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Thank you for visiting the California Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness web site. Here we will keep you connected to the Task Force’s efforts to improve the health, fitness and overall well-being of California’s workers and youth.

We welcome your comments.

Sincerely,
Senator Tom Torlakson
Task Force Chairman

2008 CA Fit Business Award
Only 7 Weeks Left to Apply!

The 2008 CA Fit Business Award applications (PDF) are now available! The directions for the application, as well as the application itself, have changed dramatically from previous years. Please read all directions and outcome examples carefully. (NOTE: If you have trouble typing in the PDF application, CLICK HERE to have one e-mailed to you.)

Applications must be postmarked by June 16, 2008.
Award ceremony: Fall 2008

Download our 2008 flyer [PDF] to share with employees, letting them know that you are applying for the award. Or, send the flyer to colleagues that you believe should also apply for the award!

If you believe your company is aligned with the mission and goals of the Wellness Task Force, and you would like to become a CA Fit Business program sponsor, please contact Leah Cox at 916/760-7448 or email wellnesstaskforce@yahoo.com.

To learn more about our current sponsors, or to become a California Fit Business Award sponsor, click here.  

 

 

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pdf2008 CA Fit Business Award Application
(NOTE: If you have trouble typing in the PDF application, CLICK HERE to have one e-mailed to you.)

pdf2008 CA Fit Business Flyer

pdf2008 Step Into Fitness Faire Flyer


May 2008 Fitness Month Tips
We will add a new health tip every week during May Fitness!
#1 Sacramento County Farmers Markets
#2 The Stair Challenge: How Many Stairs Did You Climb Today?

Senator Torlakson champions a healthy California and workplace wellness.
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Moving From Policy to Action: Planning Strategies for Implementing School Wellness Policies (Brief).
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Changing Lives: Planning Strategies for Local Wellness Policy Implementation (Full Report).
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