In addition, there will be a Professional Leadership track to earn CPEU's for holding an elected office in a national or state dietetic or dietetic-related organization in the future. During the coming year, we will be developing a program to assist in this process. Contact Peg Gerlock, RD to assist with this project. Speakers Bureau Volunteer The Babies and You program is a health promotion program that focuses on preventing low birthweight and birth defects by educating participants about lifestyle behaviors that can affect pregnancy. Babies and You Speakers Bureau volunteers provide prenatal education seminars to employees at worksites or community based organizations.
Volunteers receive training, and are asked to present two seminars at worksites each year.
Volunteers should be health professionals with current knowledge of the content area to be presented in the prenatal education seminars. Volunteers should also be comfortable speaking in front of groups of around 10 - 20 participants. The WSDA Mentoring and Membership Committee is looking for students, recent graduates, and WSDA members to participate in our committee. The Business Editor works with advertisers for the Express. This position will enhance or develop sales and marketing skills.