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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 3, 2009
Action Agenda
Item No. 4 - I
SUBJECT: "Fit Community" Endorsement for The Arc of Orange County
DEPARTMENT: County Manager's Office PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gwen Harvey, Assistant County
Endorsement Form Manager, 245-2307
Robin Baker, Executive Director, The
Arc of Orange County, 942-5119
PURPOSE: To recognize and affirm the "Fit Community" Grant Endorsement Form as
executed by the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of, and at the request of
the grant applicant, The Arc of Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The Arc of Orange County is a 501.c.3 private non-profit incorporated in
1979, to work with and for people who have or may be at risk for developmental disabilities. The
Arc of Orange operates service programs throughout the community, including respite care,
financial resources for families, vocational training and placement, summer internships and
advocacy.
In collaboration with Real Advocates Now Emerging (RANE), The Arc of Orange has begun the
application process for Fit Community designation and potential grant awards. The Fit
Community movement is a partnership between the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund and
Blue Cross and Blue Shield for a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of
unhealthy weight and to equip individuals and communities with the tools needed to address this
serious health concern.
The designation and grant application process required an Endorsement Form to be signed by
the County Commission Chair of the County for which the grant applicant was seeking the Fit
Community designation. The grant deadline was Friday, January 16th. The Chair proceeded to
authorize her signature for the form based upon information provided by The Arc of Orange
County, in interest of meeting the grant submission deadline and with the understanding the
Endorsement Form would be brought to the full Board for recognition and affirmation.
The Endorsement Form as executed by the Chair is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with affirmation of the executed
Endorsement Form.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board recognize and affirm the Fit
Community Endorsement Form for The Arc of Orange County.
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VALERIE P.FOUSHEE,CHAIR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS rII ij
MIKE NELSON,VICE CHAIR POST OFFICE BOX 8181 l 5z
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BARRY✓ACOBS 200 SOUTH CAMERON STREET
BERNADIHI PELISSIER HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 .�?�.
STEVE YUHASZ
FIT COMMUNITY ENDORSEMENT FORM
FOR DESIGNATION
As County Commission Chair of Orange County,NC,I hereby officially endorse the
enclosed application for Fit Community grant funding from the NC Health and Wellness
Trust Fund. This will be the only application from our county submitted for a Fit
Community Designation this year.
County Commission Chair's name(printed): Valerie P.Foushee
Address: 200 South Cameron Street
City, State,ZIP: Hillsborough,NC 27278
Phone: (919)245-2130
Fax: (919)644-0246
E-mail Address: vfousheeAco.orange.nc.us
County Commission Chair's signature Date
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January 16,2009
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