Jon WattsA native of Kearney, Jon has been the director of business services and accounts payable for the University of Nebraska at Kearney since 2013. Previously, he served as assistant director of business services. Jon is married to Erin (Altmaier) Watts. They have three children: Ava, Brody, and Mason. A product of Kearney Public Schools, Jon attended Northeast Elementary, Horizon Middle School and graduated from Kearney High School in 2000. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2004 and a master’s degree in Management from Bellevue University in 2009. Jon is a two-time president of UNK’s staff senate and an active member of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education. “We have a responsibility for our community’s future,” Jon said. “Community Partners is a proven and tested way to confront and address health-related challenges facing our community. When you are serious about having a positive impact on your community, you look for organizations that have a plan and a record of success. Community Partners has both. It was a logical choice to contribute both time and treasure.”

Jonathan NikkilaJonathan is also a native of Kearney. He attended Kenwood Elementary and Kearney Catholic High School, and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hillsdale College in Michigan. Jonathan and his wife, Miriam, have four children, ages 7, 5, 3, and 10 months. Jonathan has been a member of the Kearney City Council since 2012. Before that, he served as a member of the city’s Board of Adjustment. Jonathan is also the director of government aff airs for the American Federation for Children, a national public policy organization that focuses on K-12 education. Th ough the organization is based in Washington, D.C., he works remotely from Kearney because of the community spirit, family-friendly environment, and less stressful pace of life. Jonathan is excited to partner with Community Partners because of its tremendous track record in executing important projects related to health issues in Buff alo County. He appreciates that Community Partners is contributing to our community in more ways than nearly anyone can imagine, and doing it eff ectively. Jonathan’s vision for Buff alo County is continuing to cultivate and celebrate the “get it done” attitude that defi nes our community. He appreciates that when our area is faced with an opportunity or a problem individuals step up, without need of fanfare. He believes Community Partners is the epitome of this community spirit.

July 2014 Alzheimer’s Education Block Parties Meet Our Campaign Chairs

Get to Know Our Campaign Chairs: Jonathan Nikkila and Jon Watts

Buff alo County Community Partners Contact Information

Visit bcchp.org/board for complete board member listing or bcchp.org/contact for complete staff listing and contact form.

General Information308-865-2284 info@bcchp.org

Denise Zwiener, Executive Director 308-865-2280 dzwiener@bcchp.org

Lisa Reese Parish, Board Chair308-237-6840lparish@uwka.org

Campaign Co-Chair Jon Watts

Campaign Co-Chair Jonathan Nikkila

We want to thank everyone who attended our Community Building Block Party and made it an amazing event! We also want to thank our sponsors and partners:

•CrossFit Archway•First National Bank•Frontier Communications•Good Samaritan Hospital•Grace Fellowship•Holy Cross Lutheran Church•Kearney Park and Recreation•New Life Assembly•Tri-City Storm•University of Nebraska at Kearney

We’re working hard to engage community members in getting to know each other and developing relationships to build a healthier Buffalo County. If you’re interested in hosting your own Community Building Block Party (and we hope you are!) visit bcchp.org/blockparty to get all the info, resources, and materials you’ll need. We have our D.I.Y. Yard Game Guide, Healthful Potluck Favorites recipe guide, and easy-to-use neighborhood invitations all available to print and use for free in hosting your own block party. And if your block party goes well, send an email to staff@bcchp.org to tell us how it went so we can share it on our website!

Community Building Block Party Unites Community Members

Grace Fellowship’s bounce house was a favorite for all the kids.

Safe Routes to School Coordinator Kate Hannon helps kids use the bike blender to make healthy fruit smoothies.

Everyone from kids to adults enjoyed the simple D.I.Y. yard games.

New Life Assembly brought an assortment of carnival games that were a big hit.

Coalition Providing Alzheimer’s Education Sessions in JulyTh e Community Coalition to Improve Alzheimer’s/Dementia Health is off ering three free “Lunch & Learn” sessions. Th ey are part of an educational series that will take place throughout July. Th e series is part of the Helping Humanity grant they received from a UNK class last year. Th e sessions will take place Tuesdays at 12 p.m. and cover a range of topics from the basics of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, to recognizing ten signs of the diseases, to eff ectively communicating with family members, friends, and others who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Th e lesson material is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Th ere will be three sessions in the series. “Th e Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s

Disease” will be presented July 15 at the Peterson Activity Center. “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” will be presented July 22 at the Kearney Public Library. And “How to Communicate with a Person with Memory Loss” will be presented July 29 at Good Samaritan Hospital’s West Tower Classroom. Contact Dorann Bartels at DorannBartels@catholichealth.net or 308-865-2720 to register. Community members are welcome to attend any and all sessions.

Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own lunch, though they will be able to purchase lunch at the July 15 session.

Drew & Shirai ArmstrongLuke & Vicki AtenMarge AtenAten PlumbingMitch and Katie BeanRichard & Barbara Beechner in memory of familyBuss BiehlBush Family DentistryCharter in memory of Ryan W. RiddleDora DayJames Barth & Yvonne Deyle-BarthJim & Marsha FairbanksH & H DistributingKellie JohnJenni KlingelhoeferLarry & Sandi LewisJohn & Leslie MartinMarion McDermottNeil & Denise MillerLee Nell PhillipsGarrett & Monique PohlmanTyler & Andrea RabeTom & Sue ReiberLaurie RiesslandJohn & Sonia Sahling

Dan & Julie SpeirsRod & Janna WiederspanPaul & Linda Younes

Th anks to our donors, we have raised $62,946 of our $125,000 goal!

Th ank You, May and June Donors:

If you would like to partner with us through a � nancial donation, you may:

Contact Denise Zwiener at 308-865-2280 or dzwiener@bcchp.org

Donate on our website, bcchp.org, by clicking the blue “Donate” button.

July 15 - “The Basics”Peterson Senior Activity Center

July 22 - “Know the Ten Signs”Kearney Public Library

July 29 - “How to Communicate with a Person with Memory Loss”Good Samaritan Hospital, West Tower Classroom

Best Wishes to LeAnn ObrechtWe would like to extend a special thank you to LeAnn Obrecht who retired from University of Nebraska at Kearney on July 1st. LeAnn served as the UNK representative on the Community Partners board since 2005. In that time, LeAnn served as chair of Positive Pressure, leading the coalition in developing policy and advocacy to prevent underage drinking. She worked diligently to coordinate community and campus prevention programs to produce a greater impact. Th ank you, LeAnn, for your commitment to building a healthier Buff alo County. We wish you the best in your upcoming adventures! “LeAnn was a wonderful addition to Positive Pressure for so many years,” said Positive Pressure Coordinator Tana Nelsen. “She was an essential part in expanding the TIPS (Training in Intervention ProcedureS) program onto UNK’s campus and was even coalition chair in 2010. We will truly miss her leadership and enthusiasm.”

LeAnn Obrecht.

Training in Intervention ProcedureS is a responsible beverage server training approved by the Nebraska

Liquor Control Commission. Contact positivepressure@bcchp.org to register.

Check bcchp.org/tips for future classes.

Have you signed up to help with the new HelpCare clinic? Contact kathygosch@catholichealth.net.

Coalition Connection

PO Box 1466Kearney, NE 68848

Our Unplug campaign is underway! Visit facebook.com/activatebc or youtube.com/activatebc to check out our awesome new video!

Whether you or a family member is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Education Lunch & Learn series is for you. Contact DorannBartels@catholichealth.net.

We want to thank the Viaero Wireless Event Center for partnering with us to raise money for YAB through ticket

sales of the Viaero Wireless July Jam.

We’re looking for landlords, property managers, and homeowners on 22nd-26th Streets to help develop solutions to the post-Cruise Nite parties. Contact positivepressure@bcchp.org for more info.

We meet the fi rst Th ursday of the month at Salvation Army. Come learn what service providers are doing in our community and how you can help.

We are excited to announce our new name: United Against Violence. Our new logo will be ready as we begin distributing Second Step programming to area schools.

A pilot project, Health HUB, reached its goal of enrolling 250 clients to work with community health workers to improve health outcomes.

We would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospital for providing printing and mailing services for our newsletter.

Upcoming Classes: 7/16, 6 - 10 p.m. - On-Premise Sales8/3, 2-6 p.m. - On-Premise Sales8/13, 2-6 p.m. - Off -Premise Sales