Welcome students who are LIDA members or who are interested in becoming members. LIDA is always looking for students to become involved in our activities. It is a great way to network, make professional contacts, and make new friends. I encourage students to join and become active with the LIDA because it is a great way to stay current and up to date in our field, wonderful learning experience and it's fun! If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to help with our activities, please contact: Jodi Levine, MS, RD levinej@sunysuffolk.edu 631-548-3724 or Gwen Bruszewski. RD, CDE, CDN 631-901-7773 We're looking forward to getting to know you! The Los Angeles Dietetic Association is providing a Webinar on RD Career Possibilities to their student members and inviting students from across the nation to attend. The webinar is free and sponsored by All Access Internships.  Please see details below.  Students can sign up individually. If you plan to host this webinar in a classroom setting, additional activities can be included for enhanced learning, please contact the speaker at mhalasliang@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity to show nutrition majors the many paths a nutrition career offers. Webinar for Students and Dietetic Interns Career Possibilities: Success Stories to Help Open the Door to your Dream Job March 4, 2010 8:30 am-9:30 am PST 10:30 am-11:30 am CST 11:30am-12:30 pm EST Gone are the days when dietitians entering the field were faced with only a few career options. With nutrition remaining a hot topic in the current environment, dietitians today have seemingly endless opportunities to build their dream career. Learn how to open up doors for new opportunities or build your business by hearing the stories and paths taken by successful dietitians. This webinar will inspire you to take your upcoming career to the next level and provide you with tools to help you achieve your future professional desires and dream job. How to Register: First obtain a free membership at Wiz IQ (www.wiziq.com) ·                 Sign up for the seminar the week of March 1: http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/253651-career-possibilities-open-the-door-to-your-dream-job ·                 A few hours before the start of the session, WizIQ will send you an email with the session URL Link. Be sure to sign up with an email address you can access from where you plan on viewing the webinar.. ·                 5 to 10 minutes prior to start time, click on the URL Link WizIQ emailed you. ·                 You will then be directed to Instructor Melissa Halas-Liang’s main Session Description site. Click the button that says “Launch Session.” ·                 Turn up speaker sound or wear head set. ·                 Ask or type questions at the end of presentation. ·                 Having problems with log-in? Contact: mhalasliang@gmail.com See Hyperlink for details and to sign up. http://allaccessinternships.com/articles/RDCareerStoriesWebinar.pdf Best Regards, Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD CDE www.superkidsnutrition.com NEW http://superkidsnutrition.com/wordpress/ SuperKids Nutrition Inc Facebook http://twitter.com/fitnutrition http://www.linkedin.com/in/mhalasliang Spokesperson for the California Dietetic Association (CDA) Co-President of LAD of CDA Author of Super Baby Abigail's Lunch Time Adventure & Havoc at the Hillside Market with the Super Crew mhalasliang@gmail.com (626) 818-6299  (626) 818-6299