The Washington Coalition for
Promoting Physical
Activity presents:
"Transforming
Communities to Encourage Physical Activity"
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We are sorry,
there is no longer space available to attend the June 4th meeting. If you are
interested in attending the June 5th WALK TO SCHOOL Networking meeting, please
refer to the information below. Also, directions to the June 4th and 5th
meetings are still accessible below. If you have any questions, please contact
Keven Mosley-Koehler at (206) 287 4604.
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Wednesday,
June 4th, 2003
9:00 am - 3:30
pm
Post-meeting opportunity with NGA Presenters: 3:45
- 4:30 pm
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Fee: $35.00 (includes lunch)
Some reduced-fee scholarships are
available
Group Health
Conference Center
Administration South Building
12501 E. Marginal Way South
Tukwila, WA 98166 (directions below)
This meeting explores what has become a key
priority for city planners, public health professionals, clinicians, school
administrators, transportation professionals, and health educators: how to
create, build and maintain communities that encourage and promote physical
activity as a way of life.
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The meeting
includes:
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· A keynote presentation by
Richard E. Killingsworth, MPH, Director of Active Living by
Design (http://www.activelivingbydesign.org/), a national program of The
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that establishes and evaluates innovative
approaches to increase physical activity through community design, public
policies and communications strategies;
· Actual examples
of how local communities throughout our state have implemented activities that
increase physical activity;
· A presentation by the National
Governor's Association (NGA) on its Leadership for Active Living
Initiative in Washington State, as one of only 4 states participating in
this program. The NGA plans to educate key Washington state leaders on the
importance of designing "activity-friendly" communities and inspire
change;
· Highlights from the Washington State Nutrition and
Physical Activity Strategic Plan, which describes policy and environmental
approaches to promoting physical activity;
· Research featuring
current and future trends in outdoor recreation in our state;
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An awards presentation for individuals and organizations making
outstanding contributions to this field; and
· Planned time to
converse & meet other attendees. |
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Co-Sponsors:
Washington State Department of
Health
Center for Public Health Nutrition, University of Washington
Health Promotion Research Center, University of Washington
Pacific Northwest
Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education
Crystal Springs Bottled
Water Beverages
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation
Group Health
Community Foundation
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Meeting
Agenda |
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| 8:30 -
9:00 |
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Registration,
networking and snacks
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| 9:00 -
9:15 |
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Welcoming
Remarks
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| 9:15 -
10:15 |
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Active Living:
Promoting a Healthier U.S. Through the Built Environment
Richard
E. Killingsworth, Director, Active Living By Design
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| 10:15 -
10:30 |
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Activity
Break
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| 10:30 - 12:05 |
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Panel
Presentations:
Practical Learnings from Local
Communities
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International Walk to School Day - Bringing it to Your
Community
Amanda Lazarre
Health Educator,
Kitsap County Health District
Building
Capacity for Physical Activity
Liz McNett
Crowl
Coordinator for Skagit County Physical Activity Coalition &
the Northwest Physical Activitiy Coalition
Walkable Communities Training - Lessons
Learned
Shannon Amidon
Moses Lake: A Model Healthy Community
Lee
Blackwell
Mayor, Moses Lake
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| 12:05-1:05 pm |
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Networking
Lunch
Optional Lunchtime Activity:
"The Secrets to Becoming a
Bike Commuter"
Linda Schwartz, The Bicycle Alliance
Washington
Optional Lunchtime Activity:
View "America
Walks"
a PBS 1/2 hour televsion episode of Mark Fenton's series on the
benefits of walking and the ways Americans have dedicated themselves to the
activity.
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| 1:05 - 1:25 pm |
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Awards
Ceremony
Announcements
Laura Maloof
Health
Educator, Spokane County Health District
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| 1:25 -1:45 pm |
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The Washington State Nutrition &
Physical Activity Strategic Plan: Policy and Environmental Approaches
Charlotte Claybrooke
Health Promotion Specialist,
Washington State Department of Health
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| 1:45 - 3:00 pm |
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Actions for Active Living - Getting
Washington Moving
Joel Hirschhorn
Director, Natural
Resources Policy Studies
National Governor's Association Center for Best
Practices
Tracey Westfield
Independent Contractor, National
Governor's Association
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| 3:00 - 3:20 pm |
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Outdoor Recreation in Washington
State: Now and in the Future
Jim Eychaner
Recreation
Resource Planner
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
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| 3:20- 3:30 pm |
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Closing Remarks/Evaluation
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| 3:45 - 4:30 pm |
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Post-meeting Opportunity:
Join
the NGA to brainstorm ideas on developing a network in Washington where various
groups can unify & voice support for developing communities and
environments that encourage physical activity. |
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Directions to the Group Health
Conference Center (located in the Administration South
Building):
From I-5 Southbound:
»Take exit 158,
(Boeing Access Road/East Marginal Way).
»At light at the end of
the exit, turn right onto Boeing Access Road, then merge to the far left
lane.
»At next light (5-way intersection), make a hard left onto
East Marginal Way South.
»Travel approximately .5 mile, then turn
right at next light on East Marginal Way South.
»Travel
approximately .5 mile more. crossing over 124th Avenue. After crossing over
124th Avenue, turn right at the first entry into the parking lot. Drive
straight ahead and then turn left, going up a slight hill. Continue up and
drive around the building to the South side. The main entry is on the South
side of the building.
From I-5 Northbound:
»Take exit
156, SR 599 Tukwila West Marginal Way.
»Turn left on Interurban
Avenue, heading north.
»Follow Interurban Avenue to East Marginal
Way South, and turn left.
»Travel approximately .5 mile more.
crossing over 124th Avenue. After crossing over 124th Avenue, turn right at the
first entry into the parking lot. Drive straight ahead and then turn left,
going up a slight hill. Continue up and drive around the building to the South
side. The main entry is on the South side of the building. |
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| Hotel
Information: |
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Seattle Marriott
SeaTac
3201 S 176th
SeaTac, WA 98188
206.241.2060
Hilton Seattle Airport
17620 Pacific Highway South
SeaTac, WA
98188
206.244.4800
DoubleTree at Southcenter
205 Strander
Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188
206.246.8220
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