Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board, Sierra County, CA
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CRUSADE AGAINST VIOLENCE

1998-99 Schedule of Events

Prior:
  • Months of research and planning. Published article in "PetFolio" Reno, NV. Publication dedicated to human/animal relationships.
May, 1998:
  • Presentation to student assembly at Sierraville Elementary School.
Summer, 1998
  • Presentation to 4-H group and parents. Developed MCAH Web Site as a source and resource. Two articles published by "County Connection" re Crusade Research.
Nov, 1998:
  • Received approval from KOIN CH 6 TV, Oregon, to link to their web Site materials "Connecting with Teens"
Dec, 1998:
  • Presentations to Toddler Towers Preschool
  • Presentation to Loyalton Jr. High School, 6-8th graders
  • Presentation to Juvenile Justice Commission, Downieville
Feb, 1999:
  • Begin systematic presentations to Loyalton Elementary School.
  • Presentations to Loyalton High School, combination of grades.
March, 1999:
  • Sierraville Elementary School
    Presentation K-2, 3-5
  • Presentations to Downieville School, each class completed.
  • MCAH notified "Crusade Against Violence" has been selected as an award recipient for MCH State Conference in May, 99.
  • Sierra County MCAH "Crusade" represented at booth at Reno, NV Disaster Preparedness Training.
April, 1999:
  • Complete presentations to Loyalton Elementary School
  • Presentations to Loyalton High School
May, 1999:
  • Presentation to PTO at Loyalton Elementary School
  • Presentations scheduled for all grades at Pliocene Ridge School
  • MCAH "Crusade" will be represented at a table at Reno, NV at Emergency Fair at Parklane Mall.
  • MCAH "Crusade" staff will accept award for this innovative program at MCAH State Conference. Will also be providing a workshop for an hour and a half in the Grand Ballroom at the  Double Tree Inn, Sacramento. Also providing a 4’ x 8’ photographic  display. Also presenting a 5 minute slide show with music about the crusade.
June, 1999:
  • Two Round Table Discussions being held (Loyalton, Downieville) for the purpose of education and exchange of information within the county.

Throughout this past year, we have continued to research and refine the "Crusade." Presentations are age appropriate. Teacher evaluations are sought after each presentation. Student comments are also collected from Jr/Sr High students.

We have been extremely fortunate to collaborate with the Town of Truckee, Animal Control. Officers have participated in the presentations and been the source of valuable information and support regarding the need for this type of program.


Vickee Greer, MCAH Chairperson
Sierra County Health and Human Services
email Vickee - greer@accutek.com

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