CWA Spring Conference
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Hotel Information | Speaker Forms
2008 Annual Conference
Tue, May 6 - Thu, May 8, 2008 (Preconference - Mon, May 5)
Town and Country Resort &
Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 800/772-8527
The California WIC Association invites you to attend its 16th Annual Conference. This
year we will celebrate the healthy new WIC food packages and kick off a multi-year campaign
entitled WIConnect, designed to strengthen and unify our WIC work by linking three
themes: Better Food…Clear Messages…Healthy Outcomes!
The workshops and trade show will emphasize the importance of really embracing healthy
eating and active living, starting with WIC employees, and then reaching out to WIC families
and communities. We continue in our efforts to join forces with key partners including
Head Start, First 5, Child Care Providers, hospitals, healthcare providers and policy
makers.
NEW! Food demos! Food experts and manufacturers will provide hands-on shopping and
preparation tips using the new WIC foods.
We wish to thank our sponsors for their continued support!
Dairy Council of California * J.P. Morgan EFS, Inc. * Malt-O-Meal
*Download Conference Program*
Speakers and Trainers
Adam Drewnowski, world renowned researcher on obesity prevention will speak on the importance of the WIC food package changes; Federal Updates - Eric Steiner and Debra Whitford, USDA FNS, Douglas Greenaway, National WIC Association; Dr. Nick Yphantides, MD, author of My Big Fat Greek Diet; Manuel Villacorta, RD, Nutrition Coach; Dr. Lynn Yonekura, CA Hospital Medical Center; Dr. Ferdman, Pediatric Allergist; Dr. Lucia Kaiser, UC Davis; Dr. Brian Palmer, DDS; Wassy Tesfa, Center for Community and Family Services, Head Start; Tia Anzelloti, San Diego Hunger Coalition; Charity Kahn, Jam Jam Jam; Laura Alexander, IBCLC; Dr. Michael Lu, UCLA School of Medicine; Julian Olivas, motivational interviewing for Spanish speakers. And much more…check our website for updates!
Five Concurrent Workshop Tracks
Nutrition and Health
Food Allergies in Children and the New WIC Food Package; Using Motivational Interviewing with Spanish Speakers; Preconception Health Issues; Health Literacy; Sing, Dance, Play-Jam Jam Jam!; The Scoop on Fats
Breastfeeding and Early Feeding
Breastfeeding, Sugar in the Food Supply and Oral Health; Breastfeeding and Medications; Attachment and Nighttime Parenting; Breastfeeding and Cultural Beliefs and Customs; Cultural Issues in Early Feeding
Food Package
Marketing the WIC Food Package; Food Package Updates; WIC Vendor Training for Staff; Promoting Whole Grains and Encouraging Fruits and Vegetables
Policy and Advocacy
Brainstorming WIC Reauthorization Strategies; Farm Bill and Food Stamp Updates; The Healthy Built Environment-What is Working; Improving Hospital Breastfeeding Rates
Management and Employee Wellness
Best Practices in Employee Wellness; Personal Wellness and Nutrition Coaching; The Language of Resolution; Embracing Diversity
Pre-Conference Seminar
Creating Messages with Design and
Marketing in Mind,
Dr. Gail Frank, California State University, Long Beach
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Effective messaging will be important with the rollout of the new WIC food package! Dr. Gail Frank will work with you to examine current health messages in WIC materials and begin strategizing for messages promoting the food package. Participants will increase their skill in developing communications objectives and developing messages for the consumer. This will be a very informative workshop with lots of discussion and activities. Participants will bring print material examples of their posters, brochures and flyers.
CWA Trade Show & Local Agency Sharing
The 2008 CWA Trade Show and Local Agency Sharing will kick off at 5:45 on Tuesday evening and continue through Wednesday. Join us for a special reception and learn about the latest products and services available to WIC Program participants and providers. NEW Food Demonstrations and Taste Tests! Local Agencies-showcase your work in breastfeeding, nutrition education, employee wellness, data and evaluation, special projects, and management. Local Agency Sharing will be in the Pacific 2 room and available Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday.
California Nutrition Corps (CNC) Reception & WIC Leadership 2008 Graduation
Network with your friends and colleagues and join us as we salute the next generation of WIC leaders as they pursue further education and hone their leadership skills. Meet this year’s scholarship recipients and celebrate the achievements of our returning scholars. Let's tip our hats to the graduating class of WIC Leadership 2008.
Physical Activity Offerings
Download the description of physical activity offerings at this year's conference.
California Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
Monday, May 5, 2008 at Town and Country Resort. Click here for more information.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Participate in the CWA 2008 Annual Conference! Become a sponsor or exhibitor to increase visibility of your company’s products or services, enhance your company image and credibility, and reinforce brand awareness among the key decision-makers, providers and related service representatives serving the WIC community.
Downloads:
For questions regarding the 2008 Trade Show, please contact
Robbie Gonzalez-Dow at 831/521-7208 or by email.
Registration
Early Bird Registration Deadline is March 24, 2008! Cancellations - Requests for refunds must be provided in writing. Refunds may be give before March 28, minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellations made after March 28 will not be eligible for a refund.
- Online Registration at Regonline!
- Download Conference Brochure w/ Registration Form
- Credit Card Authorization Form
Hotel Information
The Town and Country is sold out for May 5 and May 7!
Alternate Hotel
CWA has reserved a room block at an alternate hotel, The Seven Seas Hotel (Best Western), a five minute walk from the Town and Country. The rate is $110.00 for single or double. Phone: 1-800-328-1618.
Town and Country
The CWA block at the Town and Country is sold out for May 5 and May 7! There are only rooms available for May 6.
All conference activities will take place at the Town and Country Resort &
Convention Center located at 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. Sleeping room rates
are $115 for Single and $145 for Double Occupancy plus an applicable sales tax. This rate is
within the state’s maximum lodging allowance for San Diego County, and the State WIC Program
has provided blanket approval for the conference hotel's lodging rate of $145. Deadline is April
10, 2008.
For reservations, call the Town & Country at 1-800-772-8527 and ask for the California
WIC Association 2008 Conference for your discounted rate or click here for online reservations. Please note that fees will
be charged if rooms are not cancelled within 48 hour notice.
TRANSPORTATION
- Parking: $9.00/day for Hotel Guests, $2/hour not to exceed $10/day for day guest
- Air Transportation: Suggested air travel to this location is via San Diego International Airport, 15 minutes from the hotel.
- Airport Shuttle: Airport shuttle services are offered by Xpress Shuttle at 1-800-900-RIDE or www.xpressshuttle.com. Cost is $10/person one way.
- Taxi: estimated fare from San Diego Airport to the Town & Country is $20.
Speaker Forms
- Workshop Description Form
- AV and Handouts
- Speaker Confirmation Letter
- Speaker Disclosure Form
- Speaker Tips
- Workshop Bibliography
- Speaker Information Form
- Speaker Reimbursement Form
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Town & Country Resort and Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108