[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8590-8591]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3307]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Opportunity for Cosponsorship of the HealthierUS Fitness Festival

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and 
Sports (PCPFS) announces the opportunity for both Federal and non-
Federal public and private sector entities to cosponsor a fitness 
festival depicting activities to help all Americans get moving for 
health and fitness in celebration of May, National Physical Fitness and 
Sports Month. Potential cosponsors must have a demonstrated interest in 
physical activity/fitness and/or sports and be willing to participate 
substantively in the cosponsored activity.

DATES: To receive consideration, a request to participate as a 
cosponsor must be received by the close of business on March 30, 2005 
at the address listed. Requests will meet the deadline if they are 
either (1) received on or before the deadline date; or (2) postmarked 
on or before the deadline date. Private metered postmarks will not be 
acceptable as proof of timely mailing. Hand-delivered requests must be 
received by 5 p.m. Requests that are received after the deadline date 
will be returned to the sender.

ADDRESSES: Notifications of interest in a cosponsorship should be sent 
to Christine Spain, Director of Research, Planning and Special 
Projects, Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and 
Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738-H, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690-5148, Fax: (202) 690-
5211. Notifications may also be submitted by electronic mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Spain, Director of Research, 
Planning and Special Projects, Office of the President's Council on 
Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738-H, 
200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690-5148, 
Fax: (202) 690-5211, E-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The PCPFS was established by the President of the United States and 
operates under Executive Order No. 13265, continued by Executive Order 
13316, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Its 
purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to the President 
through the Secretary of HHS regarding actions to develop and 
coordinate a national program for physical activity/fitness and sports 
and, in part, inform the general public of the importance of exercise 
and the link

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between regular physical activity and good health.
    The Office of the PCPFS serves as a catalyst to promote the 
development and implementation of physical activity/fitness and sports 
programs for all Americans. The Office of the PCPFS has a long and 
productive history of working with public and private sponsors to bring 
opportunities to participate in activities at the grassroots level. 
Cosponsorship of this activity will help to further the promotion of 
physical activity/fitness and sports by the Office of the PCPFS.
    The purpose of the HealthierUS Fitness Festival is to motivate 
individuals to begin and continue an active lifestyle leading to 
enhanced physical fitness by providing access to actual demonstrations 
and sound information on diverse organizations and activities. Over one 
thousand individuals participated in this event on June 16, 2004. The 
program will take place in Washington, DC on Monday, May 2, 2005 from 
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include ongoing interactive sports and 
fitness demonstrations. Health and fitness experts from a myriad of 
organizations will be on hand to share tips as well as health and 
fitness information. No registration fees will be charged for any 
participants. All cosponsors agree not to sell any educational 
materials/equipment pertaining to the event. There are no federal funds 
available for this event. Participation may be limited depending on the 
number of proposals received and the space available.

Requirements of Cosponsorship

    The Office of the PCPFS is seeking a cosponsor(s) to partner in 
ways that accord with its particular circumstances. For example, an 
entity might offer to cosponsor the following proposed program 
activities with the Office of PCPFS:
    (1) Participate in the development of the concept, planning of 
physical activity/fitness/sports demonstrations, and designation of 
professional organizations and experts in those specific activities;
    (2) Participate in the review and approval of all materials 
produced to educate the public and promote the event;
    (3) Participate in the review, development, and approval of all 
materials, signage, press releases, etc. that mention the 
cosponsorship;
    (4) Participate in the coordination of logistical concerns; e.g., 
U.S. Park Police, bonds, insurance, etc.
    No discrete portion of the event may be sponsored independently.

Availability of Funds

    There are no Federal funds available for this cosponsorship. All 
cosponsors agree to not use the event as a vehicle to sell or promote 
products or services. Any incidental promotional materials cannot imply 
that the PCPFS, Office of the PCPFS, or HHS endorses any products or 
services.

Eligibility for Cosponsorship

    To be eligible, a requester must: (1) Have a demonstrated interest 
and understanding of physical fitness and/or sports; (2) participate 
substantively in the cosponsored activity (not just provide funding or 
logistical support); (3) have an organizational or corporate mission 
that is not inconsistent with the public health and safety mission of 
the Department; and (4) agree to sign a cosponsorship agreement with 
the Office of the PCPFS which will set forth the details of the 
cosponsored activity.

Content of Request for Cosponsorship

    Each request for cosponsorship should contain a description of: (1) 
The entity or organization; (2) its background in promoting physical 
activity/fitness or sports; (3) its proposed involvement in the 
cosponsored activity; and (4) plan for implementation with timeline.

Evaluation Criteria

    The cosponsor(s) will be selected by the Office of the PCPFS using 
the following evaluation criteria:
    (1) Requester's qualifications and capability to fulfill 
cosponsorship responsibilities;
    (2) Requester's creativity for enhancing the medium for program 
messages; and
    (3) Requester's potential for reaching underserved/special 
populations.

    Dated: February 15, 2005.
Melissa Johnson,
Executive Director, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 
Department of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. 05-3307 Filed 2-18-05; 8:45 am]
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