APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS BY CITY


Preston Dennard, co-chair of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health, encourages attendees to become involved with community health programs.	Karen Baker, seniors sports and fitness manager of the city of Albuquerque, introduces winter sport opportunities for senior citizens.	Jason Flesher, National Indian Youth Leadership Project, said “ We don’t preach… healthy living, we model it. We show it. And through this, we have proven statistics over 20 years that it works.”

Keith Pullman of General Mills tells success stories from their worksite wellness program.	Evalyn Williams of the Boys and Girls Club of Albuquerque & Rio Rancho emphasized the importance of healthy choices and keeping children motivated and active.	Audience members participate in a morning stretch.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005

Keynote Speaker:

Preston Dennard, co-chair of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health

Highlighted Programs:

Boys and Girls Club of Albuquerque & Rio Rancho — Heights Branch’s FITNESS AUTHORITY
(www.bgca.org)
Description: Fitness Authority was created to reverse the increasing rate of obesity and lack of regular physical activity among America’s children and teens.
Contact: Evalyn Williams, unit director

Heights Family YMCA Vibrant Lives
Description: Vibrant Lives is a program designed for individuals 18 and older who are ready to make a serious and lifelong commitment to improving their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Contact: Erin Furlong, health and fitness coordinator

National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP) (www.niylp.org)
Description: NIYLP is a Native American nonprofit youth organization that has been in operation for 20 years and is based in Gallup, N.M. The programming emphasizes fitness, wellness and nutrition, and teaches participants to make positive choices, develop healthy relationships and play meaningful roles in their communities.
Contact: McClellan Hall, program director

Expert Panel:

Preston Dennard, co-chair, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health; former NFL wide receiver; inductee, Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame
Karen Baker, senior sports and fitness manager, City of Albuquerque
Phil Haberstro, executive director, National Association for Health and Fitness
Colleen Seeley, nutrition services director, New Mexico Sports and Wellness
Keith Pullman, plant manager, General Mills (Albuquerque, NM)

Discussions were moderated by ACFN Chair Susan Finn, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., F.A.D.A.