Greetings! As we near the end of the year we are thankful for the members and leaders of CAHPERD, and all the teachers across California. You all give of your time, talent, and knowledge to create a healthy and active California. Financially, like many nonprofits challenged by current economic uncertainties, CAHPERD continues to examine how to offer quality professional opportunities and advocacy efforts. One easy way to assist in these uncertain times is to renew your membership and invite someone today to join.

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Calling All Leaders

We need leaders to serve the needs of our profession and membership. Please consider serving your profession and helping CAHPERD serve our profession. The following link is not a commitment form but an interest form. Leadership Interest Link

Registration Now Open!  WHAT: 2023 CAHPERD State Conference WHEN: March 9-11, 2023 WHERE: Santa Clara Hyatt and Convention Center *Early Bird ends December 23 *Pre-Registration ends February 17  Registration Information

Message from CAHPERD President-Elect

Dear CAHPERD Members,  It is my pleasure to announce several fundraising campaigns that will be going on this year! We have come up with some FUN FUNdraising opportunities! We hope you will support CAHPERD by participating in these fundraisers and encouraging others to support us and our mission. We will roll out the fundraisers throughout this year. On Going AmazonSmile - Shop at smile.amazon.com and they will donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to CAHPERD—no fees, no extra cost. You can sign up with your current account!  January 20, 2023   Panda Express Fundraiser- Come support CAHPERD by eating PANDA on Jan. 20th! More info will be coming closer to the date on how you can support this event!  March 2023  Got Sneakers Fundraiser - “GotSneakers" has developed a unique fundraising program that asks communities to reach into their closets, not their pockets! The sneaker recycling program helps keeps sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effects on our environment and helps organizations like ours raise much-needed funds. The program is truly a win-win! CAHPERD will be launching this fundraiser at the State Conference! Save up your sneakers to donate! More info will come closer to the date!   Thank you for your support!  Kathy Russell CAHPERD President-Elect

What's up Doc?

As the end of the year approaches, I find myself thankful for the four months serving as the Organizational Director for CAHPERD. Whether it has been collaborating with the board, councils, Barbara Ann, partners, or supporters, I am fortunate to be in the company of such compassionate and knowledgeable leaders. I am encouraged by the prospects that 2023 will bring for CAHPERD and the professionals we serve. We will continue to organize and grow under our new structures with councils and regions. Additionally, we must strive to find new ways to grow membership and conference registrations. I now ask for your help. By selecting the "CAHPERD Idea Form" link below you can submit your ideas for increasing membership and conference registrations. You are not required to include any contact information. Your feedback will help the board with new ideas to use in the new year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Brent Powell, Ph.D., CHES Organizational Director Director@cahperd.org What's up Doc? is a section written personally by Organizational Director Brent Powell, to inform readers about a variety of topics within each newsletter.

CAHPERD Idea Form

CAHPERD's Western District SHAPE America Teachers of the Year

Samantha Stewart of Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, CA 2023 Western District SHAPE America Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Robert Schmidlein at James Monroe High School in North Hills, CA 2023 Western District SHAPE America High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

2023 State Conference EXHIBITOR and SPONSOR Information Connect with CAHPERD State Conference Attendees in a variety of ways. Find more information by downloading our Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packet. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packet

ETR (Education, Training, and Research) is a California-based national non-profit working to advance health equity for schools and communities.  ETR is excited to help support CAHPERD members with evidence-based school health programs and materials that best fit your needs. Contact ETR's Erin McCarthy (erin.mccarthy@etr.org) SPONSORED CONTENT HealthSmart K-12 Health Education https://www.etr.org/healthsmart/ Making Proud Choices! California Edition https://www.etr.org/store/curricula/making-proud-choices/  B3: Brain, Body, Behavior https://www.etr.org/store/curricula/b3-brain-body-behavior/

health.moves.minds. SHAPE America’s health.moves.minds.®  Fundraiser, helps schools build a culture of kindness, empowerment, and inclusion. Want to learn more about health.moves.minds.? Complete a brief Interest Survey  To learn more about the program visit our website CAHPERD health.moves.minds

SPONSORED CONTENT Thank you for being a part of the OPEN Community! #TeachersHelpingTeachers Free Physical Education Lessons www.OPENPhysEd.org Shop at US Games with the OPEN Power DIscount code 7E www.usgames.com/OPEN

Thank You to the 51st National Adapted Physical Education Conference Gold Level Sponsors

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