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Happy February

It is amazing how fast time flies.  It seems like only yesterday we were all at the Samoset, networking, learning and enjoying our time together.  I would like to thank the Executive Board Members for attending and participating in the MAHPERD  Leadership Workshop.  Your energy, enthusiasm and willingness to give back to your profession is greatly appreciated.

We are beginning to plan for our 2012 Annual Conference.  If you have any ideas for session, topics or presenters, let us know. 

We hope the MAHPERD  E-news keeps you informed and up to date on happenings in our profession.  We are always looking for ways to improve our service to our members.  If you have any ideas or comments feel free to e-mail Kathy Wilbur or myself.

Enjoy

Marge Queen

President  

MAHPERD Leadership Meeting

The MAHPERD Leadership Meeting was held on Saturday January 21st at the Senator Inn in Augusta. We had a wonderful turnout with 25 attending! We started the day with a great ice breaker that energized everyone for the day's work ahead and it was clear by the end of the afternoon we were a team with a mission! It was a packed agenda and what follows is a summary of key points.

• Kathy Wilbur, Executive Director, led a power point and discussion on AAHPERD. Key points addressed were: AAHPERD's mission, governance and national associations, how the Alliance is structured, where dues go and the strengths of the Alliance and the challenges that lie ahead.
• Marge Queen, President of MAHPERD, shared with the group MAHPERD's Strategic Plan, By-Laws (both available for your review on the website), operating codes of elected and nominated members as well as the job descriptions of the Executive Director and Conference Planner.
• Committee leaders reviewed for the group their work to date since the November conference.
• Marge Queen presented a great power point regarding the fall conference and conference evaluation feedback. A tentative schedule was laid out for the fall 2012 conference and an overview of possible number of sessions within each discipline. The Executive Board came away with the "big picture" of putting on a state conference.
• Breakout sessions were held on the following themes: website, fundraising, budget and vouchers and technology. Many thanks to Wayne Martin, Cindy Connelly, Chris Bearce and Laurie Soucy and Deb Smith for leading the sessions. Groups rotated and had the opportunity to discuss our current status as well as recommendations on next steps.
• After a great lunch we began the work of the 2012 conference to be held at the Samoset. Deb Smith reviewed conference forms, Chris Bearce reviewed vouchers and Marge Queen led the discussion on 2011 evaluation recommendations as well as schedule, possible themes, budgets and sessions for 2012. We broke into discipline groups and began the work of designing sessions to meet the needs of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance members. The Executive Board would love to hear from members about sessions you would like to see next fall. Please contact your discipline VP (e-mail addresses on website) with your thoughts.

We ended the day as we began with a short inspirational video on leadership! It was a great day. The number of attendees and the energy at the end of the day should clearly reflect for all MAHPERD members the commitment we have to our organization! Please remember that we are always looking for additional MAHPERD members to join any of the committees which include: Advocacy, Awards, By-Laws, Fundraising, Grants, Membership, Nominations, Promotional, Technology Task Force and Website Task Force.  

  2012 MAHPERD  

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS

February 27, 2012        5 - 8     MEA BUILDING

April 12, 2012              5 - 8      MEA BUILDING

May 31, 2012              5 - 8      MEA BUILDING

September 2012          5 - 8      MEA BUILDING

October 2012              5 - 8      MEA BUILDING

October 28, 2012                        TBA

November 4, 5, 6, 2012             SAMOSET - MAHPERD CONFERENCE

NASPE PIPEline Workshop: "Let's Get Moving: Physical Activity for Children Ages 3-5" March 8 at the University of Maine (Orono)

NASPE PIPEline Workshop: "Instructional Practices for K-12 Physical Education" March 9 at the University of Maine (Orono)

Both workshops will be a full-day and participants will receive 7 contact hours.

Pre-registration required. 

Go to for a description of each workshop  http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/professionaldevelopment/pipeline/workshops.cfm 

Save the date for tentatively scheduled April 13th Full-day NASPE Workshop on

"Introduction to Physical Best/Fitnessgram and Assessment with Fitnessgram".

It will be held in Southern Maine.

For more information contact:

Jayne Chase

More News From the Department of Education

1)      Education Evolving: Maine 's Plan for Putting Learners First - Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen released a first draft of the Maine Department of Education draft Strategic Plan on Jan. 17, 2012, based on input he received from visits with educators, parents, students, and others across the state during a listening tour in 2011. The plan is a working document. The Department is accepting feedback from the public and will refine the document during the winter and spring months of 2012.  Health Education and Physical Education teachers are encouraged to take time to review the plan.   Click here to review the plan.

2)      Save the date! The MDOE Annual Comprehensive School Health Education Spring Conference will be May 3, 2012 at Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon.

3)   Save the date! The MDOE Coordinated School Health Program is pleased to bring action-based learning guru, Jean Blaydes Madigan, back to Maine on May 23, 2012, at the   Morgan Hill Event Center, Hermon.  

4)      Plan ahead! The Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program Conference will be held Monday June 25 - Wed June 27, 2012 at Sugarloaf USA .  The cost will be only $195 per person for 3 full days.  This year will feature a new and improved packed schedule of quality schoolsite health promotion professional development and team program planning. Applications will be in SAU emails in March.

7th Annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference
Theme: Crossroads of Sexuality & Technology: Sexuality in the 21st Century

The conference will be held Thursday, April 5th at the Augusta Civic Center.

Featured speakers: Dan Rice, a trainer for Answer, Rutgers University's Sexuality Training Education Initiative, who will address the impact of technology on how young people experience relationships. Elizabeth Haller, M.Ed., a School Health Team Leader for the U.S. Health & Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, who will talk about public health and school partnerships.   

American Heart Association

Cardiovascular diseases and stroke are the #1 cause of death in Maine. Learn about the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association in Maine.

We're building healthier lives where you live and work - in the community, health care, education and research.

Saturday, Feb. 11  Girls Grade 6-9 will eat lunch with Bowdoin women student-athletes then watch the Bowdoin Women's Basketball game vs Connecticut College @ 2pm.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Girls Sports Day Clinics. Farley Field House.

K-3rd grade 12-2 pm;

4th-HS 2:30-4:45  pm.

This event is designed to introduce young women to a wide range of sports. Participants will rotate through sports stations at timed intervals. Sports offered will be basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, ruby, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. For more information and to register, go to:   www.bowdoin.edu/athletics 

The AAHPERD convention cannot run without a dedicated group of volunteers.  We are looking for professionals and students who are willing to offer their service in three hour blocks of time.  In exchange, you will receive a t-shirt, an opportunity to provide a service to your profession, and a chance to meet and network with new colleagues!  It's easy to volunteer. Go to www.MA-HPERD.ORG to find the link to the Volunteer form and directions to submit your completed form. 

Questions can also be directed to this email address.  

Let's make Boston's 2012 AAHPERD Convention a great success!

Thank you!

Amy Everitt and Karen Gomez

Volunteers Co-Chairs

Join the MOVEment!  Ensure that your school provides a comprehensive school physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation. Our youth needs knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.

Register now to support Let's Move in School and receive periodic updates about this important initiative. GO TO: www.aahperd.org