Village Voice | DAVCO

volume 3 | issue 1 | feb 2011 Calendar of Events: Hours of Operation: Mon: 8am to 5pm Tue: CLOSED Wed: 1pm to 3pm Thur: 8am to 5pm Fri: 8am to 5pm
Mar 7 Feb 14 DAVCO & NAVCO:
Meeting with Prime Minister concerning Liquor Licensing for DAVCO offices.

DAVCO Board Village Tour: The DAVCO Board will be visiting all 24 of the Orange Walk Village Councils in their site.

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DAVCO Staff:
Olivia Secretary: In the office Canul Mon, Thur and Fri to
assist Village Council Members.

Zach Peace Corps Pullin Volunteer: In the office

Mon-Fri to assist Village Council members and provide business related trainings and workshops.

It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in giving. -Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Orange Walk DAVCO:
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford

Greetings from Orange Walk DAVCO President Fidelmar Hernandez

Happy February: we are proud to announce the first issue of our third year of the Village Voice. Its been an incredible three years since we began doing monthly newsletters. Currently, our office is working to mitigate the Liquor Licensing issue with the Government of Belize. We are patient and hopeful for a positive outcome to this matter. Orange Walk DAVCO is hopeful for a smooth process that will ultimately give back Liquor Licensing to us. As February comes to a close, we are thankful for all of the support we have received from Peace Corps Belize. We have developed a wonderful partnership, a partnership that has given us three marvelous volunteers: Nancy Livak, Betty Fahey and Zachary Pullin. They have helped grow our organization and continue to be vital to our history. Good Tidings leaders! more on

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Village Voice | DAVCO

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National Child Dental Health Month: Smile!

February is National Child Dental Health Month. It is imperative that we advocate on behalf of the youth of Orange Walk and dental health. Following are a few helpful tips to keep your childs mouth the healthiest it can be: 1. Don't use toothpaste for children under 2. As soon as the first teeth appear, brush teeth with a little bit of water. After children have reached the age of
IMPORTANT: Village Council Members please provide DAVCO Office with your correct and current contact information.
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2, toothpaste can be introduced in pea-sized amounts. 2. Teach your children the proper brushing techniques. Most children will be able to brush their own teeth by age 6 or 7. Select for them a brush that has soft, rounded bristles and teach them to use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Show them how to use circular brush strokes to reach all surfaces of teeth, and make sure they spit out the toothpaste and rinse with water after brushing to avoid
Please Note: Deadline for Village Council Members to submit info for future editions of The Village Voice must submit by 2nd week of the month.

swallowing any toothpaste. 3. Don't forget the floss! As soon as any two teeth touch; make sure that you use floss to clean between your child's teeth. This is the only way to avoid decay in places where a toothbrush can't reach.
Coming Up: Village Outreach Zach will be offering youth business workshops in your village and doing World Maps. Contact the office today for more info.

!!!!COMMUNITY PROFILE!!!! Visit our offices today with your COMPLETED Community Profile Report. Reports are due by FEB 28.

Peace Corps Celebrates 5Oth Anniversary!

On March 1 , the local Peace Corps volunteers in Orange Walk town from the surrounding villages will celebrate the 50 year milestone for the US Volunteer Organization. future of Peace Corps in Belize. All are invited so please join in on the fun. One of the tenets of Peace Corps is that we are evolving with the Host Country. Festivities will be held at the Orange There will be a chance to come Walk Town Hall building upstairs in and explore opportunities for the Town Councils headquarters. your community to receive help There will be food, music, from our volunteers. information and idea sharing for the

VILAGE TOUR 2011: March Visits

The DAVCO Board will be visiting each village in March to promote a healthy working relationship between our office and the Village Councils of Orange Walk. Our goal is to see your village, visit with your council and do a mini-session in your site. We would like to go over relevant issues and concerns about governing and provide a training for your council. Our Village Tour 2011 Starts March 7th.

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