As it continues to research future program possibilities within our Focus Area of “Strengthening families through education and support” and our Issue Area of “Healthy and Active Living, the Future Program Planning Group (FPPG) met before the February GM to review the flip chart and sticky notes procedure we would be using a bit later to acquire member input into our planning process.
Here is a summary of the results of this brainstorming session in order of most membership interest to least:
l Mentoring programs: group educational sessions for new Canadians, specifically mentoring women; mentoring mothers to help their families adjust to life in Canada through cultural-based programming and life skills resources.
l Mentoring young women through life skills and activities that encourage self-esteem.
l Helping seniors with general issues such as chores, meals and fitness activities to specifically working with families who have parents challenged with Alzheimer's Disease.
l Specific area needs in regards to children with mental illness and mentoring at-risk mothers and their children through parent education and activities promoting parental engagement.
A big THANK YOU to our members for helping to guide us in the direction we should take. We will begin to narrow our focus in the coming months with your continued input and support.
Also a special thank you to Carla Gustafson and Jocelyn Egden, who did a fantastic job in facilitating the brainstorming session.
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