News Release
4/4/02

Subject: BICYCLE EDUCATION LEADERS CONFERENCE UPDATE

Coming to the League's conference June 3-5 in Madison, WI? Book your flights now and save 10%. The deadline to take advantage of Midwest Express's 10% discount is 60 days prior to travel, and that's right around the corner. Just mention code CMZ1151 when calling Midwest Express at 800-452-2022 for reservations. If you book within 60 days, you still can get a 6% discount, but why pay more? Additionally, bikes will fly FREE on Midwest Express to and from the conference. When making your reservation, please advise the agent that you will be shipping the bike. Sorry, but this offer is not valid for Internet reservations. If you have not yet registed for the conference, please visit https://league2.securesites.com/commerce/wiscsummitreg.htm or call the League at 202.822.1333.

CDC & PAHO SPONSOR ACTIVE CITIES CONTEST
According to a story in the Mar. 15th edition of NCPPA News, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pan American Health Organization will hold a new contest to "recognize cities in the region of the Americas for their outstanding efforts in improving public spaces for safe recreation and promoting physical activity. The six winners of the Active Cities Contest will be recognized during an official meeting in Santiago, Chile, the Health Promotion Forum in the Americas (October 20-24, 2002). The deadline for submitting the completed application form and all supporting documents is April 5, 2002.

For more information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/worldhealth/contest.htm.

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