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To: Local WIC Agencies
From: Danica Pelzel, WIC Program Director
Date: February 26, 2024
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New State Contact List
A State WIC agency contact list is available for local agencies. This information will be made available on the WIC website soon.
ACTION: Please print or save this document until information is updated on our website.
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Submit Questions on Affidavits
KDHE WIC fiscal staff will be presenting on the topic of affidavits at the Kansas WIC Statewide Conference in Wichita in April.
We are asking local agencies if there are any specific questions or concerns regarding the affidavit process that they would like us to address.
ACTION: Please submit your affidavit related questions or concerns to the WIC fiscal team by March 22.
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Semi-Annual WIC Card Reorder
Local agencies should order cards no later than March 20 to ensure they have enough cards on hand for issuance to clients through October.
For Local agencies with a caseload over 700, please email, even if you don’t need cards to verify that you are aware that we will not provide WIC cards for six months. A non-response will not be accepted nor understood as you don’t need cards.
ACTION: Please send the number of cards needed to Linda Speirs no later than March 20, to allow time for cards to be shipped by May 1. The amount you order must be in increments of 250. Contact Linda if you have questions.
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WIC Advisory Committee
1/23/2024 Minutes and Call for 4/30/24 Agenda Items
Read the approved minutes of the Jan. 23, WIC Advisory Committee meeting. They will also be posted here.
The next WIC Advisory Committee conference call is Tuesday, April 30. The facilitator is Kelli Waggoner from Cowley County. You can find your representative name and contact information on the WIC Advisory Committee page of website. As a reminder, questions about policy implementation should be directed to your agency’s assigned state staff member. Alternates are also invited but may choose not to attend unless notified that your Representative will not be attending. Reminder of future conference calls/facilitators:
- April 30, 2024: Kelli Waggoner (Cowley)
- 5th Tuesday due to State conference on 4th Tuesday
- July 23, 2024: Kaylyn Speth (Riley)
- October 22, 2024: Norma Cosio (Johnson)
- January 28, 2025: Facilitator TBD
Questions? Email Patrice Thomsen or call 785-296-1189.
ACTION: Read minutes. Submit agenda items to your WAC representative or Patrice Thomsen by Monday, April 22.
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WIC 50th Anniversary Activities
Our regional office has asked us to pass along the following ways that local WIC staff can contribute to the 50th anniversary celebration of WIC. These are optional activities, but we hope you will contribute and also encourage others to contribute.
Volunteer for a Staff Interview
Participate in an interview about your WIC career and experience that will be featured in the May issue of our region's "At the Table" newsletter. Respond to as many or as few of the questions below as you'd like:
- When did you first start working for WIC?
- Why did you want to work for WIC?
- What is your favorite WIC moment or memory?
- How has WIC influenced you?
- What is your proudest moment in WIC?
- What are the biggest/best changes you have seen occur in WIC?
- What do you want others to know about WIC?
- What are your hopes for WIC in the future?
ACTION: Email Allie Martin responses and a picture of yourself no later than March 30. If you would prefer a verbal interview, contact Allie and share your availability.
Contribute to the Virtual Yearbook
Add photos, WIC stories, memories, or why you love WIC on the virtual WIC 50th Yearbook. Instructions are provided within the mural board on the left-hand side. Showcase your creativity by drawing, adding pictures or icons, and commenting on posts by your peers. Our regional office will include a copy of the completed yearbook in their May issue of "At the Table."
ACTION: Post on the virtual yearbook and encourage coworkers to as well.
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Going to the NWA Conference?
Share Contact Info with Other Kansas WIC Staff
As an opportunity for networking, we are collecting names and cell phone numbers of Kansas WIC staff who are attending the National WIC Association (NWA) Annual Education and Training Conference on April 7–10. We will compile and share among the group (if you’ve given your permission). We might try to plan a dinner together, gather for dessert, drinks or something.
ACTION: If desired, email Patrice Thomsen with your name, agency and cell phone number. She will compile the information and email out to the group. Or you can send your info and ask that it not be shared with the group, but you’d like notified if we gather for dinner.
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New wichealth Dashboard
 The wichealth support website has redesigned their dashboard to make it easier to access wichealth to-gos, textable images, reports, and other resources.
ACTION: If you don't already have a staff account, request one.
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New Online WIC Community
The NWA Online Community is live! Here are a few ways that you can use the community to connect, collaborate, and learn:
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Follow topics of interest: Stay up to date on the topics you care about most, like breastfeeding, public policy or nutrition education.
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Share conversation-worthy articles: Come across an article that you think that the NWA community might enjoy reading? Share the link with the community to start the conversation.
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Create your community profile: Make it easier for others to find and learn about you by building a full profile within the community. If there’s information you’d rather not share, you can control that through your privacy settings.
ACTION: If you are a member of NWA, you should have received an email from notif@community.nwica.org inviting you to become a part of the community. If you do not have an NWA account, create one. If you have any questions, please email NWA Membership.
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