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"You don’t need to spend a lot of money on these programs," says Dan Dauphinee, the operations manager at Northeastern Log Homes, a manufacturer of log homes based in Kenduskeag, Maine...

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6 Reasons Why

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Building a Well Workplace: Six Reasons Why Health Promotion Makes Good Business Sense

Reason #1: Although we spend more dollars on health care than any other industrialized nation, our citizens are not the world's healthiest.

Reason #2: Much of the illness in the US is directly preventable.

Reason #3: Healthcare costs are an issue of significant concern.

Reason #4: The worksite is an ideal setting to address health and well-being.

Reason #5: Recent empirical research validates that health promotion programs can improve health, save money and even produce a return on investment.

Reason #6: More and more companies are building world-class wellness programs.

 

Benefits

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How can a Wellness Council membership help?

  • Easy Access to valuable health promotion resources
  • Assistance for your "wellness coordinator"
  • Guidance in developing and implementing a comprehensive worksite wellness program
  • Networking with leaders in worksite health promotion
  • Opportunity to compete for national recognition for excellence in worksite health promotion

Through our affiliation with the Wellness Council of America, we offer a Strategic Business Process providing:

  • a Blueprint for starting, enhacing and managing a wellness program
  • An Awards Program recognizing America's Healthiest Companies
   

Wellness Council of Maine Membership

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You Are In Good Company!

The success of our Well Region initiative is in a unified approach. Below is a list of the employers who understand the importance of developing a stronger workforce by engaging their employees in a healthy lifestyle approach.

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Award Winners

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Well Workplace Award and Well Workplace for Small Business Designations

The following Maine companies achieved Well Workplace designations in the years indicated. Designation listed is the highest level achieved and is valid for three years.

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Annual Membership Dues Structure

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Associate Membership - $365

  • On-line WELCOA Benefits
  • Absolute Advantage Magazine
  • Unlimited Access To InfoPoint
  • Expert Interviews
  • Comprehensive Incentive Campaigns
  • Health and Wellness Podcasts
  • Quarterly Lunch’n Learn PowerPoint Presentations
  • Company Case Studies
  • Reproducible Health Bulletins
  • Online Training Modules
  • Annual Best Resources Guide
  • Monthly WELCOA E-mail Newsletter
  • New Member Orientation

Corporate Membership - $695

  • WELCOA Benefits plus Local Resources
  • Monthly WLCME Electronic Newsletter
  • Opportunity for Mentoring Team Participation
  • One employee rep on Advisory Committee
  • One free admittance to Well Workplace University per year
  • Two one-hour on-site Consultations (plus mileage/expenses)
  • Four Hours of Telephone Consultation
  • Local Application Review—last minute application check prior to submitting to National Office
  • Additional consultation available to assist with your health promotion program
  • Website full of the latest trends and resources in health promotion at www.wellnesscouncilofmaine.org

Charter Membership - $365

  • Requires Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Membership
  • Corporate Membership Value with Associate Membership Price!

Here's How It Works…

Simply return your enrollment form to the Wellness Council and your benefits of membership will begin immediately. You'll receive a New Member packet mailed directly to you. This packet will contain instructions for accessing InfoPoint, WELCOA's members-only website, including your username and password, and a copy of Absolute Advantage.

Two For One Membership

The WLCME is the Maine affiliate of the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA). When you join Wellness Council of Maine, you are also joining WELCOA, one of the country's most trusted voices on workplace health promotion. That's two memberships for the price of one!

Free Trial Membership

Click here to transfer to WELCOA’s national website to sign up for a free 14-day trial membership. By taking the free test drive, you'll have complete access to their remarkable members’ only website.

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Member Spotlight: The Telford Group

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The Telford Group became a member of The Wellness Council of Maine/Wellness Council of America in early 2008. This global aviation company has approximately 80 employees in two locations in Bangor, ME and over 200 located elsewhere in the US and worldwide. Employee health and wellness is an important part of The Telford Group. CEO Telford Allen and President Bob Ziegelaar talk the talk AND walk the walk – both work out regularly at a nearby gym. Mr. Allen has even participated in several state power lifting competitions. In a recent letter to all Telford Group Bangor employees, he encouraged them to take part in the company wellness program. He asks his staff to consider the benefit of improving their health both to the company AND every employee personally. In his letter, he states, "The only way we can affect our insurance costs is with personal action." Mr. Allen admitted that he initially underestimated the effects of improved nutrition and exercise on his own health and tells employees that "what we eat or don't eat, do or don't do, does make a difference." He closes the letter by saying, "In short, your health is important to you, your family and the people you work with on a daily basis. Participating in our Wellness Program is a step in the right direction."

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