The latest....

Hi All,

Thanks to the 4 who made it to last week's group! Some good ideas were offered on how to promote, possible places to meet, and ideas for future meetings. For the next meeting, which I plan to schedule sometime in August, I'll be bringing summaries of all the talks from the national education conference of the GIG of North America (www.gluten.net), which is next weekend in Orlando. Looks to be some very informative topics, starting with whether the non-celiac gluten intolerance spectrum is larger than we think.

In August, I'll present some summaries, and we can continue to add to the great list of ideas. Tossed around at the meeting were meeting somewhere with a kitchen where we cook a GF recipe or two, so newbies (or vets looking to expand) can be convinced it's not so bad...  and a neat idea was a food co-op. It's much cheaper to buy almond flour, for example, in large quantities, but it's costly and then you have to freeze it. Interested in splitting a 50 lb. batch? There you go!

After a day-long meeting next weekend for the local branch leaders, I hope to come back with some more ideas. I could use your feedback, readers, about what you'd like to see in a group, and whether you think it's a viable idea, really, in this community. I do know I can't do it all myself. Need some folks to help with securing meeting space, arranging some food donations for meeting munchies, helping put up fliers, etc.. if you're interested, please contact me!
GIGgainesville@gmail.com  352-215-1078

Stay tuned for more updates...   :-)
Best,
Janet

Gluten Intolerance Group- Gainesville FL now on FACEBOOK

I'm not so skilled with it, but here we are! I'll try to be sure to update both places.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gluten-Intolerance-Group-Gainesville-FL/208235165858985?sk=wall

Don't forget our next meeting is Tue. June 21 from 6-8 PM at Gainesville Health & Fitness, main Newberry Rd. location, in the conference room. 

GIG, locally and nationally!

Hello Everyone,
If you'd like to attend, our next meeting in Gainesville is Tue. June 21 from 6-8 PM in the conference room of the main Newberry Rd. location of Gainesville Health and Fitness. Hope you can make it! I've had calls from about a half dozen people since April, at least. Feel free to email me at GIGgainesville@gmail.com or call 352-215-1078.
Janet

From the National GIG to all the local branch leaders:

GIG conference - Registration Special -20% off the current registration rate.

Register by Friday, June 10^th and take 20% off the current registration fee. This special offer is open to non-GIG members too.

To take advantage of this special offer register online. Any registration received before midnight June 10^th will receive a 20% discount.

You can also register by calling GIG at 253-833-6655 (M-F 8 to 4 PDT)

 This conference looks to be excellent, especially if you are new to a gluten-free diet. If you're not, it's a wonderful way to support an organization which is working on your behalf. It's a non-profit, which needs the support of everyone involved! If you can't make it, please consider joining ($35 a year, with many benefits) or making a tax-deductible donation. 

Hope to see you all soon, locally and/or in Orlando!

Janet