HEADQUARTERS

 EXPANSION

 PROJECT

Information about the Improvements to the BODY RECALL HEADQUARTERS:

BODY RECALL, INC. recently underwent a no-debt (debt-free) building expansion phase. We have expanded the Ruth/Bailey training room by 3 times, which gives us space for more than one class simultaneously. The room accommodates groups as large as Elderhostels (45-50 adult students), our annual Fitness Festival (approx. 140 adults from all over the nation), large receptions to increase our community awareness, BODY RECALL workshops and conferences, regular classes, training weeks and SPECIAL POPULATIONS training weekends.

Alterations in the building included the installation of geo-thermal climate control. 11 wells were dug more than 150 feet deep in preparation. The high ceilings of the classroom are outfitted with ceiling fans to assist in air circulation.

Two special teacher study rooms have been equipped with TV monitors so when teachers wish to study BODY RECALL incentive pieces privately while here for training they may enter one of the small rooms and use the videos that teach, coach and exemplify the materials. We call these areas Teacher Carrels.  One was donated to the Headquarters building project by EAGLE, Mary E. Hull. The other was made possible through the generosity of EAGLES Ted and Margaret Wright; all three were 'travelers' from the early beginnings of the program.

The six windows are dedicated to the 6 original BODY RECALL BOARD members, who caught the dream and the help of BODY RECALL by attending regular classes and traveling with Dorothy Chrisman throughout the nation. They are EAGLES, Mim Tallmadge (Mim was Secretary from the beginning until her death in 1998) Lillie Mae Walters, Treasurer, Mr. and Mrs. Al Perrin (Jean Perrin was VicePresident), Dorothy Gates, MD (Medical advisor), Mr. and Mrs. John D. Chrisman (Dorothy Chrisman is Founder and President, and Chairman of the Board), and Ted Wright (original Treasurer before becoming an advisor to the Board).

An observation room, which doubles as a storage room, is located on the second level overlooking the full classroom floor area. Two photographer's platforms extend out from this room for unobstructed filming.

• A newly constructed teacher's platform will be ample in space and visibility for leading classes.
  

• The classroom ceiling is constructed of sound proof materials and is evenly equipped with lighting.
  

• Two drinking fountains are recessed into the classroom walls.
  

• An equipment and supply room for chairs, tables, training materials, and cleaning needs is behind the classroom wall.
  

• All restroom access is available from the new entry hallway, Men's and Women's.
  

• The offices, storage and shipping areas are housed in the original wing on the main floor with two new office areas added for these purposes.
  

• Above this wing on the upper level are Carol's and Dorothy's private offices as well as the Teacher's Lounge.
  

• A new outside stairway leads from the ground to an outside terrace at the upper level entry/exit door.

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