ORD, Neb. The Valley County Health System (VCHS) Child Development Committee recently revamped its logo and mission statement to better reflect its expanding work and future goals.
The updated mission statement reads, The mission of the Valley County Health System Child Development Committee is to make a positive difference in the lives of children in Valley County. To complement its updated mission statement, the committee designed a new green and purple logo, which includes the committees name, the words educate. develop. grow. and creative imagery.
For nearly 20 years, the VCHS Child Development Committee has promoted
the healthy growth and development of children in Valley County
through providing resources, offering support and hosting events for
local families, Jeanette Koelling, Ord Public School kindergarten
teacher and committee member, said. During that time, we have
focused on a variety of initiatives, expanded events and sought
different opportunities to meet the needs and interests of area
families. Our new logo and mission statement will help us continue to
focus our efforts as we advance the healthy growth and development of
local children for years to come.
VCHS Child Development Committee activities include providing free
baby bags with educational materials, books and developmental toys to
all new moms and babies in Valley County; organizing events such as
the annual Kids Fair, Family Literacy Night, Ord North Pole
Express and Family Entertainment Night; and encouraging story time at
the Ord Township Library. The committee also regularly publishes
educational columns in local newspapers. All
projects and community activities are offered for free, or at a
minimal charge, to all families in Valley County.
Committee members include Becky Acosta, Shannon Adams-Webber, Emily Bauer, Jen
Beran, Sheri Blaha, Lori Burkholder, Jodi Geiser, Kristi Hagstrom,
Ann Heil, Marilyn Hespe, Carol Keyser, Beth Knapinski, Jeanette
Koelling, Jackie McClanahan, Bri Moudry, Becky Ries, Bridget Sheets,
Michelle Weber and Betty Wheeler.
Our committee is made up of volunteers local educators, professionals
and parents who are enthusiastic about youth development and
passionate about creating family-friendly opportunities here,
Koelling said. Their involvement and support, along with the
continued support of the community, have been key to our committees
longevity and success. As we look to the future, we welcome feedback
and ideas from parents, families and the community about how to best
meet their needs and promote child development in Valley County.
Upcoming VCHS Child Development Committee events include:
March 17 and 18
Big Give to Valley County (participating
organization)
March 20 Mighty Magic Pants Family Concert
April 1 Kids Fair
Community members are invited to follow the VCHS Child Development Committee on
Facebook to stay up-to-date on committee happenings. For more
information about the committee, contact Jeanette Koelling at
308.728.5446 or jkoelling@ordps.org.
