Calendar of Events for 2021-2022
September
When: Tuesday September 21st
Where: Green Fire Restaurant; 6795 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford
Networking: 5pm
Business Meeting: 5:20pm
Presentation/Dinner to follow
Who: Abbott will be sponsoring 2 CEUs
October
When: Tuesday October 5th
Where: Curran's Apple Orchard; 6385 Kilburn Ave, Rockford
Networking: 5:00 pm
Business Meeting: 5:15 pm
Wagon ride, tour, refreshments to follow
Social/family night - bring your kids or significant other as well
No RSVP needed.
NIAND will cover the fee for the tour, a donut, and cider; all other purchases are on your own.
November
NIU graduate student poster presentations
Date: TBD
Likely will be a virtual event
February
Webinar "Reducing Choking Risk in Infant Feeding"
Presented by baby led weaning dietitian Katie Ferraro
email [email protected] for the link to the webinar that can be watched at any time.
Business meeting Thursday, February 10th, 6:30pm via zoom
March
When: Thursday, March 10th
Virtual event, zoom link will be provided via email
Business meeting: 5:30pm, Presentation to follow
Who: Winnebago County WIC Nutritionist
April
When: Thursday, April 7th
Where: Emerson House (420 N Main, Rockford)
Business meeting: 5:30pm, Presentation to follow
Who: Registered Dietitian Jackie Kircher will be discussing sports nutrition and performance
May Banquet
When: Saturday, May 14th
Where: Emerson House (420 N Main, Rockford)
Private dinner hosted by RealBeautifulYOU Wellness Center and catered by Chef Rudy Galindo
Doors open at 4:30pm, dinner at 5pm
Chef Rudy will be discussing his career path, considerations he has to take going into people's homes, food safety, allergens, and meal inspirations.
When: Tuesday September 21st
Where: Green Fire Restaurant; 6795 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford
Networking: 5pm
Business Meeting: 5:20pm
Presentation/Dinner to follow
Who: Abbott will be sponsoring 2 CEUs
- Nutrition, Immunity, and Going Back to School
- Decoding the New Nutrition Facts Label
October
When: Tuesday October 5th
Where: Curran's Apple Orchard; 6385 Kilburn Ave, Rockford
Networking: 5:00 pm
Business Meeting: 5:15 pm
Wagon ride, tour, refreshments to follow
Social/family night - bring your kids or significant other as well
No RSVP needed.
NIAND will cover the fee for the tour, a donut, and cider; all other purchases are on your own.
November
NIU graduate student poster presentations
Date: TBD
Likely will be a virtual event
February
Webinar "Reducing Choking Risk in Infant Feeding"
Presented by baby led weaning dietitian Katie Ferraro
email [email protected] for the link to the webinar that can be watched at any time.
Business meeting Thursday, February 10th, 6:30pm via zoom
March
When: Thursday, March 10th
Virtual event, zoom link will be provided via email
Business meeting: 5:30pm, Presentation to follow
Who: Winnebago County WIC Nutritionist
April
When: Thursday, April 7th
Where: Emerson House (420 N Main, Rockford)
Business meeting: 5:30pm, Presentation to follow
Who: Registered Dietitian Jackie Kircher will be discussing sports nutrition and performance
May Banquet
When: Saturday, May 14th
Where: Emerson House (420 N Main, Rockford)
Private dinner hosted by RealBeautifulYOU Wellness Center and catered by Chef Rudy Galindo
Doors open at 4:30pm, dinner at 5pm
Chef Rudy will be discussing his career path, considerations he has to take going into people's homes, food safety, allergens, and meal inspirations.
Additional Events
Service project for fall 2021: Collecting individually wrapped snacks and juice boxes for Miss Carly's in Rockford
Service project for spring 2022: Collecting baby formula for Remedies in Rockford