HYP Board seeking nominations from the Partnership
Each potential Board member should be committed to the Mission of Healthy Youth Partnership, Inc. “HYP is focused on the elimination of youth obesity through collaborative efforts to promote healthy eating/active living in the St. Louis region.”
Qualifications:
· Must be an active participating member in HYP.
· Submitted a complete Letter of Commitment to HYP
· Representative of a diverse population*
· Serve for a period of two (2) years, eligible to serve no more than 3 consecutive terms
(* geographic area, public and private organizations, targeted services)
Responsibilities:
· Attend monthly 2 hour board meetings
· Regularly attend Full Partnership meeting
· Participate on a Standing Committee or Ad Hoc Committee and report activities of Committees to Full Board
· Establish policy, set priorities, approve long range plans for HYP
· Provide planning, oversight and evaluation of HYP programs
· Ensure Fiscal health of HYP; develop and implement fiscal policies/procedures
· Provide support, evaluation for Executive Director
· Ensure compliance to federal, state and local policies
· Support and promote evidence based practices
· Support policies that support Health & Wellness for children
Interested parties should submit an Application to with the subject "Board Nomination" by September 30th. Voting will take place at the October Partnership Meeting.
A growing coalition of over seventy community organizations, the Healthy Youth Partnership (HYP) is designed to be the one-stop shop for healthy activities, tips, resources, current research , and policy changes for all those committed to improving the health and wellness of youth and families in the Bi-State region. HYP Partners are combining their efforts to combat youth obesity in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Together, they are developing unique programming and activities, sharing successful strategies and practices, and building resources to link and strengthen existing efforts.
