Surf Safari Health Fair Makes a Big Splash
MCSIG held its 14th annual health fair at the Monterey County Office of Education on May 22nd . The health fair was a great success with about 600 public school employees and their families riding the wave to good health at the event. School members had the opportunity to talk with 40 health and safety experts, win door prizes, jump in the bounce houses, get a massage, and take advantage of a variety of free health screenings and nutritious food in a fun and educational environment.
Kathy Hicks of Ruth Andersen School (MCOE) won the grand prize one-night stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and dinner for two at Peppoli s restaurant in Pebble Beach. Kathy qualified for the grand prize drawing by completing 6 of the 12 health screenings at the fair.
MCSIG would like to thank MCOE for hosting the event, our wonderful sponsors, all the fantastic volunteers, and everyone who attended and helped make the fair a big success.
2008 Exercise Challenge Massage Winners
Congratulations to the four winning school districts who had the highest percentage of employees participate in the Exercise Challenge. Each qualifying participant will receive a free chair massage beginning in August. Prize drawings were held twice during the10-week activity with school employees taking home the majority of the prizes. The four winning school districts are Learning for Life (100%), Salinas UHSD Mgmt (24%), Gonzales USD (22%) and Salinas City ESD (10%).
Judy Askew
Wellness Employee of the Fourth Quarter '07
Secretary
Carmel Unified School District - M.O.T.
Place of birth: San Jose, CA
Favorite healthy snacks: Raw almonds, nuts, granola and fresh fruit
Exercise routine: I walk 30 minutes in the mid morning and after work for another hour with my dog and co-worker. On the weekends, I walk 4-5 miles and ride my horse.
Favorite activities: I enjoy horseback riding, gardening, camping, water skiing, traveling and walking.
Stress buster tip: Walking and exercising outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.
Wellness Achievement: After being diagnosed with a serious illness and recovering from the subsequent surgeries and treatments, Judy's quality of life took on a new importance. She became motivated to lose weight by improving her eating habits, exercising on a regular basis and appreciating the many wonderful relationships and friendships in her life. Because of these lifestyle changes Judy has more energy, feels better about herself and has a healthier all around attitude. Judy received a gift certificate for a dinner for two and a framed award. Congratulations Judy and keep up the good work!
Nicole Leitzell
Wellness Employee of the First Quarter '08
Teacher
Learning for Life School
Place of birth: Monterey, CA
Favorite healthy snacks: Fruit, especially oranges
Exercise routine: I spend three hours a week doing circuit training, another five hours of walking and five hours of cardio.
Favorite activities: Working out, watching movies, party planning and shopping.
Stress buster tip: A power walk and then a long bubble bath.
Wellness Achievement: Changes to diet and strength training help teacher take off 30 lbs, the headlines could read. Nicole started circuit weight training and with the help of Weight Watchers began replacing high calorie foods with more healthier choices and is now 30 lbs. lighter. "I have more energy, endurance and almost never get sick!" says Nicole. Nicole also serves as the Wellness Ambassador for her school. Nicole received a gift certificate for a dinner for two and a framed award. Congratulations Nicole and keep up the good work!
Spotlight recognizes school employees who have improved their health and become healthy role models for students and staff. If you know someone who deserves to be in the Spotlight, please submit a nomination form. Nomination forms are available here or by calling MCSIG (831) 755-0161.
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