Project Description Country: USA Location: La Mesa Total Budget: $8,000 Area of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment Activity Type: Community Development: General Summary: Provide outdoor exercise equipment for a fitness park for seniors, at the Adult Enrichment Center, in La Mesa, CA THE PROBLEM: We have an epidemic on our own country, fueled by poor nutritional habits combined with a sedentary lifestyle, and that epidemic is obesity. Obesity is a major contributor to the number one cause of death in the United States, heart attacks. In addition, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy reports $41 billion spent during 2006 for medical care, worker's compensation and lost productivity related to obesity and inactivity. The most disturbing fact is that obesity is largely preventable. The City of La Mesa has taken on the challenge of encouraging its citizens to live a healthier lifestyle. For the last three years, the City has been working on creating everyday opportunities that promote physical activity and good nutrition and provide encouragement and incentives to embrace habits that lead to lifelong health and wellness through their "Ready...Set...Live Well" initiative. THE PROJECT: The City of La Mesa would like to install durable, outdoor exercise equipment, creating a fitness park, at the Adult Enrichment Center (AEC), La Mesa's Senior Center. This would allow senior adults and area residents to take advantage of free workout equipment, nurturing a healthier lifestyle. The equipment is made by Greenfield Sports Parks Inc. Each station costs approximately $5,000 and the city would like to install three exercise stations at the AEC. Each unit uses the individuals body mass for resistance, rather than a weighted system. The equipment is safe and durable. Please see attached pictures of a few of the pieces of equipment. The La Mesa Rotary Club's 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Board has approved a contribution of $4,000.00 and respectfully requests this be matched by the District for a total of $8,000.00. The City anticipates further outside grant money to complete the project, which will come to $15,000.00. However, any other Rotary donations would be gladly accepted. If approved, the La Mesa Rotary name will be visibly listed as the major contributor to the project. Installation will take place within the year. Instructions on how to use each piece of equipment will also be displayed. Liability for potential injuries and equipment maintenance will be taken care of by the City. Project Contact Person District: 5340 Rotary Club of: La Mesa Primary Contact: Deanna Price Email: jdp7996@cox.net Project Status Completed This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners. Project listed for the 2010-11 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total La Mesa (5340) 25-Apr-10 $4,000 $4,000 $8,000 Total $4,000 $4,000 $8,000

Project Supporting Documents Alphabetical with icons By date with icons Alphabetical list format By date list format [1-Jul-13] Final Report and expense documentation [10-Aug-11] Interim Report [20-Mar-11] Project Progress Page 2 [20-Mar-11] Project Progress Report

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History Log Entries 25-Apr-10 System Entry Creation of project page. 28-Apr-10 System Entry Pledge of $7,000 by Deanna Price of the Rotary Club of La Mesa, District 5340. 28-Apr-10 System Entry Project is now "Fully Pledged". 29-Apr-10 System Entry Project reverted to "Published". 29-Apr-10 System Entry Project is now "Fully Pledged". 29-Apr-10 System Entry Project sent for club signatures. 30-Apr-10 System Entry Project signed by Deanna Price. 30-Apr-10 System Entry Project reverted to "Published". 30-Apr-10 System Entry Project is now "Fully Pledged". 30-Apr-10 System Entry Project sent for club signatures. 30-Apr-10 System Entry Project signed by Deanna Price. 3-May-10 System Entry Project approved by the District Approval Committee 19-Sep-10 System Entry Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer. 20-Mar-11 by Deanna Price Progress Report 4-Jan-12 by Deanna Price The Senior Outdoor Exercise Park is still in the bidding phase, an unexpected delay as they plan on making some improvements in the Center's parking lot as well. However, the project is in this year's fiscal budget for the City and hopefully groundbreaking may take place early this year. 19-Feb-12 by Deanna Price I received an email from Kaaren McElroy, Administrative Analyst with La Mesa Community Services, on January 27, 2012 with a project update. The concept plans are complete. The City is now soliciting irrigation plans and estimates. She expects further movement on the project in the next few months. I will keep the District posted. Thanks for your patience with this worthwhile project. 1-Jul-13 by Yvonne Garrett The grand opening of the Porter Hall Fitness Plaza was held on June 5, 2013. The park includes 4 pieces of outdoor physical fitness equipment, covered by a gazebo and picnic areas. The plaza supports La Mesa's efforts to create access to healthy lifestyles and activity for all of our residents. The project is complete. 1-Jul-13 System Entry Project has been implemented and final report uploaded. 1-Aug-13 System Entry Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.