President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, A Doubletree by Hilton
701 East Adams
Springfield, IL
217-544-8800
During the 2015 WIC Symposium, Coordinators will be trained on the changes and initiatives planned for SFY16 as well as connect with peers from across the state.
At the end of the Symposium, WIC Coordinators will be able to:
Name at least one programmatic change for WIC planned in SFY16. Identify how they will convey upcoming changes to the WIC Program to their agencies’ administration and staff.
Target Audience: Registration is limited to the designated WIC Coordinator (1 per agency).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Space is limited! Registration Deadline is firm.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, May 5, 2015
No fee.
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION
CEUs: There are no CEU’s offered for this activity.
Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
7:45-9:00 Registration opens
9:00-10:15 FY16 Administrative Training
Fiscal, Caseload, Cornerstone, EBT
10:15-10:30 Movement Break
10:30-11:30 Program Training
2014 USDA WIC ME/ Director’s observations and Policy
11:30-12:30 Lunch Buffet/Networking
12:30-1:45 Nutrition Services Training
Policy, Nutrition Education Plan
1:45-2:00 Movement Break
2:00-2:45 Breastfeeding & Peer Counseling Training
2:45-3:45 Special Projects and Initiatives
3:45-4:00 Closing/Evaluation
Overnight Accommodations
A block of sleeping rooms is set up at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, A Doubletree by Hilton. Special room rates of $70+ tax single, $85+tax double and $115+tax quad are available through April 20, 2015. Please request the group rate for the “WIC Symposium” room block. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 1-866-788-1860. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card. Room requests received after April 20, 2015 will be confirmed on a space available basis and participants will be charged the prevailing rate. Hotel reservations may be cancelled 24 hours prior to the day of arrival without penalty.
The Hotel address is 701 East Adams, Springfield IL, 217-544-8800. Check-in time is after 3:00pm; Check-out time is 12:00pm.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The site is wheelchair accessible. Anyone requiring an interpreter or other accommodations should notify: Lisa Kienzle, Prevention First at 217/793-7353, ext. 107, no later than Tuesday, May 5, 2015.
A lactation room will be available.
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