In this August 2009 newsletter:

• Keep active and fit in after school
• CANFIT's top after school resources
• New! After school physical activity guidelines released 
• Follow CANFIT on Twitter
• Staff Blog: Preserving our Food Traditions and our Health 
• Legislative Corner 

• Read our After School Physical Activity policy brief on how after school programs can make the most of their time in getting youth active, fit and healthy.   
• Access CANFIT's top physical activity & nutrition resources:
  • Taste Test from the Super Manual
  • Recetas para el Exito: Training manual in Spanish
  • Expanding Opportunities for After School Physical Activity policy brief
  • CANFIT's Physical Activity Pyramid  
• Be the first to read the NEW California Department of Education physical activity guidelines for after school programs. 
• Follow CANFIT on Twitter for the latest shout outs and headlines on food and fitness in the community.
• Read our blog about bringing healthy traditions to your community and get a great recipe too.  You don't have to be a food expert to make a difference. 

Join our network and stay updated about new CANFIT events and get free access to our physical activity and nutrition resources.

Sincerely,

The CANFIT Team

CANFIT Online

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Legislative Corner  xxxxxxxx

In California, AB346, the Joint-use School Facilities bill, is currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee.  This bill expands the types of projects eligible for the state-funded joint-use grant programs.  

Last month we introduced you to S1406 and H2997 which will expand the Afterschool Meal Program beyond the current 10 states. Both have passed with differences between the two bills currently being negotiated.

Locate your state and federal legislators to let them know how you stand on these bills.