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Sussex Health Promotion Coalition holds anniversary celebration
Prior to the dinner and awards ceremony, board members and officials gathered for a photo. Shown are (l-r) Michelle Taylor, United Way of Delaware CEO; Mary Kate Houser, Nemours Health and Prevention CEO; Peggy Geisler, SCHPC executive director; Rita Landgraf, Delaware Health and Social Services secretary; Darrel Meade, SCHPC board president; and John Hollis, Nemours Government Affairs. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
November 12, 2015
Chase Marvil, a Woodbridge High School student, developed The Inspiring Project. It is a social media platform aimed at reducing thoughts of suicide and bullying. He was presented an award for his efforts. Shown at the presentation are (l-r) Peggy Geisler, SCHPC executive director; Marvil; and Michelle Taylor, United Way of Delaware CEO. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Sussex County Council President Michael Vincent read a proclamation at the event. The proclamation congratulated the SCHPC on its 10 years of playing a leading role in the cause to promote wellness and healthier lifestyles. Shown are (l-r) Peggy Geisler, SCHPC executive director; Vincent; and Darrel Meade, SCHPC board president. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, read a tribute from the Delaware House of Representatives recognizing the 10-year anniversary. Shown are (l-r) Peggy Geisler, SCHPC executive director; Darrel Meade, SCHPC board president; and Briggs King. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The SCHPC presented the Community Collaboration Award to First State Community Action Agency. Shown are (l-r) Peggy Geisler, SCHPC executive director; Bernice Edwards, First State executive director; Darrel Meade, SCHPC board president; and Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Community Hero Award was presented to David Crimmins, a longtime community volunteer and past board president. His son, Jay Crimmins, took leave from his duty as a U.S. Marine to be present for the award. Shown are (l-r) Peggy Geisler, SCHPC executive director; David Crimmins; Jay Crimmins; and Darrel Meade, SCHPC board president. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Founders Award was presented to Mary Kate Houser, CEO of Nemours Health and Prevention. Shown are (l-r) Yvette Santiago, director of operations, Delaware Valley Government Relations, Nemours; Peggy Geilser, SCHPC executive director; Houser; Gwen Angalet, special projects coordinator Nemours; and Darrel Meade, SCHPC board president. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Keynote speaker at the anniversary celebration was Delaware Health and Social Services Secretary Rita Landgraf. In her address she said, "The SCHPC exists to enhance the entire community in collaboration with family-focused effort to improve the health of children, youth and families in Sussex County." BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Sussex County Health Promotion Coalition held its 10th Anniversary celebration Oct. 28 at Heritage Shore in Bridgeville.
The mission statement of the Sussex County Health Promotion Coalition is to engage the entire community in collaborative, family-focused efforts to improve the health of children, youth and families in Sussex County.
