Over 200 people attended the 12th Annual Legislative Forum breakfast at White's Restaurant on October 21, 2011 organized by the New Bedford and Fall River  Community Health Network Area (CHNA) organizations Greater New Bedford Allies for Health and Wellness. and Partners for a Healthier Community.  Speakers included mayors of both Fall River and New Bedford, state representatives Kevin Aguiar, Paul Schmid, David Sullivan and and U.S. Congressman Barney Frank. Community Recognition Awards were given to individuals from both communities to acknowledge some of the important work that has been done by local citizens to improve the health of those who live or work in the Southcoast. Keynote speaker Tony Geraci completed the morning with his story about how he helped to transform the way food is purchased within the Baltimore School System. Participants were invited to give fresh fruit to be donated to local soup kitchens. To see a video with segments from the morning's presentations, click here. For more information about the event, contact Marcia Picard. 
 

Cindy Climer, R.N., Joanne Arruda and Susan Oldrid of Saint Anne's Hospital talk with Martha Gonzalez of the New Bedford Community Health Center during the networking session.  Over 200 members of Greater New Bedford Allies for Health and Wellness. and Partners for a Healthier Community, award winners, and a number of guests from the community gather at White's. Maria Grungo of UMass-Dartmouth School of Nursing speaks with Rev. Russ Chamberlain of Mercy Meals and More in New Bedford and Derek Christianson of Brix Bounty Farm in Dartmouth. 

Partners chairperson Wendy Garf-Lipp welcomes the audience to the 12th Annual Legislative Breakfast at White's of Westport.


Joe Armenti and his staff from Whitson's School Nutrition are joined by Fall River School food service supervisor Nancy McCloskey.
Staff from the Old Rochester Regional School District speak with New Bedford Mass In Motion Coordinator Pauline Hamel.


Fall River Mayor William Flanagan is the first elected official to offer remarks for the morning.


New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang talks about the importance of healthy lifestyles for children & adults
State Representative David Sullivan thanks participants for their work in improving health.


State Representative Paul Schmid talks about the importance of locally-raised produce.


State Representative Kevin Aguiar makes some brief remarks.


.U.S. Congressman Barney Frank talks about the potential impact of coming federal budget cuts.


Allies chairperson DeSouza thanks Rev. Russ Chamberlain who stands in for Rev. David Hammett of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in New Bedford..


Wendy Garf-Lipp congratulates Bert Harlow and Peter Belanger for taking leadership in developing the Peace School in Fall River.


Ms. DeSouza congratulates Paula Briden, Development Director of the Women's Center in New Bedford for her work.


Pharmacists Tom Pasternak and Tom Cory of Fall River pose for a photo with Marianne DeSouza.


Heather Borges of the Spencer-Borden Healthy Kids Klub in Fall River poses with Wendy.


Wendy Garf-Lipp stands next to  Rebecca McCullough of the NB St. Anthony's Food Pantry.


Joan Yotides of the Widowed Persons Service of Greater New Bedford poses for a photo.


Wendy praises Fall River Youth Services Coordinator Christian McCloskey for his work.


Keynote speaker Tony Geraci begins his presentation on changing food delivery systems.

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