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The Gluten Intolerance Group - 2006 GIG Annual Education Conference, June
8-11, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT
You have one week to get the Early Registration rate for attending this
conference. After May 20, 2006, registration fees increase. Get your registration
in now.
To see all of the details on the conference schedule with session topics,
speakers and fees, please go to http://www.gluten.net/Conference/general.pdf
This is a family event and all are welcome.
Children: Age related programs for children 5 through 15.
Kids will Travel the World Learning about Celiac Disease in other countries
in an interactive GIG Kids Day Camp Program. They will visit Ireland, Italy,
Canada, France, and Japan. Working with Chef Aaron and Trick or Treating the
exhibitors are two highlights for the Kids Day Camp Program as well as a Pizza
Party on Saturday Evening.
Childcare is available for children under 5 years old.
Adults:
Friday - it is all about food! There will be lectures on labeling, the
gluten-free diet, dining out while traveling and gluten-free meal planning on a
budget as well as cooking demonstrations using whole grains, tea party treats and
cooking naturally gluten free. Friday evening is Dining Out with Friends at
fabulous restaurants in Salt Lake City. You and your family will have an
opportunity to go as a group with new and familiar friends.
Saturday - learn about skin health and DH, the latest in CD research; modify
a gluten-free diet for other health issues; coping with celiac disease; and
the relationship between family and food. Saturday evening attend our Pennies
from Heaven Dinner, a fund raising dinner with a live auction and plenty of fun.
Sunday - network in roundtable discussion groups, facilitated by physicians.
You may choose one day, two days or three days to have a great learning
session from many cooking experts and medical experts as well as visiting the
exhibit hall.
Exhibitors - are there Friday and Saturday. Visit the exhibit hall to find
favorite products and new companies. Watch for fun activities with the
exhibitors.
Leadership Training - leaders of GIG Branches, Partner groups and others will
attend the second annual Leadership Training Day on Thursday. This highly
successful, full-day program provides leaders with skills and information needed
to serve their local area effectively. The day ends with Chef Aaron Flores
moderating a Challenge of Smoke vs. Iron. Tim and Marcie Coda will host this fun
and relaxing evening. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Registration rates are 15% lower than 2005. Registration is easy online at
http://www.gluten.net/events.html#GIG%20Future%20Annual%20Conferences or fax or
mail your registration to GIG before May 20. Discounted registration rates are
available until May 20.
Need a roommate - Let us know. We will try to help you find one.
To view the total program, go to http://www.gluten.net/Conference/general.pdf
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Salt Lake City and the grand state
of UT.
GIG Contact for more information is Nancy at:
Telephone: 206-246-6652
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New GIG Address:
31214 124th Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092-3677
No change to telephone, fax, website or emails.
Fax: 206-246-6531
Website: www.gluten.net
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