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ood and Nutrition Service 2ndational Nutrition EducationonferenceSeptember 12-14, 2005, Hyatt Re-

ency Crystal City, Arlington, VA,ood and Nutrition Service 2nd Na-ional Nutrition Education Confer-nce: Nutrition Connections: People,rograms, Science, Community. ThisS Department of Agriculture confer-

nce features motivating speakersnd policymakers, interactive concur-ent sessions, poster sessions, and ex-ibits, all within a healthful meetingnvironment. Continuing Professionalducation (CPE) credits from ADA willlso be offered. To find out more or reg-ster, visit: www.fns.usda.gov/nutritiononference or contact Infinity Confer-nce Group at icg@infinityconferences.om or 703/925-9455.

22nd Annual World Food DayeleconferenceOctober 14, 2005, 12-3 PM, “Reflec-

ions on Fighting Hunger: Roads notaken, Goals not Met, the Journeyhead,” features special guest Francesoore Lappe, author of Diet for amall Planet, and is sponsored by theS National Committee for Worldood Day, a coalition of 450 nongovern-ental organizations that includes themerican Dietetic Association. CEUsnd study/action packet included. For

ADA CALENDAR2005 Food & NutritionConference & Expo

October 22-25, St Louis, MO

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ive teleconference, contact 202/653-404 or www.worldfooddayusa.org. Forsmall fee, a tape can be ordered after

he broadcast.Weight Management WorkshopOctober 22, 2005, 8 AM-2 PM, Renais-

ance Grand Headquarter Hotel, Stouis, MO. The Sports, Cardiovascu-

ar, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)nd Weight Management dietetic prac-ice groups are collaborating in cospon-oring a day-long pre-FNCE Workshopntitled “Weighing In: Managing Bodyeight in Recreational and Competi-

ive Athletes.” The workshop will givearticipants the opportunity to learnractical information and hands-onechniques to improve their skills inounseling physically active popula-ions with weight-related issues. As-artame is the title sponsor of thevent. For more information visitww.scandpg.org or contact Lynnmbreit at lumbreit@comcast.net.International Conference onutrigenomicsDecember 7-9, 2005, Singapore, In-

ernational Life Sciences Institute 1stnternational Conference on Nutri-enomics: Opportunities in Asia. Theonference will highlight global scien-

ific development and research in therea of nutrient-gene interactions andow they are influenced by genetic di-ersity, dietary patterns, food avail-bility, and choices. The Conferenceill address the relevance of nutrig-

nomics to meet public health needs ofsian populations. The 3-day confer-nce will consist of plenary sessions,ymposia, poster sessions, and specialorkshops. Further information on the

onference can be obtained through theebsite (www.nutrigenomics.ilsi.org)

r by contacting Veronita Rusli, MSc,t 65-6352-5220 (phone), 65-6352-5536fax), or ilsi.nutrigenomicsconf@ilsisea.rg.sg.

BOUT PEOPLEbituaries

artha Pauline (Polly) White,D, February 2005, worked as a nu-

ritionist for the Oklahoma Statenit on Aging until her retirement in

994. She earned her degree in Nutri-

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ion from Oklahoma State Universityn 1943 and worked as a registeredietitian in various agencies acrosshe country in a number of differentapacities, including school lunch pro-rams, hospitals, and state agencies.Marjorie Boyer Wayant, RD,arch 2005, received her bachelor’s

egree in Home Economics from Cen-ral Missouri State University andater achieved her certification as aegistered dietitian at the Universityf Missouri, where she worked in theesidence Halls Food Service Opera-

ion. Wayant also worked as a homeconomics teacher and operated a di-tetic consulting business workingith retirement centers and nursingomes.

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Isabel Patterson, RD, May 2005,as a consultant to the Boston re-ional office of the US Food and Drugdministration and traveled the Newngland area doing consumer educa-

ion on topics such as food safetynd family menu planning. Shereviously served as Massachusetts

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n the June 2005 issue of the Journal,he introduction of the American Di-tetic Association Board of Directors,005-06 (pp 997-1001) mistakenlydentified Martin M. Yadrick, MS,

BA, RD, FADA, as Treasurer-Elect.adrick was Treasurer-Elect in004-05 and in 2005-06 he serves asreasurer.

oi: 10.1016/j.jada.2005.07.020

ord Stokes Passes

udy Ford Stokes, RD, died onMay 17, 2005 at the age of 63.She was past director of nonbusi-

ess development for Foodbuy of Ro-well, GA. Stokes embarked on herareer in dietetics in by earning herachelor of Science degree in Dietet-

cs and Institutional Managementrom the University of Georgia, afterhich she interned at Baylor Univer-

ity Medical Center in Dallas, TX,nd completed graduate courseworkhrough the University of Tennesseend Emory University.In 1967, in Atlanta, GA, Stokes

tarted her own business, Judy Fordtokes & Associates, Inc, as a dietaryonsultant to the acute care, long-erm care, and corrections industries.he also served as a liaison betweenhe foodservices equipment industrynd the dietetic profession, helping toeighten the equipment industry’swareness of the expertise and pur-hasing power of dietetics profession-ls. For her efforts, Stokes was se-ected as both Outstanding Dietitiannd Outstanding Consultant Dieti-ian in the state of Georgia and alsoeceived the Excellence in Manage-ent Practice Award from the Amer-

can Dietetic Association Foundation.

ued a number of other opportunities inhe field of dietetics. As legislativehairman of the Georgia Dietetic Asso-iation, she led a successful campaignor licensure as Georgia became on theecond state to license dietitians. Ands an expert witness in two landmark

Judy Ford Stokes, RD

uacy in the Texas and Illinois Depart-ents of Corrections, she opened the

oor for many states to recognize thealue of dietitians in the field of correc-ions. Stokes has also authored twoextbooks, both entitled Cost Effectiveuality Food Service, which have beensed by numerous universities andave become best-sellers in the foodser-ice industry.Finally, Stokes was also well known

or her contributions to ADA and herffiliate dietetic associations, for bother leadership and her philanthropicndeavors. Stokes served as both aember and president of the Americanietetic Association Foundation Boardf Directors, and was a board memberf the Georgia Dietetic Association forver 10 years and a past president ofhe Atlanta Dietetic Association. Ashair of the Consultant Dietitians inealth Care Facilities dietetic practice

roup, she raised membership to over,000 for the first time and her effortss President of the ADA Foundationenerated over $1.6 million in contribu-ions, the highest level of contributionsp to that point. In 2002, she was hon-red as a recipient of ADA’s Medallionward for leadership in the profession

nd dedication to the Association.

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