Agenda – 2017 Health Summit
Join us for “Taking Action! Keeping Children, Schools, Families and Our Communities Healthy!”
November 16, 2017 – to connect with some the states most influential healthcare leaders, as well as other parents and educators in Waltham, MA. The 2017 Health Summit Brochure and full program is now ready for you to view, print and *register.”
View the 2017 Health Summit and Program Brochure here: Summit Program Guide( PDF)
* Please note , you may print and fill in the form and mail in your registration accompanied with your check made out to Mass PTA or press the Register Button and register on line by credit card.
2017 Summit Events
Thursday, November 17, 2017
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Networking with Healthy Continental Breakfast and Vendor Exhibit |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. | Opening of the Conference:
Moderator – Jackie Coogan, MA PTA Health, Safety and Wellness Chair Opening Remarks from Jennifer Francioso, MA PTA President Welcome from Jim Accamondo, National PTA President Welcome from Erin Wholey, NE Dairy and Food Council, Partner/Sponsor Welcome from Spencer Carver, Mountain America Credit Union, Sponsor |
| 8:20 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | BOKS, Move and Keeping Fit
“Lets Start Moving” – Laura Burati, Program & Training Manager |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Plenary Session/Morning Keynote Speakers : “I’m OK!”
Jackie Coogan, MA PTA Health, Safety and Wellness Chair Jim Accomando, National PTA, President Plenary Key Note Speakers(s): Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA Welcome – Dr. Erik Champy, Vice President, Massachusetts Teachers Assoc/Partner/Platinum Sponsor Welcome from Rophe Mason, Boosterthon, Sponsor |
| 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Session A: Break Out Rooms
1-6 Workshops/Panel Presentations/Round Table Discussions (view session options) |
| 11:05 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Session B: Break Out Rooms
1-6 Workshops/Panel Presentations/Round Table Discussions (view session options) |
| 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking and Vendor Exhibits
Welcome from Max Lane, Retired NFL Patriot Player Welcome from Pam Formosa, MA OTR/L, Brain Fit Academy |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Afternoon Keynote Speakers “Taking Action!”
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katherine Grimes, M.D. Welcome: Jackie Coogan, MA PTA Health, Safety and Wellness Chair |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
Healthy Communities Diversity Panel Moderator – Matthew John Rodriquez, Immediate Past President IL PTA Panelists: Eileen Dern, RN, CE, Halmark Health Michael Henry , President, George School PTA Lisa Jackson, MS RD LDN, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Juan San Miguel, Past President, AK PTA |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks:
Jim Accamondo, National PTA President Jennifer Francioso, MA PTA President Membership and Keeping Local Units “Healthy” |
