Summer 2005
PCPFS E-Newsletter  
Council Members' Activities
PCPFS Chairman, Lynn Swann
 
President's Challenge Program Updates
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Emblem
 
Publications Through Partnerships
Publications
 
Mark Your Calendar
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Council Members' Activities
Featured Activity: Orienteering
Mark Your Calendar
President's Challenge Program Updates
Publications Through Partnerships
Science Notes
What's New at HHS
 
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From the Executive Director
Melissa Johnson
 

Melissa Johnson, Executive DirectorI want to welcome all visitors to our web site, www.fitness.gov, and introduce you to our e-newsletter. Our theme for this issue is “Get Outdoors, Get Active” as we embark on the summer season and celebrate outdoor recreation and the instrumental role the great outdoors plays in our physical, mental, economic and social well-being.

In May, the Council celebrated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, recognized by an official proclamation from President Bush. Council chairman Lynn Swann and members Denise Austin, Amanda Cromwell, Pam Danberg, and Dan Gable helped to kick off the month at the 2nd annual Fitness Festival on the National Mall. Thousands joined us as we danced, stepped, walked, biked, snowshoed, and Jazzercised our way to promote physical activity for health. The National Mall provided the perfect setting on which to host the event particularly as we continue our work with federal partners from the various land management agencies, the CDC, and the Indian Health Service to promote public lands for public health. People heard about getting active and learned about a variety of activities in May. It is our hope that they will now learn about all the great places to embark on these activities outdoors this summer.

Finally, I ask you to stay tuned to our website and look for more information about our upcoming 50 year anniversary of the Council. There are many exciting things planned to celebrate the occasion, and we hope you’ll join us.

Johnson Signature

Melissa Johnson

 
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