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Welcome to the San Antonio Dietetic Association’s Website!
We are your link to nutrition and health in south-central Texas.
The San Antonio Dietetic Association (SADA) is an affiliate of the Texas Dietetic Association and is proud to represent members of a diverse group, all of whom are here to provide you expert food and nutrition resources. SADA's mission is to be the advocate of the dietetics profession serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well being.
Message from the President
Now that the New Year has begun, SADA programs and events are underway. We started off January with a great update on Por Vida and CPPW grants by Caroline Roffidal-Blanco MS, RD, LD and Kathleen Shields CHES. The presentations can be found in the Member’s Only section of the website at eatrightsa.org. We have many more meetings and events planned through May so flip through the newsletter and check back on the website frequently for details on our upcoming meetings, Luncheon, RD Day and Seminar.
Our Annual Holiday Party and Scholarship Fundraiser was a success! Thanks to generous participation by those in attendance, we raised $1051 for student scholarships that will allow SADA to offer two additional student scholarships this year to be awarded by TANDF this spring. SADA Scholarships are for local students studying nutrition and dietetics. We also raised $95 in TDAPAC contributions to support legislative efforts. Thanks to everyone who came out, joined the celebration and contributed to such great causes.
SADA Board elections will be held in March to determine officers for the 2012-2013 SADA year. We are still taking nominations through February 24th for President, Vice President, Secretary, Chair for Council on Professional Issues and Nominating Committee. Nominations are greatly appreciated and are limited to SADA members. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming more involved through SADA leadership, please select the nomination link to the left and make your nomination official. Ballots will be emailed on March 1st. If you would like a paper ballot mailed to you, please contact SADA to make arrangements.
TAND FNCE will be in San Antonio this year! Check out eatrighttexas.org and register to attend.
Legislation is a hot topic in dietetics right now. We were able to get the 25,000 signature needed to ask CMS to reconsider their ruling on not including dietitian reimbursement in obesity treatment. More needs to be done and we ask every member to read the Action Alert posted to the left and take action today!
I am excited to finish up my term as SADA President. So far, this year has been the best yet with record breaking attendance and fundraising activities! I encourage you to share your energy and passion by volunteering for one of our committees or community outreach events or by serving on the SADA Board. I invite you to join us at our monthly meetings and network with colleagues that share your interests and excitement for our field.
Please join the 2011-2012 SADA Board in making this one of the best years yet!
Rayna Wooten, MS, RD, LD
SADA President 2010-2012
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Congratulations to our 2010-2011 TDA Award Winners: Linda Farr- Distinguished Dietitian Kathleen Shields- Bluebonnet Award Rayna Wooten- Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year |
SADA is an accredited CPE provider through CDR.
