State of California

   M E M O R A N D U M


                                                            DATE:April 13, 1995
   TO:        PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT LIAISONS       REFERENCE CODE:95-019

              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:   Employee Health and Fitness Day in California


   CONTACT:   Vallita Lewis, Benefits and Training Division
              (916)324-9362  CALNET:  454-9362
              Office Vision:  DPA(VMLEWIS)
              INTERNET:  VMLEWIS@SMTP.DPA.CA.GOV


              The California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 
              and the National Association of Governor's Councils are presenting 
              the 7th Annual National Employee Health and Fitness Day (NEHFD) on 
              Wednesday, May 17, 1995.  In recognition of NEHFD, Governor Pete 
              Wilson has proclaimed this date as the "Employee Health and Fitness 
              Day in California".  The Governor is asking all State departments 
              and other public and private sector 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 the 
              management and staff of all departments to support the Governor's 
              promotion of the physical fitness of the work force by organizing 
              healthy, fun, and noncompetitive activities on this special day.  
              Although participation in these activities is voluntary, we have 
              found the more creative and varied the available activities and the 
              more lunch/break period flexibility that is provided, the better 
              the participation.  The following are a few activities for your 
              consideration.

                 Group Walking - Healthy Snacks at Break Periods - Group 
                 Stretching Exercises - Healthy Foods Pot Luck Lunch - Walking 
                 Stairs - Presentation by a Health Professional - Noontime 
                 Aerobics - Show Health Video - Noontime Volleyball

              In 1994 a great many State employees experienced much enjoyment and 
              received many benefits through their involvement in this national 
              health event.  Some offices have even continued to provide these 
              kinds of activities periodically throughout the year.











              State employees in the Sacramento area are invited to participate 
              in a special Health and Fitness Fair on the West side of the State 
              Capitol on May 17, 1995 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Cary 
              Nosler, the "Captain Carrot" of Sacramento fame, will be the master 
              of ceremonies for the special 12:00 noon program that will be part 
              of this event.  There will be brief presentations by persons 
              recognized for their contributions to health and fitness, Olympians 
              from the local area will be introduced, and there will be energetic 
              athletic demonstrations showing that fitness is fun.

              This fair will include more than forty booths providing health 
              screenings (most are free), health education, demonstrations of 
              exercise equipment and fitness activities, brisk guided walks 
              around the Capitol Park (at 11:40 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.), and free 
              samples of foods and drinks of various kinds.

              If you would like additional information or have specific questions 
              regarding the Health and Fitness Day, please call Vallita Lewis at 
              (916) 324-9362 or Calnet 454-9362.





              Lillian Rowett
              Chief Deputy Director

              cc:  Department Directors