West Suburban Dietetic Association
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Mission Statement
The WSDA serves as an advocate of the dietetic profession serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.
Contact WSDA
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Website: http://www.wsdadietitians.org/
President's Message
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Julie Black, RD, LDN |
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Welcome WSDA members and friends! We are looking forward to an outstanding year full of opportunities to strengthen our ties to the West Suburban food and nutrition community and to broaden our knowledge in a variety of cutting-edge areas. I am honored to serve as your president this year, to follow in the footsteps of our Past-Presidents, and I know that the Board will keep striving to move our diverse group forward. The Programming Committee has been hard at work to bring us a wide variety of topics including a fantastic chance to sample and learn the health benefits of olive oils and balsamic vinegars at our September 13th Kick-Off meeting with Mario Olivi of The Downers Grove Olive Tap. Also in the works are a career forum, public policy and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Delegate update, social media webinar, clinical skills update, and a field trip which promises to inform and entertain too. Throughout the year, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest through the twice-yearly newsletters, E-mail updates with job listings and on our district website www.wsdadietitians.org Please check back frequently for the most up-to-date information, such as the membership application and program details. See you in September! Julie Black, RD, LDN |
WSDA Scholarship Information
Applicants need to send resume and/or this Scholarship Application (doc) postmarked by October 31, 2012. Applicants will be picked in November and notified in January 2013. All recipients will be invited to the April WSDA Dinner Meeting.
WSDA Awards Information
Please read here for more information about the various WSDA Awards.
The Outstanding Dietetic Educator and Outstanding Dietetic Student Awards deadline is October 31, 2012.
All other awards have a deadline of December 1, 2012.
Get Involved! WSDA needs your time and talents
Your talents and interests are useful to WSDA! WSDA has various committees that may match your personal or professional interests. Committee work offers networking, professional contacts, skill-building, and experience. It's a great way to be recognized in Illinois' largest dietetic district. Plus, CDR offers CPEUs for some positions held.
Board of Directors
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WSDA 2012 - 2013 Board Officers |
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| Name/Credentials/Position *elected WSDA Board Position |
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| Julie Black, RD, LDN President* |
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| Carla Schuit RD LDN President-Elect* |
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| Kathleen Sheldon, RD Secretary* |
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| Laurie Schubert, PhD, RD, LDN Treasurer* |
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| Christine M. Cliff, MPH, RD, LDN Nominating Chair* |
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| Lisa Eaton-Wright, MS, RD, LDN Past President Legislative & Public Policy Chair |
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| Ross Kennedy, MPH, MSNW, RD, LDN Membership/Social Media/Webmaster |
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| Diane Sowa, MBA, RD, LDN Awards & Scholarships |
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| Cheryl Reining, MSNW, RD Historian, National Nutrition Month Chair |
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| Diane Moore, MPH, RD Publications Co-Editor |
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| Susan DuPraw, MPH, RD Publications Co-Editor |
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| Paula Milas Sochacki, MPH, RD, LDN Past-Presidents Committee |
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| Nominating Committee Members | ||
| Susan Rainey, RD, LDN Cathy Gavin, MPH, RD, LDN |
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| Programming Committee Members | ||
| Carla Schuit (Chair) Julie Black Lisa Eaton-Wright Laurie Schubert Paula Milas Sochacki Sue Rainey Ross Kennedy Julie Davis (catering and room scheduling only |
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WSDA Meeting Schedule
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| Meeting Locations & Parking | ||
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Benedictine University Krasa Center: 5700 College Drive, Lisle, IL. BU is at the intersection of Maple Avenue (55th Street east-west) and College Road, which is called Yackley Avenue north of Maple and Wehrli south of 75th Street. The campus is about two miles west of I-355 and one mile south of IL Rt. 34 (Ogden Avenue). The Krasa Center is the newer, red brick building located northwest of Benedictine hall. The entrance to Krasa is off of Maple Avenue about 1/4 mile west of College Road. Parking is directly in front of the building and is free for all visitors. |
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| Saturday February 23, 2013 | ||
| Time: 10 am - 12 pm | ||
| Topic: Nutrition and Eating Assessment | ||
| Speakers: Laura Olejnik (Nutrition Assessment) & Megan Laurent (Eating Disorders) | ||
| Location: Benedictine University, in Scholl Hall, Room 101. Enter the campus through the main entrance off College Road, just south of Maple Ave. Take the first right, driving north. Scholl Hall will be on the west side, and parking on the east side. | ||
| Wednesday March 20, 2013 | ||
| Time: 6-8 pm | ||
| Topic: Whole Foods Grocery Tour & Cooking Demo | ||
| Description: Come for a tour through Whole Foods and stay for a fun cooking demo | ||
| Wednesday April 17, 2013 | ||
| Time: 6:30 pm Seating | ||
| Topic: Dinner at the Wheat Cafe & Tour of hospitality & Food Service Program | ||
| Location: College of DuPage | ||
| Speaker: Jim Mulyk Professor, Culinary Program | ||
| Description: We will enjoy a 5 course meal at the Wheat Cafe, the casual dining facility under the culinary arts program. Dinner will be prepared and served to us by COD Culinary students. Agenda will include Year End Wrap Up and Award Presentations. | ||
Newsletters
Fall/Winter 2012 (pdf)
Spring/Summer 2012 (pdf)
Fall/Winter 2011 (pdf)
Spring/Summer 2011 (pdf)
Fall/Winter 2010 (pdf)
Spring/Summer 2010 (pdf)
Winter 2010 (pdf)
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