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Left to right: Beth Irish and Eva Shimotakahara of Oregon with Mary Rice, Colorado. Mary will chair the Western
Left to right: Beth Irish and Eva Shimotakahara of Oregon with Mary Rice, Colorado. Mary will chair the Western States Coalition in 2010-2011

Western States Retreat

The Organized state Alliances of the Western States include representation from California, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Nevada.  Each year the retreat is hosted by a different state, usually through a pre-determined rotation.

In November, 2009, the retreat was held in North Bend/Coos Bay Oregon.  We had a very well planned retreat with time for inflection and networking.  Discussion amongst the state alliances revolves around leadership, membership, programs and training successes and pitfalls each state is experiencing. 

Networking and getting to know each other is one positive outcome of the retreats. 

We also decide as a group if we want to propose resolutions to the AMAA annual meeting held in June.  This year the Western States will propose a resolution.      

Sincerely,

Mary Rice, President, CMS Connection

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  Healthy Body — Healthy Mind

2009-2010
Challenge Colorado 

Walk Colorado Twice

Make a difference in YOUR health...one step at a time!  Get your team together to mark the miles around the great state of Colorado.  From north to south and east to west, it’s only 1326 miles; therefore we are challenging you to make the journey twice!  Together, our steps will be stronger and an important part of living a “Healthier lifestyle.”  What exactly is a healthy lifestyle? You’ll find the answers to that question plus several helpful fact sheets on diet and lifestyle recommendations, assessing your body mass index, tips for exercise success, and youth nutrition and body image to educate and motivate you to embrace a healthier lifestyle in the Walking Challenge Action kit on our web site @ www.cmsconnection.org.

Form a team of five people and each of you walk the 2,652 miles to symbolize your journey around Colorado twice.  Be sure to enjoy all the great sites Colorado has to offer along the way.  Members should report miles every other month with due dates of March 31, May 30, July 31, and September 7, which is the day the challenge ends. The same team's miles, i.e. the scores of the same 5 members of a team should be reported each time.  If you would like to be on a team and need help forming a team of five, let us know and we'll connect you with others.

Consistent low or moderate exercise such as walking is associated with important cardiovascular health benefits.  It also reduces anxiety and tension and aids in weight loss. 

 

What you need to get started:

·                     Good walking/ running shoes

·                     A walking friend or group

·                     A pedometer (this is optional but is great for measuring steps)

 

Many other activities besides walking can be used to reach your goal of 2652 miles, such as skiing, bicycling, aerobics, swimming, skating, golf and tennis.  A conversion chart is included in this kit to help your convert your activities to steps.  And remember, 2,000 steps = 1 mile.  A chart to keep track of your miles is also included. 

 

To register your team, please e-mail Mary Rice @ mlyonsrice43@yahoo.com with team members, including the team captain, contact person and contact information, or ask to be teamed up with others.  If you prefer, complete the form included in the kit with this information and mail it to Mary Rice at 17326 W Highway 160, Del Norte, CO 81132.