CalFresh Healthy Living, UC
Active News Beet
August 24, 2021
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In this issue of the Active News Beet...
UC State Office Specific Topics
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Juicy Bites from the Field
“It tastes like sweet and sour candy!”
Placer/Nevada Counties Kumquat Taste Test
Elementary Student
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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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CalFresh Healthy Living 2022 Forum
Mark your calendar!
Date: February 28 – March 2, 2022
Description: The CalFresh Healthy Living 2022 Forum will take place on February 28 – March 2, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove. The Forum includes a two day in-person meeting (March 1 – 2, 2022) as well as optional in-person pre-meeting workshops (February 28, 2022).
Registration Information: We will continue sharing Forum planning details and information, including registration and session information as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact calfreshhealthyliving@dss.ca.gov
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Social Media Office Hours
Date/time: Every Wednesday at 12pm.
Description: Dora Garay, UC ANR Social Media Strategist holds virtual office hours weekly. The office hours are a space to ask questions, learn best practices, and build your social media strategy.
Meeting ID: 915 7515 9341
Passcode: SM593
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Chloe Ljubi, CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Placer/Nevada
Chloe Ljubi graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Science specializing in Public Health. In her undergraduate career, Chloe interned with the Placer County Tobacco Program where she had the opportunity to expand her understanding of the importance of working with youth and young adults to generate behavior change from a public health perspective. Chloe will begin her Master of Public Health this fall at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a passionate advocate for global health equity, and enjoys hiking, going to the gym, and reading in her free time. Chloe can be contacted at cljubi@ucanr.edu.
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Mario Monroy, CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Shasta/Trinity/Tehama
Mario Monroy graduated with his bachelor’s in Nutrition and Food Science last fall from the University of California, Chico and pursued an internship with the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). While at CHC, he discovered a passion for being an educator after attending several webinars including the CalFresh Health Living Virtual Forum and CalKidz Anti-Hunger Summit. Mario learned about the importance of CalFresh, the CATCH curriculum, and represented CHC at numerous community meetings. Mario likes to be active and enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. He also enjoys cooking and exploring different ways of life and culture through travelling. Mario can be contacted at mamonroy@ucanr.edu.
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Alyssa Borland, CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Yolo
Alyssa grew up in the East Bay Area. She graduated from UC Davis in 2019 with a BA in Human Development. She is excited to be a part of the CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Yolo team exploring the nutritional and physical fitness needs of preschool classrooms. In her free time, Alyssa likes to hike, practice photography, and relax with her loveable cat Hermione. Alyssa can be contacted at arborland@ucanr.edu or (530) 666-8733.
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CalFresh Healthy Living, UC in Action!
Please submit your Success Stories to Andra Nicoli to feature in a future Active News Beet.
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CFHL, UCCE Santa Clara + Master Gardeners: A Thirst Quenching Approach to Promote Health
CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Santa Clara County partnered with UCCE Master Gardeners to provide a thirst quenching experience for a local YMCA this summer. Master Gardeners have a program called “Drink What You Grow” in which they grow various plants that can be used in infused water recipes. Licorice Mint plants were grown and distributed to the YMCA-Almaden summer program.
Students engaged in a lesson and the same day were able to take the plants home. The lesson consisted of TWIGS “Water First” and “MyPlate, My Wonderful Plate” combined lessons. Alongside the TWIGS lessons were three videos made by Master Gardeners on how to continue growing, harvesting, and using licorice mint. Making infused water with mint promotes healthy eating and choosing water first. The lessons lasted about 45 minutes and afterwards staff provided refillable water bottles to promote ongoing water consumption. This is one of many successful collaborations between Santa Clara County UCCE Master Gardeners and CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE!
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Conference and Training Opportunities
Opportunities are featured as they are announced and then again shortly prior to the training date. Click here or on the 'View all upcoming trainings..." button to see the complete list of upcoming trainings.
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Adult Nutrition Series Evaluation Training
Date/time: Tuesday, September 14th 1:00-2:30pm
Description: In FFY22, all SIAs/LIAs are required to administer pre/post surveys for nutrition-focused adult education series delivered over four or more weeks. This training is for CFHL, UC staff who currently deliver or plan to deliver nutrition-focused adult education using the following curricula:
- Eating Smart, Being Active
- Eat Smart, Live Strong
- MyPlate For My Family
- Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops
- Food Smarts
- UC Connects To You!
Registration Information: Click here to register and receive training information
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CDSS PEARS Training
Date/time: Series starts August 26th
Description: The Program Evaluation And Reporting System (PEARS) is a centralized data collection and reporting system developed in collaboration with the Kansas State University Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation. California uses PEARS to collect, analyze and report on the CalFresh Healthy Living program. PEARS also fulfills Federal mandates required by our funders and is used to showcase outcomes and accomplishments throughout the state.
The California Department of Social Services is delivering PEARS Trainings virtually for all PEARS users. The objectives of these trainings are:
- to provide users foundational knowledge in the use of PEARS and;
- to ensure the quality of data used to represent California.
The trainings are broken up into lessons and geared towards any person who use PEARS to enter CalFresh Healthy Living program data. You can pick and choose which lessons you would like to attend.
Registration Information: There is no cap on registration. All staff that work in PEARS are encouraged to register here.
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Programmatic News
Curricula orders should be directed to a supervisor or manager.
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Up4It Student Activity Book – Level 2
Description: Up4It Student Activity Book – Level 2, authored by CFHL-UC’s very own Marcel Horowitz and Christie Hedrick (Yolo County), has been published and is available for order through ANR.
Amount: $35.00
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Cooking Academy Educator Guide - Now Available in Spanish
Description: The Spanish translation of the Educator Guide for Cooking Academy has been added to the California 4-H website. Access the document directly here.
Amount: Free
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Website Updates
SNAC COVID Response Nutrition Communications Campaign Toolkit & Customizable CRNCC Social Media Files
The SNAC COVID Response Nutrition Communications Campaign Toolkit and customizable social media posts with our logo are available on the CFHL, UC website under Communications Resources- Social Media. Here is a Campaign Introduction PowerPoint.
Questions? If you have any questions, please email CaliforniaSNAC@dss.ca.gov or Amy DeLisio.
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CFHL, UCCE Webpage Checklist
During the April Town Hall, CFHL, UCCE Santa Clara Cluster Counties showcased the updated UCCE webpage. Now it’s your turn!
To assist you in this updating, please see the UCCE Webpage Checklist available on the CFHL, UC website here:
- Pathway: Administration> Communication Resources webpage.
Remember the Communication Resources webpage on the CFHL, UC website is your one stop shop for all things “communication” oriented.
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Bee Social - Social Media Corner
Bee Social will be a recurring segment and will include social media-related resources and relevant information for CFHL, UC Programs. Please send any content you would like to see included to Andra Nicoli & Melanie Gerdes.
August Social Media Graphics
Celebrate the month of August by posting on your social media platforms the incredible graphics developed by the COVID-19 Social Media Workgroup. The designs provided have been reviewed and follow the CFHL, UCCE Social Media Branding Guidelines.
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Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities are featured as they are announced and then again shortly prior to the deadline.
CalFresh Healthy Living Program Educator 1 and 2, Butte County
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 1 or 2
Hiring a total of 3 career positions with a 100% fixed appointment.
Location: Oroville, CA
Duties/Responsibilities: If the applicant is hired as a CES 1, they will be hired in a learning role. More of their duties will be direct nutrition education and there will be less outreach and evaluation for the first year of the job. If the applicant is hired as a CES 2, duties would include providing leadership, mentoring to interns and CES 1 staff as well as actively promoting policy, system and environmental changes at educational sites.
Closing Date: August 30th, 2021
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Community Education Supervisor 2, Fresno/Madera
Classification/Title: Community Education Supervisor 2
Location: Fresno
Duties/Responsibilities: The Community Education Supervisor 2 is responsible for supervision of day-to-day operations of the CFHL, UCCE nutrition program in Fresno & Madera Counties. This includes supervision of Community Education Specialists, writing and conducting performance evaluations, staff trainings, as well as recruiting, hiring and training new staff.
Closing Date: August 26, 2021
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Community Education Specialist 1 and 2 - San Luis Obispo
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 1 or 2
Location: San Luis Obispo
Duties/Responsibilities: This position is being advertised as either a Community Education Specialist 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the hired applicant. If the applicant is hired as a CES 1, they will be hired in a learning role. More of their duties will be direct nutrition education and there will be less outreach and evaluation for the first year of the job. If the applicant is hired as a CES 2, duties would include providing leadership, mentoring to intern and CES 1 staff as well as actively promoting policy, system and environmental changes at educational sites.
Closing Date: August 26, 2021
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Community Education Specialist 2 - Santa Clara
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 2
Location: San Jose
Duties/Responsibilities: The Community Education Specialist 2 will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of nutrition education to community based adults and/or youth as well as support healthy policy, system, and environmental changes at education sites.
Closing Date: August 24, 2021
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Community Education Specialist 1 and 2 - Tuolumne
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 1 or 2
Location: Sonora
Duties/Responsibilities: If the applicant is hired as a CES 1, they will be hired in a learning role. More of their duties will be direct nutrition education and there will be less outreach and evaluation for the first year of the job. If the applicant is hired as a CES 2, duties would include providing leadership, mentoring to interns and CES 1 staff as well as actively promoting policy, system and environmental changes at educational sites.
Closing Date: September 6, 2021
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Community Education Specialist 1 and 2 - El Dorado & Placerville (100%)
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 1 or 2 at 100% time
Location: Placerville
Duties/Responsibilities: If the applicant is hired as a CES 1, they will be hired in a learning role. More of their duties will be direct nutrition education and there will be less outreach and evaluation for the first year of the job. If the applicant is hired as a CES 2, duties would include providing leadership, mentoring to interns and CES 1 staff as well as actively promoting policy, system and environmental changes at educational sites.
Closing Date: September 7, 2021
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Community Education Specialist 1 and 2 - El Dorado & Placerville (50%)
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 1 or 2 at 50% time
Location: Placerville
Duties/Responsibilities: If the applicant is hired as a CES 1, they will be hired in a learning role. More of their duties will be direct nutrition education and there will be less outreach and evaluation for the first year of the job. If the applicant is hired as a CES 2, duties would include providing leadership, mentoring to interns and CES 1 staff as well as actively promoting policy, system and environmental changes at educational sites.
Closing Date: September 7, 2021
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Community Education Specialist 2 - San Mateo
Classification/Title: Community Education Specialist 2
Location: San Bruno
Duties/Responsibilities: The Community Education Specialist 2 will perform the full range of program implementation duties in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of nutrition education to community based adults and/or youth as well as support healthy policy, system, and environmental changes at education sites.
Closing Date: August 27, 2021
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County Director - UCCE Capitol Corridor
Classification/Title: County Director - Administrative Manager 1
Location: Woodland
Duties/Responsibilities: The County Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of Cooperative Extension programs in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties. Responsibilities include oversight of effective educational and applied research programs, direction and leadership of academic and support staff; maintaining effective communication within the University and county government, securing county Extension budgets, and developing and maintaining good working relationships.
Closing Date: August 29, 2021
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We want to hear from you!
Please email Andra Nicoli & Melanie Gerdes to share your comments, stories, photos, or other items you would like to see featured in future Active News Beet issues.
Active News Beet newsletters are sent by the CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California State Office on behalf of the Director, Kamaljeet Singh-Khaira.. Past issues of the Active News Beet can be viewed here.
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