Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance! (VTAHPERD)

Welcome to VTAHPERD!

Our Mission:

The mission of the Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VTAHPERD) is to promote active lifestyles by enhancing professional growth and development within each discipline, developing and supporting quality programs, and reinforcing interaction among all professionals in all disciplines within the Association and in the educational community.

If you are not yet a VTAHPERD member, consider joining today. We will continually update this site to provide you with the latest news and event information. Check out our resources & grants and advocacy pages for information you can use to improve your own professional programs.

Are you ready to help us lead? Would you like to help out on a committee? Do you have something to share? We want to hear from you! Download our volunteer form now, and go to our Who Is VTAHPERD page to learn more about our mission, constitution, and bylaws. There are many ways you can choose from to be involved with VTAHPERD. Contact your favorite board member today to find out how!

Are you attending the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention in Boston? VTAHPERD wants to know.

Your fellow Vermonters want to connect in Boston. We are planning a Vermont get-together, but need to know who is attending. If you wish to be included on our Boston networking list, email Lisa Pleban, Executive Director, with your dates, hotel, and email address.

The EDA social in Boston will be held jointly with Southern District. Together with Southern District, we are planning a great social that will be held at McGreevy's Sports Bar and Restaurant just around the corner from the Sheraton Hotel. McGreevy's is the first sports bar in America and has loads of Boston sports memorabilia. The social will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Looking for an affordable travel alternative? The Mega Bus travels non-stop from UVM to South station in Boston twice a day, for as little as $1.00 per trip! Avoid the $40 per day parking fees and consider this alternative.

Calling all volunteers!

The AAHPERD convention cannot run without a dedicated group of volunteers. We are looking for professionals and students who are willing to offer their service in three hour blocks of time. In exchange, you will receive a t-shirt, an opportunity to provide a service to your profession, and a chance to meet and network with new colleagues! It’s easy to volunteer. Go to WWW.MA-HPERD.ORG to find the link to the Volunteer form and submit it to VolunteerAAHPERD@gmail.com. Questions can also be directed to this email address. Let’s makeBoston’s 2012 AAHPERD Convention a great success!

Is Your School Moving? Check out the latest Let's Move in School resources. These are updated frequently, so be sure to visit this site often.

Do you have a news story to share? How about information about a job opening? Visit the VTAHPERD Blog and Facebook page and share your news immediately with our VTAHPERD members. (Links are on the bottom left side of our home page)