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ITEM: PRESENTATION OF AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FIT-FRIENDLY AWARD
REQUEST: Presentation of American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Award.
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EXPLANATION: The American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Recognition Program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees by creating physical activity programs within the workplace. The Village of Wellington is among 38 Palm Beach County companies/organizations that have become "Fit-Friendly" recognized for all of the great things we do for our employees and their health. We are recognized as a 2013 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association's Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program, and also received the "Worksite Innovation Award" for achieving all criteria for gold-level recognition as well as leading the development and implementation of innovative, effective programs that promote physical activity, especially in the workplace.
Eitan Esan and Nicole McPherson will accept the awards on behalf of the Wellness Committee which also includes the following members:
Brian Hopper
Cindy Drake
Elizabeth Meridith
James Bolden
John Darnell
Jovanie Cintron
Kelly Ferraiolo
Michael Sands
Olga Prieto
Jennifer Mora (Heart Walk Director), along with Beth Mourelatos (Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Chapter) will present the awards to our Wellness Committee.
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WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Presentation of American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Award.