Annual Legislative Event - Advocacy DayThe Illinois Academy holds its Advocacy Day in the spring at the Illinois State Capital in Springfield however due to COVID-19 pandemic Advocacy Day has been held virtually to ensure our members safety. Illinois Academy Virtual Advocacy Day Schedule: Virtual: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Gain knowledge on proposed state legislation, learn about current laws that have impacted our profession, and how we can advocate for the dietetic profession with our state representatives. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST Meet with your State Representative!We will pair you up with constituents in your district for a meet and greet. This will be based on the representative's availability, so please indicate if you are interested in a meet and greet, are available in-person or virtually. If your representative is not available on the April 12, we will reach out to coordinate another time. Learning objectives and performance indicators are pending.4 CEUS are pending for active Illinois Academy members as a member benefit. $40 to earn 4 CEUS for non-members and student registration is free. Click here to register for Advocacy Day! - Registration closes on April 8Watch the video below to help you identify your State Elected Officials which is required when registering for Advocacy Day. Advocacy Resources:
Contact Us: If you have questions regarding Advocacy Day contact our State Policy Representatives Rebecca Ilic & Valerie Koress at [email protected]
Your Role as an AdvocateAdvocating for the nutrition profession is imperative to our success. Serving as a Grassroots Advocate can reap these many rewards, plus so much more.
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