Membership is Free
Joining the Mariposa Health & Wellness Coalition is free and easy. The button above takes you to the online Membership Form. After you fill it out, someone will contact you in a few days to make sure you receive the information you need. To learn more about membership types, benefits, committees available, and what participation is all about, scroll through the page below.
Types of Membership
GENERAL
Choose General Membership if you want to be part of the Coalition and commit to supporting the mission, but
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you don't have time to work on a committee,
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you are not interested in working on a committee, or
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you want your organization or business to join, but you don't have staff to work on a committee.
General Members enjoy all of the benefits of Coalition membership, except for working on a committee.​
PRINCIPAL
Principal Members enjoy all of the benefits of General Membership.
Choose Principal Membership if you want the additional benefit of working on a committee, and you are able to commit to
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attending committee meetings,
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participating in positive discussion and problem solving,
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engaging in collaborative planning and work on action items.
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Benefits of Membership
Networks
The Coalition is a network of health and wellness professionals and advocates. Membership can yield fruitful relationships. For example, a relationship that started in a General meeting has yielded a new pipeline of opportunities that may lead to job training for local high school youth. Attending meetings and participation is a benefit... not a requirement.
Resources
Members share resources, opportunities, news, and events with each other during meetings, over email, on the website, or in person. It is common during meetings, in person or online, for one member to have or know of a resource needed by another member. Mutual resource sharing is a great benefit!
Training
Members receive opportunities for training, workshops, and other learning opportunities throughout the year. General meetings begin with a brief 10 minute presentation that allows a local group, organization, or business to speak about their work improving health and wellness across the county.
Affiliation
Members may use the Coalition logo to show their affiliation. You are part of a group of other individuals and organizations working together to support improved health and wellness in Mariposa County. Members can share their membership on their professional profiles, use the logo on their website, etc.
Committees for Principal Members
MEETING INFO
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Scheduled by the committee to minimize time commitment,
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Meetings last about 1 hour,
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May be online, hybrid, or in person; committee choice
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Committees keep Minutes.
PREVENTION
The Prevention Committee meets semi-annually, and is appointed to focus on prevention-based educational resources, news, ideas, and general awareness.
ACCESS TO CARE
The Access to Care Committee meets semi-annually, and is appointed to focus on the availability of healthcare in Mariposa County.
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NUTRITION & FOOD INSECURITY
The Nutrition & Food Insecurity Committee meets quarterly, and is appointed to focus on food availability, resources, and healthy stores across Mariposa County.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD (CAB)
The Community Advisory Board is hosted by the Coalition as a committee, meeting quarterly to focus on CHVP serving families of children aged 0-3 years.
OUTREACH
This ad hoc Outreach Committee will be appointed to meet as needed, to focus on events, as they arise.
What do all members do?
COLLABORATE
Network with other members, sharing resources, ideas, and information. Build relationships and connections for collaboration and projects in and across communities.
MEET
General Meetings for all members are bi-monthly (Jan, Mar, May,...).
Committee members try to schedule meetings in other months (Feb, Apr, Jun,...).
TAKE ACTION
Support the work other members are doing to promote opportunities for health and wellness.
Advocate for underserved and marginalized communities.​
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Support and promote the mission of the Coalition. Display the Coalition logo. Review the Agenda & Minutes so you know what's being discussed and worked on, even if you're unable to attend the meeting.
LEARN
Participate in annual opportunities for learning and discussion with community partners and guest presenters, for growth, skill sharing and capacity building.
ENGAGE
Use the Coalition's email list to share events, activities, services, and opportunities. Share new data, issues, and successes. Engage with the Coalition and members on social media.