Happy New Year!

Hello GADA members, we are halfway through our membership year, but have plenty of events the second half of the year.

Dietitians have proven that they are motivated to advocate for change as well over 25,000 RD’s signed the petition to exclude us from the Obesity Therapy bill.  In February, Georgia RD’s will have a chance to speak with their legislators at the capitol.  This is a great chance for us to let our voices be heard in Georgia politics.  Don’t worry if you don’t know what to say, there will be a training session.  If you would like to attend this event, please sign up by January 27th. Use the follwing link to sign up: http://eatrightgeorgia.wufoo.com/forms/2012-legislative-day/

For more information visit GDA’s webpage:  www.eatrightgeorgia.org.

As most of you are aware, the ADA is now called The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Georgia Dietetic Association will follow suite and be called the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  At this time, the Board has decided that GADA will not be changing our name.  We feel that at the district level our mission is to serve our members with professional development, networking and volunteering opportunities, making us an “association” of members.

The spring brings numerous events, both at the local level and state level.  Check back for more information on upcoming activities, including volunteer events, mentorship events, networking events (RD Day) the Hunger Walk, Diet 411, the GDA Annual Convention and Expo, and more!  We look forward to seeing you sometime this spring!

If you have any questions, concerns or would like to be involved in GADA, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Regards,

Kate Wiley RD.LD.

GADA President