State of California
   
   M E M O R A N D U M
   
   REFERENCE CODE:
   PML 96-014
   
   
   DATE:
   April 12, 1996
   
   
   TO:
   Personnel Officers
   Wellness Coordinators
   Health and Safety Officers
   
   
   FROM:
   Department of Personnel Administration
   Office of the Director
   
   
   SUBJECT:
   Employee Health and Fitness Day in California
   
   
   CONTACT: Marie Pereira, Benefits Division
   (916)324-9365  CALNET:  454-9365
   Office Vision:  DPA(MXPEREIR)
   INTERNET:  MXPEREIR@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 8th Annual National Employee Health and
   Fitness Day (NEHFD) on Wednesday, May 15, 1996.  In
   recognition of NEHFD, Governor Pete Wilson has proclaimed
   this date as the "Employee Health and Fitness Day in
   California."  (Please refer to the attached copy of the
   proclamation.)  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 work site on this date. 
   Involvement in these kinds of events is consistent with
   the statewide wellness program being developed by the
   Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) through the
   direction of Governor Wilson's Executive Order W-119-95.
   
   DPA encourages the management and staff of all departments
   to support 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 1995 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 15, 1996 between
   11:00 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 50 booths providing
   health screenings (most are free), health education,
   demonstrations of exercise equipment and fitness
   activities, 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 Marie Pereira at (916) 324-9365 or Calnet 454-9365.
   
   
   
   
   Lillian Rowett
   Chief Deputy Director
   
   cc:  Department Directors
   
   Attachment will be mailed with hard copy.