https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9HPQJPW

Recruiting!
• Do you have a passion for creating connectedness and a sense of belonging in your neighborhood?
• Do you want to learn how to be an effective community advocate?
• Do you want to promote health and wellness in your community?
• Can you commit to participating in shared learning in your community?
• Do you live in the Northeast Kingdom (Caledonia, Essex or Orleans County)?

Building Flourishing Communities (BFC) is hosting a free, fun, educational event at Jay Peak Resort, Friday September 13 (evening) and Saturday September 14.

Jeanine Fitzgerald, presenter, author and famed pioneer of creating environments built on respect and safety, will provide opening remarks Friday evening and several hours of training and inspiration on Saturday.

To encourage participation from all areas of our communities, the kickoff is entirely free of charge. Friday dinner, resort amenities, overnight accommodations, Saturday training, breakfast and lunch. Childcare is available on a limited basis, as is transportation to and from the resort. Space is limited.

Following the kickoff, participants are asked to commit to attending/coordinating/organizing at least 6 monthly community meetings to continue to learn and share the knowledge with other community members and those across the Kingdom. Grant funding will support this effort and additional training opportunities.

For more information, email lmichniewicz@buildingbrightfutures.org or call Linda at 802.540.5163.
To start the application process, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9HPQJPW.
Funding provided by Healthy Places By Design. Sponsored by Jay Peak Resort, Building Bright Futures, Orleans County Child Advocacy Center, Hayes Accounting Services, Children's Integrated Services, Vermont Department of Health, Chance for Change Institute, Northeast Kingdom Organizing, Vermont Department of Mental Health