Building Healthy Programs
On September 12, 2019, MFP Program Staff from throughout the state gathered in Davis for a day of sharing ideas, learning new things and getting excited about our program. The group included representatives from each MFP Program — Program Coordinators, Advisors, and a County Director — and the statewide program staff. We learned about fundraising, volunteer recruitment and retention, and program integration. We were inspired by partnerships and projects happening in the counties. We were focused on "Building Healthy Programs."
Thank you to those who attended the meeting and contributed to making it a success. Below are resources associated with each session.
Welcome & Introductions (Katie Panarella)
Philanthropy Fundamentals: Recipe for success (Emily Delk and Kelly Scott)
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers Across the Generations (Marisa Coyne and Anna Otto)
Program Integration: Collaborating across programs for greater impact (Katie Panarella, Lauren Snowden, Anne Iaccopucci, and Shyra Murrey)
- Program Integration 1: Introduction
- Program Integration 2: Master Gardeners
- Program Integration 3: 4-H Junior Master Food Preservers
- Program Integration 4: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Lightening Talks
- Yes We Can: Humboldt/Del Norte MFP Program (Dorina Espinoza, Humboldt/Del Norte Counties)
- Working Together (Dee Denton, San Bernardino County)
- Focusing on Local Interests (Sue Mosbacher, Amador/Calaveras, El Dorado & Sacramento Counties)
- Capstone Projects (Dustin Blakey, Inyo/Mono Counties)
- Partnerships and Pickle Kits (Dayna Ravalin, San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara Counties)
- Smart Partnerships (Bill Lokyo, San Joaquin County)
- From Here to There and Back Again! (Diane Metz, Solano/Yolo Counties)