Live Life Well: June 2013

Monday, June 24, 2013

Governor's Stay Active Challenge! Time to Register

Governor’s Stay Active Challenge! Time to Register.

Registration starts TODAY, Monday June 24.

Go to http://benefits.mt.gov/governorschallenge.mcpx to register.

Mark your calendar - our fabulous kickoff event is on July 1! See below for details.

Why should I do it?

The Governor’s Stay Active Challenge is an 8-week physical activity challenge for people of ALL fitness levels. Not fun, you say? Untrue! You will be amazed by how much fun you have and more importantly, how the Stay Active Challenge will help you make your health a priority in your busy life.

So, the best reward is better health. There’s more, you say? Why yes, we do have more! We have great prizes to motivate us this year! T-shirts for everyone, gift certificates and presents from our great sponsors, hydration packs, rolling coolers, fleece gear, umbrellas…

NEW!

1. There is NO CHARGE to participate! Everyone who joins gets a t-shirt, registration, and a pedometer (if they need one) for NO COST.

2. There is no limit on team size this year – that means you can participate as one, or as many. All are welcome who are covered by the State of Montana health plan – employees, spouses, dependents, retirees, legislators…

3. It’s EASY! Our step entry system will be on the regular Internet and accessible from anywhere, anytime.

4. Each person will enter their own steps into the system – team captains are off the hook.

5. It’s FUN! We have a GREAT kickoff event planned (see below). There will be more opportunities to get to know your fellow participants with weekly group physical activity opportunities. Sign up to talk to a coach one-on-one. Plus our much-loved weekly challenges and recipes.

6. There are LOTS of PRIZES.

Join us for the challenge opening!

Helena - July 1 - 9am-2pm - Capitol Rotunda*

· A message from the Governor at 10 a.m. (stretch session at 9:30)

· A walk around the Capitol with the Governor

· Booths

· Activities

· Prizes

· Giveaways

· Much more!

*Not in Helena? Thanks to our Wellness Champions, we have “mini events” planned in two other locations. Make sure and come meet your fellow participants, get a walk, and register to win prizes!

· Deer Lodge** – Montana State Prison

Cynthia Davenport – 406-846-1320 ext. 2229

July 1, 1 p.m.

Meet in the lobby of the Wallace Building

· Missoula** – Palmer Complex

Suzanne Habbe – 406-329-5461 shabbe@mt.gov or Jessica Worthy Casey jcasey@mt.gov

July 1, 10 a.m.

Meet at the Palmer Complex in the parking log between 2675 and 2677 buildings

2675 Palmer St., Missoula, MT

**Not in either of these locations either? Send us the location you want to meet and the time, and we’ll invite others to join you.

The Governor’s Stay Active Challenge is a FUN, EASY way to inspire ourselves to stay healthy! We hope you can join us. http://benefits.mt.gov/governorschallenge.mcpx

Once you’ve registered, stay tuned. You will get instructions about how to get started in July 1.

Questions:

benefitsquestions@mt.gov

(406) 444-7462

(800) 287-8266

(406) 444-1421 (TTY)

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Governor's Stay Active Challenge!

June 2013

Dear State of Montana Employees and Retirees:

I am pleased to present the first ever Governor’s Stay Active Challenge.

In partnership with the Health Care and Benefits Division and the Live Life Well State of Montana Wellness Programs, this challenge asks each of us to make health a priority in our lives and our work. I encourage each and every one of you to participate this year, and hope you can join me on July 1^st at the Capitol Rotunda to kick off the Governor’s Stay Active Challenge.

In Health,

STEVE BULLOCK

Governor

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Governor’s Stay Active Challenge!

Mark your calendar, it’s finally here! The Governor’s Stay Active Challenge (formerly Spring Fitness) will run from July 1- August 25, 2013. What to do NOW – let us know team names. See number 6, below.

NEW!

1. There is NO CHARGE to participate!

2. It’s EASY! Our step entry system will be on the regular Internet and accessible from anywhere, anytime.

3. Each person will enter their own steps into the system – team captains are off the hook.

4. It’s FUN! We have a GREAT kickoff event planned (see below). There will be more opportunities to get to know your fellow participants with weekly group physical activity opportunities. Sign up to talk to a coach one-on-one. Plus our much-loved weekly challenges and recipes.

5. There are LOTS of PRIZES.

6. The teams must be pre-loaded into the system. If you have a specific team name that you’d like to have added, you MUST let us know by June 14, 2013 by clicking here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/teamnames13.

7. Stay tuned for more details (like how to register) VERY SOON!