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SGMA's 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day - Washington DC

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - Wednesday, March 4, 2009

This March join celebrity athletes, physical education teachers, and industry leaders for SGMA's 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day. Participants will venture onto Capitol Hill and meet with Members of Congress with the request to make physical activity a priority for our nation by making it more accessible and more affordable through two legislative initiatives, the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act & the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP).

Overview of Events:

SGMA's NHTF Day Welcome Reception - March 3 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join SGMA's Legal Task Force, as they sponsor this year's National Health Through Fitness Day's Cocktail Reception, and network with fellow attendees at SGMA's DC Headquarters (1150 17th Street, NW, Suite 850).

SGMA's NHTF Day Breakfast Briefing - March 4 @ 7:00am - 8:45am

Gather at The Embassy Suites Washington DC - Convention Center (900 10th Street, NW) for a Breakfast Briefing before your departure onto Capitol Hill.

Congressional Visits - March 4 @ 9:30am - 5:00pm

At the conclusion of the Breakfast Briefing you will depart onto Capitol Hill for the Congressional meetings SGMA schedules for you for the day.

* PEP Demonstration - March 4 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us on Capitol Hill and participate in a PEP demonstration in between your Congressional visits. * Pending Congressional Approval

For questions on this event please contact Bill Sells,SGMA's Vice President of Government Relations, at 202.349.9417 or bsells@sgma.com.

Click here to learn more about PHIT, PEP, and view SGMA's 2008 National Health Through Fitness Day.

Hotel Reservation Details:
The Embassy Suites Washington, DC - Convention Center is our official hotel. Space is limited in Washington DC this time of year. Contact the Embassy Suites directly by calling 202.739.2001 and reference SGMA's NHTF Day to receive our Discounted Room Rate. Friday, February 13, 2009 is the last day our discounted room rate is available.

Event Sponsorship Details:
Want to be a sponsor of this year's National Health Through Fitness Day? Click here to learn more. Potential sponsors can contact Bill Sells, SGMA's Vice President of Government Relations, at 202.349.9417 or at bsells@sgma.com.