State of California

M E M O R A N D U M


TO:       PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT LIAISONS           DATE:  April 22, 1994
                                        Reference Code:  94-22

          THIS MEMORANDUM SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED TO:

               PERSONNEL OFFICERS, EAP COORDINATORS, 
               WELLNESS COORDINATORS, HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS

FROM:     Department of Personnel Administration
          Office of the Director

SUBJECT:  GOVERNOR'S REQUEST FOR WORKSITE HEALTH ACTIVITIES

   The California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the National
   Association of Governor's Councils are presenting the 6th Annual National Employee
   Health and Fitness Day (NEHFD) on Wednesday, May 18, 1994.  Governor Pete
   Wilson is recognizing NEHFD by proclaiming this day as the "Employee Health and
   Fitness Day in California".  The Governor is asking all State departments and other
   employers to support the participation of their employees in special health activities at
   the worksite on this date.
   
   The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) encourages all State employees to
   support the Governor's interest in the physical fitness of the workforce by organizing
   healthy, fun, noncompetitive activities on this special day.   Although participation in
   these activities should be voluntary, we have found the more creative and varied the
   options offered, the better the participation.  The following are a few of last year's
   activities.
   
   o  Group Walking                o  Walking Stairs
   o  Presentation by a Health Professional  o  Health Foods Pot Luck Lunch
   o  Noontime Aerobics            o  Group Stretching Exercises
   o  Showing a  Health Video      o  Healthy Snacks at Break Periods
   
   In 1993 many State employees received a great deal of enjoyment through their 
   involvement in this national health event.  We look forward to having even more
   participation this year.
   
   The DPA Wellness Committee will be holding its annual Wellness Fair on May 18th
   from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  All State employees in the Sacramento area are welcome
   to attend (a flyer with more detailed information will be distributed soon to all
   departments).  If you need more information regarding the Wellness Fair, please contact
   Doris Dominey at (916) 324-0532 or Calnet 454-0532.
      
   
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   We encourage departments to send information about their NEHFD activities (e.g., the
   type of activity, the number of participants, etc.) to Vallita Lewis, Benefits and Training
   Division, DPA, 1515 "S" Street, North Building, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 
   95814-7243.  The most creative of these activities will be shared prior to the annual
   fitness event next year.
   
   
   
   
   Lillian Rowett
   Chief Deputy Director
   
   cc:  Department Directors