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I am responding to Michael's inquiry about the value of theCSA conference.

When I was officially rediagnosed with CD about 14 years ago, I limped along
by myself until the next October CSA conference.  (My "dietitian" told
me to go
to the library and find a national celiac organization.)  CSA was the one
that first responded to my inquiry.

I have attended every CSA conference since 1988, and I aways learn
something,
but nothing like the amount I learned at that first conference in Cleveland.
I can't tell you enough what a difference this conference made in my
life.  I
met fine people with the same common bond and learned more about CD and
the GF diet.  I became more comfortable and confident to experiment with
more GF recipes.

There's a lot of conflicting information out there about CD and products.
This conference will clarify  some of these conflicts for you.

I am hosting a session for newly-diagnosed celiacs and DH'ers, so I hope
to meet you and other new List-readers then.

Sincerely,
Janet Y. Rinehart
Chairman, CSA Houston chapter

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