The Affiliated Associations of America (AAOA) released its August 2012 Wellness Newsletter. This latest edition of AAOA's monthly Wellness Newsletter covers eye health, back health, and a sack lunch makeover.One of the biggest struggles can be making sure your child gets a healthy lunch that they want to eat. Here is a healthy tip to spice up your child's sack lunch this school year:Give your kids the opportunity to help pack their lunch. Not only can it be a fun family activity, but it allows your children to choose what they want to eat in their lunch, making them less likely to throw it out or trade it. Read more.

KIRKLAND (June 08, 2012) - Affiliated Associations of America (AAOA) was awarded the Platinum Services Award, recognizing it as one of United Healthcare’s top performing agencies in 2012. AAOA is the only Washington State agency to win the award four consecutive years.“We are honored to receive the Platinum Services Award. It’s a great compliment to our team and the work we do in servicing our clients and members,” said AAOA president and CEO Patrick Chestnut.AAOA was awarded Platinum status as a part of UnitedHealthcare’s United Advantage program, an annual program that recognizes the success of insurance agencies nationwide. Agencies are scored on a variety of metrics including client retention and overall performance based on business volume and net growth. Read more.

In March, AAOA hosted two professional riders, Adrian Hegyvary and Hilton Clarke, from the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team in a Charity Ride for Kids benefiting the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation. Local cycling enthusiasts joined the pros on a 30 mile ride originating at Gregg’s Cycles in Green Lake and continuing down Lake Washington Boulevard, across the I-90 bridge, around Mercer Island and back. For Adrian, a UW grad, this ride was a throw back to his time in Seattle and the many times before he has done that same ride. In the years to come, AAOA plans to make this an annual event with a growing number of riders and therefore support of the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation. AAOA is committed to engaging in the community and promoting wellness for all. We look forward to building on the AAOA Charity Ride for Kids in the future. Read more.

Healthy eating, exercise and bicycle safety, those were the messages 88 boys and girls at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club heard from professional cyclists Adrian Hegyvary and Hilton Clarke in March. Adrian and Hilton both ride for the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team. “We were thrilled to have these two world class athletes come and speak with the kids,” said Patrick Chestnut, President & CEO of AAOA, “Kids dream of becoming professional athletes and on Friday they were able to meet some exceptional role models who are living the dream.” After the talk, all of the kids were fitted with their own UnitedHealthcare Bicycle Helmet by the volunteers from AAOA, UnitedHealthcare and Gregg’s Cycles. Once everyone was fitted, all 88 children bobbled out of the gym, helmets on, ready to follow Adrian and Hilton’s safety and exercise tips. AAOA was proud to co-sponsor this event with UnitedHealthcare, furthering our commitment to community engagement while promoting health and wellness. Read more.

Pat Chestnut, president and CEO of AAOA, delivered a seminar on Healthcare Reform to members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce at the September membership meeting at the Tukwila Embassy Suites hotel. Topics addressed the “then,” “now,” and “to be determined” regarding healthcare, and focused on changes that will impact businesses owners and consumers. For additional information, or to request speaking engagement opportunities, please contact 425.968.0545. Read more.