Volunteer Opportunities
Here is the latest update from graduate student researcher, Amanda Harp, since our post about her work in November. She has successfully completed volunteer recruitment for that round of data collection regarding partner/spousal undermining of weight loss. Amanda reports that the winner of that round's drawing was very happy with the gift card for $100. Now, she is collecting data for the confirmatory factor analysis stage of her doctoral dissertation.
Don't miss your last chance to take the latest version of Amanda's survey! She only needs 35 more people to take the survey at http://tinyurl.com/PUBS-WL. Need another incentive? Amanda is using the last of her dissertation funding to increase the drawing for this round to 10 gift cards (one $100 card and nine $25 cards). Additionally, she is donating $1 for every completed survey to your choice of 1 of 5 charities (Playworks, The Carter Center, Teach for America, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, or MAP International).
If you can answer yes to all four of the following inclusion criteria questions, then consider taking her survey so she can complete her dissertation. We can help Amanda become Dr. Amanda Harp!
'1) Are you at least 18 years of age?
2) Have you been participating in a weight loss program for the past consecutive 5 weeks?
3) Have you been in a committed, cohabitating relationship for the past two years?
4) Do you ever feel like your partner/spouse gets in the way of your weight loss?
If so, you're invited to participate in an anonymous, online survey:
This survey should take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. Responses cannot be traced back to participants. Any question may be left unanswered. Participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time. Upon survey completion, you will be provided with an email address and subject line to enter a drawing for 1 of 10 gift cards (one $100 card and nine $25 cards). Each participant who completes the survey may also select to have $1 donated by the researcher to the participant’s choice of 1 of these 5 charities: Playworks, The Carter Center, Teach for America, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, or MAP International.
Please direct questions about this study to Amanda (aharp@clarku.edu) or Dr. Cordova (jcordova@clarku.edu)
Reimbursement Chair for the Public Policy
CDA is looking for a Reimbursement Chair for the Public Policy. Reimbursement Representatives serve as a local resource for ADA members who have questions about reimbursement issues. Reimbursement Representative help facilitate the use of ADA coding and coverage resources, and coordinate local advocacy efforts to expand federal and state nutrition coverage policies.
The Reimbursement Representative is responsible for:
The ADA staff contacts for the Reimbursement Representative are Pam Michael and Marsha Schofield in the ADA Chicago Office.
Looking for a way to get plugged into the community? Need more experience in community Nutrition Education? Want to share your knowledge with those who greatly need it? Cooking Matters Colorado’s (formerly Operation Frontline) mission is to end childhood hunger and promote wellness in Colorado by teaching families how to cook, shop, and eat healthfully on a limited budget. Help be a part of this vision by donating some of your time and professional expertise. We are looking for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians (or students/interns) to teach our nutrition courses one time a week for six consecutive weeks. Class curriculum and training is provided, and you will work side by side with a volunteer professional chef and a Cooking Matters staff member. Each class is approximately two hours with a cooking lesson (taught by our chef) and a nutrition education lesson. Plan to volunteer about 4 hours a week, which includes preparation, drive time, class time, and clean up. This is a great opportunity to share your strength with our community, build your resume, connect with nutrition and culinary professionals, and make a difference in the lives of low-income families. Bilingual abilities are a plus, but not required. Please check out www.cookingmatters.org/cooking-matters-colorado to learn more about their passion to end hunger and fight obesity and chronic disease in Colorado. To volunteer or get more information, please contact Program Manager Andrea Rouge, RD, at 303-892-8480.
