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2024 MWV State Training Cohort – Final In-person Day

August 5, 2024 by Andy

The final in-person day of the 2024 Master Wellness Volunteer Program state training cohort was 17 July 2024. If you’re interested in the Master Wellness Volunteer Program or becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer, get in touch with your County Extension Agent: http://counties.agrilife.org.

  • Session 1 – Reducing Food Waste in the Home
    • Presenter: Dr. Jenna Anding, Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/IVEOaIngNIo
    • Handout: Presentation Slides and Food Waste Diary
  • Session 2 – Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
    • Presenter: Chelsea Bishop Smith, Program Manager
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/nCpaOxt7rD4
  • Session 3 – Better Living for Texans (BLT)
    • Presenter: Renda Nelson, Program Director
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/3_MeQ-nzHME
  • Session 4: Public Speaking
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/9Cvwsr05lBw
    • Handout: Presentation Slides and Worksheets
  • Session 5: Creating a Culture of Wellness in Communities
    • Presenter: Dr. Mike Lopez, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/vrhGUnRQw0w
    • Handout: Presentation Slides and Worksheet
  • Session 6 – Health Talk Express
    • Presenter: Dr. Deb Kellstedt, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/Pz9T9dukjog

Filed Under: makingadifference, news, resource, training

2024 MWV State Training Cohort – First In-person Day

June 14, 2024 by Andy

The first in-person day of the 2024 Master Wellness Volunteer Program state training cohort was 12 June 2024. If you’re interested in the Master Wellness Volunteer Program or becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer, get in touch with your County Extension Agent: http://counties.agrilife.org.

  • Session 1 – Welcome and the Importance of Volunteers in Family & Community Health Programming
    • Presenter: Dr. Courtney Dodd, Associate Director for Health, Families, and Youth
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/zaBbPsEdfWQ
  • Session 2 – Team-based Physical Activity Programs
    • Presenter: Dr. Mike Lopez, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/yslQoJv8hWU
    • Handouts: Presentation Slides and Resource List
  • Session 3 – Improving Health with Programs and Places That Get Us Outside
    • Presenter: Dr. Deb Kellstedt, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/KxGQzdJMEDc
    • Handout: Resource List
  • Session 4: Extension Mental Health Education: Background, Scope, and Resources
    • Presenter: Dr. Lakshmi Mahadevan, Associate Professor and Extension Mental Health and Wellness Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/nCzqTwpk3eM
    • Handout: Resource List
  • Session 5: Learn, Grow, Eat, and GO!
    • Presenter: Lisa Whittlesey, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/0IDlvdfxdBM
  • Session 6 – Memory
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/6SweLHr287A
    • Handout: Presentation Slides
  • Session 7 – Program Overview and Wrap-Up
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/x-pLDXFGjxQ
    • Handout: Presentation Slides

Filed Under: news, resource, training

2023 MWV State Training Cohort – First In-Person Day

January 16, 2023 by Andy

The first in-person day of the 2023 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort was 18 January, 2023. If you’re interested in the Master Wellness Volunteer Program or becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer, get in touch with your County Extension Agent: http://counties.agrilife.org.

  • Session 1 – Welcome & Importance of Volunteers
    • Presenter: Dr. Courtney Dodd, Associate Director for Health, Youth, & Families
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/mFqo13J5o80
  • Session 2 – Howdy Health and Team-based Physical Activity
    • Presenter: Dr. Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/cibul8OdHVI
  • Session 3 – Improving Health with Programs and Places that Get Us Outside
    • Presenter: Dr. Deb Kellstedt, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/pNzu3kume5c
  • Session 4: Extension Mental Health Education: Background, Scope, and Resources
    • Presenter: Miquela Smith, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/D98lDOFfcoo
  • Session 5: Working Lunch
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 6 – Memory
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/6Im7HK9yoEE
  • Session 7 – Learn, Grow, Eat, & GO!
    • Presenter: Lisa Whittlesey, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/vuGuzC_W0c8
  • Session 8: Wrap-up & Adjourn
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/kf0Wg7pAjMg

Filed Under: makingadifference, news, resource, training

2022 MWV State Training Cohort – Final Day

February 16, 2022 by Andy

The final in-person day of the 2022 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort is 01 March, 2022. The final agenda and handouts related to the day’s sessions may be accessed below.

  • Agenda – PDF (109 KB)
  • Session 1 – Reducing Food Waste in the Home
    • Presenter: Dr. Jenna Anding, Professor and Nutrition Specialist
    • Handout: Presentation Slides (PDF, 4 MB)
    • Handout: Food Waste Diary (PDF, 625 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/5cvnGk4MmxQ
  • Session 2 – Creating a Culture of Wellness
    • Presenter: Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: Presentation Slides (PDF, 1 MB)
    • Handout: Activity Guide (PDF, 156 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/UQ9PUjbAeX0
  • Session 3 – Path to the Plate
    • Presenter: Dr. Julie Gardner, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: Presentation Slides (PDF, 6.7 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/enDYZnahGOs
  • Session 4 – Working Lunch – Review for Certification Exam
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 5 – Expanded Food and Nutrition Program
    • Presenter: Chelsea Bishop Smith, Program Manager and Coordinator
    • Handout: Presentation Slides (PDF, 2.3 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/98cyiNL3lfQ
  • Session 6 – Extension Efforts Related to Mental Health and Wellness
    • Presenter: Miquela Smith, Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/atAiSDuRZ3g
  • Session 7 – Finish/Practice Speeches
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 8 – Certification Exam
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 9 – Wrap-up, Discuss Internship Opportunities, Next Steps & Adjourn
    • Host County Extension Agent

And now the really hard/fun work begins as a Master Wellness Volunteer Intern. Be thinking about opportunities with and through your County Extension Agent to start logging those 40-hours of give back required for certification. And don’t forget to report them via the reporting tab at the top of this page. Remember – if it’s not on “paper” it didn’t happen!

Thank you for your eagerness and commitment to ensure Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is Reaching Every Texan!

Filed Under: news, resource, training

2022 MWV State Training Cohort – First Day

December 14, 2021 by Andy

The first in-person day of the 2022 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort is 18 January, 2022. This page will be updated with final information, handouts, and recordings as they are available. If you’re interested in being a part of the Master Wellness Volunteer training, get in touch with your County Extension Agent: http://counties.agrilife.org.

  • Agenda: PDF (110 KB)
  • Session 1 – Welcome & Importance of Volunteers
    • Presenter: Dr. Courtney Dodd, Associate Director for Health, Youth, & Families
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/o8xnvZ3LuiM
  • Session 2 – Howdy Health and Team-based Physical Activity
    • Presenter: Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Handout: Presentation Slides (PDF, 6 MB)
    • Handout: Resources (PDF, 180 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/kleKri-pboY
  • Session 3 – Public Speaking
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: Presentation Slides and Worksheets (PDF, 6 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/Oom6i1qfZKQ
  • Session 4: Accessibility and Inclusivity in Extension Programming
    • Presenter: Dr. Shelby Vaughn, Program Coordinator II
    • Handout: Inclusive Program Checklist (PDF, 187 KB)
    • Handout: Inclusivity Resources (PDF, 131 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/ZLmd_9EwkBc
  • Session 5: Working Lunch
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 6 – Better Living for Texans
    • Presenter: Renda Nelson, Program Director
    • Handout: Presentation Slides (PDF, 5 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/L9WOY16BJ94
  • Session 7 – Learn, Grow, Eat, & GO!
    • Presenter: Lisa Whittlesey, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/BJ-Vg2y0rEo
  • Session 8: Wrap-up & Adjourn
    • Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Host County Extension Agent

Filed Under: news, resource, training

Trainings Available Through the Alzheimer’s Association

March 29, 2021 by Andy

Guest Post from Kathy Shockley, Director, Programs & Services, Alzheimer’s Association Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter.

Optimizing health for our entire community, while also eliminating disparities, is an important part of disease prevention. Education is an essential factor to consider when addressing any health-related issue facing our communities. For example, tackling the public health crisis of Alzheimer’s disease depends not only on scientific research, but also on educating communities about brain health across the lifespan. With over 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and over 11 million loved ones providing unpaid care, most everyone has some connection to the disease – or certainly knows someone who does.

The Alzheimer’s Association offers free 45-minute online e-Learning classes. With over 20 topics to choose from, there is something for everyone. Perhaps you are a caregiver seeking to increase your caregiving skills and confidence, or a friend wanting to understand how to support a neighbor living with the disease, or a life-long learner looking to expand your personal knowledge. You might even be an educator seeking opportunities for your students to earn extra credit outside the classroom. Each course provides a personal certificate of completion that may be downloaded. By increasing community awareness about brain health, we might help to shift mindsets and reduce stigmas and myths surrounding this disease.

Check out our complete catalog of classes at alz.org/training, or for more information call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Filed Under: news, resource, training

2021 MWV State Training Cohort – Final Day

February 26, 2021 by Andy

The final in-person day of the 2021 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort is 03 March, 2021. The final agenda and handouts related to the day’s sessions may be accessed below.

  • Agenda – PDF (108 KB)
  • Session 1 – Reducing Food Waste in the Home
    • Presenter: Dr. Jenna Anding, Professor and Nutrition Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (3 MB)
    • Handout: Food Waste Journal (PDF – 192 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/WY-VYRsbxhk
  • Session 2 – Better Living for Texans
    • Presenter: Renda Nelson, Program Director
    • Handout: PDF (8 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/xwwftUlUfs4
  • Session 3 – Path to the Plate
    • Presenter: Dr. Julie Gardner, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF ( 14 MB)
    • Handout: Flyer (PDF – 684 KB)
    • Handout: Program Overview (PDF – 377 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/enDYZnahGOs
  • Session 4 – Working Lunch – Review for Certification Exam
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 5 – Public Speaking: How to Effectively Convey Your Message
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (5 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/Oom6i1qfZKQ
  • Session 6 – Memory
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (1 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/WlQAUg1t1bk
  • Session 7 – Finish/Practice Speeches
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 8 – Certification Exam
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 9 – Wrap-up, Discuss Internship Opportunities, Next Steps & Adjourn
    • Host County Extension Agent

And now the really hard/fun work begins as a Master Wellness Volunteer Intern. Be thinking about opportunities with and through your County Extension Agent to start logging those 40-hours of give back required for certification. And don’t forget to report them via the reporting tab at the top of this page. Remember – if it’s not on “paper” it didn’t happen!

Thank you for your eagerness and commitment to ensure Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is Reaching Every Texan!

Filed Under: news, resource, training

2021 MWV State Training Cohort – First Day

January 14, 2021 by Andy

The first in-person day of the 2021 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort is 19 January, 2021. The final agenda and handouts related to the day’s sessions may be accessed below.

  • Agenda: PDF (110 KB)
  • Session 1 – Welcome & Importance of Volunteers
    • Presenter: Dr. Courtney F. Dodd, Associate Director for Health, Youth, & Families
    • Handout: PDF (251 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/DjQY_PcFzbc
  • Session 2 – Creating a Culture of Wellness
    • Presenter: Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Handout: PDF (4 MB)
    • Activity Guide: PDF (139 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/G5LCQ8Gva2Y
  • Session 3 – Research-/Evidence-based Information/Education
    • Presenter: Dr. Mark Faries, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (4 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/ssSSXjpAK40
  • Session 4: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
    • Presenter: Chelsea Bishop Smith, Program Manager
    • Handout: PDF (2 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/GmuJaqa8j34
  • Session 5: Working Lunch
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 6 – Howdy Health
    • Presenter: Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Handout: PDF (2 MB)
    • Activity Guide: PDF (165 KB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/7zcjG37Fqzg
  • Session 7 – Diabetes & Hypertension
    • Presenter: Danielle Hammond-Krueger, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (2 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/MKiBCUwnMCs
  • Session 8 – Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go!
    • Presenter: Lisa Whittlesey, Senior Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (4 MB)
    • Recording: https://youtu.be/jdKq98gPG0k
  • Session 9: Wrap-up & Adjourn
    • Host County Extension Agent
    • Handout: PDF (183 KB)

What’s next? Well you have some work to do between now and our final training day 03 March, 2021, via the AgriLife Learn Online Course System. Thank you for your eagerness and commitment to ensure Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is Reaching Every Texan!

Filed Under: news, resource, training

2020 State Training Cohort – Final Day

February 25, 2020 by Andy

NOTE: This post will be updated throughout the coming weeks to add additional handouts and recordings for each of the presentations.

The final in-person day of the 2020 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort is 03 March, 2020. The final agenda and handouts related to the day’s sessions may be accessed below.

  • Agenda: PDF (110 KB)
  • Session 1 – Step Up Scale Down
    • Presenter: Carissa Wilhelm, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (4 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/JKS1aEENsog
  • Session 2 – Human Behavior Change
    • Presenter: Dr. Mark Faries, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (97 KB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/nPsYrzzj500
  • Session 3 – Public Speaking: How to Effectively Convey Your Message
    • Presenter: Andy Crocker, Extension Program Specialist III
    • Handout: PDF (5 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/ZSweih3zS-s
  • Session 4: Working Lunch – Develop/Refine Speeches
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 5: Path to the Plate
    • Presenter: Dr. Julie Gardner, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (1.2 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/wkMz5F_HM4k
  • Session 6 – Creating a Culture of Wellness
    • Presenter: Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (2 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/UX5EOpxMcrY
  • Session 7 – Finish/Practice Speeches and Review for Certification Exam
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 8 – Certification Exam
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 9: Wrap-up, Discuss Internship Opportunities, Next Steps & Adjourn
    • Host County Extension Agent

And now the really hard/fun work begins as a Master Wellness Volunteer Intern. Be thinking about opportunities with and through your County Extension Agent to start logging those 40-hours of give back required for certification. And don’t forget to report them via the reporting tab at the top of this page. Remember – if it’s not on “paper” it didn’t happen!

Thank you for your eagerness and commitment to ensure Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is Reaching Every Texan!

Filed Under: resource, training

2020 State Training Cohort – First Day

January 13, 2020 by Andy

NOTE: This post will be updated throughout the coming weeks to add additional handouts and recordings for each of the presentations.

The first in-person day of the 2020 Master Wellness Volunteer Program State Training Cohort is 21 January, 2020. The final agenda and handouts related to the day’s sessions may be accessed below.

  • Agenda: PDF (104 KB)
  • Session 1 – Welcome & Importance of Volunteers
    • Presenter: Dr. Jeff Hyde, Director
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/sJnwN5ReaVw
  • Session 2 – Youth Protection Standards
    • Presenter: Dr. Laura Huebinger, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Handout: PDF (171 KB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/fOy4qXfFs8U
  • Session 3 – Research-/Evidence-based Information/Education
    • Presenter: Dr. Mark Faries, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (4 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/YDYfsiSqD4k
  • Session 4: Walk Across Texas
    • Presenter: Mike Lopez, Extension Program Specialist II
    • Handout: PDF (1 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/g18Jn2TW5Jw
  • Session 5: Working Lunch
    • Host County Extension Agent
  • Session 6 – Why Nutrition Matters with Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Presenter: Danielle Hammond-Krueger, Extension Program Specialist
    • Handout: PDF (839 KB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/DXNZ-Lqw3sE
  • Session 7 – Better Living for Texans
    • Presenter: Renda Nelson, Program Director
    • Handout: PDF (527 KB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/O6Q5Pf0pXGg
  • Session 8 – Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go!
    • Presenter: Lisa Whittlesey, Extension Program Specialist III
    • Handout: PDF (3 MB)
    • Presentation: https://youtu.be/mkQ7SB8wBKI
  • Session 9: Wrap-up & Adjourn
    • Host County Extension Agent
    • Handout: PDF (155 KB)

What’s next? Well you have some work to do between now and our final training day 03 March, 2020, via the AgriLife Learn Online Course System. Thank you for your eagerness and commitment to ensure Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is Reaching Every Texan!

Filed Under: news, training

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Master Wellness Volunteers leverage Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s outreach and education related to health, nutrition, food safety, and family wellbeing in the communities where they live and work.

In 2023, Master Wellness Volunteers provided 4,096 hours of service reaching 22,048 Texans.

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