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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>To: Superintendents and Business Managers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I wanted to take this opportunity to report that the OEBB Champs! group met for the first time today. We had representatives from around 10 different school districts, ESDs and community colleges participate in today’s meeting. It was exciting to hear of the good things that are already happening in many of the entities in the area of promoting and supporting the health and wellness of employees, as well as all of the interest in starting or enhancing wellness programs and activities. We hope the participation in the group will grow to include at least one representative from each of our participating entities and we will continue to post information about participation in this group on our website.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I would also like to share some more exciting information in the area of wellness. Following is a message from OEA Choice Trust announcing the 2012 Oregon School Employee Wellness Education Conference to be held March 25 - 27. Please share this message with employees involved in, or interested in becoming involved in, promoting and supporting wellness in your schools. I’ve also attached a flyer for the conference, for your convenience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>*******<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>School employees are a valuable asset to our schools and communities because they nurture and shape the health and learning of students. On March 25 -27<sup>th</sup> OEA Choice Trust in collaboration with OEA, ODS, COSA, OEBB, Multnomah County Health, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Oregon Public Health will host the Oregon School Employee Wellness Education Conference: It Starts with YOU! in Bend. The overarching goal is to promote the health and wellbeing of Oregon school employees by building a healthy learning environment. The Oregon School Employee Wellness Education Conference is designed to be interactive and provide participants with the resources and tools to promote health and wellness in their schools and communities. Sessions will highlight effective strategies to address the following conference objectives:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Build personal skills to improve overall health.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Create a culture of wellness at schools.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Establish a school team to develop a plan of action for employee wellness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Access state, local and national resources to support school employee wellness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reasons to attend:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Connect and learn from school employees, administrators and school board members that are making a difference in the lives of their employees. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Family friendly: Enjoy the beauty of Bend and participate in fun, engaging wellness activities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Register a colleague and your name will be entered in a drawing for an iPad! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Earn 10 CPDUs and applied for 1 CPE!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See below to register now!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><img width=791 height=198 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01CCDABB.EC9E5240" alt="http://events.beattygroup.com/School-Employees-Wellness-Header_v3.gif"><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click <a href="http://beattygroup.cvent.com/d/dcq9st">HERE</a> for more information and to register.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For questions regarding the conference please contact:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jake Rooks, OEA Choice Trust</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phone: 800-452-0914, ext. 105</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:jr@oeachoice.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>jr@oeachoice.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For questions regarding the registration website please contact:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Rosalie Oekerman</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beatty Group Int'l</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phone: 503-644-3340</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Email: <a href="mailto:rosalie@beattygroup.com">rosalie@beattygroup.com</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>******<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>OEBB is excited about becoming a more active partner with educational entities wanting to introduce new wellness programs or enhance existing programs. Please let me know if you have any questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Sincerely,</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:navy'>Denise L. Hall</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Denise L. Hall, Deputy Administrator</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Oregon Educators Benefit Board</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://egov.oregon.gov/DAS/OEBB"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>http://egov.oregon.gov/OHA/OEBB</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(503) 378-5133</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(503) 378-5832 FAX</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:red'>OEBB encourages all members to stay healthy and be happy!!!! Pass it on..... </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/OEBB/WellLinks.shtml"><b><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/OEBB/WellLinks.shtml</span></b></a></span><b><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:red'> </span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:red'> </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:#1F497D'>*****CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE*****<br><br>This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee or it appears from the context or otherwise that you have received this e-mail in error, please advise me immediately by reply e-mail, keep the contents confidential, and immediately delete the message and any attachments from your system. <br><br>************************************</span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>