Strategy Renewal 2016 - 2021 Presentation to Council (Feb. 22, 2016)

· "Vince presents 5 years of wellness at Victoria County (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016) - Great work Vince!!"

"Your very welcome. Making a big difference in all communities ..." - District 8 Councilor John Buchanan - JB, Feb. 23, 2016

"Hi Vince - Glad it (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016) went well" - Eileen Woodford, Chair of Strategy Partnership (Feb. 23, 2016)

 

Wanda Hart MacLeod "Way to go Vince Forrestall! You are amazing!!" - 

 

Lennan MacIsaac "Great job Vince Forrestall " - (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016) - Feb. 22, 2016

"Great to hear that it's been renewed for another year, let's hope that leads to a longer term. You're doing great work!" - Jackie MacLellan, ASTP & Yoga Leader (Apr. 18, 2016)

 

StrategyRenewal1YearNewsReleaseVictoriaCountyCouncilApprovesPhysicalActivityFundingApr152016PDF

“The Victoria County Naturally Active Strategy has been very successful and much has been accomplished,” said Warden Bruce Morrison. “The strategy’s goals were to raise awareness, create partnerships and get the residents of Victoria County moving. We are definitely on the right path”, he said

Launched in 2011, the program saw consultations with community groups and leaders. From these talks came the creation and development of physical activity programs for youth, seniors, First Nations Communities, women and more

“We have built a strong foundation for the future of physical activity, healthy eating and general health and wellness for our residents,” said the warden. Health & wellness policies have been developed within the county and in area schools and partnerships are now in place

“Before this program, for example, many area schools - with excellent wellness facilities, were out of reach for community members after school hours. This program has seen partnerships and policies created, that provide access to the facilities in the schools for our residents"

A recent phone survey found that Victoria County residents had increased their level of awareness and their level of physical activity since the launch of the strategy.

"It was a pleasure to talk trails with you over the awesome hiking Summit (5th Annual - Digby, 2016). Your contributions to the hiking community is appreciated" - Garnet MacLaughlin, Hike NS President; Cobequid Consulting (May 2, 2016)

"Thanks Vince for this funding information- this is extremely helpful!!! I enjoyed the meeting today (Victoria County HERSS: Healthy Eating in Physical Activity Recreation Sports Settings) - thanks for including me" - Michelle LeBlanc, Buchanan Memorial Hospital Dietician  (June 16, 2016)

"Thanks for all your help"– (5^th Annual Victoria County Canada Day Physical Activity Challenge 2016) - Robin Stuart (June 19, 2016)

"Destination Cape Breton Association genuinely appreciates your organization, and looks forward to a great 2016 season of festivals & events (5th Annual Victoria County Canada Day Physical Activity Challenge 2016: $500; 5th Annual Victoria County Fall Harvest ActiveFest 2016: $855 & 6th Annual Victoria County Winter ActiveFest 2017: $800)" - Kristine Mills, Marketing Coordinator, Destination Cape Breton (June 30, 2016)

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