Sponsored by the
Illinois Department of Human Services
May 21, 2013
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Springfield, Illinois
Target Audience
Illinois WIC Coordinators and Management Staff
Purpose
To connect and update WIC Coordinators rgarding change and intiatives planned for SFY14.
Learning Objectives
Following the symposium WIC Coordinators will be able t
1. List at least one SFY14 change planned for WIC
2. Identify how they will convey upcoming changes to the WIC Program to their agencies’ administration and staff
3. Describe WIC partner agencies and how they interface with WIC.
Training cost is free.
Coffee and lunch will be provided.
Special Needs The location is accessible for those with disabilities. Anyone needing special accomodations should nottify Lisa Kienzle at Lisa.kienzle@prevention.org or by phone at 1.217.793.7353, ext. 107. Registration Deadline: May 10, 2013.
Continuing Education Credits
This educational activity is co-provided with Oakton College and the Illinois Department of Human Services.“This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
Presenters
Penny Roth, MS, RD, LDN, Illinois WIC Director
Stephanie Bess, MS, RD, LDN, Illinois WIC Nutrition Services Coordinator
Brenda Matthews, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
Melanie Eader, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Assistant Breastfeeding Coordinator
Lisa Cunningham, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
LaShon Reese, MEd, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
Shirley Smith, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
Melissa Banz, MS, RD, LDN, CLC, Illinois WIC Regional Nutritionist Consultant
AGENDA
7:45-9:00 Registration
9:00-10:15 Director’s Update
-Review of SFY14 Plans for Caseload, Cornerstone Modernization and EBT Planning
10:15-10:30 Movement Break
10:30-11:30 WIC Policy Updates
-Review of Policy Manual Changes and the SFY14 Management Evaluation
11:30-12:30 Lunch Buffet
12:30-1:45 Special Projects
-Updates on Efforts to Increase Caseload, Participant Centered Services, and Child Retention
1:45-2:00 Movement Break
2:00-2:45 Breastfeeding & Peer Counseling Update
-Review of Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Initiatives for SFY14
2:45-3:45 Nutrition Education Plan for SFY14
-Release of the newly revised SFY14 Nutrition Education Plan
3:45-4:00 Closing/Evaluation
Hotel Information
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center
701 East Adams St.
Springfield, Illinois 62701
217-544-8800
Overnight Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center. Room rates are $70+tax (single) and $85+tax (double). Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling, 1-866-788-1860. To receive the special group rate, please mention WIC SYMPOSIUM. The cut-off date for reservations at the special group rate is Monday, April 29, 2013. Room requests received after Monday, April 29, 2013 will be confirmed on a space available basis by hotel and participants will be charged the prevailing rates. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hrs. prior to the day of arrival without penalty.
Parking
The parking garage is owned & operated by the Prairie Capital Convention Center. It is connected to the hotel on levels 1H & 2H. The standard parking charge is $ .75 per hour (not with in/out privileges) with a maximum of $7.00 per day (24 hours). This charge is handled by the Prairie Capital Convention Center when exiting the parking garage. Unfortunately, the hotel is unable to bill this charge to a guest room. Should you wish to valet park your vehicle the charge is $13.00 per day, with in/out privileges for registered guests of the hotel.
Questions on registration?
Contact Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First
Lisa.Kienzle@prevention.org
217-793-7353, ext. 107 or
1-800-252-8951, ext. 107
Registration is closed for this event.