ILCA Affiliate Meeting 7-13-06

ILCA is working to provide up to date news and resources such as the E Globe

The 10% group membership discount in 2006 may not be repeated next year

a. It has caused confusion and numerous problems

b. It was to be one check = one receipt

c. Numerous receipts were requested

ILCA is pleased with the development of USLCA

d. “Super affiliate”, > 600 members

e. Canada and Australia are “Super affiliates”

f. USLCA will represent US Lactation Consultant issues

Conferences

g. ILCA 2007, August 15-19th, San Diego, California

h. ILCA 2008, Vienna

i. USLCA 2008, Red Rock, Nevada

 

USLCA Inagural Address 7-14-06

USCLA will focus on specific US issues

USCLA Planning Committee was appointed by ILCA Board of Directors

Subsequent Board will be elected by members

Glenda Dickerson-President

Non-competitive with ILCA, not a replacement of ILCA

E mail: USCLA@ilca.org

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New Lactation Consultant Hall of Excellence

Hosted by Medela

Peer nominated recognition program

Nominees must be IBCLC

a. Recognized by peer

b. Recognized by client as exceptional professional

$5,000 grant awarded to be used on

c. Research

d. Continued Education

e. Equipment

f. Charity of their choice

V. Info found at www.ilca.org or www.medela.com