MEETING: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Orchard View High School

Present: Gordy Alderink, Floyd Cook, Jr., Kellie Gale-Butto, Tony Gale-Button, John Gork, Charmaine Green, Muhammed Hakeem, Spencer Norman, Doris Rucks, Doug Wood

On Friday, August 21, 2009 Dr. Susan Meston of the MAISD called Chris Bedford to inform him that the proposed DVD/film for Healthy Local Food in Schools Day would not be allowed to be distributed.  Discussion: Where do we go from here following the response from the ISD that the DVD and materials cannot be distributed in September?

The following points were discussed:

• We recognize the importance of working through the ISD as a pathway into the schools.

• Going around the ISD straight to superintendents would not be a politically wise move.

• We should ask Dr. Meston if there is someone who could work with us on the presentation that brings:

  • Resources about the Michigan Health Model that is used in the schools.  Our presentation should enhance that material.

  • That can assist in guiding us through the process of approval.

  • Help us find places in the current curriculum that our message can fit.

• Our goal is still to find a way to get young people and their families interested in local foods.

• We need to produce a brochure or poster that could be made available to schools in September that introduces the youth to our group and mission.

• We should consider inviting a member of the county teacher’s union to our table to join in the discussion and creation of the material

• We could sponsor a poster or essay contest on local foods.  Some kind of prize should be made available.

• To be determined:  What role will Chartwell’s continue to play?  Eric will be called to let him know we missed him at the meeting.

Doug will approach Dr. Meston to let her know of the sentiments of the group to collaborate with the ISD in future effolrts.

Next Meeting DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Orchard View High School.