Minutes

11/3/05

School Health Advisory Committee

Present: Lola Noyes, Jesse Carpenter, Brad Revoir, Kathy Gardner, David Ely, Nancy Lynn, Tom Roberge, Tom Treece, Bryan Hirschman, Lu Turmel,

Absent: Sue Chickering, Myrna O’Neill, Courtney Pletzer, Jeff Maher, Coralie Collins

Guest: Joseph Keifer

Updates from last meeting (9/26/05)

Jesse Carpenter reports that funding for the spring PHIT Club is concerning. Currently struggling to get funding for the fall program already in place. Boosters club gave $500. Administration willing to give up to $200. No word yet from BC/BS. PHIT Club joined staff for the faculty hike at Berlin Pond. Currently have 11 girls participating of which 4 want PE credit.

Jack Revoir reports that Jeff is willing to consider an employee wellness day. Obviously can’t happen this year but need to plan more specifics on content and format for the day.

Tom Treece – definition of candy is more difficult to define than once thought. Did find info from USDA on Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. Info printed from on-line and shared(www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/menu/fmnv.htm) Tom also spoke with Tom Sabo through Montpelier Schools. Students helping through class work in greenhouse and supplying most of greens at lunch. Coordinated effort taking place to involve students/staff/community for local food. Group raised over $30,000 to pay for funding and instruction.

New Business:

Guest speaker, Joseph Keifer from Food Works. Working with FEED program and area schools for over 30 years. Working with three hospitals , one of which is Central Vermont Hospital and senior meal programs. Reports localized food system is developing with collaboration of several different folks from diverse backgrounds all across the nation. Taste-testing is happening at many places. Reports attending a National Conference in which “BLAST” (Building Localized Agricultural Systems Today – a youth group from Boston) presented. Their aim is to get local, fresh, healthy foods from local farmers. Encouraged consideration of forums to get kids together to hear their voice. Reports helping HUHS put together an evening of taste testing with farmer representation last year. MHS hosted a hunger banquet. Three hundred people turned out. Joseph willing to help us with strategic planning for our group. Encouraged us to think about a food assessment. Provided us with newsletter from “The Burlington School Food Project”.

Next Meeting: 12/8/05 – 7:30 AM, Room 6

Purpose: Establish short term and long range group goals. Consider needs assessment, work on engaging students/board members for participation and representation,