As a PPC Pod leader, you are entitled to a number of perks. These are available for all our Pod leaders as a thank you for the work that you do leading your Pod.

Whether you’d like to take one of our free classes on Teachable, watch a webinar or Pod Networking Hours on our YouTube page, sign up for a course, access a comprehensive list of Pod meeting ideas, purchase our “What We Eat Matters” merchandise, collaborate with us on your Pod’s events, apply for a scholarship, and much more, we have you covered!

Thank you for being a Pod leader!

Through a collaboration between PlantPure Communities and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies (CNS), Pod Leaders are eligible to apply for a limited number of scholarships for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program offered through CNS and eCornell. This scholarship opportunity is intended to ensure that the educational benefits of plant-based nutrition are shared with leaders in communities everywhere who are working to improve their lives, the lives of their neighbors, and their community.

Nearly 100 scholarships have been awarded to Pod Leaders and co-Pod Leaders since the Scholarship Opportunity began in 2017. Scholarships are available during limited periods, once or twice annually. Click here to learn about past scholarship recipients.

IMPORTANT! This Scholarship Opportunity is administered exclusively by PlantPure Communities. Any questions about this scholarship opportunity should be directed to PPC at: podsupport@plantpurecommunities.org. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT eCornell or CNS with respect to this scholarship opportunity.

By applying for a scholarship, you understand and accept that, if selected to receive a scholarship, you will:

–Mentor a minimum of 2 Pod Leaders who are connected to the PPC Pod Network over the next year. Please click here for details on the mentorship program.

–Submit a photo and allow your name and photo to be used for PPC publicity, including but not limited to social media connected to the scholarship.

–Provide a quote about why you applied for the scholarship and what your expectations are about what you will do with the information you learn from the course.

–Share a short written description after 6 months about what the scholarship has meant in terms of impacting positive outcomes for you and your community that we may use for our social media and/or other publicity.

Learn more about the opportunity here.

PPC sends a regular e-newsletter to all Pod leaders (PLs) with Pod Engagement Suggestions, including updates, announcements, and tips to strengthen and grow your Pod. Each month there is a different focus, usually spotlighting a particular resource or an upcoming PPC webinar.

The Engagement Suggestions newsletter also includes an agenda that PLs can use to plan a Pod meeting. For the most part, the Pod Meeting agenda sections are timeless and usable by PLs to develop a variety of interesting meetings.

All past Engagement Suggestions can be found in this chronological listing of the Engagement Suggestions newsletters.

These newsletters are designed to help plan the focus of an upcoming Pod Meeting, include videos and recipes to share with Pod members, and more!

Active Pod leaders and members of the Pod Advisory Committee have developed a directory of Pod leaders. This spreadsheet contains the contact information of a number of active Pod leaders and serves as an opportunity to connect, network, and support each other.

Do you want to be part of a Pod Leader Directory as a way to connect and share? If so, please email the Plant Based Pittsburgh Pod (PlantBasedPittsburgh@gmail.com) with this information:

• Pod Name

• City or Municipality

• State or Providence

• Country

• Media addresses (website, Facebook, etc.)

• Leader Name(s)

• Email

•Other contact information

You will be added to the Pod Leader Directory and will have access to its contents.

Enjoy!

As part of the Moving Medicine Forward Initiative, we have created the Master Class in Plant-based Clinical Nutrition, a 12-unit series that places the healing power of plant-based nutrition into the hands of every physician, medical student, and health professional who wants to help their patients heal on the deepest levels.

Led by clinician Michael Klaper, M.D. who brings almost 40 years of plant-based experience healing to his entertaining, slide-illustrated lectures — the principles of how to use the patient’s diet to transform their body’s chemistry and physiology to arrest and reverse degenerative disease are revealed.

From clogged arteries, obesity and diabetes, to colitis, arthritis and osteoporosis, the science behind why the foods of the Standard American Diet can foster such diseases is presented and, more importantly, practical strategies on how to use a whole-food, plant-based diet to restore vital function are shared.

Each MMF Master Class comes with a clinical case along with thought-provoking questions that invite the participants to analyze and understand nutrition’s role in fostering both health and disease. If you want to acquire this valuable skill set — and the clinical confidence that comes with it — click here to purchase the entire 12-unit series or an individual MMF Master Class you are interested in.

Interested in giving the MMF Master Class as a gift? Click here to find out more.

As a PPC Pod Leader, the licensing fees for any public or private screening of the film, PlantPure Nation, will be waived in perpetuity since your Pod is an independent member organization of the PlantPure Communities Pod Network.

Your Pod must garner your official permission slip directly from your PPC Pod Support team member. You will be able to screen the film in any location to any audience, and you will have the option to charge an admission fee (or not) as you see fit.

The Pod Advisory Committee (PAC) is a panel of dynamic Pod leaders in the PPC Pod Network who represent thousands of Pod members from around the globe. Members of the PAC are chosen based on the success and growth of their Pods, their unique perspectives, skills, and dedication to PPC’s vision, and their innovation regarding community engagement in whole food, plant-based initiatives and programming. Read more about the PAC in our press release.

As Pod leaders, PAC members have the unique opportunity to take on a more impactful role within the Pod Network, share what has worked in their communities, network with other Pod Leaders, consider PPC’s outreach strategies, suggest new initiatives, and create greater change in the global healthy living movement. Read PAC member bios (past and present).

Mission: The Pod Advisory Committee envisions a vibrant Pod Network that: IGNITES creative leadership in communities across the globe; WEAVES together leaders’ diverse strengths, skills, and expertise for collective benefit; TRANSFORMS leaders’ ability to catalyze a societal shift in the health of people and the planet. The time is now!

Watch video interviews of PAC members.

Email this year's members of the PAC at PAC@plantpurecommunities.org.

Apply for the PAC: Coming soon!

Click this Link for a variety of videos where Pod leaders come together to discuss successes and struggles, support each other, and gain PPC staff support! The videos listed are private and available exclusively for PPC Pod leaders. The YouTube playlist contains full Pod Networking Hours webinars, Office Hours webinars, select clips, and Pod Leader Welcome Sessions, all of which cover a variety of Pod-related topics.

Interested in jumpstarting your health? The Global 10-Day Jumpstart offers a great introduction to eating a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet, especially for folks who have never tried it before or have been struggling to transition. It is now possible to sign up for a “self-paced” Jumpstart, which you can start on any date and which gives you access to the Global Jumpstart materials for 30 days. Enroll today by clicking the button below!

The Global 10-Day Jumpstart, offered for only $49 (valued at over $400), includes:

• Daily email support, including a 3-day countdown to help you prepare.

• Educational materials (video modules, encouraging daily bite-sized clips, detailed guidebook, recipes, cooking demos and more).

• Recorded webinars with plant-based doctors and experts.

• An invitation to join our Global Jumpstart Facebook community for ongoing support.

• Access to the materials will last for 30 days.

• Questions? See FAQ page for details.

ENROLL TODAY!

All proceeds go to support the programs and campaigns of the 501(c)3 nonprofit PlantPure Communities.

Questions? Check the FAQ page for answers or send an email to globaljumpstart@plantpurecommunities.org.

Scholarships: For folks who want to participate in the Global 10-Day Jumpstart but need financial support, send a one-paragraph email to globaljumpstart@plantpurecommunities.org.

This Global Jumpstart is a pioneering collaboration between PlantPure Communities and PlantPure, Inc.

What we eat matters! Show your support for whole food plant-based living and the PPC global Pod network by sporting a new hoodie, t-shirt, or tote bag.

Check out the PPC Gear here!

All proceeds support PPC's groundbreaking work.

We received feedback from Pod leaders and the to outline guidelines for Pod leader and PlantPure Communities (PPC) Collaboration. PPC is happy to work with Pods on educational events, to promote Pod activities, and to connect Pod leaders and Pod members with various PPC campaigns. This guide will serve as an overview of the collaborative process.

First, please review the , which you signed when becoming a Pod leader.

Next, review the following process for collaborating with PPC in a variety of ways. Please note the timeline needed, the appropriate contact person, and parameters of the collaboration.

Finding Local Members for Your Pod / Sharing Pod Event Announcements

• Timeline: At least 2 weeks prior to your first event, or a successive event

• Contact: Kera (klinn@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Twice a year PPC can send an email invitation to PPC’s mailing list subscribers in your local area to alert them that a new Pod is in town, or to share your Pod’s event.

Sharing Your Pod News on PPC’s Website

• Timeline: Submit any time. Expect at least 2 weeks until your story is reviewed and published on the website.

Live Streaming in the Private Pod Leader Facebook Group

• Timeline: Submit event info 2 weeks prior to event

• Contact: podsupport@plantpurecommunities.org

• Parameters: PPC can help you do a test run a few days before the event, and can help Pod Leaders become temporary admins in the Facebook group.

Sharing your Pod Event or Resource with Other Pod leaders via PPC Email List

• Timeline: 4 weeks notice

• Contact: Caroline (cdyar@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Send an email to members of the Pod Network regarding an opportunity for Pod leaders or Pod members.

Pod Networking Hours Webinar Appearance/Presentation

• Timeline: 6 weeks notice

• Contact: Josh (jwayne@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Propose your presentation topic and dates which work for you.

Pod Leader Engagement Suggestions Email Content Suggestions/Monthly Themes

• Timeline: 4 + weeks notice

• Contact: Ella (estephens@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Share content which is relevant for all Pod leaders. Pod Leaders are welcome to share an idea for a monthly theme.

PPC Newsletter Content Suggestions

• Timeline: 4 + weeks notice

• Contact: Caroline (cdyar@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Propose content which is relevant to the entire PPC emailing list.

Working with PPC on Your Zoom Events

• Timeline: Submit event info 4 weeks prior to event

• Contact: podsupport@plantpurecommunities.org

Ask PPC to Share Your Social Media Post or Meme

• Timeline: 2 + weeks notice

• Contact: Ella (estephens@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Send memes/graphics/Facebook events/flyers to PPC for scheduling.

Creating a New PPC Action or Info Sheet

• Timeline: Accepted any time

• Contact: info@plantpurecommunities.org

Translation of PPC Materials

• Timeline: Depending on the language and availability of translators, translated documents can take months to finalize.

• Contact: Josh (jwayne@plantpurecommunities.org) with your proposal and skills offered.

• Parameters: We welcome you to send in translation requests as well, but please understand these cannot be completed urgently, or may not be able to be completed unless we have appropriate translators.

Pod/PPC Collaboration on Your Pod Activities or PPC Sponsorship of Your Event

• Timeline: 4 weeks notice

• Contact: info@plantpurecommunities.org

• Parameters: Indicate your interest to PPC a month in advance, especially if the collaboration or sponsorship needs content development and memes for promotion. After we confirm collaboration, please send all of the details (images, name of the event, date/time, etc.) ASAP.

Use of the PlantPure Communities Name

• Parameters: Proper terminology includes following the language outlined below

• PPC’s Style Guide:

  • Always write "Pod" (not "pod" or "POD")

  • When written together, “Pod Network” should have both letters capitalized

  • Write “PlantPure Communities (PPC)” before using just the “PPC” acronym

  • "PlantPure" is always spelled as one word, and capitalized as shown

  • “Pod leaders” can be written with a lowercase L

  • “WFPB” when written out should be “whole food, plant-based”

  • Note that the PPC Logo and Name are Trademarked

  • Do not use the term “PlantPure” in your Pod’s name

  • PlantPure Communities is not the same as PlantPure Inc. or PlantPure Nation

Other Opportunities for Collaboration:

Jumpstarts in Your Community Contact: info@plantpurecommunities.org

Please note: Not all collaboration requests can be honored.

Our regular, informal, hour-long webinars allow Pod Leaders to ‘drop-in’ and ask questions they have about their Pod, Pod Support Programs, or the Pod Network in general.

The Networking Hours (NH) serve as an opportunity to network with passionate plant-based leaders from around the world. Pod Leaders can register for the NH prior to the webinar and may pre-submit questions they want answered.

Experienced Pod Leaders and PPC Pod Support team members are present at each NH to offer support, answer questions, and share experiences. All Pod Leaders are encouraged to attend NH webinars when available to connect with other Pod Leaders, network, and discuss new ideas for their Pods.

Many NH have been recorded and are available to watch in the.

As part of an effort to strengthen the leadership capacity of Pod Leaders (PLs), PPC has developed a Mentor Program to support Pods and their PLs who are new to the Pod Network or who could use some extra support or guidance. PLs who apply will be matched with an experienced PL who will offer extra support beyond the support of PPC Pod Support Team members.

The intention is to ensure that Pod member involvement results in meaningful projects, ongoing learning, and contributions to the growing plant based movement. The role of the Pod Leader is crucial in achieving that objective.

The Mentor Program supports new and existing Pod Leaders who are interested in being paired with other Pod Leaders (Mentors) in order to work on strengthening their own Pods. If you are interested in working with a Mentor or becoming a Mentor, please complete one of the following forms:

Pod Leader Interested in Being a Mentor: https://formstack.io/AAFCB

Pod Leader Seeking a Mentor: https://formstack.io/C1CFA

Check out this Info Sheet to find out what being a Mentor may involve.

Created specifically for Pod Leaders in the Pod Network, you can come to the private Pod Leaders Facebook group to interact with other Pod leaders and stay up-to-date on resources and happenings at PPC which are specific to the Pod Network. All Pod leaders are encouraged to join the group to collaborate on ideas and find a sense of connection with those united in the plant-based movement in their local communities.

The Oasis Jumpstart Program brings whole food, plant-based meals, science-based nutrition education, and healthy lifestyle practices to underserved neighborhoods across the country.

Through Oasis, PPC works with local coordinating groups to strengthen the local infrastructure in order to achieve short term impact and long-term change. The Oasis Program offers participants the opportunity to learn about the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet while enabling them to experience the powerful health impacts firsthand.

The Jumpstart program has yielded exciting results — the majority of participants in the Mebane Jumpstart (featured in the PlantPure Nation documentary) who were on prescription drugs were able to reduce or discontinue those medications after just 10 days, and many people with diabetes, high lipids, arthritis and other chronic conditions found relief by the end of the program. PPC Pods work with faith-based groups, food banks, businesses, government entities, health systems, clinics, and local nonprofits to carry out neighborhood-wide Jumpstarts that are affordable and can be cross-subsidized.

Working with the local coordinating groups, biometric data is collected for Oasis participants before and after the initial 10-day Jumpstart period, so each person experiences firsthand the powerful impact of nutrition on their health. An underlying tenet of the Oasis Program is to use the 10-day Jumpstart as the catalyst to attract and deliver a large, cooperative set of activities all working synergistically to achieve lasting change in the health and well-being of the participants and community. Participants are inspired to make lasting changes when they see the biometric data that proves the powerful benefits of eating plant-based in just 10 days, and the Program also calls for a supplemental services component that will improve the likelihood of success in the short-term and sustaining change over the long-term. In Oasis Pilot communities, Pods work with local groups to help build new connections with local resources that offer support and education, such as cooking classes and grocery shopping/label reading tours, as well as local gardening, fitness classes, and more.

The Oasis Program has been strengthened significantly through the integration of the PPC Pod-run Oasis Pilots at the community level. Hundreds of Oasis participants, their families and friends, have made the informed decision to take control of their health by changing what they eat.

For more information about how to get involved in the Oasis Jumpstart Program, send an email to info@plantpurecommunities.org or have a look at our website.

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