History
Highlightsof the Council History and Accomplishments
During its history, the Council’s persistent lobbying and other involvements have had a great influence on improved curriculum and teaching performance in health and physical education.
The first business meeting of the Health and Physical Education Council was held on April 26,1962 during the inaugural conference at Henry Wise Wood School in Calgary. The meeting adopted a constitution and elected a slate of officers with Randal White as president.
Therehave been periodic fee increases to the original general $5.00 membership fee. In 1978 these fees were raised to $7.50, in 1980 to $10.00, in 1982 to $20.00 and in 1998 to $25.00. Corresponding Student fees were set at $20.00, $5.00, and $10.00. Student fees were not increased in 1998.
Originally the officers of the Council consisted of president, president-elect, past- president, secretary, and treasurer. Four directors were also appointed. Two of the directorswere to represent health and two were to represent physical education. To ensurerural representation, one of each category of director was to be drawn from rural schooldivisions or counties. The position of editor-in-chief was added to the executive at the second annual meeting to improve communications between the executive and the HPEC Executive Handbook.
From the beginning, the executive council appointed a conference chairman. But it was not until 1968 that this became an executive position.
Also in 1968, the directors were replaced by members at large appointed from the ASAA zones. Starting in 1981, these members were appointed on the basis of convention districts and they became known as District Representatives.
In 1978, the position of second vice- president was added to the executive. Standing committees began to play an increasingly important role in the council and by 1980, standing committee chairpersons were part of the executive. The day to day business was carried on by the table officers and the general affairs of the council were tended to by the whole executive, meeting at least twice a year.
The annual conference has been an integral function of the council. Efforts have been made to rotate the conference location around the province. In 1988, HPEC and CAHPER joined together for their annual conference in Edmonton.
The long term planning which has guided our executive, giving their work direction and purpose, took the form of five year plans which, due to rapid changes in our council, have evolved into three year plans. Position papers designed to state or express the Council’s view and policies on problems or issues, have improved cohesiveness on various issues. The first position paper was presented in 1973.
In 1971, the first “Thinkers’ Conference”, a meeting of members at large and the executive,was held. These conferences were first held to improve communication between the executive and all areas of the province. This meeting continues to fill this need as well as to provide a forum for generating new ideas.
In 1972 the Conference Committee initiated the Robert Routledge Memorial Address in memoryof Bob Routledge the second President of HPEC who was murdered while attending a meeting in Calgary. In 1973, the criteria for the Distinguished Service Award was accepted by the general membership.
HPEC was partially influential in the formation of the Environmental and Outdoor Education Council and its position paper on outdoor education in 1976, influenced to some extent the directions taken by the new council.
In1982-83, a recognition program was instituted. Executive members leaving their positions on the executive were presented with an HPEC pin at an annual general meeting. As of 1997-98 the council chose to present mugs to departing executive members.
Physicaleducation has been stressed at the expense of health over the history of the council. However, the increased membership numbers resulting from the combined disciplines have led to increased support for health issues and health lobbies.
HPEC has always felt that one of its duties was to provide inservice opportunities for its members. In 1976 LeRoy Pelletier of Calgary originated the Drive-In Workshop concept which, together with the annual conference, have been the chief council inservice vehicles for its members.
Through conferences, workshops and publications, the Council has kept its members conversant with current issues, research, new approaches in health and physical education as well as promoting their professional growth by providing for them the medium to exhibit their expertise.
In1990, PEC received funding from Recreation Parks and Wildlife Foundation to form the“Schools Come Alive” project.
HPEC established the Don Williams Special Project Fund in 1991 in honour of Don William’s retirement. At Don’s request, the name was formerly changed to “Friends of HPEC”in 1996 to honour the retirement of his long-time friend LeRoy Pelletier and the contributions of many other HPEC’ers. In addition to Don and LeRoy, donations have been received in honour of other HPEC retirees. Members of HPEC can apply for grant money from this fund to assist with work that will promote the teaching of health and/or physical education in Alberta schools.
In 2000, HPEC received funding from Alberta Learning, Alberta Community Development and Alberta Health and Wellness in support of the Ever Active Schools program. The mission of this project is to contribute to the healthy development of children and youth by fostering social and physical environments that support active living.
In January of 2002 HPEC adopted a new logo.
First International Conference held in Banff 2002.
HPEC launches new website in 2004 01.
PastPresidents
1962 Randal P. White Calgary AB
1963 Robert Routledge Deceased
1964 John Semkuley Calgary AB
1965 Dr. Herb McLachlin Edmonton AB
1966 Ken McKenna Deceased
1967 Jim Donlevy
1968 Don Williams Calgary AB
1969 Rolland Miles (Rollie) Deceased
1970 Charles Rose (Chuck) Calgary AB
1971 Roy Gouchey St Albert AB
1972 LeRoy Pelletier Calgary AB
1973 Marion Irwin Edmonton AB
1974 Nestor Kelba Calgary AB
1975 Ed Henderson Lethbridge AB
1976 John Mayell Calgary AB
1977 Ian Kilpatrick Calgary AB
1978 Dr Harry Hohol Edmonton AB
1979 Jim Paul Calgary AB
1980 John Reid High River AB
1981 Ann McKinnon St Albert AB
1982 Pt Brand West Vancouver BC
1983 Phil Carlton Calgary AB
1984 Mary Ann Downing Calgary AB
1985 Brian Erickson High River AB
1986 Rollie Comeau Ponoka AB
1987 Val Olekshy-Greenslade Edmonton AB
1988 Bill Stillwell Calgary AB
1989 Lynn Dyck Calgary AB
1990 Lance Thierrien Grande Prairie AB
1991 Dean Lindquist Edson AB
1992 Ellen Hambrook Edmonton AB
1993 Sharin Adams Calgary AB
1994 Tony Makowski Calgary AB
1995 Anne Paskevich Calgary AB
1996 Kirk Bamford Calgary AB
1997 Bob Blanchette Calgary AB
1998 Lois Vanderlee Banff AB
1999 Tracy Loder-Stephen Edmonton AB
2000 Del Lomsnes Red Deer AB
2001 Joy Taylor Calgary AB
2002 Brian Mullally Fort McMurray AB
2003 Dwayne Sheehan Calgary AB
2004 Carrie Yanishewski Spirit River AB
2005 Vince Spila Bonnyville AB
2006 Shawn O’Neill Calgary AB
2007 Glenn Wilson, St. Albert AB
2008 Rob Willms, Red Deer AB
Award Recipients
Certificates of Commendation