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CALPERS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT PLANNING FAIRS FOR 2007 The California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) has announced its 2007 retirement planning fair schedule. The fairs will be held in a variety of locations statewide during the next three months. These retirement planning fairs, operating under the theme "It's Never too Early... It's Never too Late," will provide employees with a chance to get acquainted with representatives from their local regional offices, as well as a chance to learn about a variety of CalPERS programs. The fairs are free, "drop-in" events. For more information, including the schedule of fairs, visit the CalPERS Web site at www.calpers.ca.gov or call the Employer Contact Center at (888) CaIPERS. .......8..~O........Q.G APPLY TODAY FOR THE GOVERNOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP AWARDS Applications for the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership (GEEL) awards are now available! This award program is California's highest environmental honor, and recognizes those that have demonstrated exceptional leader- ship and have made notable, voluntary contribu- tions to conserving California's natural resources, protecting the environment and building public- private partnerships. Since 1993, the Governor has recognized numerous individuals, organizations, businesses, trade associations and communities with GEEL awards. This year, a new award category has been estabfished - climate change - expanding the breadth of recognition possibilities. To apply for the 2007 awards, visit www.calepa.ca.gov/awardslgeela for an applica- tion. Applications are due by May 25. 10A Page 2 SUPPORT SCR 31 . 'HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AWARENESS MONTH' The League of California Cities and the Cities, Counties, Schools (CCS) Partnership is sponsoring SCR 31, a resolution that recognizes the impor- tance of health and wellness in communities and declares Mayas "Healthy Communities Awareness Month. . VVhile the measure still must go through the legislative process to be signed into law, the League encourages cities, in conjunction with this resolution, to think about how your city wiU cel- ebrate this month, and to adopt your own resolu- tions declaring Mayas "Healthy Communities Awareness Month.. A sample resolution is located at www.cacities.oraIhealthvresolution. Co-authored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) and Assemblywoman Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), SCR 31 is part of a number of activities the League is working on in the health and wellness arena. Last year, during the League's Annual Conference, the general assembly of the League adopted a resolution to focus on health and weltness. The action items included developing a clearinghouse of information that cities can use to promote wellness policies and healthier cities. In an effort to collect this information, the league has developed a survey that asks about what your city is doing in this area. To view and fill out this survey, visit www.cacities.ora/healthvsurvey. Obesity is an issue that crosses local jurisdic- tions and is the kind of issue that requires a col- laborative, multi-faceted approach. last year, the CCS Partnership developed "Heafthy Children, Healthy Communities: An Action Guide for Califor- nia Communities,' which sets forth principles and strategies for how to best address childhood obesity in California. For a copy of this report, visit www CCSDartnershiD.oralodfl CommunifvActionGuide.odf, or call (916) 323-6011. If you do celebrate Mayas "Healthy Communi- ties Awareness Month,. please e-mail league legislative Analyst Genevieve MoreJos at gmorelos@cacities.org. Too often, the good work that cities do is forgotten. Take this opportunity to celebrate and share with others the work you are doing. PAGE 2 . PRIORITY FOCUS April 13, 2007 . Issue #14 Visit the League's OfIIcial Website-www.cacIties.org