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Paula Summit (Summit5)
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Username: Summit5
Post Number: 59
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 7:10 am: |       |
Eastern District Association Convention, Hartford, CT. March 1-5. We hope that
you will join us there! Registration and convention information can be found at
http://www.aahperd.org/eda Please make sure you check out all the exciting
JRFH/HFH events while you are at the convention.
Jump Rope Contest: Wednesday, March 1, 7:30-9:00 PM at the Exhibitor's Gala.
Stop by the American Heart Association booth at the Connecticut Convention
Center and test your jump rope skills. See how many jumps you can do in 30
seconds. There will be a $1 donation to the CT AHA for a chance at winning a
basket full of JRFH goodies. All contestants will receive a little thank you
gift for your donation.
Student Session: How do I get started with Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for
Heart in my school? Thursday, March 2nd, 10:15-11:30 AM.
Join us at this session to learn more about how to run a JRFH/HFH event at your
school. Each participant will receive a packet of information. You will also
have the opportunity to participate in some fun stations with jump ropes and
basketballs. Presenters will be Kelly Holcombe, Colleen Wegimont and Gene White.
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart: New Ideas for You! Friday March 3rd, 2:15-3:30
PM.
Join us at this session to learn how to start a demo team from the coach of the
Forbes Flyers, Janice Harrington. Hear how to spice up your event and learn what
is new at the AHA. Each participant will receive packets of information to take
home with them. Presenters will be Marissa Greider, CT AHA, Jan Harrington, CT
JRFH/HFH Coordinator, and Colleen Wegimont, EDA JRFH/HFH Coordinator.
Jump Rope Demo Team: Forbes Flyers with coach Janice Harrington will be
performing in the Exhibit area on Friday, March 3rd from 11:30 to 12:30. Come
watch these marvelous jumpers perform their routines. They are amazing and you
will learn something new to take back to your students.
JRHFH Social: Friday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:00 PM. There will be a social for all
JRFH/HFH event coordinators in the Presidential Suite. This will be a time for
EDA to thank you for your efforts. Stop by for a little food, talk, and a thank
you gift. Stop by the AHA Booth and get a special sticker for your name badge
and join us at the JRHFH Social.
See you in Hartford! Colleen Wegimont EDA JRFH/HFH Coordinator |
Paula Summit (Summit5)
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Username: Summit5
Post Number: 64
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 2:13 pm: | |
EASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATON OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE
Annual Convention: March 1-5, 2006 Hartford, CT
Special Track: Wellness and You You are working to promote the wellbeing of others, but what about yourself? This special one-day event is focused on giving you fresh ideas on how to take care of yourself as well as your students or clients. It’s all about you!
Highlights ?4 special sessions on Friday, March 3 ?No need to pre-register for these sessions ?Early-bird member registration fee $60 ?Renowned speakers
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SPECIAL TRACK PLEASE CONTACT LESLIE SPENCER, ROWAN UNIVERSITY: SPENCER@ROWAN.EDU
Session Titles and Speakers
8:45–10:00 a.m. Are you reaching your health potential? Brenda Loube, MS, President and co-founder of Corporate Fitness Works has over 30 years experience in the area of health and wellness. She is chair of the MD Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, and recipient of both the AAHE 2003 Health Educator of the Year Award and the William G. Anderson Award.
10:15-11:30 a.m. DOC K’s Seven Stress Management Solutions. William Klinger, PhD, CTRS, is an Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine, PSU. Dr. Klinger has published a book on Tai Chi, recorded several tapes on relaxation and has been the keynote speaker for several organizations at the local, state and national levels.
12:30-1:45 p.m. Fitness for Body, Mind & Spirit: The Enlightened Prescription. Cheryl Jones, MA, Exercise Science, holds a Certificate in Spirituality from Saint Joseph College. She has completed extensive training in MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is author of “Mindful Exercise, A Bridge Between Yoga and Exercise” and is currently a wellness educator at Farmington High School in Farmington, CT.
2:00-3:15 p.m. Nutrition: Making it Personal for Effective Teaching. Stacey Snelling, PhD, RD, is an Associate Professor at American University. Dr. Snelling has written over 40 articles, book chapters, and other publications, and has presented over 100 speeches to regional, national and international audiences in the area of nutrition.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EDA CONVENTION: WWW.AAHPERD.ORG/DISTRICTS/EDA |
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