(NAME-MCE) Help Inspire a New Generation of Healthy Kids - Apply for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Youth Advisory Board

[Christina Wessell Batcheler]

Forwarded by request..
 
Help Inspire a New Generation of Healthy Kids - Apply for the Alliance
for a Healthier Generation's Youth Advisory Board
 
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is bringing together a select
group of young people from all across the country to serve on our
inaugural Youth Advisory Board. We're looking for tweens and teens with
unique experiences and opinions to shape the programs of our Kids'
Movement and generate fresh ideas on how to make healthy living the
norm, not the exception. As a Youth Advisory Board member, you'll get
to:
 
*	Attend an in-person meeting with the entire membership of the
Youth Advisory Board in Kansas City--don't worry, it's totally free for
you and one parent or guardian! 
*	Join monthly conference calls to take care of business 
*	Represent the Alliance for a Healthier Generation at meetings,
conferences and in your community 
*	Make YOUR voice heard on the best ways to empower youth toward
good health 
 
As a board member, you'll need to roll up your sleeves about two hours a
month for critical thinking, good fun, new friends, and high profile
leadership. You'll work to find the best ways to reach kids and
teenagers to eat right, move more and make their communities the
healthiest ever.. 
 
Applicants must be between the ages of 8-17 years old and live in the
United States, including US Territories. To request an application,
contact John Wilson, Youth Mobilization Manager at
john.c.wilson at healthiergeneration.org 

Completed application packets must be received by Wednesday, April 30,
2008 (6 PM CST).
 
Former President Bill Clinton partnered with the American Heart
Association after his heart surgery to address the issue of heart health
in the U.S. After exploring options together, it was decided that one of
the most important issues facing Americans today is the epidemic of
childhood obesity, which can lead to early heart disease, diabetes and
other health problems. Co-led by California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger, the goal of the Alliance is to stop the nationwide
increase in childhood obesity by 2010 and to take bold, innovative steps
to help all children live longer and healthier lives. The Alliance is
having a positive impact focusing on its four key initiatives, the
Healthy Schools Program, Industry, Healthcare, and Kids' Movement.
 
 
 
-- Christina Wessell Batcheler
Christina Wessell Batcheler  -  Director of Communications 
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