Oconee Connection http://www.oconeeconnection.org Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:39:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mentors Needed http://www.oconeeconnection.org/annoucements-upcoming-events/mentors-needed http://www.oconeeconnection.org/annoucements-upcoming-events/mentors-needed#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:13:15 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/?p=133 We are currently in need of male mentors.  Please contact our office if you are interested in becoming a mentor.

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/annoucements-upcoming-events/mentors-needed/feed 0 Monthly Council Meetings http://www.oconeeconnection.org/events-calendar/monthly-council-meeting-oct12 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/events-calendar/monthly-council-meeting-oct12#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:46:14 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=55  

Oconee Area Resource Council meetings are held
on the second Tuesday of every month at the Cooperative Extension Office at 8:30 AM.
All are welcome!
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The Oconee County Mentor Program is looking for volunteers. The Mentor Program provides an opportunity for adults and kids to form friendships and have fun. Mentors usually spend a lunch hour once a week with a child at their school. Places to meet include the school lunch room and media center. In order to be a mentor, a person must be at least 18 years old and out of high school. An individual must also fill out an application packet, submit a background check, and attend a training session. However, the most important qualification is a real desire to work with young people. If you would like to become a mentor, contact Patsy Grimes at 706-769-4974 or mentor@oconeeconnection.org.

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-mentor-program/feed 0 Student Support Fund http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/youth/youth-student-support-fund http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/youth/youth-student-support-fund#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:11:38 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=14 Sometimes children need a little extra help. This fund was created as an emergency fund for a student that has been identified by the school counselor or school social worker in need of a helping hand. Families find themselves in difficult times and unfortunately sometimes the children suffer. This fund is a onetime donation to bridge the gap until other resources can be found. It does not exceed $100 and many times it can make all the difference in a child’s life.

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/youth/youth-student-support-fund/feed 0 Parents Who Host Lose The Most http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-parents-who-host http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-parents-who-host#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:53:13 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=59 The “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking” public awareness campaign was developed by Drug-Free Action Alliance in 2000. The program is designed to educate parents about the health and safety risks of serving alcohol at teen parties and to increase awareness of and compliance with the State Underage Drinking Laws. In 2001, the campaign received a national award as a promising prevention program.

Since 2007 the Oconee Area Resource Council has promoted the “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” awareness campaign in Oconee County. Articles are placed in the Oconee Enterprise as well as in the Athens Banner Herald focusing on the campaign. An ad also is included in the Enterprise’s annual county distribution to 16,000 residents. Papa John’s local pizza restaurant participates by placing stickers on 500 takeout pizza boxes. An additional 500 handouts are distributed at PTO meetings and the Town Hall meeting. Billboards are placed in three Oconee County locations.

Download ad: Enterprise Ad 08.pdf

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-parents-who-host/feed 0 Parents Who Host Lose The Most http://www.oconeeconnection.org/brochures-publications/brochures-parents-who-host http://www.oconeeconnection.org/brochures-publications/brochures-parents-who-host#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:14:10 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=21 The “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking” public awareness campaign was developed by Drug-Free Action Alliance in 2000. The program is designed to educate parents about the health and safety risks of serving alcohol at teen parties and to increase awareness of and compliance with the State Underage Drinking Laws. In 2001, the campaign received a national award as a promising prevention program.

Since 2007 the Oconee Area Resource Council has promoted the “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” awareness campaign in Oconee County. Articles are placed in the Oconee Enterprise as well as in the Athens Banner Herald focusing on the campaign. An ad also is included in the Enterprise’s annual county distribution to 16,000 residents. Papa John’s local pizza restaurant participates by placing stickers on 500 takeout pizza boxes. An additional 500 handouts are distributed at PTO meetings and the Town Hall meeting. Billboards are placed in three Oconee County locations.

Download ad: Enterprise Ad 08.pdf

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/brochures-publications/brochures-parents-who-host/feed 0 Healthy School Programs http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/youth/youth-healthy-school-programs http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/youth/youth-healthy-school-programs#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:11:21 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=13 Due to the recent spotlight focused on childhood obesity we are partnering with the Oconee County School System to educate and encourage children to make better decisions and lead a healthier lifestyle.  Since 2003 the number of overweight or obese Georgia children has more than doubled from 16.4% to 37.3%.  The Healthy Schools Program will develop an action plan to incorporate physical activity and healthy eating behaviors among students and staff.  A committee has been formed and public input is encouraged.   

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The Oconee County Mentor Program is looking for volunteers. The Mentor Program provides an opportunity for adults and kids to form friendships and have fun. Mentors usually spend a lunch hour once a week with a child at their school. Places to meet include the school lunch room and media center. In order to be a mentor, a person must be at least 18 years old and out of high school. An individual must also fill out an application packet, submit a background check, and attend a training session. However, the most important qualification is a real desire to work with young people. If you would like to become a mentor, contact Patsy Grimes at 706-769-4974 or mentor@oconeeconnection.org. Downloads: MentorApplicationPacket.doc

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/trainings-workshops/training-mentor-program/feed 0 Community Assessment http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-community-assessment http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-community-assessment#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:53:45 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=60 2011 Community Assessment coming soon!

Download the Introduction Community Asssessment2010.docx

]]> http://www.oconeeconnection.org/get-involved/community/community-community-assessment/feed 0 Mentor Handbook http://www.oconeeconnection.org/brochures-publications/mentor-handbook http://www.oconeeconnection.org/brochures-publications/mentor-handbook#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:14:47 +0000 AMH040855 http://www.oconeeconnection.org/beta/?p=23 Download the MentoringManualfinal.doc

Table of Contents:
Section I- Introduction
•    Welcome
•    School Orientation
•    Mentor Checklist

Section II- Developing a Relationship
•    How to Help Your Mentee
•    How to Work With Your Mentee
•    Encouraging
•    Character Development
•    Developmental Goals for Mentees
•    Positive Youth Development
•    What Do Children Need?

Section III- Working with Your Mentee
•    Steps to Effective Listening
•    Problem Solving Skills
•    Tips for Working with Elementary Age Children

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