Welcome to Western District

Map of States in Central District

Western District is one of five SHAPE America districts, dedicated to serving members and furthering the purposes of the organization within Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

If you’re a SHAPE America member in Western District, we hope you’ll consider serving as a district volunteer! It’s a great way to get to know other health and physical educators in your region while developing leadership skills and serving the profession.

Contact Western District Director Megan Chilson for more information on how to get involved.

Western District Announcements

Seeking New Western District Director

Calling all leaders! We are looking for a District Director for SHAPE America’s Western District! This position is a *volunteer* leadership position (without compensation), but in the past, Western District’s budget has provided partial funding to attend the National Convention, and the Western District Director also receives complimentary registration each year for the convention. Western District’s budget also helps support the District Director’s travel to attend the Leadership Summit, held annually right before Speak OUT! Day.

A complete position description is available for review.

Please submit a resume and a letter of interest for the position by Friday, October 6, 2023 to [email protected].

Western District Information & Activities

SHAPE America’s Western District conducts the following activities:

  • Selects and honors Western District members through an annual district awards program;
  • Uses social media (Facebook and Twitter) to raise visibility of SHAPE America, Western District, and the state affiliate associations within the district;
  • Promotes SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds.® program within Western District;
  • Advocates for health and physical education using resources from the SHAPE America Legislative Action Center; and
  • Provides and promotes professional development opportunities within Western District.

Get Social!

Facebook Logo Link to Western District Facebook Page Twitter Logo Link to Western District Twitter Page

2023-24 Western District Leadership Council

Additional Western District Leaders