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presented by
Wednesday,
February 18, 2009
Richmond Marriott
To build upon last year's successful conference, our goal is to continue to combat excess
weight gain in children. The next step will be to build community support
for the roles individuals, community organizations, and government
play in combating this epidemic. “Save Our Kids: The Obesity
Crisis Conference,” will challenge individuals, community
organizations, and governments to begin working immediately to
wipe out childhood obesity in central Virginia.
Please join us in
our push to get our entire community engaged in wiping out childhood
obesity in central Virginia.
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Save Our Kids:
The Obesity Crisis Conference |
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| When: |
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
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| Where: |
Richmond Marriott
500 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Click
here for directions |
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| Cost: |
$40.00 (includes lunch) |
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| Schedule: |
See below. |
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| Register: |
There are two ways to register:
- Online with a credit card
- Print
out a PDF of the conference brochure and mail in the registration form with a check
The deadline to register
is Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Already registered? You can confirm your registration here. |
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| Conference Sponsors: |
Bon Secours Richmond Health Systems
American Family Fitness
The Golden Rule Foundation
Kraft Foods
Robins Foundation
The Switch Beverage Company
TeamVAFitness
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| Conference Organizers: |
Sports Backers, named best
sports commission in the country by the National Association
of Sports Commissions, is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit
organization founded in October 1991 to build a more vibrant
community through sports.
The Sports Backers youth
outreach programs include a free incentive-based youth fitness
program, Fit For Life, for school children and a scholarship
program that recognizes and rewards outstanding athletic
and academic achievement with scholarship funds and an annual
awards dinner. These youth programs, combined with the other
activities of the organization, strengthen the Richmond
economy, provide health benefits to participants, and make
the region a more desirable place to live.
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| More Information: |
Email Faith Hecht at faith@sportsbackers.org or call her at (804) 285-9495 x250 |
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Schedule
(subject to change) |
| 8 - 8:30 am |
Check-in/Registration and Continental Breakfast
presented by The Switch Beverage Co.
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| 8:30 - 8:40 am |
Opening Remarks
Irene Zolotorofe, Bon Secours Richmond Health System
Virginia General Assembly Update
The Honorable John M. O'Bannon, III, Delegate, 73rd District, Virginia House of Delegates
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| 8:40–9:20 am |
What Works? An Overview of the Best Practices that Fight Youth Obesity
Tracy A. Fox, President, Food Nutrition & Policy, Bethesda, MD |
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| 9:25-10:15 am |
The Oregon PE Story: Passage of HB 3141 Why Advocacy Matters
Minot Cleveland, M.D., Chair, Physical Education for All Kids (PEAK) Coalition, Portland, OR
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| 10:15-10:30 am |
Break |
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| 10:35–11:40 am |
Breakout
Sessions: Best Practices
presented by TeamVaFitness
Breakout 1:
Alicia Gonzalez, Executive Director, Chicago Run, Chicago, IL.
Kristin Massie, Physical Education Teacher, Charles City Elementary School, Charles City, VA
Breakout 2:
Eve Mills, former Executive Director, Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, Montgomery County, MD
Bonnie Conner-Gray, Educational Specialist for Health, Physical and Driver Education, Judy Hall, Coordinator, Recipe 4 Success in Henrico County, and Lee Wilson, P.E. Teacher, Wilder Middle School, Henrico County Public Schools, VA
Breakout 3:
Stephanie W. Smith, Education Director, BikeWalk Virginia and Virginia State Network Organizer, Safe routes to School National Partnership
Jeannette Cordor, President, and Dr. JoAnn Thomas-Wilson, The Faces of Hope, Richmond, VA
Debbie Gleason-Morgan, R.N., Amy Kelly and Irene Zolotorofe, R.N., Bon Secours Richmond Health System
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| 11:50 am–1:15 pm |
Lunch with Keynote Speaker presented by American Family Fitness
Todd Sisneros, Physical Education Teacher, Bennett Elementary School, Laughlin, NV; Winner of the 2006 CNN FitNation Challenge; and, creator of TECLUB Fitness Program |
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| 1:20–2:30 pm |
Breakout Sessions Best Practices
Presented by GeoFitness, Inc.
Breakout 1:
Brian Cooney, P.E. Teacher, West New York PS#5, West New York, NJ
Carol Beazley, P.E. Teacher, South Anna Elementary
Ann Goldsmith, P.E. Teacher, Pearson's Corner Elementary
John Trott, Lead Teacher Specialist, Heath and P.E., Hanover County Public Schools
Breakout 2:
William James, Instructional Specialist, Physical Education, City of Richmond Public Schools
Jean Knaack, Executive Director, Kids Run the Nation, Road Runners Club of America
Breakout 3:
Dr. Edmond Wickham, T.E.E.N.S. Program and Dr. Suzanne Mazzeo, N.O.U.R.I.S.H. Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Lynne Bennett, Employee Wellness Coordinator, Chesterfield County Public Schools and Government, and Chair, Coalition for Active Children (COACH), Chesterfield County, VA
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| 2:30-2:35pm |
Break |
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| 2:40-4 pm |
A Call to Action Wrap-Up
Session
Panelists:
Minot Cleveland, M.D., Chair, P.E. for All Kids (PEAK) Coalition, Portland, Oregon
Tracy A. Fox, President, Food, Nutrition & Policy
Todd Sisneros, TECLUB Fitness Program |
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