Hello again. It’s hard to believe spring is already here, especially after winter hit us so hard, so fast. I’m sure we’re all excited about the arrival of spring with sunny, blue skies and warmer weather. I know I am. The Executive Board is working on a number of projects at present:
- Revision of WPADE chapter bylaws: If you have any questions or comments relating to the bylaws, please let me know.
- The Executive Board is striving to fulfill the purpose of WPADE, which according to the bylaws, shall be to:
- Provide an atmosphere for the sharing of ideas, techniques and materials associated with diabetes education (working to do this through our bi annual continuing education programs and the website).
- Promote and foster the growth and development of quality diabetes education in the Western Pennsylvania area (again, working to do this through our bi-annual continuing education programs).
- Assume an active role in providing continuing education programs for the health professionals involved in diabetes education.
- Strive for continuing excellence in the quality of diabetes education.
- Serve as a resource to related organizations .
- Spring forum: Linda Fevrier and the program committee are spearheading efforts to provide an informative Continuing Education program on May 14th at the Holiday Inn, Forest Hills. We are all looking forward to learning more about autonomic neuropathies.
- Fall forum: WPADE is planning to partner with UPMC to provide a fall program.
- Continuing to promote the use of the WPADE website as a communication tool and educational resource (www.wpade.org).
Please take the time to review the current legislative issues that we are facing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the nation. What a difference we could make if we all take a few minutes and write to our senators and congressmen and inform them of our concerns.
And finally, I know that I have asked this before, but, if you have an interest in participating in WPADE, please give me a call. We are always looking for volunteers for committees and for the Executive Board. We would love to work with you.
Sincerely, Deb Kulbacki RN, MSN, CDE
Chapter President, WPADE
724-449-7036
