Silent Auction for:
"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 & 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
- Diet Manual, A Comprehensive Resource & Guide, Becky Dorner & Associates. Includes 20 CEUs – Retail Value $124.95
www.beckydorner.com/products/85
- Portion control DVD and handouts from Food and Health Communications – Retail value $59 www.foodandhealth.com/
- Krause’s Food and Nutrition Therapy, 12th edition, L. Kathleen Mahan, R.D., and Sylvia Escott-Stump, R.D. – Retail Value $ 115
- Certified LEAP Therapist Training, Signet Diagnostic Corporation, includes materials and mentoring by experienced CLT. Retail value - $195
www.susanlinke.com/CLT%20Training_HSC105_7_07.pdf
- Textbook of Functional Medicine, published by the Institute of Functional Medicine – RV- $189 www.functionalmedicine.org/ifm_ecommerce/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=133
- IAACN Twelfth Annual Scientific Symposium, Volumes 1 & 2 (CD) “Nutrition & Cancer Prevention, Assessment and Support” - Retail value $175
- IAACN Thirteenth Annual Scientific Symposium, (CD) “Nutritional Advancements in Pediatric & Adolescent Care” - Retail value $175
- IAACN Fourteenth Annual Scientific Symposium, (CD) “Endocrine Physiology of Healthy Glands and Hormones” - Retail value $175
- 2 copies of Nutrition and Metabolism (book + CD Rom) by David A. Bender
Retail value $67.95 each
books.google.com/books?id=7RGsLKLkcksC
- 2 copies of Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Dr. Patrick Quillin, PhD RD $24.95 each
www.patrickquillin.com/nutritioncancer.html
- Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 4th Edition, Nancy Clark, MS RD – Retail Value $19
www.nancyclarkrd.com/books/index.asp
- Power Eating, 3rd Edition, Susan Kleiner, PhD, RD – Retail Value $16.95
www.powereating.com/
- Cook Well, Stay Well with Parkinson’s Disease, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD – RV $19.95
Eat Well, Stay Well with Parkinson’s Disease, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD – RV $29.95
www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
- Healthy Eating Every Day, Ruth Ann Carpenter, MS RD LD, Carrie E. Finley, MS , Includes participant online course – Retail Value $39.95
findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb6643/is_3_23/ai_n29381027/
- The Phytopia Cookbook, Barbara Gollman, MS, RD - Retail Value $20.00
www.phytopia.com/
- The Advanced Practitioner’s Guide to Nutrition & Wounds, Mary Litchford, PhD, RD, LDN
Retail Value $59
www.casesoftware.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8&idcategory=3
- The Vegetarian Diet For Kidney Disease Treatment: Preserving Kidney Function With Plant Based Eating, Joan Brookhyser, RD, CSR – Retail Value $15.50
- The Gluten-Free Nutrition Guide, Tricia Thompson, M.S., RD, Retail Value $16.95
glutenfreedietitian.com/gluten_free_books.php
- Gluten-Free Diet: Comprehensive Resource Guide, Shelley Case, RD – Retail Value $26.95
www.glutenfreediet.ca/
- 2 copies of Gluten-Free 101, Easy, Basic Dishes Without Wheat, Carol Fenster, Ph.D.
Retail Value $19.95 each
www.savorypalate.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=4
- Just Jump, Business Start Up Guide for Health & Fitness Pros, Margie Geiser, RD, NSCA-CPT, Retail Value $29.95
www.californiabasedpublishing.com/
- 13 Boostrap Strategies to Build your Business on a Shoestring Budget(e-book), Margie Geiser, RD, NSCA-CPT, Retail Value $11.99
www.meg-enterprises.com/content/view/46/66/
- Simply Colorado, Nutritious Recipes for Busy People, Colorado Dietetic Assn. Retail Value
Retail Value $41.95
- Simply Colorado Too! More Nutritious Recipes for Busy People, Colorado Dietetic Assn. –
Retail Value - $19.95
- 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life, Dave Grotto, RD, LDN – Retail Value $14.00
101foodsthatcouldsaveyourlife.answerstv.com/AnswersTV/index.aspx
- Chocolate and Wine for a Healthier You? (Pros and Cons) (CD)
Alice Baland, MA, LPC, RD CLT, Retail Value $20
bingeeatingdisorderstreatment.com/AboutAliceBaland.htm
- Intuitive Eating, A Revolutionary Program that Works, Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD - RV $14.95
www.intuitiveeating.org/About_Tribole___Resch.php
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