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Conference Goals:
- The conference will provide opportunities to improve communication skills.
- The conference will provide hands-on learning activities.
- The conference will provide opportunities to obtain needed learning codes for professional development portfolio.
- The conference will continue to promote sustainability through eco-friendly practices.
- The conference will encourage and promote student involvement in KDA as well as facilitate learning experiences and networking opportunities.
CEU Information
14 CEU units have been requested for the conference on April 16
XX CEU units have been requested for networking event on the evening of April 15
6 CEU units have been approved for Kansas Certified Dietary Managers
Exhibits/Sponsors:
Gold Level
Abbott Nutrition
Cargill
Kansas Beef Council
Midwest Dairy Council
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Professionals and students – Here are the reasons why you should attend and/or volunteer at the conference!
- Incorporate the business and educational activities of KDA into your professional
development plan.
- Support your career in dietetics through volunteer activities at the conference.
- Explore career resources and make contact with an array of sponsors in the Exhibit Hall.
- Have coffee with your Mentor or sign-up for the Student Mentor Program.
- Take advantage of invaluable educational resources.
- Expand your knowledge in cutting edge topics.
- Connect with other students and become a student advocate for the field of dietetics.
- Network with practicing professionals; mingle with leaders and share your expertise!
Fundraising Opportunities:
- Silent Auction: A list of silent auction items will be supplied in March.
- Fish Bowl: Recipients of the fish bowl drawing proceeds will be determined at a later date. KDA will be offering some great prizes! Ticket costs: 1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10 or 5 tickets for $12. Tickets will be available at the meeting.
KDA will be offering some great prizes!
Online Registration: Conference registration begins February 8th, 2010. Early-bird registration is through March 15th. The Registration page will be available on the KDA website: http://www.dietetics.com/kda.
Call Terry at the KDA Office to make all other registration arrangements (ph. 913-499-0977).
Registration Fee Schedule
Meeting Location/Directions
Clarion Hotel http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-manhattan-kansas-KS113
530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66502
Map: http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-manhattan-kansas-KS113/Hotel-Map?maphotel=KS113&country=US&sid=N9DOM.DVBehgSmH.8
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Lodging
Clarion Hotel http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-manhattan-kansas-KS113
530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Map: http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-manhattan-kansas-KS113/Hotel-Map?maphotel=KS113&country=US&sid=N9DOM.DVBehgSmH.8
Hotel Rate: Special Group Rate of $85.00 per night plus tax (up to 4 people/room)
Instructions for obtaining room reservations: Call the hotel directly at (785) 539-5311.
When making reservations, guests should identify themselves as part of the Kansas Dietetic Association and have a credit card ready to guarantee the reservation. All credit cards are accepted. Rooms must be reserved by March 25, 2010.
Hotel Check-In Time: 4:00pm Hotel Check-Out Time: 11:00AM
Top Manhattan Attractions!
http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-manhattan-kansas-KS113/Hotel-Area?sid=N9DOM.DVBehgSmHHandouts:
Available speaker handouts and presentations are accessible to attendees online. Please put the password you were given to access the handouts. Handouts purchased through on-line registration will be delivered on-site at registration. No handouts will be available on-site for purchase.
Planning Committee
Thanks to the following committee members who have contributed numerous hours to making the 2010 Annual Conference a success
Kelly Chaney
Stephanie Cundith
Jeannine Goetz
Crissy Kaleekal
Terry Koch-Menge
Sarah Marcy
Sara Rosebrook
Sara Sawer
Roni Schwartz
Joan Stadler
Heidi Wells
Christine Young
Contact Information:
For more meeting information, contact:
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