Sharon A. Denham, DSN, RN

 Everyone counts!  We must help ourselves.  Small steps….  Not just events, but a way of life.  All are welcome.  Together we can make a difference.

 Accomplish personal goals (health & team)  Word of mouth/tell the diabetes story  Involve others in health actions  Share health & diabetes information

 Model behavior  Accomplish personal goals  Do something EVERY day  Start TODAY  Support & encourage others  Tell a NEW diabetes story

 Find a partner  Encourage one another  Work together  Plan something for EVERY week  Keep track of accomplishments

 Shared responsibility  Everyone counts  Think outside the health fair & local hikes  More is more….  Plan at least three major events beyond training  Crow ferociously!

 Sustainability  Who will manage the funds you raise?  Identify a specific project as your goal.

It is REALLY about YOU!!!

 Jenny Whan is Ohio University contract for sub-contract awards  Fiscal agent administration  Costs for SUGAR Helper training  Include SUGAR Helpers in plans for budget use  Submit invoices monthly  Plan to use all funds by August 31, 2011

 Order sheet in folder (electronic form)  Allow enough time  Materials available: bookmarks, brochures, fotonovellas, films, etc.  Figure best ways to deliver things to you.

 Dates, place, length of time  Complete evaluation activities  Update budget and submit requests for payment  Plan events  Kudos for things done  Encourage individual and small team activities

 Use the power of the media  Get the health/diabetes concerns on the front page  Keep the health/diabetes concerns on the front page  Involve everyone (monthly calendar)

 Visit during SUGAR Helper training sessions  Attend monthly SUGAR Helper support meetings (need your calendar)  Attend events (send plans/schedule)  Special sessions

 Let us know….  Share agendas, program materials, artifacts, materials you create or use…  Take photos  Newspaper stories

 s  Phone interviews  Surveys  Monthly Reports  Wrap-up Conference August 3, 2011

What do YOU want to happen?

What do YOU want to accomplish?

Thank you for all that you are going to do in this next year!