Support the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
FAAS believes our collective voices can keep kids SAFE in schools.
Support the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act by writing your Senator and Representative encouraging their support of this lifesaving legislation.
More information @ FAAN:
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/school-access-to-emergency-epinephrine-act1
If you live in MN, we are gathering letters to be sent to Senator Franken and Representative John Kline. Please email your letters to me by Thursday, February 16th for submission together. This effort is being supported & coordinated with FAAN. Email letters to Jodi @ jodiFAAS@gmail.com.
Support the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act by writing your Senator and Representative encouraging their support of this lifesaving legislation.
More information @ FAAN:
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/school-access-to-emergency-epinephrine-act1
If you live in MN, we are gathering letters to be sent to Senator Franken and Representative John Kline. Please email your letters to me by Thursday, February 16th for submission together. This effort is being supported & coordinated with FAAN. Email letters to Jodi @ jodiFAAS@gmail.com.
Food Allergy Support Group of MN (FASGMN) Webinar
Featuring Kristi Winkels, RD, LD
Join this online educational opportunity with speaker, Kristi Winkels, RD,
LD, from "Eating with Food Allergies". She will share meal planning tips and
sites, and advice for adapting recipes.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
7:00-8:00pm
Follow this link for more registration information: http://www.foodallergysupportmn.org/events/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/02/23/74/8%7C15/OGI1ZmFlNWMzOGY0ODhhNGM4OTQzZjZiNmU5OGZmNjg=.html
LD, from "Eating with Food Allergies". She will share meal planning tips and
sites, and advice for adapting recipes.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
7:00-8:00pm
Follow this link for more registration information: http://www.foodallergysupportmn.org/events/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/02/23/74/8%7C15/OGI1ZmFlNWMzOGY0ODhhNGM4OTQzZjZiNmU5OGZmNjg=.html
Congratulations Sara Eischens, LSN, RN!
Congratulations goes out to Sara Eischens, LSN, RN, our very own District 110 Health Coordinator, for receiving the Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy Association (AFAA) Education Award!
Wonderful recognition for her commitment & dedication to managing food allergies in the Waconia School District. Congratulations Sara & Waconia School Nurses!
AFAA's Awards Banquet will be held February 11, 2012.
More information @ http://www.minnesotafoodallergy.org/
Wonderful recognition for her commitment & dedication to managing food allergies in the Waconia School District. Congratulations Sara & Waconia School Nurses!
AFAA's Awards Banquet will be held February 11, 2012.
More information @ http://www.minnesotafoodallergy.org/
Ridgeview Friends & Family Event
Come join us at the Ridgeview Friends & Family Event on Saturday, March 24th, 2012
FREE event held at Safari Community Center, Waconia, MN 55387
9:00am-Noon
Be sure to stop by & say "hello" at our FAAS booth!
FREE event held at Safari Community Center, Waconia, MN 55387
9:00am-Noon
Be sure to stop by & say "hello" at our FAAS booth!
Join the Next FASGMN Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered Support) Activity
WHO: Kids with Food Allergies in Grades 1-5
WHEN: 10:00-11:30am on February 4, March 3, April 14, May 5, and June 2
WHERE: Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina MN 55436
COST: FREE!
http://www.icontact-archive.com/uMDCGm4N_wuBJrEQ9uZPNseA6Eh7qs0D?w=2
WHEN: 10:00-11:30am on February 4, March 3, April 14, May 5, and June 2
WHERE: Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina MN 55436
COST: FREE!
http://www.icontact-archive.com/uMDCGm4N_wuBJrEQ9uZPNseA6Eh7qs0D?w=2
Honoring Those Who Make a Positive Difference
in the Food Allergy Community
Take the time and recognize those who make a difference in the lives of those living with food allergies!
Make your nominations TODAY!
The Founder's Award
FAAN's Special Achievement Award
Mariel C. Furlong Award for Making a Difference
FAAN's Grandparent Award
FAAN's Youth Special Achievement Award
http://www.foodallergy.org/section/awards
Make your nominations TODAY!
The Founder's Award
FAAN's Special Achievement Award
Mariel C. Furlong Award for Making a Difference
FAAN's Grandparent Award
FAAN's Youth Special Achievement Award
http://www.foodallergy.org/section/awards
Anaphylaxis Campaign
AFAA Food Allergy Awareness Walk
Join the 4th Annual AFAA Food Allergy Awareness Walk
Saturday, March 24, 2011
7am-9am
Macy's Court - Mall of America
Save the date! Create a team! Walk for food allergies!
http://www.minnesotafoodallergy.org/
Saturday, March 24, 2011
7am-9am
Macy's Court - Mall of America
Save the date! Create a team! Walk for food allergies!
http://www.minnesotafoodallergy.org/
FREE Food Allergy and Intolerant Product Tours and Q&A
Tuesdays
January 3rd and 17th
February 7th and 21st
March 6th and 20th
Location: Whole Foods Market, 1001 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka 55305
Tour: 6:00-7:00pm
Q&A: 7:00-8:00pm with The Scrumptious Truth Girls, Janelle Meier & Kristin Beltaos
REGISTER by calling Customer Service at 952.797.5600
Limited space for the tour.
January 3rd and 17th
February 7th and 21st
March 6th and 20th
Location: Whole Foods Market, 1001 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka 55305
Tour: 6:00-7:00pm
Q&A: 7:00-8:00pm with The Scrumptious Truth Girls, Janelle Meier & Kristin Beltaos
REGISTER by calling Customer Service at 952.797.5600
Limited space for the tour.
Thank You Mackenthun's
A special THANK YOU to Mackenthun's Fine Foods for providing a free meeting space for our local food allergy support group. We appreciate your commitment to the community and food allergies!
http://www.mackenthuns.com/
http://www.mackenthuns.com/
FAAN's Food Allergy Conferences
Registration is open for 2012 FAAN Food Allergy Conferences!
March 31st in Oak Brook, IL
April 28th in Tarrytown, NY
June 9th in Annaheim, CA
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/food-allergy-conferences
March 31st in Oak Brook, IL
April 28th in Tarrytown, NY
June 9th in Annaheim, CA
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/food-allergy-conferences
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
School Access to Emergency Epinephrine
FAAN is leading the effort to secure passage of a bill (S. 1884) that would encourage states to require schools to stock epinephrine and allow trained staff to administer to a student having an anaphylactic reaction. Help SAVE a life!
Take action and email your Senator today!
Minnesota - Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Al Franken
More information: http://www.foodallergy.org/page/school-access-to-emergency-epinephrine-act1
Take action and email your Senator today!
Minnesota - Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Al Franken
More information: http://www.foodallergy.org/page/school-access-to-emergency-epinephrine-act1
THANK YOU FAAN!
Thank You FAAN for accepting our grant request! We appreciate your generous grant award and commitment to food allergy support groups throughout the U.S.
FAAS grant goals include:
*Food Allergy Awareness Outreach
*School and Daycare Connections
*Strengthening FAAS support group membership
We look forward to sharing great resources purchased
through the grant at our next meeting on 11/15.
FAAS grant goals include:
*Food Allergy Awareness Outreach
*School and Daycare Connections
*Strengthening FAAS support group membership
We look forward to sharing great resources purchased
through the grant at our next meeting on 11/15.
Join us!
