Mecosta-Osceola AEYC

Mecosta-Osceola AEYC serves Mecosta and Osceola counties. Please join us. Contact our representative to get involved.
Contact Information
Lou Ann Gregory	Affiliate Representative	Email: lgregory@miaeyc.org
News and Events
Month of the Young Child activities in Mecosta and Osceola Counties were a collaborative effort with our local AEYC, Great Start Collaborative/ Coalition, and several community groups. The Mecosta and Osceola County Commissioners issued an official proclamation…April, 2010, as the Month of the Young Child.  All citizens were encouraged to participate in the activities and join together to recognize and support the needs of young children in our communities.  Please see the attached flyer that includes our Community & Family EXPO (90 tables & more!), Blessing of the Babies, Child ID, car seat inspection clinic, FREE Children’s Concert with The Verve Pipe, etc.   There were 500 free seats at the Big Rapids High School auditorium.  When you ask the Director of the Mecosta County Chamber how many attended the EXPO..."Thousands!"  :)                                                                 During the month of April, children’s artwork was displayed in local business store front windows, and supporters were encourage to wear purple ribbons.  Every weekday morning the Big Rapids Radio Network played Early Childhood related interviews.       The Aerokanana's Gymnastic Team provided assemblies. They encouraged children to make healthy choices and avoid smoking, drugs, and alcohol. In Reed City, on April 21st, there were over 700 students, plus teachers and parents in the High School gym.  The Big Rapids assembly at the Middle School, had just over 1,000 children, teachers and parents. The 5th grade band performed  2 songs...with several of their parents also in attendance.     Children's Parades: There were 440 marching in the Children's Parade in Reed City on April 28. The count for the April 29th Children’s Parade in Big Rapids was 1,250…including children,  adults...plus the BR Cardinal mascot and a mounted police officer.  The Downtown Business Association even decorated main street with balloons.     More event pictures are available on our Mecosta Osceola Great Start Collaborative web site www.moisd.org/greatstart		In The News
Current Board Members
President	Crystal Vanderhoof
Vice President	Brandy Stewart
Affiliate Representative	Lou Ann Gregory
Secretary	Jill Graetz
Month of the Young Child	Lou Ann Gregory