Inclusion Council Leadership

David Pettrone Swalve
Senior Vice President, Workforce Inclusion & Learning Development

Hear from the chair of the Inclusion Council as he discusses the Council’s guiding principles. You’ll also learn how it operates through support, feedback and accountability while helping to continually renew the Life Time community.

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The Council's Guiding Principles

Our four guiding principles are supported and driven by 12 subcommittees focused on a range of topics, including learning and development, community relations, member engagement and more.
 

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  Support a Culture of Inclusion

  Creating safe and respectful spaces so everyone is encouraged to participate.
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  Mentor and Coach

  
  Providing company-wide education, learning and development opportunities.
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  Expand the Life Time Community

  Building strategic relationships that create impact across social and economic barriers.
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  Close the Gap

  
  Assessing and revising our recruiting and casting practices.

Inclusion in Action

The Inclusion Council is working from the ground up within Life Time to build pace and prove transparency along the way. Expect continual updates on inclusion at Life Time, as we remain accountable to our members and team members for these efforts.

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Pride Month

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Cultural Events & Celebrations

Our company calendar provides an opportunity to understand more about our diverse community of members and team members and create more meaningful connections among all of us. It also highlights our Life Time priorities in movement, nutrition, mindset and community.

• June 1

  
  Global Running Day

  Worldwide celebration of running that encourages people to get moving and recognizes the positive power of staying active.

• June 2

  
  Native American Citizenship Day

  Commemorating the day in 1924 when the U.S. Congress passed legislation recognizing the citizenship of Native Americans.

• June 4

  
  
  Shavuot

  (June 4–6) Major Jewish festival held 50 days after the second day of Passover to commemorate the giving of the Torah.

• June 14

  
  Flag Day

  U.S. holiday celebrating the adoption of the American þag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

• June 19

  
  
  Juneteenth

  A federal holiday and the oldest national celebration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. on June 19, 1865.

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  Father's Day

  A day to honor fatherhood, paternal bonds and the infuence of fathers in society.

• June 21

  
  
  Summer Solstice

  The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere marking the onset of summer and the Pagan and Wiccan celebration of Midsummer.

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  National Indigenous Peoples Day

  A Canadian holiday recognizing and celebrating the cultures, contributions and heritage of Indigenous peoples.

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  International Yoga Day

  Celebrating the impact and importance of the physical, mental and spiritual practice of yoga.

• June 27

  
  Canadian Multiculturalism Day

  Celebrating the many different religious traditions and cultural inþuences resulting in a unique Canadian cultural mosaic.

• Entire Month of June

  
  Canadian National Indigenous History Month

  Honoring the history, heritage, sacred cultural ceremonies and diversity of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

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  LGBT Pride Month

  Occurs in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969. Pride events honor and work to achieve equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans.

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  Men’s Health Month

  Raising awareness for men’s health issues and encouraging men and families to practice healthy-living decisions.

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Additional Inclusion Resources

Enjoy our collection of articles, interviews, podcasts, and more resources on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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For more information about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Life Time or to submit a related question or idea, please contact the Inclusion Council below.

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