As we launch our Wellness program, we are excited to announce the Governor’s Healthiest State Initiative. Its purpose is to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation within five years. We at Heartland AEA want to be among the first to demonstrate our support and optimism.
As a first part of this initiative, there will be a “Start Somewhere Walk” on Friday, October 7. Go ahead…mark your calendar now! We’ll wait…
The goal of this 1K walk is to get all Iowans to walk one kilometer, wherever they are. The walk will officially start at noon and if good health isn’t enough incentive to participate, competition may be another reason to get involved. Organizers of the Iowa Walk project think our state can take on the entire nation of Canada. Reaching the goal of 250,000 participants will give Iowa the world record for people involved in simultaneous one-kilometer walks. Our neighbor to the north now claims that record with 231,635 participants in simultaneous walks throughout the country in 2007. If you want to participate, you can pledge here: http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/
Map Your Route
Your wellness coordinator may have mapped out a route for you. If not, or if you are in a different location, choose a route that is approximately seven blocks long.
Heartland employees may walk at noon, or before or after working hours—whatever works best for your work schedule, within the parameters of the following guidelines.
Wellness Participation Guidelines
• We invite all employees to participate, as long as it does not cause sacrificed time with clients.
• Physical activities such as the “Start Somewhere Walk” are not to be done during “working hours” but may be accommodated on a lunch break or before or after work.
• Be creative! Bring healthy snacks to share, inspire one another to get involved!
Thank you Wellness Coordinators!
Before going any further, we wish to sincerely thank all those who have expressed an interest in supporting the new Wellness Program over the past few months. Future wellness leadership opportunities await, so please stand by. At this time, each region has one designated Wellness Coordinator who has volunteered to coordinate wellness events and programs for your region.
Region 1 - Corrine Breitsprecker
Region 2 - Bess Wood
Region 3 - Karen Junko
Region 4 - Cheryl Risen
Region 5 - MaryAnn Strawhacker
Region 6 - Sandy Anderson
Region 7 – Robin Olberding
Region 8 - Bryce Chidester
Shelter Care – Christina Allen
Central Staff – Doug Schuster
HR Support – Kathy Martin and Tony Chiaramonte
Much more information will be coming n the next couple of months regarding the Wellness Program at Heartland AEA. In the mean time, if you have any questions, please contact Tony Chiaramonte at tchiaramonte@aea11.k12.ia.us.
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