The author covers issues of interest to the Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (VAHPERD) in 2007 and 2008. She commends the leadership and professionalism of VAHPERD president Kerry Redican. The 2008 VAHPERD convention will be held at the Hyatt Reston from November 7 to 9. She enumerates the 2007 professional Teachers of the Year (TOY) including Henry Castelvecchi and Crystal Barker.