Wellness Initiative

You, Your Club and the FJMC Wellness Program

Introduction

 
FJMC Past President Bob Braitman has challenged the men of our community to commit to improving their health. The initial stage of this effort will focus on weight, nutrition and exercise.  

 

 Goals
  • To increase awareness of health and wellness issues by the men of our communities
  • To encourage Men’s Clubs to adopt wellness programming as an integral part of their mission
  • To add visibility and vitality to Men’s Club programming on a local level
  • To create another “portal of entry” for men otherwise not involved to play an active role in their Men’s Club

Implementation Plan

  • Monthly Newsletters
  • Interactive section on Wellness section of FJMC.ORG
  • New Wellness “tip” on website each month
  • Share what various Clubs have done – Torch Award winning programs (link to programs coming soon)
  • Walking Challenge 2024 and 2025 – App based competition (should appeal to younger cohort) Click here to learn more and sign up. 
  • Clubs will include healthy options in all food served at events. See the Recipes and Menus  page. 
  • Regional Leaders will reach out to clubs to encourage participation
  • Regions to review menus for their upcoming Retreats. See the Recipes and Menus page.

Funding-Funding for creative programming will be made available [LINK TO FOUNDATION SITE]

  • Hearing Men’s Voices Program about weight and nutrition [LINK TO HMV SITE]
    • Biennial Convention
    • ensure healthy diet options
    • convention program to include wellness and a celebration of club and regional accomplishments 

For more information and to participate contact Health and Wellness Chair Dr. Bob Braitman and the committee at .