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This is not really an innovative idea, but it seems to me that since we are stating that we are going to try to improve the fitness and health level of our employees, perhaps we should stop serving doughnuts, muffins and cakes, etc. at our events. It might cost a little more or be a little less convenient to serve things like fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, etc., but it doesn't seem like we send the right message when we talk about being fit and healthy, and literally at the same time are handing out high-fat, low-nutrition foods.
Idea # 762Internalhealthfitness
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Joshua Glacken 4 months ago
Why don't councils buy their employees gym memberships?
Sharon Larson 4 months ago
I completely agree!
Mark Saxon 4 months ago
It would be nice for the national organization to leverage some sort of discount as many large employers do. At my previous employer I received a 15 percent discout to the YMCA. Such an arrangement would also help us broach partnerships for potential units or resource sharing.
mcdermottt 4 months ago
The Illowa Council (in Davenport, Iowa) included a fitness center in the building designs at their new service center. This provides the staff with workout and shower facilities to promote wellness. To pass the time on the treadmill, plans call for installing TV monitors that play Scouting DVDs and language lessons to assist staff that wish to learn to speak Spanish.

Five members of the professional staff will be participating int the Quad City Marathon in September 2009. Veggies and Dip have replaced glazed donuts!
gmurrell 3 months ago
Walk the talk...whole heartedly agree!
Karen Dameron 2 months ago
I agree totally - we say "be healthy", but we sure promote being unhealthy....
Paula Rhea 18 days ago
I agree 100%. The National Staff Meeting is today and I will be (pleasantly) surprised if choices other than fat-filled, blood sugar-spiking, calorie-laden 'treats' are available.
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