Gluten Intolerance Group®

Events

annual education conference | kids camps | regional/local events

GIG Annual Education Conference

2008 - Dallas, Texas
It’s All About Food! Hosted by North Texas GIG Branch

What people said about the conference:

“Superb! Food speakers, exhibitors – everything was great!

Everyone did a great job! Hoedown was a blast!”

“Really enjoyed this conference – my first!”

“Great conference! I always learn something new each time I
come. I appreciated having the speaker notes in booklet form. Thanks!”
“Superb! Food speakers, exhibitors – everything was great! Everyone did a great job! Hoedown was a blast!”
“Awesome – best yet.”

“I have attended many celiac conferences, both CSA and GIG. This was by far the best.”

A big thanks to all of our sponsors:
Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.                           www.prometheuslabs.com
Tasteslikerealfood.com /Aarlsberg Foods, LLC      www.tasteslikerealfood.com
Schar USA Inc.                                                www.schar.com
Whole Foods Market
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods                              www.bobsredmill.com
Cherrybrook Kitchen                                        www.cherrybrookkitchen.com
Savory Palate, Inc.                                          www.savorypalate.com
Amazing Grains                                               www.amazinggrains.com
Bard’s Tale Beer Company, LLC                         www.bardsbeer.com
Core Naturals (Salba®)                                     www.corenaturals.com
Gifts of Nature, Inc.                                       www.giftsofnature.net
Gluten Free Kneads, LLC                                    www.glutenfreekneads.com
La Tortilla Factory                                             www.latortillafactory.com
Living Arts Bakery                                            www.livingartsbakery.com
Mary’s Gone Crackers                                       www.marysgonecrackers.com
Pioneer Nutritional Formulas                               www.pioneernutritional.com

View pictures of the conference and read first comments on the food and activities ….(link to www.delightfullyglutenfree.com)

View the Conference Evaluation Summary. This document is provided in the interest of increased transparency and to document measurable program outcomes, as required by the IRS.

To order a program book, contact Nancy by email: gig@gluten.net

2009 - Seattle, Washington
dates and location to follow

If you would like to be part of the planning committee or suggest speakers/topics please send your suggestions to Admin@gluten.net

Kids Summer Camps

Children with gluten intolerance or celiac disease are professionally supported by the volunteers and staff of the Gluten Intolerance Group. GIG dietitians work with parent volunteers to handle food prep to assure nutritious gluten-free meals and snacks. GIG kitchen staff can accommodate most other food sensitivities with the GF diet.

It is important that all children attending GIG Kids Camp register with GIG as well. We request the GIG forms be completed so that we can meet your child’s needs.

GIG provides some scholarships for children attending camp. Contact GIG for details, 206-246-6652 or see forms available here

Registration for GIG Kids Summer Camp programs at Camp Kanata and Camp Sealth should be sent to GIG for processing. GIG forwards the registration to the appropriate camp. If you register for camp online, please send a copy of the registration to GIG. It is important that we know who is attending camp, in order to plan appropriate support staff.

Please complete the GIG Kids Camp Registration form and return with the appropriate registration for Kanata or Sealth.

GIG Kids Camp East at Camp Kanata, NC.
July 13 – 19, 2008

Don't get left out of this fabulous experience. Camp Kanata will welcome kids with Celiac Disease who are on a gluten free diet. In partnership with the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), and its local affiliate, and under the direction of a registered dietician, these kids will be provided with delicious food that is all gluten free. Please note on your application that your child is on a gluten free diet, so we are sure to process it appropriately. Campers entering grades 2-12 are welcome. http://www.ymcatriangle.org/kanata/index.html

GIG Kids Camp West at Camp Sealth, WA
August 7-12; Aug 13-16; or August 7-16

Registration for Summer Camp is open now. Kids will have some cool choices of specialty programs to choose from (archery, crafts, cooking, canoe excursion, outback, horseback, kayak/ sail/windsurf, photography and fine arts.) For more information visit http://www.campfire-usa.org. Camp Sealth and GIG offer 2 sessions that are 6 and 4 days each, and a combined session of 10 days. Campers entering grade 1-12 are welcome.

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Regional/Local Events

2007 6th Annual Community Awareness Event
Hosted by Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group of Whatcom County, Washington
On Saturday, November 3, 2007
From 11 AM to 3 PM
At Ferndale Senior Center, Cherry St., Ferndale, WA
Admission: FREE
view flyer

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ND-MN Gluten Intolerance Education Conference

Red River Celiacs GIG with host our 3rd Education Conference on November 2-3, 2007 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead, MN just across the river from Fargo, ND. Speakers will be Dr. Stefano Guandalini, U. of Chicago, Ted Malahias, DDS, Anne Roland Lee from Columbia University Celiac Disease Center in NYC, and Cynthia Kupper, Ex. Director of GIG. All speakers presented at the International Celiac Disease Symposium, NYC, Nov. 2006.

All registration forms and posters are online at www.redriverceliacs.org. We will have a large vendor area, silent auction, Celiac Social with DJ
entertainment Friday night following a delicious gluten free dinner during speaker presentations. Saturday will be a full day of speaker presentations
with the latest celiac information. Please spread word about our conference to your area by printing of posters and placing in health food stores, physician and health professional offices, etc. Dietitian CPEU's and Certificate of Attendance available.

If you are a vendor interested in attending our conference, please fill out forms on our website or contact Stacey Juhnke 701- 237-4854 or Sandy
Kohler 701-361-8589 for more information or email redriverceliacs@gluten.net.

Don't miss this great opportunity! Visit our website today for latest information, www.redriverceliacs.org

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Celiac Clinic - Auburn, WA
This group education program is designed especially for persons newly diagnosed with celiac disease, gluten intoelrances, or those needing a refresher course. Spouses are welcome. Parents/guardians should attend for/with children under 14. Course is not appropriate for young children.

Course covers:

What is celiac disease?
In-depth review of gluten-free diet
Finding gluten-free products
Meal planning and dining out
Cooking with gluten-free products
Other sources of gluten
Living healthy and happy with celiac disease
Individual 1-hour consultation (optional)

Clinic is taught in one 4-hour session (10 am to 3 pm – includes 1 hour lunch), with the option of an individual consult. Pre-registration required.

2007 Clinic Dates:
Sept 15; Oct 13; Nov 10; Dec 1

Location: GIG Office, Auburn, WA

To register call: 253-833-6655, Mon - Fri 8:00 to 4:00 pm

A registered dietitian and guest health care providers with expertise in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet teach the clinic. GIG does not process insurance claims.

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