- Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Associations and Practice Groups:
- Greater Seattle
- Greater Spokane
- North Sound
- Olympia Area
- South Sound
- Southwest Washington
- Tricities
- Yakima Valley
Events
2012 Educational Conference - Poster & Member Spotlight Applications
January 09, 2012 - March 12, 2012
Link to complete information on submitting either a proposal for a member spotlight table at the annual educational conference or for a poster session.
We hope you'll join us!
Contact Information:
WSDA Office
206-935-5104
wsda@quidnunc.net
http://eatrightwashington.org/wsda.cfm?page=2012 Spotlight
Academy Opportunities to Serve
January 28, 2012 - February 28, 2012
Volunteers for Committees
Build personal and professional contacts, increase personal satisfaction, share your skills with others, and make a difference in dietetics – serve on an Academy national committee! There are over 20 Academy committees who report to the Board of Directors (BOD), House of Delegates (HOD), or jointly to the BOD and HOD. Review the Description of Academy Committees (http://www.eatright.org/Members/content.aspx?id=8345) to become familiar with the various opportunities.
Make Your Interests Known
If you are interested, complete the “Opportunities to Serve” survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W99VFJ2) to tell us about your background and interests in serving the Academy via a committee. The information you provide is critical to the President-elect and Speaker-elect for making appointments for the 2012-2013 program year (terms start June 1, 2012). Depending on the length of your responses, it may take up to 30 minutes to enter your information. However, if you use the same computer and link each time, you can complete the survey in multiple sessions.
We realize that some of you have submitted information in the past. Unfortunately, we do not have the capabilities to update your information at this time. If you have any problems with the survey, please contact Charlene Rice, Coordinator, Governance (crice@eatright.org| 800/877-1600 ext 4892).
Next Steps
The appointment process will begin in mid-March 2012. We will contact appointees to confirm acceptance of appointments. We will finalize the committee appointments by the end of April. We will continue to utilize the information submitted during the 2012-2013 program year if additional committees, task forces or work groups need to be formed. The number of volunteers can sometimes exceed what is needed for standing committees, so we may contact you to discuss other ways for you to contribute to the Academy in the future.
Thank You
Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve the Association through our committees. Your commitment to the Academy and profession are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the HOD Governance Team mailbox at hod@eatright.org
Contact Information:
Charlene Rice
800/877-1600 ext 4892
crice@eatright.org
National Academy Elections
February 01, 2012 - March 03, 2012
Link for complete information!
Contact Information:
http://www.eatrightwashington.org/wsda.cfm?id=77
Breast Feeding Coalition Survey Opportunity
February 14, 2012 - February 27, 2012
**If you provide direct breastfeeding support to mothers, including education, counseling or clinical services, please read below**:
The Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington (BCW) is doing a survey and census of lactation consultants and other breastfeeding support staff to learn about how you and/or your employer reimburse for lactation services. Results from this survey will help identify possible challenges in supporting moms of all incomes in our communities and identify areas for education regarding the various mechanisms for reimbursing/billing for lactation services.
If you support breastfeeding moms, please take the time to answer this survey, it should take less than 10 minutes.
Please also forward this on to others you know in Washington State who provide breastfeeding support services.
This survey will close on Monday, February 27th at 9am so please answer before then.
Results will be shared at the BCW Annual Meeting and will be made available in mid-March 2012 on the BCW website: www.breastfeedingwa.org.
Visit this link to complete the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LactationServices
Thank you for your time!
Contact Information:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LactationServices
Weight Management Symposium: A Winning Pair: Weight Management Research and Applications for Practice
March 02, 2012 - March 04, 2012
The Mediterranean designed hotel, super hotel rate, free airport shuttle service, and fabulous food are just the incidental reasons why you need to join us for 2012 WM DPG symposium:
A Winning Pair: Weight Management Research and Applications for Practice
March 2-4, 2012
This is the perfect event to sharpen your professional skills and network with experts in weight management. The pre-symposium workshop and 2 ½ day conference offer up to 19 hours of continuing education credits.
Contact Information:
www.wmdpg.org/symposium
ADA's Kids Eat Right Summit
March 02, 2012 - March 04, 2012
Link for complete information.
Contact Information:
http://www.eatrightwashington.org/docs/ADA%20News/KER%20Summit%20%283-2012%29.pdf
Continuing Education Opportunity - The Moore Center
March 06, 2012
Dr. Craig Johnson & Dr. John Sargent to speak at The Moore Center in Bellevue
Earn 2 FREE Continuing Education Credits
The Moore Center, a comprehensive treatment facility for eating disorders located in Bellevue, WA cordially invites you to join us at our Provider Open House, Tuesday, March 6th 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
Guest Speakers include:
Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEPS - New Trends in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Chief Clinical Officer - Eating Recovery Center
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Founding Editor - International Journal of Eating Disorders
John Sargent, MD – Family Therapy for Eating Disorders: Evidence Based Treatments & Beyond
Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Tufts Medical Center
Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics - Tufts University School of Medicine
Immediate Past President - American Family Therapy Academy
Founding Member - Academy for Eating Disorders
This event is free of charge. Drinks, Hors d'oeuvres & Dinner Provided
The Moore Center
1601 114th Ave. SE, Ste. 180
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.451.1134 p
425.451.8501 f
Contact Information:
Katie Klute
kklute@moorecenterclinic.com
Advanced Topics in Breastfeeding Support
March 13, 2012
Nutrition First Regional Breastfeeding Education Seminar Agenda
Registration Fee: $145; $125 Nutrition First Members. Includes beverage breaks and lunch. For your convenience, Nutrition First offers a package rate of membership & registration for $145
Audience: all staff providing breastfeeding encouragement and lactation support within a clinical and community health care setting. This activity qualifies for 6.5 Professional Continuing Education units.
Core Competencies:
•Provides a research based framework for utilizing biological design to nurture a mother's and infants capacity to breastfeed.
•Assesses the nutritional status of pregnant and breastfeeding women and evidenced based guidelines on food allergies and sensitivities in childhood.
•Discuss the role of technology in the healthcare provider’s support of lactation.
Objectives:
•Describe how Biological Nurturing can facilitate breastfeeding success.
•Determine nutritional needs of pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women to achieve optimal health.
•Define the needs of late preterm infants in lactation support.
•Examine the technology and social media applications for lactation education and support.
Registration link below.
Contact Information:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5hk60rh9e541ea6&llr=ttz888iab
Clinical Nutrition Management DPG Symposium
March 24, 2012 - March 27, 2012
Savannah, Georgia
This symposium will offer current strategies to look for opportunities to implement change initiatives. Most leaders acknowledge that change management is a key requirement of their job. Yet simply telling others to "Change!" is an ineffective strategy. In today's fast-paced environment, organizations put a premium on key individuals within the company who can react and move quickly in response to changing conditions and pressures. Change requires transparent communication and to share what is not changing along with what is changing. Change also requires us to act deliberately but swiftly while always communicating the strategic goals to be achieved. Change requires a spark that ignites an individual or a team to do what is necessary to achieve a goal. The most effective leaders are the change agents who know how and when to light the spark that ignites a team to greatness. Ignite your team by executing CHANGE.
Brochures with registration forms will be sent to all CNM DPG members by January. If you are not currently a CNM DPG member and would like to receive the mailing when available, please e-mail your request Rita Pollack, CMP at Pollack Meeting & Event Management, pollackmtg@aol.com or fax to 312-475-1405.
For information on symposium sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, please contact Janet Barcroft, RD, LDN at janet.barcroft@hcahealthcare.com or 615-769-2243.
WADE Conference
March 30, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Vancouver, WA
Contact Information:
http://www.WADEpage.org
Washington State & Oregon Academies Annual Educational Conference
April 22, 2012 - April 24, 2012
Plan now to join us in Vancouver, WA at the Hilton Hotel for a combined ODA/WSDA educational conference!
A call for speakers this summer resulted in 67 proposals.
Member spotlight and poster registration is open!
Exhibit registration is open!
Registration is open!
You won't want to miss this event.
Contact Information:
WSDA Office
206-935-5104
wsda@quidnunc.net
http://eatrightwashington.org/wsda.cfm?page=Ed Conf
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE)
October 06, 2012 - October 09, 2012
Plan now to join us in Philadelphia to celebrate Ethan Bergman's presidency!
Contact Information:
http://www.eatright.org/fnce
Washington State Academy's Legislative Day
February 06, 2013
Watch for more details - but mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Contact Information:
Washington State Academy Office
206-935-5104
wsand@quidnunc.net