Montana Dietetic Association 2009 Annual Conference May 13, 2009

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At the 2009 MDA Conference there is bound to be a session for you. Our theme this year is "Nourishing Today and Sustaining Tomorrow." Our theme reflects these tough economic times. This year we are offering a 1 day rate as well as 2 day rate for our members and non members.
Montana Dietetic Association is committed to the environment. This year you will have option of purchasing speaker handouts/presentations on individual jump/flash driveswhen you register. These flash driveshave all of thespeaker handouts, powerpoint presentation materials. It is complete with our logo and ready for your use!
We have set aside rooms at the Rock Creek Resort for the low price of $90.00/night until April 13th.
Please visit the Rock Creek Resort website for further details at www.rockcreekresort.com or you may call them at 406-446-1111. Be sure to mention the MDA conference room rate.
For any questions please call Susan Jordan, President Elect MDA at 406-638-3553.
You will need to print out your confirmation and bring this with you to the conference.


May 14-15, 2009
Thursday, May 14th
7:00-8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:15Introductory Plenary Session
Seven Ways Volunteer Leadership Can Improve Your Career Al Rickard, President of Association Vision

9:15-9:30 BREAK
9:30-10:45 Keynote Speaker
10 Things I learned along the way: A Dietitian's Journey Julie Beyer, RD NutraConsults Inc.

10:45-11:45
Diabetes and Disabilities Debbie Sokol-McKay, MS, OTR/L, CDE, CVRT, CLVT, SCL

12:00-1:00 Lunch Sponsored by Montana Beef Council Lisa Murray RD, CDE, LN

1:15-2:15 Concurrent Sessions A

Session 1-The physiology of exercise and food intake: Climbing NorthAmericasHighest Peak
Session 2-Menu AIDDS Program, Group Homes Menu System
Session3-Montana Breastfeeding Coalition UpdateNEMS (Nutrition Environment Monitoring Survey)
Session 4-Myths and Realities of Diabetes

2:15-2:30 BREAK
2:30-3:30 Concurrent Sessions B

Session 5-Dietetic Internship Update in Montana
Session 6-Health Belief Model and the Nutrition Educator
Session 7-Advances in Sports Dietetics: Opportunities Await You!
Session 8-Diabetes, Vision Loss Nutrition Management

3:45-4:00 BREAK
4:00-5:00 Plenary Session
Should You Write a Book? Julie Beyer, RD NutraConsults Inc
6:00-8:00MDA Board Meeting (Keva Room)
Friday, May 15th

7:00Coffee
7:30-9:30Plenary Session
Generations: The Challenge for your Association Peter Brinckerhoff, Corporate Alternatives

9:30-10:30 Plenary Session

Promote today for a stronger profession tomorrow! Juliana Smith State Government Relations Chair, American Dietetic Association Washington DC
10:30-10:40 Break
10:45:-12:00 Plenary Session
Critical Steps for early breastfeeding success Marianne Neifert, MD

12:00-1:00 Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting/Expo following lunch
1:15:2:30Concurrent Sessions

Session 9-Troubleshooting breastfeeding problems
Session 10-MDA Public Policy
Session 11-Montana's Food and Health Disparities in Pictures

2:30-2:45 BREAK
2:45-3:45Plenary Session
Diabetes Nutrition Education and Meds Update: Are you current?Marion Franz, MS, RD, CDEInternational Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MN
3:45-5:15 Expert Panel Discussion:
Hunger in Montana Addressing the Health/Nutrition needs of ourmostvulnerable people
Peggy Grimes, Executive Director, MT Food Bank Network Minkie Medora, MT Food CouncilPhil Zepeda, Feeding America
5:15-6.00 Closing Session
Life in Balance: Improving the quality in your Journey Marianne Niefert, MD

Order your MDA personalized drive with your registration!
Hope to see you there!



Organized by Montana Dietetic Association

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Ticket Info:  

• Member 1 day, $110.00
• Member 2 day, $210.00
• Non Member 1 day, $135.00
• Non Member 2 day, $240.00
• Retiree, $125.00
• Student, $75.00
• MAADE member, $110.00
• Flash Drive MDA Conference Presentation Materials, $13.00
• Silent Auction Donation Item, Free

Official Website: http://mdaconference-upcoming.eventbrite.com