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First Annual Health and Fitness Day Five City Tour |
The
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports is
sponsoring the first annual Health and Fitness Day Five City
Tour. Events will
be held in Casper, Buffalo, Powell, Lander and Cheyenne. Most events
are scheduled from approximately 9 AM to 2 PM. The
Tour's focus is to MAKE FITNESS FUN!!
In Casper and
Cheyenne, we are inviting third-grade students and teachers to attend.
Participants in Buffalo, Powell, and Lander may vary based on local
needs and circumstances. Additionally, PE & Health teachers are
invited
to attend and participate.
A lunchtime walk is open to all citizens and will
vary from site to site. The Governor's Council is looking for any
volunteers that would
like to participate and assist at this event.
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United Way High Plains Purse-suit 10K & 5K Run
May 15th & May 16th
Join you local running buddies at the first annual High Plains Purse-Suit walk/run, a 5k and 10k recreational walk/run sponsored by the United Way, Women's Leadership Council to raise money for Connections Corner, a Laramie County charity that helps families escape the cycle of multi-generational poverty.
A luncheon promoting the Women's Leadership Council and Connections Corner will be held on Friday, May 15th at the Holiday Inn and all race entrants are invited to attend and your race registration fee will cover your lunch.
The race/walk will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in and around Lion's Park, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
To register, and for more information, visit the website at http://runcheyenne.com. You may contact race organizers at highplainspursesuit@hotmail.com.
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Governor
Freudenthal's Workforce Wellness Initiative
On May 3, 2006, Governor Freudenthal approved a $2 million investment
in workplace wellness programs for state employees. Expanding
Wyoming’s investment in its employees’ health can
help reduce unnecessary use of medical services, absenteeism,
on-the-job injuries and workers’ compensation costs. For more
information regarding the Workforce Wellness initiative, please visit
the Wyoming Governor's Office website at http://governor.wy.gov/documents/health-care.html" |
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THE COUNCIL! |
The
Governor's Council is currently seeking new members interested in
promoting healthy lifestyles throughout Wyoming.
The council was created by Executive
Order 2000-1. Governor's
Council members are a diverse group representing a variety
fitness, health and sports backgrounds and interests.
To obtain an application for Gubernatorial Appointment to this Council,
click
here. You will be directed to the "Boards &
Commissions" link on the Wyoming Governor's website. |
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some extra motivation to become more fit and increase your current
level of activity?
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