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Everyone has a story about the after-Cruise Nite activities, and
while theyre usually interesting, they are rarely positive.
Positive Pressure, UNK, Century 21, and the Kearney Police
Department are working to change that through the Be Safe, Be Smart
task force, and so far theyve already heard of results. Mary Jo
Chatelain, who owns property on 25th Street, said, Last year,
crowds saw the Be Safe, Be Smart task force message on signs up and
down the affected streets, reinforcing the idea that everyones
safety is the prime concern behind the effort. I believe strongly
that the work of Community Partners made the after-Cruise Night
gatherings safer last year and that effect will snowball with their
involvement each year. Community Partners has the unique ability to
draw together the players needed to address a large challenge like
the crowds drawn by the post-Cruise Night gatherings. Landlords,
law enforcement, city government representatives from each group
were able to communicate directly, and that wouldnt have happened
without Community Partners. The task force is building upon the
work that
was done last year. Theyre preparing yard signs, door hangers,
and t-shirts; conducting listening sessions with community members
to generate new and innovative solutions; and sharing tips on the
Positive Pressure web page and in the local papers. In addition,
theyre airing radio and TV ads that discuss a new city ordinance in
Kearney. While it was previously unlawful to consume alcohol on
public property, it is now also unlawful to possess an open
container of alcohol on city right-of-way or public property,
including sidewalks. This is another new tool that will help law
enforcement deal with after-Cruise Nite activities. Wondering what
some of the groups tips are for having a safe Cruise Nite? Dont
assume someone else will call the police. If you see
something, say something. If you plan to drink alcohol, do so
responsibly and be sure to pack plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Parents, if your child is underage, adult supervision is suggested.
Talk to your young adults about their plans and remind them to Be
Safe, Be Smart. For a complete list of tips for having a safe
Cruise Nite, visit PositivePressure.org/CruiseNite.
July 2015 Annual Fund Campaign 2nd Step at YMCA Be Safe, Be
Smart
Be Safe, Be Smart Task Force Targets After-Cruise Nite
Activities
Bu 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 [email protected]
Denise Zwiener, Executive Director 308-865-2280
[email protected]
Nikki Gausman, Board [email protected]
Kearney Police Chief Dan Lynch discusses after-Cruise Nite
activities with local landlords, property owners, and citizens.
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Attendance was high at the third annual Community Building Block
Party. This year, we had more partners who brought more exciting
activities, from whitewater demos to kids yoga to tug of war and
more. We want to thank our sponsors: First National Bank and
Hy-Vee, as well as Kearney Park and Recreation and CHI Health Good
Samaritan for letting us partner with the Community Olympics. Also,
thanks to all our partners:
Kearney Crossfit Kearney Family YMCA Kearney Whitewater
Association New Life Assembly Sweet Success & Just
Breathe Yoga Tri-City Storm
Another new addition was our Tell Your Story Coloring Book,
which featured hand-drawn images by Youth Coordinator Mark
Foradori. Based on the anti-
coloring book concept, the images are incomplete, with space for
you to fill in your own interpretations. For your own copy of the
coloring book, visit bcchp.org/blockparty. To date, weve raised
nearly $87,000 of our $155,000 thanks to support from across
Buffalo County. To learn more about our campaign, what we do, and
how funds are spent, and more, visit bcchp.org/campaign. Or, if
youre interested in partnering with us to build
a healthier Buffalo County, you can make a donation at
bcchp.org/donate.
Community Partners Block Party Kicks Off Campaign with a
Bang
Adults and youth hopped on the bike blender to whip up free
smoothies for everyone at the block party!
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YMCA Teaches Social/Emotional Skills with Second StepSince 1995,
when Daniel Golemans landmark book called Emotional Intelligence
was first published, the importance of emotional intelligence in
helping both children and adults to become happy and successful has
become a talked-about concept. Over the years, a number of schools
throughout the country have engaged in social emotional learning
(SEL) programs to teach emotional intelligence. Numerous studies
have shown that the most effective of these programs use age
appropriate lessons that teach students specific skills like
self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and cooperation. When
they are taught and applied throughout the school and the school
year, these lessons shape the entire school culture and can help
students to have a more enjoyable and successful school experience.
The Kearney Family YMCA Child Development Center, in cooperation
with United Against Violence, powered by Buffalo County Community
Partners, has offered just such SEL instruction for pre-school
students during the past year using a program called Second Step.
The Second Step Early Learning curriculum provides lesson plans and
tools with which the Ys teachers instruct the students in basic
skills for learning like listening closely and focusing attention
along with skills for working together like empathy, emotion
management, friendship skills and problem solving.
Second Step definitely gives our kids the tools they need to
become aware of their emotions and how emotions relate to their
behavior, said the YMCAs Child Care Director Sue Klein. Once our
students learn the concepts, just a little prompting from the
teachers is all that is needed to help the students refocus their
behavior in positive ways.
Its easy to see why teaching these skills to young students will
help lead to success. By helping children work through emotional
issues, SEL helps children succeed both socially and academically.
Just like adults, children who spend the day wrestling with
unresolved emotional issues have little attention for anything
else. When students and teachers, together, acknowledge the need to
identify and work through emotionally or social distressing
situations, they can create an
atmosphere where children are better ready to learn. With
support from the CHI Mission and Ministry Fund, United Against
Violence powered by Buffalo County Community Partners supplies
Second Step curriculum materials to several schools and
community-based pre-schools in Buffalo County. Our goal is to
prevent youth violence by helping young students learn to identify
their emotions and manage their behaviors in peaceful and
cooperative ways from the very beginning. For information and to
learn about how your school can get involved, call United Against
Violence at 308-865-2290.
James Barth & Yvonne Deyle-BarthDr. George & Roxanne
BascomBuckle, Inc.Dr. Mark & Dr. Kim BushRichard & Barbara
BushElnida & Dale ChandlerKelly & Michelle ChristensenCity
of KearneyDora DayBrenda DunkelBeth Ernst & Dana ErnstJim &
Marsha FairbanksFirst National BankHeartland BankBob & Artie
Hobbs
Dr. Richard & Kathie HranacKearney ClinicKearney Eye
InstituteKearney Orthopedic and Sports MedicineBeverly J.
KimballDavid & Cathie KingsleyDennis & Connie LarsenKevin
& Joan LindensteinMarion McDermottDuncan & Janice
McGregorNeil & Denise MillerSherry MorrowNew West Orthopaedic
& Sports RehabPrincipal Financial
Earl & Jo Ann RademacherRegion 3 Behavioral Health
ServicesRemax Executives-Laurie RiesslandDonald & Marion
RichmondGilbert & Belinda RudeCarol Schwarz
Thank You to Our Donors:
If you would like to partner with us through a financial
donation, you may:
Contact Denise Zwiener at 308-865-2280 or [email protected]
Donate on our website, bcchp.org, by clicking the blue Donate
button.
YMCAs Child Care Director Sue Klein presents the 2nd Step
curriculum to youth through a puppet show.
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PO Box 1466Kearney, NE 68848
We would like to thank CHI Health Good Samaritan for providing
printing and mailing services for our newsletter.
Training in Intervention ProcedureS is a responsible beverage
server training approved by the Nebraska
Liquor Control Commission. Contact [email protected] to
register.
Check bcchp.org/tips for future classes.
Coalition Connection
Were currently working to build another bike blender. If you or
your organization would be interested in sponsoring the project,
please contact Kate Hannon at [email protected].
Our revitalization plan is kicking off with key informant
interviews and focus groups. Stay up to date on our work by liking
and following us at facebook.com/ABCKearney
ortwitter.com/ABCKearney.
YAB is excited to welcome up to 11 new members this fall. Th e
group will be focused on empowering Buff alo County youth
to become involved youth violence and bullying prevention,
substance abuse prevention and the prevention of distracted driving
in our communities.
Cruise Nite is coming up, and were working to make the
after-Cruise Nite activities safer. Visit our website at
positivepressure.org to get tips and resources to Be Safe, Be Smart
on Cruise Nite.
Save the Date! Join us September 21 (International Peace Day) at
the
Merryman Performing Arts Center for the Picturing Peace
reception and a celebration of local violence prevention champions.
For more information, visit bcchp.org/united.
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