Mission Statement

The Chicago Dietetic Association is the advocate of the dietetics profession, serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well-being.

CDA Programs
Directions to Meetings Location
Apply for a CDA Award
CDA Board of Directors
**Membership Application 2010 - 2011** in pdf format, need Acrobat Reader

NIC Newsletters in PDF

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Chicago Dietetic Association 2010 - 2011 Meetings
	Please note all final details for the meetings will arrive via Evite. All meetings will be granted 2 CEUs
August 24, 2010
Title:	CDA Board Meeting
Location:	University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences – Room 622 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
August 26, 2010
Title:	CDA Membership Kick-Off Event
Location:	Webster’s Wine Bar 1480 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL 60614 6 pm- 9 pm
September 22, 2010
Title:	Food Psychology: Why We Eat More Than We Think
Speaker:	James E. Painter, PhD, RD
Sponsored By:	Midwest Dairy Council
Details:	Most people are not aware of their volume of food consumption. This lack of awareness can lead to over-consumption and obesity. James Painter, Professor and Chair of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Eastern Illinois University, will present techniques to help your clients become aware of their eating patterns and provide ways to reduce their intake.
Location:	The Gleacher Center 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr Chicago, IL 60611
October 19, 2010
Title:	CDA Board Meeting
Location:	University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences – Room 622 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
November 17, 2010
Title:	Marketing the Registered Dietitian
Speaker Panel:	Janet Helm, Chief Nutrition Strategist, Weber Shandwick Lisa Eaton-Wright, MS, RD, LDN, Public Policy Coordinator- North, IDA Mary Russell, MS, RD, LDN, Director- Nutrition Services, U of C Medical Center Dave Kapoor, American Dietetic Association Marketing
Details:	A panel discussion on “marketing the RD” in various settings including private practice, clinical, and public policy. Learn about the marketing resources available to RDs including social media, communications, and “outside the box” ideas. Hear from a leader in clinical nutrition about why it’s important for RDs in clinical settings to market themselves beyond providing nutrition counseling. Learn tools and tips for marketing RDs to your legislators and make a difference for the future of our profession.
Location:	Parthenon 314 S Halsted St Chicago, IL 60661
January 18, 2011
Title:	CDA Board Meeting
Location:	University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences – Room 622 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
February 16, 2011
Title:	CDA / CASPEN Joint Meeting Probiotics
Speaker:	Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD
Details:	Probiotics are a hot topic in the nutrition world as well as in the public media. Kelly Tappenden, Professor of Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Physiology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and past president of ASPEN will give an in-depth review of the science behind probiotics.
Location:	Marcello’s Father and Son Restaurant 645 W North Ave Chicago, IL 60610
March 15, 2011
Title:	CDA Board Meeting
Location:	University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences – Room 622 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
April 13, 2011
Title:	Modern Day Vegetarianism: The Pro-Plant Movement
Speaker:	Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, LDN
Details:	Vegetarian diets are increasing in popularity. Join Dawn Jackson Blatner, ADA Spokesperson and author of The Flexitarian Diet, to get an in-depth refresher of the American Dietetic Association official position on vegetarian diets. Learn about specific foods to prevent vegetarian nutrient gaps and walk away with real-life tips to help you and your clients enjoy a modern and flexible vegetarian eating style. Learn how to prepare quick and tasty vegetarian foods with a live cooking demonstration.
Location:	Centered Chef Studios 177 N. Ada Street Chicago, IL 60607
May 10, 2011
Title:	CDA Transitional Board Meeting
Location:	University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences – Room 622 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm

2 CPE Credit Available at Each Meeting!

Two CPE credit available at each meeting.

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Meetings Schedule

5:30-6:00: Check-in and networking; asking for members to be seated by 6pm
6:00-6:15: dinner is being served and CDA Committee or Business Announcements
6:15-6:45: Dinner and networking
6:45-8:15: Speaker Program (dessert/coffee to be served around 7pm)
8:15-8:30: Questions

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Meetings Location

This year the member meetings for the Chicago Dietetic Association will be at local restaurants in the Chicago area. Please see the Program for the location of the specific meeting you are attending. Meetings this year will be by reservation only. Members will be sent an electronic invitation and will need to RSVP by the date given, the earlier the better in order to secure a spot. The electronic system will state if the meeting still has space available.

How does the Dinner Meeting RSVP work?

The dinner meetings continue to be more successful than we could have imagined! In order to allow for the best experience for our members, the number of attendees is limited according to the venue capacity. The Evite goes out to all current members and RSVPs are accepted in order they are received. Please understand that RSVPs are accepted for the evitee only (please do not RSVP for a colleague). There is a waiting list created in case additional space becomes available due to cancellations. If you should need to cancel, please contact Carolyn Tampe at ctampe@gmail.com; if you “no-call, no-show” you will be wait-listed for future meetings.

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Apply for a CDA Award!

Each year CDA recognizes the accomplishments and leadership of its members through its annual awards program. Awardees are nominated to IDA for state level awards:

• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year-must be an ADA member, an RD, and less than 36 years old
• Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year-must be an ADA member
• Outstanding Registered Dietitian of the Year-must be an RD and an ADA member for at least 15 years
• Emerging Leader-must be an ADA member for more than 5 years, practice experience of 5-10 years, not previously selected as RYDY or RDTY
• Outstanding Dietetics Student-must be an ADA member and currently enrolled in an ADA approved/accredited program
• Employer Recognition Award- for exemplary employee support and encouragement of professional development and professional association activitities
• Career Development Award- $500 scholarship for a CDA member

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CDA 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors

President Kelly Ziemkiewicz renalrd05@yahoo.com President-elect Carolyn Tampe   Secretary Brooke Schantz   Treasurer Annalisa Tsai   Treasurer-elect Karen Jaseckas   Nominating Committee Adam Reppert, Chair Krista Jablonski Sandra Avitia Anita Giraldo   Program/Sponsorship Committee Carolyn Tampe, Chair Jackie Lang Karen Jaseckas Mary Russell Linda Kintzel Sara Haas Laura Coury Brooke Schantz Melissa Prest NIC Newsletter Krissy Redfearn, Chair Christina Niklas Margaret Wertheim Brooke Schantz Lorry Luscri Maria Bournas Lisa Kinsella   Legislation Adam Reppret, Co-Chair Tarrah DeClemente, Co-Chair Roberta Cooper-Meyer Marie Ross Jamie Shifley Lisa Osowski Samantha Raymond Public Relations Katy Connolly, Chair Carolyn Tampe, website Adam Reppert, Facebook Prajakta Phadke, Twitter and Linked-In Maria Bournas Monica Joyce Colleen Lammel-Harmon Shayna Oshita Jeanna Tachiki Laura Coury Sara Haas Alexandria Cotie Ashlie Galiotto Karen Jaseckas Lisa Osowski Kimberly Sasso Kelly Sierra Cassandra Vanderwall Beth Williams Catherine Young   Membership Vicki Gainsberg Kate Kinne Candice West Anna Neundorf Awards & Scholarships Prajakta Phadke, Chair Ann Engles Laura Coury   Past-President's Council Anita Giraldo Megan Sliwa Barbara Fine Pat Plavcan Barbara Mueller Marie Ross Roberta Cooper-Meyer By-laws Barb Fine, Chair   Historian Melyssa Andler

 

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For additional information about the Chicago Dietetic Association
Kelly Ziemkiewicz at renalrd05@yahoo.com