .60 - .75% FTE (Maximum of 30 hours/week)
View job description.
Posted 07.12.10

2) Farm to School Program Director - CAFF Farm to School Program Director
Location: CA Central Coast, Bay Area or Davis Office
Hours: 80% FTE
Salary range: $45,000
Start Date: Late August- Early September 2010; position Open until Filled.  View job description.
Posted 07.08.10

3) Call for Physical Activity Consultants - Head Start Healthy Body
Head Start Healthy Body is again looking for Physical Activity Consultants to serve Head Start programs nationwide.  Consultants provide support and guidance to HS program staff to help them increase movement opportunities and physical activity for children ages 3-5.  View job description.
Posted 06.23.10

Volunteer Opportunities (1) - updated 04.03.10

1) The California Department of Education (CDE) will be convening four focus groups across California to solicit input on the revision of the Health Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Health Framework).  In addition, the CDE and the State Board of Education (SBE) are inviting applicants for the Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC), the committee that will develop the draft revision of the Health Framework.  To participate, go to the Curriculum Framework Web page, www.cde.ca.gov/ci/he/cf/, to find application forms for the focus groups and the CFCC.
Posted 04.03.10