American Heart Association - Jump Rope for Heart
http://www.aahperd.org/jump

Nikki Whittemore, JRFH Rep. for AKAHPERD

Aurora Elementary, Anchorage Alaska
whittemore_nicole@asdk12.org

If you held a Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) or Hoops For Heart (HFH) event in the last year, you could earn rewards and national recognition for your school’s PE program! AAHPERD provides opportunities for Jump & Hoops event holders to earn rewards and recognition through the AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant and Awards. 


The AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant

Every year AAHPERD awards ten grants to physical educators who demonstrate passion, creativity, and dedication to the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart programs. The Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant is available only to individuals who have held a JRFH or HFH event in the past school year. 

Winners of the Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant enjoy the following benefits:

• Complimentary AAHPERD membership for one year
• Complimentary registration to attend the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Boston
• A stipend to cover travel and hotel fees
• A gift voucher for physical education equipment worth $1,200 from US Games
• Special recognition at the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Boston

Applying is easy! Just visit: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/awards/grantprogram/index.cfm

The AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Recognition Award

Have you held a Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event each year for four years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the 2012 AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Recognition Award! 

Recipients of this prestigious award demonstrate a long-term commitment and passion for the programs. The Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Recognition Awards are presented to two JRFH coordinators and one HFH coordinator each year. 

Recipients enjoy the following benefits:

• Complimentary one year AAHPERD membership
• Complimentary registration to attend the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Boston
• A stipend to cover travel and hotel fees
• Special recognition at the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Boston
• Press packets sent to your local TV stations and newspapers to publicize your achievement

To apply, visit: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/awards/recognition/ orhttp://www.aahperd.org/hoops/awards/recognitionawards.cfm.

Apply today; the deadline for applications is OCTOBER 15, 2011!

                Our Youth Market Director for Alaska: 

web:       www.americanheart.org 

                    Kymberlee Wood 
                    Youth Market Director, Alaska

                    (Office Hours Mon, Tue, Wed)

mail:        3700 Woodland Drive, Suite 700      Anchorage, AK 99517

                    American Heart Association 
                    Pacific/Mountain Affiliate 
                    office:     907-865-5302
                    email:     kymberlee.wood@heart.org 
                    fax:          907-865-5310