GIG ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
2010 GIG Leadership Training Conference
Helping Hands
Thursday, June 3rd
| Date/Time | GIG Leadership Training Day |
| 7:30 | Registration and breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:45 | BDAC welcome, intro and updates |
| 8:45-9:45 | Responsible Use of Social Media by Nonprofits (Donna Fryer) |
| 9:45 - 10 | Break |
| 10:00-11:00 | Strengthening our Bonds, Groups, Volunteers and Leaders (William Beverly) |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Being Your Best! Managing your life and time to reduce stress and improve productivity (Jenny Bair) |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 3:30 | Shop Talk: GIG business; sharing and caring |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | A company’s view of GIG Industry Programs 3:30 GFCO – 3:50 GFRAP – 4:10 GFFS – |
| 4:30 | Wrap up |
| 4:30 – 5:30 | –New Leader Orientation |
| ~ 6 | Leader’s Evening Event - TBA |
| 9-11 | Leader’s Pajama Party (Come, relax and have fun!) |
2010 GIG Annual Education Conference
Savor the Flavor of a Healthy Gluten-Free Life
Friday, June 4th
Time |
General Program Grand Ballroom – Salons A/B & C/D |
Exhibits Foyer & Jr. Ballroom |
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| 6:30 | Morning set up and opening: exhibits, auction, registration table. Exercising and stretches in the Courtyard | Exhibits - Open for exhibitor prep | |
| 7:30 | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits | Open to attendees | |
| 8:30 | Latest Research News in Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities – Dr. Joseph Murray | ||
| 9:30 | Beginner Track – Salon A/B Successful Strategies for Starting GF Life/Emergency Preparedness -- TBA |
Veteran Track – Salon C/D Using Whole Grains to Their Fullest - Dr. Rooney |
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| 10:30 | Exhibits and Break | ||
| 11:00 | Allergies, Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance – What’s the Difference? -- Dr. Stephen Wangen | ||
| Noon | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 | Beginner Track – Salon A/B Asian Appetizers – Inexpensive and healthy - Jen Cafferty |
Veteran Track – Salon C/D Including aspects of a Mediterranean diet to supercharge the GF diet – Dr. Christine Doherty |
Open to Public |
| 1:45 | |||
| 2:00 | Beginner Track – Salon A/B Being Real – Exercise, Movement and Eating to Banish Belly Fat - Jeanne Murdock |
Veteran Track – Salon C/D Controlling Metabolic Syndrome -- Bonnie Presti |
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| 2:30 | |||
| 3:00 | Exhibits and Break | ||
| 3:30 | Owning the GF Lifestyle – Dr. Daniel Leffler | ||
| 4:30 | |||
| 6:00 | Evening Events - TBA | ||
Saturday, June 5th
Time |
General Program Grand Ballroom – Salons A/B & C/D |
About Kids (for Parents) Bristol/Oxford Salons |
Exhibits Foyer & Jr. Ballroom |
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| 6:30 | Morning set up and opening: exhibits, auction, registration table. Exercising and stretches in the Courtyard | Exhibits - Open for exhibitor prep | ||
| 7:30 | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits | Open to attendees | ||
| 8:30 | ADA Nutrition Recommendations for Celiac Disease & Label Reading: Putting It All Together - TBA | Teen Cook – Off -- Jen Cafferty | ||
| 9:30 | Beginner Track – Salon A/B Making the Most of Your GF Bucks -- William Beverly |
Veteran Track – Salon C/D Traveling the World GF -- TBA |
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| 10:30 | Exhibits and Break | Exhibits open to public | ||
| 11:00 | Living Life to the Fullest – How Gluten Affects Neurotransmitters, Depression, & Anxiety. Changing Thoughts and Changing Life -- Tom O’Bryan | How to Make GF Eating Fun – Being an Advocate, Not a Dictator -- Bonnie Presti | ||
| Noon | Lunch | |||
| 1:00 | Beginner Track – Salon A/B No Knead Baking -- Carol Fenster |
Veteran Track – Salon C/D European Desserts: Cutting the Sweetness –Donna Washburn |
Role Models for Kids – TAG Teens Talk Openly With Parents of Younger Kids -- TBA | |
| 2:00 | Beginner Track – Salon A/B Dining Smart -- TBA |
Veteran Track – Salon C/D Bone Health -- TBA |
Keeping Order in Your GF or Allergic Child’s Life -- Adela Dehoyos | |
| 3:00 | Exhibits and Break | |||
| 3:30 | Ask the Experts – Q and A | Open to attendees | ||
| 5:00 | Reception with No Host Bar | |||
| 5:30 | EXHIBITS CLOSED | |||
| 6:00 | Evening Banquet – Guest speaker Dr. Rodney Ford | |||
Registrations at the door are accepted on a space-available basis and include an additional $75 fee.
ADA Compliance: If you require special assistance or services, please notify GIG at least four weeks in advance of the conference.
Cancellation Policy - Cancellations received by GIG prior to May 15th will be refunded in full, less a $50 administration fee per registrant. Refunds requested between May 15th and May 31st are refunded at 30 percent minus $50 administration fee. No refunds will be granted after May 31st. Refunds will be made in the same manner as the original payment after the conference.The planning committee reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel this conference in unforeseen circumstances, by May 15, 2008. You will receive a full refund if conference is cancelled.
2010 Conference registration fee is one of the lowest fees per day for this caliber of conference! GIG conference fees have not increased for 3 years. Attend the conference at a reduced cost by registering early. Register before May 13, 2010, and pay just $225 (Based on early rates for GIG members). Standard registration fees apply after May 13th. On-site registration is based on space availability and is not guaranteed.
Conference Scholarships - A special Scholarship Fund for conference registration fees only, will be available for GIG members. These awards are limited to contributions received. They are based on financial need, and priority is given to those who have not attended an annual Education Conference. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please attach a note to your completed registration form, telling GIG why you want to attend and what kind of assistance would make it possible. All applications are due May 1, 2010 and will be awarded by May 15, 2010. Scholarships are for conference registration only. Scholarships cannot be provided for travel or lodging.