[Diabetes-talk] The DAN Shall Go On, In Colorado

[Joy Stigile]

Hi Everet,

I am glad to hear you were able to get a Diabetes Action Network of Colorado 
started.  I am the DAN of California president and the draw that pulls them 
in at our state convention is food.  We have a luncheon meeting.  I am able 
to get a Diabetes educator or a Dietician as a speaker.  Even people who do 
not have Diabetes come because they can ask nutrition questions at the end. 
We range from 45 to 55 people attending.

We do not have a banner in California because when I have worked at booths 
people are usually standing in front of the table skirt.  It was suggested 
once that a lighted sign to hang behind would be easy to spot but the cost 
is to high for our organization They are usually used by big companies.

I think what you and your wife are doing in your community is an excellent 
idea.

Joy Stigile, President
Diabetes Action Network of California
Diabetes Action Network, Treasurer


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Everett Gavel" <everett at everettgavel.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 4:34 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] The DAN Shall Go On, In Colorado


> Hello,
>
> Some of you may remember that I tried getting enough interest in people 
> here in Colorado, to start a Diabetes Action Network Division. I was 
> amazed at the lack of response, honestly. I mean throughout our state, not 
> here on the list. Ultimately, it was pretty much set aside and didn't come 
> together at last year's state convention.
>
> About a month ago I had some sort of revelation I guess you could say, and 
> I know this state would benefit from an active division of the DAN here in 
> Colorado. It's somewhat of a passion of mine, I've found. So I've taken on 
> the crusade. Even if it takes a while, and honestly, even if it's just a 
> couple of us for a few years, there will be information shared for and 
> about blindness and Diabetes to Coloradans. ;-)
>
> My wife is actually involved and excited about it, too. She was a CNA and 
> is now an M.A. and so we're double-teaming 'em. Our plan is that while I'm 
> talking to people and schmoozing it up, handing out literature and CDs, 
> Lisa uses her skills to offer glucose testing and blood pressure testing 
> while we're at various health fairs. We just hosted our 1st table for the 
> (future) DAN of Colorado, at our 1st health fair here in Colorado Springs. 
> And we just got an invite through that, to another. The index cards we've 
> had printed up have the Diabetes Action Network name & our contact info on 
> them, and Lisa writes in the date & time, and the glucose level, time of 
> last meal, and the blood pressures. We give these to the people who want 
> the tests done, and they take it to their doctor -- with our information 
> on every card.
>
> Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to all who have helped me with various 
> tips and inspiration, and I'm very thankful for this list. ;-)
>
>
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, CO
> everett at everettgavel.com
> (719) 510-8017
>
>
>
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