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"Healthy Kids Snack Smart! Recipe Challenge"
The 2009 Dallas Dietetic Association Fight Against Childhood Obesity
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May 1, 2009

Get ready for a very fun evening on May 1st!

We are having a fabulous silent auction in conjuction with our annual fundraising event , Healthy Kids Snack Smart! Recipe Challenge - Dallas Dietetic Associations’ Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

Proceeds for the Silent Auction will benefit the DDA scholarship fund through the Texas Dietetic Association Foundation (TDAF). Some of the fabulous donations to the silent auction include:

Sports and Recreation CPE's, Books, CD's
Accomodations and Travel Clothing, Collectibles and Merchandise
Special Events and Workshops Services
Fitness, Health and Beauty Restaurant and Edibles
Software  

Sports & Recreation

  • 18th hole Ryder Cup Flag signed by the entire winning USA Ryder Cup PGA Team!
  • 4 tickets to FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy – May 23rd, 7:30 p.m. Section 110, Row 23 - RV $148
  • 4 tickets to the Dallas Museum of Art – Retail Value $40

Accommodations & Travel

  • A Romantic Getaway for 2 at Grand Oaks Vineyard - Walking paths on site, nature preserve for hiking or horse riding ½ mile away. Historic town with antique shops and restaurants 5 miles away. Great area for cycling – Retail Value $395
  • Standard room for 3 nights at the Cabo Inn Hotel in Cabo San Lucas subject to availability. www.CaboInnHotel.com - Retail value $195

Special events and workshops

  • Full registration to ADA FNCE in Denver 2009 – Retail value $329

Fitness, Health and Beauty

  • Cooper Aerobics Center One Month Trial Membership – Retail Value $157
    3 Complimentary Yoga Sessions, at Aeon Studio, a boutique wellness facility overlooking the Katy Trail in Highland Park Retail Value $65
    www.aeonhealth.com/studio/index.html
  • Day of Beauty, Cosmetology Career Center, A Paul Mitchell School Retail Value $100
    www.cccdallastexas.com/html/guestservices/index.cfm
  • Toni & Guy basket of hair care products – Retail value $300
  • Women’s Fitness Wear (tank and pants) by Body Rio – Retail Value $124.50
    www.bodyrio.com/
  • 3 Free lab tests through Direct Labs – Labs and tests TBD
    www.directlabs.com/ (no physician orders necessary, no additional phlebotomy charges)
  • Labsafe’s Basic Health Check-up Panel (a blood test) , includes CBC, lipid panel, thyroid panel, urinalysis, iron with TIBC, Metabolic 14 panel – (Labsafe will make several of these available for $99 mobile phlebotomy fee. No doctor’s orders required. Retail Value $199 plus phlebotomy fee
    www.labsafe.com/lab-tests/test/524/

Software

  • Nutribase Nutritional Analysis Software, NB8 Professional with CD, user's manual, Metcal Calipers, Myotape, and FatTrack II Digital Calipers. To evaluate software prior to the auction, any DDA member can visit www.nutribase.com and download a fully functional 7-day evaluation copy of NB8 - Retail Value: $795.
  • Food Processor SQL nutritional software application for assisting with menus, recipes, and diets. Includes one year of support and updates. Retail value $699

CPE’s, Books, CD’s

Clothing, Collectibles and Merchandise

  • ActiFry Deep Fryer – only uses 1 Tbsp. of oil – Retail Value $399
    www.tefal.com/All+Products/Cooking+appliances/Fryers/Products/ActiFry/Actifry.htm
  • Vita-Mix 5200 Blending Equipment in black – Retail Value $449
    secure.vitamix.com/acb/stores/4/Vita-Mix-5200-P748C108.aspx
  • Dragonfly Dreams stationery Retail Value $25
    www.dfdreams.com
  • American Express gift card – Retail Value $50
  • InBloom Flowers (AKA Goodies from Goodman) gift certificate – Retail Value $25
  • Jackson’s Home & Garden gift certificate – Retail Value $25
  • Framing Services
  • Artwork
  • Apparel
  • Handcrafted Jewelry
  • Texas Beef Council “grilling package” includes Healthy Beef Cookbook co-authored by Dallas chef, Richard Chamberlain, apron, grill mitt, jar of steak rub, gas grill lighter and a grilling guide.
    Retail value $50.

Services

  • Robin Jackson Photography 8×10 Family Portrait Session - includes a Consultation, the Portrait Session, and an 8×10 Family Portrait (Pets Welcome!) – Sessions are on location at your home or at beautiful sites in your area! - Retail value $300 (see samples)
  • Robin Jackson Photography 11 x 14 Family Portrait Session - includes a Consultation, the Portrait Session, and an 11 x 14 Family Portrait (Pets Welcome!) – Sessions are on location at your home or at beautiful sites in your area! - Retail value $450 (see samples)
  • 8 x 10 pet portrait painting by Michael Gillespie. Samples can be seen at website below. Retail value $150
    www.animalportraitpaintings.blogspot.com
    www.mwgillespie.com
  • Editing services by Tracy Pursell, RD – 2 hours (includes school assignments, college essays, resumes, etc.) Work is edited for clarity, conciseness, comprehension, with feedback given. Retail value $50 (2 $50 services donated).
  • 1 hour nutrition assessment with Laura May-Roelse, MA RD/LD Nutrition Consultant/Private Practice - includes medical/nutrition history, review usual eating patterns, usual weight, review any areas of concern or goal for change. Will provide feedback on nutrition evaluation and receommendations on reaching goals. Retail Value $135 www.lauramayroelse.com

Restaurants & Edibles

  • Sunday Brunch for 4 at Blue Mesa Grill - Retail Value $68
  • Chili’s Gift Certificate – Retail Value $25
  • Gift certificates and products from Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks
  • More to come…

 

Financial contributions for scholarships are also welcome and are tax deductible through the Texas Dietetic Association Foundation (TDAF). Merchandise contributions to the auction will be accepted through Sunday April 26th.
Volunteers to help with the Silent Auction are also needed. Time commitments are flexible. Please contact Susan Linke for more information.

Contribution form for the auction and financial gifts (MS Word)



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Potassium

Did you know potassium rich fruits and vegetables may help preserve muscle mass in older adults? Experts estimate that most Americans consume only half the recommended amount of potassium. Foods high in potassium include:

Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, Spinach
White beans, Soybeans, Lentils
Bananas, Peaches, Cantaloupes

Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter - August 2008, Vol 26, Number 6

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