1. Northwest
Indiana Natural
Health Meet Up
Date:
Wed., August 15, 2012
Hosts:
Kathy Sipple & Emily Russell

2. Kathy & Emily Welcome You!
• Owner, My Social Media Coach
• Marketing Work with Natural Health Clients
• Founder / Radio Host 219 GreenConnect
• Organizer, Green Drinks
• Regional Coordinator, Sustainable Indiana 2016
• Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Reiki-ssage
• Event Management, Web Marketing
Kathy Sipple
• BA Biology
• Masters in Teaching
• Continuing Education Certificate, Kid’s Nutrition
Specialist
• Workshop Leader "Raising Healthy Eaters - Kid's
Nutrition Class" at Mothering By Nature
• Shaklee Business Leader
Emily Russell

3. INDIANA has fallen way behind other states in
several quality of life categories:
 2008 Forbes report on the “greenest” states ranked
Indiana 49th out of 50.
 2007 Forbes report of the same report noted that
Indiana has the 6th highest carbon footprint of any
state
 five counties received a grade of “F” for air quality
from the American Lung Association
 Indiana’s water quality ranked worse than only
four other states.
 Indiana perennially ranks near the top in carbon
dioxide emissions, totally out-of-line with our
geographical size and population.
 Health indicators are also troubling…

4. The State of Indiana’s Health
 In Indiana 2008, 63.5% of adults are overweight or obese.
according to a 2007 report by the Trust for America’s
Health, Indiana has the 9th highest rate of adult obesity (26.8%)
in the nation, and the 15th highest rate of overweight children
(15.6%).
 9.6% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (8.2 is national
average) and another 4% are undiagnosed
 As of 2012, 30,000 Indiana residents are diagnosed with cancer
each year; 2 out of 5 will develop it in their lifetime
 For Lake, Porter and LaPorte county combined average – 15%
are in poor/fair health, 27% are physically inactive, 11% have
limited access to healthy food, 25% are smokers, 32% are obese

5. Changing this Picture
 SUSTAINABLE INDIANA 2016 is a collaborative
project initiated by Earth Charter Indiana to
dramatically change this picture through a
massive grassroots educational, motivational
and green practices campaign that is upbeat,
holistic, multi-generational and synergistic. The
year 2016, when Indiana celebrates its
Bicentennial, has been chosen as a target date
to unveil Indiana as a national leader in “green
innovation.” The stakes are high not only for our
children’s children but also for the planet’s
future.

6. Why join this initiative?
 Networking/referrals
 Marketing synergy
 Community calendar
What kinds of health problems do you help?
 Interests, ideas, comments
 How can we help?

7. Your Role: Introductions
 Name
 Business name (if available)
 Location
 Who do you work with?
 What kinds of health problems do you
help?
 Interests, ideas, comments
 How can we help?

8. Survey Results:
Customer Profile

9. Survey Results:
Marketing Methods

10. Survey Results:
Marketing Challenges

11. Survey Results:
Networking Interest

12. Survey Results:
Speaking Events

13. Survey Results:
Online Directory

14. Sustainability Booster:
$20.16 Level (Annual)
 Listing on www.sustainableindiana2016.org and
www.219greenconnect.com as a Bicentennial
Green-Legacy Individual Booster
 Tax deductible
Giving at this level helps to supply educational and
promotional materials.

15. Natural Health Provider:
$75.00 Level (Annual) $50 for first 20 to sign up
 Listing on www.sustainableindiana2016.org and
www.219greenconnect.com as a Bicentennial Green-Legacy
Organizational Booster
 Listing on www.219greenconnect.com with contact information
and web site link in a special natural health provider directory
 Complimentary attendance at quarterly natural health
membership event, food and beverage tab not included if
applicable. ($40 value)
 $20.16 is tax deductible
Giving at this level supports skill building fairs and workshops.

16. Sustaining Supporters:
$100 Level+ (Annual)
 All benefits included in lower levels, plus custom sponsorship
opportunities, such as:
 Underwriting mention on 219 GreenConnect radio show
 Sponsorship on natural event community calendar and email
blast
 Complimentary banner ads on 219 GreenConnect site
 Speaking opportunities
 $20.16 is tax deductible
Giving at this level supports hosting educational webinars, online
community calendar development, web site improvements and
more.

17. Special Incentive Bonuses
Join Tonight
(any level) First 20 to Join $100+
 Inclusion in press  Attend LinkedIn
release and blog webinar for free
($149 value)
post
 Free banner ad on
 219 GreenConnect 219 GreenConnect
radio interview for one year
 3 free guest passes
($30 value)

18. Next Steps
 Join as a member at your chosen level or continue to
attend and pay $10 per meeting.
 Details for September and October meetings are under
way.
 Contact Kathy Sipple if you have comments, questions or
would like to refer someone: (219) 440-4620 or email
kathy@219greenconnect.com.
Thank you for attending! We hope to see you next time.