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Published Online February
2010
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Feb 3: Noon - 1pm -
Elastic
Bands: Build Your Muscle Strength
Tubac Room, 4th floor of the Student Union
Please join Jodi Charvoz, RD, ACE
personal trainer, or Nancy Rogers, MS, RD, as they lead
these free classes for benefit-eligible UA employees. No
special clothing required. Bring your own band or purchase
one at class, and join us for 45 minutes of fun, bone and
muscle building exercise! No registration required; street
clothes are fine. For more information, contact Nancy
Rogers, MS, RD, Worksite Wellness Coordinator for UA Life &
Work Connections, at 621-4601 or
rogersn@email.arizona.edu.
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February 3: 1- 2:00pm - Leadership
Talk for underrepresented science, engineering, & math
students
Room 209 - Cesar Chavez Building
You are invited to a Leadership Talk
with Dr. Roberto Guzman. This event is targeted towards
underrepresented students in the science, engineering, and
math fields. Food will be provided. Please RSVP
at
http://stc-mditr.org/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=338
(However, an RSVP is not required.) Students meet with
a faculty member underrepresented in the STEM fields to
discuss pathways to leadership, career trajectory, work/life
balance, and strategies for success for underrepresented
individuals in the sciences, engineering, and math fields,
etc. Dr. Roberto Guzman is a Professor in the
Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. His
research centers in affinity interaction technology
with specific emphasis in protein and metal ion separations,
and in self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Sponsored by
the NSF Engineering Research Center of Integrated Access
Networks (ERC CIAN - see www.cian-erc.org <http://www.cian-erc.org/>
) and the NSF Science and Technology Center on Materials and
Devices for Information Technology Research (STC MDITR - see
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Feb 3: 3:30 pm -
Vail Academy and High School
Groundbreaking
UA Tech Park
The Vail School District and UA Tech Park have
enjoyed a long and collaborative relationship starting in
1997 when Vail High School opened its doors at the Tech
Park. Students have enjoyed internships, work study programs
and after-school jobs. Employees have mentored students to
explore career and job opportunities in the fields of math
and science, lent their expertise to student projects and
showed students what it looks like to work in technology
fields. The time has come though for The UA Tech Park and
the Vail School District invite you to join us for the
groundbreaking of the Vail Academy and High School, the
first K-12 school in a University Research Park in the U.S.
The groundbreaking is Wednesday, February 3 at 3:30 pm at
the school's new site at the Tech Park. Directions:
Take I-10 to Kolb road. Head North on Kolb road to Tech
Park entrance (about ? mile). Follow directional signs in
Tech Park to the construction site for the Vail Academy and
High School site. For questions or to RSVP: Please
contact Laurie Ferrell at 879.1908 or by email at
ferrelll@vail.k12.az.us
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Feb 6: 8 - 10am - Breakfast
with the Eller MBA Programs
McClelland Hall, 1130 E. Helen Street
Thinking about an MBA but not sure
which program is right for you? Come have breakfast with the
Eller MBA admissions staff and learn more about the Eller
Accelerated, Full-Time, Executive, and Evening MBA program
options. Current students and alumni will provide their
insights into the various programs and staff will provide
information and tips on the admissions process. Full
breakfast will be served. Parking available for free
on Saturdays at the Park Avenue Garage next to McClelland
Hall. Please RSVP by January 30th. RSVP and Get
More Information Now at
http://ellermba.arizona.edu/events/2010/openhouse.asp
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Feb 6: 10:30am - Meet Pig from "If You Give a Pig a
Pancake"
UA Bookstore, SU
If you give a pig a pancake, she’ll want a
story to go with it. You’ll tell her a story, and then
she’ll want to sing some songs with you! Join us at the UA
BookStores, SUMC, for story time fun! |
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Feb 8: Noon - 1pm -
Elastic
Bands: Build Your Muscle Strength
AHSC Library, Room 4150
Please join Jodi Charvoz, RD, ACE
personal trainer, or Nancy Rogers, MS, RD, as they lead
these free classes for benefit-eligible UA employees. No
special clothing required. Bring your own band or purchase
one at class, and join us for 45 minutes of fun, bone and
muscle building exercise! No registration required; street
clothes are fine. For more information, contact Nancy
Rogers, MS, RD, Worksite Wellness Coordinator for UA Life &
Work Connections, at 621-4601 or
rogersn@email.arizona.edu. |
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Feb 9: Noon-1pm - Physical Activity - What Works for You?
University Services Building (USB) Rm. 214 or 216
You and Your Health, a 5-week series, is
designed to help you make gradual changes in your lifestyle
choices, resulting in higher energy levels and decreased
health risks. Each one-hour session is packed with
practical, easy to follow information to help you set
personal goals. Topics include nutrition basics, physical
activity, meal planning, grocery shopping, managing stress,
and making healthy choices while traveling. Remaining
of the series: February 16: Handling Stress and Making
Choices, and February 23: Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping
and Traveling. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to
Angie Toledo at 621-5749 or
toledoa@email.arizona.edu if
you are interested in this series. Feel free to bring your
lunch!
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Feb 9:
1:-2:30 pm - Blood-borne Pathogen/Infection Control
AHSC room 4120
A mandatory training for employees who have a reasonably
anticipated occupational exposure to
bloodborne pathogens (PDF format), as specified by OSHA.
For information, contact Herb Wagner at 621-7691 or
hwagner@email.arizona.edu. |
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February 10: 8:30am -
Farewell Reception for Jim Livengood-February 10
Jim Click Hall of
Champions at McKale Memorial Center
Please join us as we bid
farewell to Jim Livengood after 16 years of
outstanding service to the University of Arizona.
During his tenure, the
Intercollegiate Athletics Department won 10 team
NCAA Championships and experienced tremendous
improvements to ICA facilities. Jim has accepted
the position of Director of Athletics at the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This
reception will take place on Wednesday, February
10th at 8:30 a.m. in the Jim Click Hall of Champions
at McKale Memorial Center. Please R.S.V.P to
Courtney Anthony at canthony@arizona.edu by Friday,
February 5th if you would like to attend. For
questions please call 621-2331.
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Feb 10: 9-Noon - High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Training
USA Bldg Rm 104 (register
on-line)
The HOV training program has been modified to meet State of
Arizona requirements. HOVs are defined as any full size van
or Sport Utility Vehicle with seating capacity of 8-15, and
full size cargo vans. Minivans and SUVs with seating
capacity of less than 8 do NOT require HOV driver training
or certification. All HOV drivers (faculty, staff,
students, volunteers) must attend a classroom training
session, AND successfully complete a behind-the-wheel road
test conducted by RM&S or other authorized observer. Road
tests conducted by RM&S are scheduled separately from the
classroom training, and must be done by appointment. The
behind-the-wheel road test takes about 30 minutes to
complete. Departments may conduct the behind-the-wheel road
test at their own convenience with their own staff upon
prior approval and authorization by RM&S. Those interested
in conducting their own behind-the-wheel road tests should
contact John Murphy at 621-4551 or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu for orientation and approval.
For details on these new requirements, and other important
policy changes, see the new UA Fleet Safety Policy.
Classes are subject to cancellation or re-scheduling based
on the number of registrations received. To register
for an HOV training session, or a behind-the-wheel road
test, contact Sara Thomas at 626-1136 or
sthomas@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For questions about the training
requirement and HOV policy, contact John Murphy at 621-4551
or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu.
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Feb 10: Noon - 1pm -
UA Caregiver
Support Group
Student Union Memorial Center, Palo Verde Room
The "open-ended" support group is
facilitated by a Master's level professional known in the
Tucson area for her expertise in caregiving, aging and
health care. Participants may attend on a regular basis or
less frequently, as needed. For other information, or to
schedule an elder care consultation, please contact Jan
Sturges, Caregiving Coordinator, at 626-4770 or email
sturgesj@email.arizona.edu.
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Feb 10: Noon - 1pm -
Elastic
Bands: Build Your Muscle Strength
Tubac Room, 4th floor of the Student Union
Please join Jodi Charvoz, RD, ACE
personal trainer, or Nancy Rogers, MS, RD, as they lead
these free classes for benefit-eligible UA employees. No
special clothing required. Bring your own band or purchase
one at class, and join us for 45 minutes of fun, bone and
muscle building exercise! No registration required; street
clothes are fine. For more information, contact Nancy
Rogers, MS, RD, Worksite Wellness Coordinator for UA Life &
Work Connections, at 621-4601 or
rogersn@email.arizona.edu.
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Feb 16: 12:00-1:00pm - Introducing
STEP UP- a Special Overview Presentation for Faculty and
Staff
McKale Center Auditorium (108)
I would like to take this opportunity
and introduce you to STEP UP! - an award wining bystander
intervention program (www.stepupprogram.org
<
http://www.stepupprogram.org/> ) developed through the
C.A.T.S. Life Skills program that many groups on our campus
are now using, as well as colleges, universities and other
organizations nationwide. In advance of STEP UP! Day on
campus (March 1, 2010) I would like to invite you to a
special overview presentation of STEP UP! on Tuesday
February 16th from 12:00-1:00 in McKale Center Auditorium
(108). Dr. Scott Goldman and I will be presenting. Light
refreshments will be served and you are welcome to bring a
brown bag lunch. STEP UP! teaches students to
intervene in problematic situations - including emergencies
and non emergencies and in both direct and indirect ways
(i.e. alcohol, hazing, depression, sexual
assault/relationship violence, eating disorders,
discrimination, etc.) It is geared toward a student
population and examines why people don't help, the 5
Decision Making Steps and how to increase helping using the
SEE Model (Safe; early; Effective). For those that have
direct contact with and interaction with students this
program is highly recommended. STEP UP! has shown positive
results, has been extremely well received by students.
Recently it won national acclaim with a NASPA Gold Medal. I
guarantee it will be eye-opening and informative. You can
find out more at
www.stepupprogram.org Please RSVP by
February 12th (email bell@arizona.edu or call 621-5339
so I can organize accordingly. Space is limited so get your
reservation in early. Parking is on your own but there are
meters in front of McKale and Cherry Garage is open for an
hourly fee. If you have any questions about the
presentation please don't hesitate to call. Thanks for your
support and we hope to see you on February 16th. - Becky
Bell, Associate Athletics Director, C.A.T.S. Life Skills,
621.5339
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Feb 16: Noon-1pm - Handling Stress & Making Choices
University Services Building (USB) Rm. 214 or 216
You and Your Health, a 5-week series, is designed to help
you make gradual changes in your lifestyle choices,
resulting in higher energy levels and decreased health
risks. Each one-hour session is packed with practical, easy
to follow information to help you set personal goals. Topics
include nutrition basics, physical activity, meal planning,
grocery shopping, managing stress, and making healthy
choices while traveling. Remaining of the series:
February 23: Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping and Traveling.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Angie Toledo at
621-5749 or
toledoa@email.arizona.edu if
you are interested in this series. Feel free to bring your
lunch!
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Feb 18: noon - 1:30pm -
CLAS Distinguished Lecture Features
Human Locomotion
Arizona Inn on 2200 E. Elm
Street
David Raichlen, an assistant professor in the
University of Arizona School of Anthropology will be the
Distinguished Lecture Series speaker for February.
Raichlen's lecture is titled, "Walking Before We Ran: A
Natural History of Human Locomotion." The lecture is
on February 18 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Arizona
Inn on 2200 E. Elm Street. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m.
The cost is
$35, which includes lunch. To request a registration form or
for more information, please call 520-621-4090. (Seating is
limited) The Distinguished Lecture Series features
prominent scholars in the Colleges of Letters, Arts and
Science (CLAS), which includes the Colleges of Fine Arts,
Humanities, Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
This year's lecture series is titled "New Intersections" and
will explore the exciting interdisciplinary research
enhanced by CLAS. The series is sponsored by the UA
Foundation. For a complete list of this year's lectures, go
to:
http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/node/437
Description of Lecture & Speaker - The evolution
of upright bipedal walking has long defined the origins of
the human lineage. More recently, the use of endurance
running marks the divergence of our genus from other
hominids. Understanding why our unique gait evolved may hold
the key to explaining the origins of our species. This talk
will examine research in biomechanics, paleontology and
neurobiology to tell the story of human evolution through
our footsteps. Professor David Raichlen is a broadly
trained biological anthropologist who is interested in the
origins and evolution of the human lineage. He received a
B.S. from Duke University in 1998. He received his M.A. in
2000 and his Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Texas at
Austin. His research focuses on the evolution of human and
nonhuman primate locomotion, evolutionary physiology, and
the evolution of the human brain.
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Feb 18: 4:30 - 6:00pm - Pillars of
Excellence Reception
SUMC BookStores, Lower Level
The University of Arizona BookStores,
together with the President, Provost and Honors College,
cordially invite you to attend a reception in honor of the
following Professors and selected outstanding student
scholars from the Honors College. The program will
include remarks by the Provost and an unveiling of the
honored guests' portraits, which will be hung on the Pillars
of Excellence. Refreshments will be served. For more
information, please contact Danielle Short at 520.626.5653
or
dshort@email.arizona.edu Honored Professors: Susan
C. Karant-Nunn, Ph.D., Medieval & Reformation Studies,
Regents' Professor, 2000; Fernando Martinez, M.D.,
Pediatrics, Regents' Professor, 2009; W. James
Shuttleworth, Ph.D., Hydrology & Water Resources, Regents'
Professor, 2009; Jerzy W. Rozenblit, Ph.D., Electrical &
Computer Engineering, University Distinguished Professor,
2009; and Francisco A.R. Garcia, M.D., M.P.H.,
Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Distinguished Outreach
Professor, 2009. Honored Students: Arshed Al-obeidi,
Shruti Bala, Jaime Campos, Brittany Choate, Sarah Edwards,
Denise Garcia, Liberty Huskey, Alex Henniges, Kyle Kryger,
Ozlem Silverstein, Allison Strom, Al Yang |
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Feb 22: 11 - 11:45 am - Exercise Is
Medicine: Understanding the Health Benefits of Physical
Activity
Duval Auditorium, University Medical
Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave
Please share the following information
with your staff regarding the Well-U Lecture Series' Spring
2010 lecture with speaker: Robert Sallis, MD, founder &
chair of Exercise is Medicine. Sponsor: UA Well
University Partnership. Event 2: 12:30 pm - Grand
Opening Ceremonies, Student Recreation Center Expansion,
1400 East 6th St. Dr. Robert Sallis has been selected
to give the Spring 2010 Well U Lecture, Exercise Is
Medicine: Understanding the Health Benefits of Physical
Activity, on February 22, 2010 at 11:00 am in Duval
Auditorium in the University Medical Center. Dr. Sallis is
the founder and chair of Exercise Is Medicine, an
international initiative to make physical activity and
exercise a standard part of the disease prevention and
treatment paradigm in the United States. In response
to the nation's health crisis, the American College of
Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association
launched the Exercise is Medicine program with the support
of many other prestigious organizations. The Exercise Is
Medicine website,
www.exerciseismedicine.org, calls on physicians to
assess and review every patient's physical activity at every
visit. In addition the program reaches out to other health
providers, as well as the public, with effective tools for
using exercise as a 'medicine' to help prevent or manage
many of the most common chronic health conditions. Dr.
Sallis will also be the featured speaker at the Grand
Opening of the new Student Recreation Center Expansion.
Grand Opening ceremonies and festivities will take place in
the Student Recreation Center on February 22nd from 11:00 am
to 1:00 pm. |
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Feb 20: 3pm
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Book Signing & Discussion: Gabriel Thompson
UA BookStore (SUMC), General Books Department, Main
Floor
What is it like
doing the back-breaking work of immigrants? To find out,
Gabriel Thompson spent the year working alongside Latino
immigrants, who initially thought he was either crazy or an
undercover immigration agent. He stooped over lettuce fields
in Arizona and worked the graveyard shift at a chicken
slaughterhouse in rural Alabama. He dodged taxis—not always
successfully—as a bicycle delivery “boy” for an upscale
Manhattan restaurant, and was fired from a flower shop by a
boss who, he quickly realized, was nuts. Combining
personal narrative with investigative reporting, Thompson
shines a bright light on the underside of the American
economy, exposing harsh working conditions, union busting,
and lax government enforcement—while telling the stories of
workers, undocumented immigrants and desperate US citizens
alike, forced to live with chronic pain in the pursuit of $8
an hour. About the Author: Gabriel
Thompson has contributed to New York, The Nation, New York
Times, Brooklyn Rail, In These Times and others. He is the
recipient of the Richard J. Margolis Award, the Studs Terkel
Media Award, and a collective Sidney Hillman Award. His
writings are collected at
www.wherethesilenceis.org. The author of There’s No José
Here and Calling All Radicals, he lives in Brooklyn.
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Feb 21: 1:30pm -
Book Signing: David Bagga
McKale Sports Stop, McKale Center Next
to McKale Ticket Office
Calling all
Cats fans: David Bagga, former UA Basketball player and
fan-favorite will sign copies of his new book The Walk On at
McKale before the home game versus ASU. Want the inside
story about Wildcat Basketball? Bagga's book gives you
inside access to Arizona Basketball like you've never had
before, including a firsthand account of what life is like
playing for a D1 Basketball Power, from practice to the NCAA
Tournament. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet one of
Arizona's all-time favorite walk-on's, David Bagga. Go Cats! |
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Feb 22- 23: THE
BIG GREEN EVENT - 2 day celebration of the Student
Recreation Center Expansion
Feb 22, 2010, 11 - 1pm: Grand Opening
Ceremonies & Ribbon Cutting
Feb 23, 2010, 3 - 7 pm: Rec Fest Events - Prizes -
1st 75 people, Food, Music, -Over $2,000 in prizes,
bikes to $150 gift certificates, Mini sports
tournaments, Tons of give-aways, Free massages,
cancer screenings, facials and more. The
expansion will be the first green facility with a
Gold LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) on Campus - opens Jan 2010.
Check out the "Big Green Event" flick
http://www.brentsantiago.com/UA1.html.
For a sneak preview of the expansion from
UA New Org.
http://uanews.org/node/28768 For more info
go to
http://campusrec.arizona.edu or call 626-7370.
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Feb 23: Noon-1pm - Meal Planning,
Grocery Shopping and Traveling
University Services Building (USB) Rm. 214 or 216
You and Your Health, a 5-week series, is designed to help
you make gradual changes in your lifestyle choices,
resulting in higher energy levels and decreased health
risks. Each one-hour session is packed with practical, easy
to follow information to help you set personal goals. Topics
include nutrition basics, physical activity, meal planning,
grocery shopping, managing stress, and making healthy
choices while traveling. Remaining of the series:
February 16: Handling Stress and Making Choices, and
February 23: Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping and Traveling.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Angie Toledo at
621-5749 or
toledoa@email.arizona.edu if
you are interested in this series. Feel free to bring your
lunch! |
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Feb 23: 2-5pm - High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Training
USA Bldg Rm 104 (register
on-line)
The HOV training program has been modified to meet State of
Arizona requirements. HOVs are defined as any full size van
or Sport Utility Vehicle with seating capacity of 8-15, and
full size cargo vans. Minivans and SUVs with seating
capacity of less than 8 do NOT require HOV driver training
or certification. All HOV drivers (faculty, staff,
students, volunteers) must attend a classroom training
session, AND successfully complete a behind-the-wheel road
test conducted by RM&S or other authorized observer. Road
tests conducted by RM&S are scheduled separately from the
classroom training, and must be done by appointment. The
behind-the-wheel road test takes about 30 minutes to
complete. Departments may conduct the behind-the-wheel road
test at their own convenience with their own staff upon
prior approval and authorization by RM&S. Those interested
in conducting their own behind-the-wheel road tests should
contact John Murphy at 621-4551 or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu for orientation and approval.
For details on these new requirements, and other important
policy changes, see the new UA Fleet Safety Policy.
Classes are subject to cancellation or re-scheduling based
on the number of registrations received. To register
for an HOV training session, or a behind-the-wheel road
test, contact Sara Thomas at 626-1136 or
sthomas@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For questions about the training
requirement and HOV policy, contact John Murphy at 621-4551
or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu.
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Feb 24: Noon - 1pm -
UA Caregiver
Support Group
AHSC, Room 2500-C (access from UMC cafeteria)
The "open-ended" support group is
facilitated by a Master's level professional known in the
Tucson area for her expertise in caregiving, aging and
health care. Participants may attend on a regular basis or
less frequently, as needed. For other information, or to
schedule an elder care consultation, please contact Jan
Sturges, Caregiving Coordinator, at 626-4770 or email
sturgesj@email.arizona.edu.
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Donation Items Needed for the Support
the Troops Care Package Program
SAC is supporting our troops
the Blue Star Mothers of Arizona by collecting items (see
attached list) to send care packages over to our
troops. Please do what you can to help out by
bringing items to campus and giving me a call at
626-9066 or 241-0336 with your location and I will be
happy to pick up whatever you have.
Cash
donations can also be made (EIN#
83-0481571) to assist with
postage. Donations can be dropped off at the
Administration building, room 221G (Summer & Winter
Session Office)
Thank
you for your support! -
Debbie Miller, Proud Mom to Robert Miller
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Send your thanks to
our soldiers.
It only takes a minute and is so worthwhile.
If you go to the
web site
http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can pick out a thank you card
and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is
currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it
will go to some member of the armed services. It is FREE and it
only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers
received a bunch of these? I sent mine, now you send one too! |
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Curb Auto
Theft with the Watch Your Car Program:
It's Quick, Easy and FREE!
The Watch Your Car
decal program is a free, voluntary program that
vehicle owners enroll their vehicles with the
Arizona Automobile Theft Authority. The vehicle is
then entered into the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD)
database and participants receive decals for their
front and rear windows. By displaying the decals,
vehicle owners convey to law enforcement officials
that their vehicle is not usually in use between the
hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, when the majority of
auto thefts occur. In addition, by enrolling in the
Watch Your Car Program, vehicle owners also
authorize law enforcement officials to stop their
vehicle at any time during the day or night within
one mile of the border, if there is a suspicion that
the vehicle is being illegally operated.
If a police officer
witnesses the vehicle in operation between these
hours, they have the right to stop the vehicle and
verify it is being legally operated by the rightful
owner.
To
register for the program online go to:
https://www.aata.state.az.us/Watch_Your_Car/Info_Request/signup_request.html
Register by mail
by downloading the form at:
http://www.azwatchyourcar.com/pdfs/WYC%20-%20application%20form%20for%20website.pdf
Print it, fill it out and mail back. |
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