Speakers Bureau Program

DO YOU AND YOUR GROUP WANT TO LEARN MORE?

As part of our Mission Delivery educational programming and Communications outreach, the Speakers Bureau is comprised of over 30 volunteers who are trained in-house and sent out into the community and to companies to do 20 minute to 1 hour presentations. Topics include the scope of the diabetes epidemic, basic “diabetes 101” education, nutrition, prevention, diabetes management and complications, how to get help or resources from the ADA, and how to get involved in our local programs and events. Speaking events are free of charge.

In order to request a speaker, please fill out a request form and return it to me by email at abrashier@diabetes.org, by fax at (972) 392-1366, or by regular mail at 4100 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75244. Be sure to include your audience demographic information in the “Target Audience” section, as well as the number of attendees you expect in the “Estimated Attendance” field.

Thank you for your interest in the American Diabetes Association North Texas Office’s volunteer Speakers Bureau program.

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

In order to become a Speakers Bureau volunteer, please fill out a Volunteer Interest Form and also return to me and be sure to mark “Speakers Bureau” on the second page. Speakers Bureau is a great way to not only educate audiences on this growing epidemic, but also to share your story and experiences dealing with this disease. Our volunteer speakers have truly taken ownership of the program and find it fulfilling to be able to give hope to those struggling with diabetes.

Thank you for your interest in the American Diabetes Association and for contributing to diabetes awareness by utilizing our Speakers Bureau resources. By working together, we can significantly reduce the personal and economic toll of diabetes. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (972) 392-1181 ext. 6101.

Take care,

Andrea Brashier, LMSW

Associate Manager, Administrative Support

Health Fairs and Speakers Bureau Coordinator

abrashier@diabetes.org

 

 

Health Fair, Speakers and Media Request Form

Health Fair, Speakers and Media Request Form

Please complete and submit.  Please allow 3 weeks to accommodate speaker requests.  Fax form to 972.392.1366 or ABrashier@diabetes.org.  Thank you so much for your interest.

2014 Health Fair-Speaker Request Form

New Scholars Program for 74th Annual Scientific Sessions

The American Diabetes Association and Eli Lilly and Company are pleased to announce the creation of the American Diabetes Association Scholars Program.  The program, made possible through $1.1 million in support from Lilly, will provide scholarships for up to 100 scholars from outside the U.S. to attend this year’s Scientific Sessions, the world’s largest scientific and medical conference focused on diabetes and its complications. 

“The American Diabetes Association is thrilled to join with Eli Lilly and Company to award the American Diabetes Association Scholars Program,” said Robert E. Ratner, MD, FACP, FACE, chief scientific & medical officer, American Diabetes Association. “Lilly’s support provides scientists from countries around the world that are seeing a significant increase in diabetes, the opportunity to attend this educational program and be trained in the clinical management of the disease. Then, they will be able to return to their home country and conduct these educational programs, furthering our fight to Stop Diabetes® across the globe.”

The Association’s 74th Annual Scientific Sessions, to be held in San Francisco June 13-17, brings together physicians, scientists and other health care professionals from around the world to learn about the latest advances in basic and clinical science for diabetes. Selected scholars will attend the program, as well as participate in a professional education program which will provide training and resources for scholars to serve as faculty for professional education programs when they return to their home countries.  The Association will provide reporting tools for scholars and track the presentation opportunities they undertake.

“Diabetes is a global epidemic, so it’s critical that clinicians and scientists across the world have access to the most recent information in order to appropriately treat and fight this disease,” said Robert Heine, vice president, medical affairs, Lilly Diabetes. “Lilly is pleased to provide support for the Association’s scholars program and looks forward to this year’s Scientific Sessions.”

– See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/2014/scholars-awards.html#sthash.kkAJG3Zj.dpuf

You are invited to join us for our first Volunteer Training of the year!

You are invited to join us for our first Volunteer Training of the year!

When: Friday, February 28^th from 10am-2pm

Where: American Diabetes Association North Texas office, 4100 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75244 in the conference room.

What: Volunteer Training for general outreach programs, particularly Health Fairs, Speakers Bureau, and Advocacy.

Hosted by: Andrea Brashier, LMSW, Associate Manager of Administrative Support

Registration info: Two parts:

• Register yourself as a volunteer at www.diabetes.org/volunteer. Choose the “general outreach” option.
• Fill out and return the attached Volunteer Interest Form to abrashier@diabetes.org no later than Monday, February 24 at 5PM in order to be confirmed for this training. This will count as your RSVP.
• If you have already done these tasks and submitted your form, please let Andrea know what your RSVP is for this training by Monday, Feb 24.

Lunch info:  We will be providing a healthy, diabetes-friendly deli lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions please let me know.

Click here for the Volunteer Interest Form

If you are not able to make this training date, we will be doing the same training on May 9^th and August 15^th with the same timeframe. Please let me know which date you plan to attend.

Surviving the Upcoming Holidays

With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day coming up what are some ways to stay healthy and make better decisions?

We have some ideas…

Whether you are getting ready for the Super Bowl or a weeknight dinner, Diabetes Forecast’s how-to guide will help you serve up a sensational chili, complete with need-to-know chili tips and recipes.

Click here to see the recipe

Quick and Delicious Meals at Home for Valentine’s Day –

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the ones you love. If you brave the crowds, you’re always in for a long wait at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day evening. When it falls in the middle of the week, hours of cooking may not be on your agenda. If you find yourself in this position, we’ve got a solution.

Try cooking your own quick and easy, yet elegant, meal at home. You’ll be surprised how a simple entrée of roasted chicken breast can be transformed into an impressive meal with the addition of flavorful sides and a unique dessert – chocolate included!

The Valentine’s Day menu below has just 41 grams of carbohydrate. If you prefer a little more carbohydrate at mealtime, simply add a small whole grain roll or 1/3 cup of brown rice, which adds about 14 grams of carbohydrate. Choose these recipes, and you’ll have a balanced meal without much effort that you can enjoy with your loved ones.

Click here for Menu 1 

Keller ISD School Walk for Diabetes

 

Who: Keller ISD & The American Diabetes Association

What: School Walk for Diabetes

Where: Keller ISD

600 North Pate-Orr Rd

Keller, TX

When: Saturday, March 29, 2014

8:00-11:30

Why: Nearly 100 Keller ISD students suffer from type 1 diabetes along with an undetermined number of children at risk for type 2. Approximately 23.6 Americans have diabetes and more than 5 million of them do not even know they have the disease. By participating in School Walk for Diabetes, students at Keller ISD actively learn life-long lessons about preventing diabetes and helping others who have the disease.

Funds raised from School Walk for Diabetes will help further the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

WEBSITE: http://main.diabetes.org/goto/keller 

For more information about how your team or school can join the American Diabetes Association’s School Walk for Diabetes, call Debbie Gregor at 817-744-1420 or e-mail deborah.gregor@kellerisd.net

Updated Tarrant County Diabetes Collaboration Free Diabetes Classes

Here are the 2 updated Tarrant County Diabetes Collaboration free diabetes class schedules for Fort Worth and Mansfield 2014.

TCDC 2014 Fort Worth

TCDC Mansfield 2014 JFM classes

Great News for Diabetes Research and Prevention Funding!

After weeks of work, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees released their FY 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which is expected to be considered by both chambers later this week.  While we are still gathering information about the legislation, I am elated to report the bill contains a number of victories for the diabetes community, which will help make 2014 a very Happy New Year. The FY 2014 omnibus legislation dramatically increases diabetes research and prevention funding at the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention!

First, the omnibus legislation provides $137.3 million for the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), which is a $76 million increase in funding for the DDT – more than double the resources provided in FY 2013.  This is truly a historic event – this is a nearly a 125% increase in funding over last year! Second, the FY 2014 omnibus bill provides $10 million for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, which was not funded in FY 2013, and is another major victory.  Third, the FY 2014 omnibus bill provides $1.744.247 billion for the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  This is a $51 million increase over the level of funding provided in FY 2013 – and a 3% increase for the Institute.

The House and the Senate are expected to take up the bill later this week, If passed by Congress and signed by the President, this legislation will help propel the nation forward in the effort to stop diabetes. Make no mistake, these amazing increases could not have happened without your advocacy – thank you for all of your wonderful efforts! Over the course of 2013, you took the time to send a loud and clear message to your Members of Congress to tell them how important it is to make a deeper investment in diabetes research and prevention at NIH and CDC! Thank you for all of your wonderful efforts! Those calls and emails were heard!!

The support for the DDT, National Diabetes Prevention Program, and NIDDK included in the FY 14 Omnibus Appropriations bill wouldn’t be possible without your collective voices! As the bill moves forward, we will keep you updated with the latest developments.  Remember to keep letting your Members of Congress know how important these programs in the fight to stop diabetes! Our efforts depend on our continued work together!

Get Inspired to Manage Your Diabetes in 2014

Join us for the next meeting of the

Diabetes Support Group

Free event ~ Open to the public ~ No reservations required

Click this link to learn more… Methodist Meeting Event

UPCOMING MEETING:

Monday ~ January 13, 2013

                                                                              6:00 ~ 7:00 PM                         

   Speaker : Doris Giles, MS, RN

Congregational Nursing Coordinator

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

 Get Inspired to Manage Your Diabetes in 2014

 

Methodist Charlton Auditorium

3500 W. Wheatland Road      Dallas, TX

First Floor – Outpatient Building 

For more information, please call the Diabetes Events Hotline at (214) 947-7289

Grace Hartman Elementary’s Jingle Bells Run

LUCKY BOY gets the Justin Ruggiano’s BASEBALL at Grace Hartman Elementary’s Jingle Bells Run.

Justin Ruggiano, Centerfielder for the Miami Marlins signed baseballs for top fundraisers of School Walk to Stop Diabetes in North Texas.

Justin played his college years at A&M in College Station. So it was fitting that the winner would have on an “Aggie” tshirt. Thanks Justin! What a great opportunity for these kids to get on board to Stop Diabetes.

The student is from Grace Hartman Elementary in Rockwall. His school does a Jingle Bells Run each year. This year they raised over $8,500. Thanks to principal Becky Reidling and PE coordinator, Elizabeth Trowbridge!