Attendance: Don King, Chuck Kutschara, Sarah Thomas, Celeste Lee, Sandy Roes, Jay Sutliffe
Old Business
1. Walking Routes Update
a. Brochures: Ann is moving forward in the hope of having the brochures printed by the January 22, 2009 wellness fair. The students will display their work at the wellness fair.

b. Equipment: it was decided to edit and re-submit our LB840 grant to the committee. There have been some misunderstandings regarding the use of terms in our minutes as well as intentions regarding the equipment and its placement. The desire is to clarify and resubmit the grant proposal. In addition, we need to clarify with Dale Grant, ROTC, and other parties the exact location and placement of the equipment and training course near the Sandoz Trail. Sarah will contact Dale for a meeting.

2. Website update
a. Calendar: Chuck is working on setting up a donation location on our website. He will work with Jay in setting up a Pay Pal account. Various options for donating will be included.

3. Lose & Win Update: This successful program was completed and another similar program is being planned for January. Kick-off and sign-ups at the Wellness Fair on January 22, 2009. The next program will emphasize partnerships and percent body fat lost.

4. Fit4Life Update: This successful program has also been completed with the plans for starting another one up next semester.

5. Early Childhood Annual Conference: things are on track for the February 20-21, 2009 program.

6. Worksite Wellness - PPHD
a. Promotion: details are being clarified on this program. Jessica plans to present at the Wellness Fair on January 22, 2009. We will receive a letter to proof soon. We will take the letter to the various businesses in our area as an invitation to come to Jessica's presentations at the Wellness Fair.

7. Wellness Fair: plans are coming together for the planning of the wellness fair.

8. Other: The Turkey Trot was a success. Good weather, 15 participants and many prizes given out.

New Business
1. Update from Sub-Committees: no reports

2. Planning for the future: 2008 Calendar

a. January 22, 2009: Wellness Fair. CSC Student Center (2:00 - 7:00 PM). We will have representation from our team at the event. Team members will also be participating in their various areas.

b. January 28, 2009: Wellness Series: 8 weeks. Wednesday evenings at CSC (Burkhiser 208 - 7:00 PM). This will be promoted at the wellness fair. Contact Jay Sutliffe for more information.

c. February - May 2009: N-Lighten Nebraska. Signups at the wellness fair.

d. March 25-29, 2009: Cheri Peters will present at various venues on emotional well-being related items. There will be a follow-up group called Celebrate Recovery forming to assist those who desire additional help. Contact Celeste for more information.

e. April 25, 2009: Adventure race. Jim Craig from the Nebraska Sports Council is scheduled to come out soon to discuss the course and other details. Contact Donna Ritzen for more information.

3. Other agenda items:
a. Fitness Trail. Plans to construct a fitness trail behind the CSC campus. The plan is to develop a wellness area that ties in the Sandoz Trail, outdoor fitness equipment, ROTC training area and a new cross-country trail to accommodate bikes, runners, walkers, etc…

4. Next meeting: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:00 PM - WCHR offices.

Minutes recorded and presented by: Jay Sutliffe