[Diabetes-talk] What have your affiliates done for diabetes seminars during convention

[Joy Stigile]

Dear Bridget,

I have been President of the DAN of California for eight years.  I have 
always called the nearest large hospital to the hotel where the convention 
is to be held.  I ask for the Diabetes Education Department.  I then ask for 
a speaker to talk to us during our luncheon meeting each year.  Some have 
been nurse educators and last year I did something different by having a 
psychologist speak about why we eat and when.  We usually have several NFBC 
members attend who do not have diabetes so, I vary the topic so they do not 
feel left out.

It is very easy to start a new Diabetes Action Network in your state.  All 
you need are five NFB of Nebraska members who would like to serve on the 
board and then contact your State President to ask for the procedures.

Good luck!

Warmly, Joy


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What have your affiliates done for diabetesseminars 
during convention


> Omaha is hosting the Nebraska convention next year, and we are already
> planning. A couple of years ago, I prepared a diabetes seminar that was
> successful. I had my friend and head administrative nurse of the
> diabetes clinic at the NE Med Center speak. Our affiliate would like
> another seminar, and I'm hoping to expand upon this idea. What have
> others done, or what ideas do others have? I appreciate any advice and
> suggestions.
>
> Bridgit
>
>
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