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HAND Awards Latest News

Award Nominations

Aloha kākou,

It’s awards season again! As members of the Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, I want to first and foremost thank you for yet another year of work in dedication to the betterment of our communities.

As we grow and work together, we want to recognize those of us who have done great work this year. From inspiring the classroom of food professional hopefuls, engaging citizens in leading healthier lives, to everything in between and beyond, dietitians, technicians, and even students are making a difference at every level, every day.

Therefore, if you or someone you know deserves one of our honors, please nominate yourself or this colleague. The awardees will be recognized at the annual Spring Conference on May 4, 2018. The awards and their criteria are as follows:

• Emerging Dietetic Leader
• Outstanding Dietetic Student Award
• Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
• Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year

All nominations will be collected through the Google Forms link and will be collected anonymously. Please submit 1 form per nominee and have all your submissions in by Friday, April 6, 2018 here: https://goo.gl/forms/uHvGPljwzNqi5oJG2

Mahalo nui loa,
Kristina Salazar
Affiliate Awards & Public Relations Chair Hawai’i Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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HAND Annual Spring Conference

2018 Annual Spring Conference: Registration NOW OPEN

 The Hawai‘i Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HAND) presents its 2018 Annual Spring Conference
HAND In Hand For A Healthier Hawai‘i

Date: Friday May 4, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Pomaika‘i Ballrooms in the Dole Cannery, Honolulu

The exciting line-up of speakers provides advanced level education sessions addressing the latest in nutrition trends.
Topics include:

  • feeding ICU and surgical patients
  • food psychology
  • counseling strategies to create sustainable lifestyle changes
  • tools for growing preterm infants
  • elimination diet

…and much more.

For a full list of this years speakers and topics, please click here.

Please register here by following this link.
Early-bird registration deadline is April 1st. Registration closes on May 3, 2018 . Accommodation for same-day registration will depend on availability.

Contact the CPI Committee with any questions.

Bookmark HAND Annual Spring Conference for important information and documents in the weeks leading up to the conference.

HAND is continuously working hard to increase access to education opportunities. Audiovisual recordings of the 8 conference presentations may be available in a webinar series, providing the opportunity to earn 1 CEU per presentation viewed. A schedule will be created to specify the topic, date, and time each recorded presentation will be shown. This webinar presentation series will be provided at a nominal cost, to be determined.

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Community Events Latest News Social Events

Beach Cleanup on March 4, 2018

On Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 8:00am to 10:00am, HAND has been selected to participate in Matson’s Ka Ipu ‘Aina “Container for the land” beach clean up program. Join us for a fun-filled day of socializing as we come together to heal the ‘Aina. Take part in giving back to our community by helping to clear Sandy Beach Park of debris. Everyone MUST wear covered closed-toe shoes!

Liability waivers will need to be filled out and sent to Matson prior to the event. An email will be sent to you once you register.

Please register at https://hand2018beachcleanup.eventbrite.com

We need a minimum of 25 participants so please feel free to bring your family and friends along with you.

Come have some fun in the sun and make your mark by leaving only your footprints on the sand.

Contact Erika Chinn-Galindo at cpi@eatrighthawaii.org for more information.

Mahalo,

2017-2018 CPI Committee

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HAND Holiday Party Latest News Social Events

Holiday Baking Class Fundraiser and Social

Spread some holiday cheer and join us on Saturday, December 16, 2017 for a Baking Class fundraiser and social event at the Mariner’s Cove Bay Club from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Enjoy the company of other nutrition professional’s as we learn to make delicious Zucchini Bread with chef Joanne. Friends and Family of HAND are also invited to participate. In the spirit of giving, learn how to wrap your freshly made bread for an edible gift idea. Sign up now and Lets Eat, Bake and Be Merry!

Light refreshments will be provided. All proceeds will go towards the HAND Annual Spring Conference.
Cost is $15 donation per person (non-refundable).

Register here.

Option to participate in the cookie exchange: Embrace the season of giving and bring a batch of your favorite holiday baked goods to share with the class. Homemade treats preferred. Please feel free to print off a copy of your recipe to share. It’s a potluck filled with yummy holiday treats!

Please email cpi@eatrighthawaii.org if you have any questions or for more information.

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Quarterly Newsletter

President’s Update, Fall 2017

Aloha members,

Guess where this is? As we enter into our Fall season, this is a reminder to take a moment, a day, a weekend, or more… and just relax and enjoy…appreciate the simple things in life. Secondly, we’re hoping this picture will entice you to come to our next fundraiser. “Wine” down at the end of a busy week with our second wine tasting fundraising event on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join the Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for an evening of socializing and networking at Oeno Winemaking while helping to raise funds for our 2018 HAND Annual Spring Conference. Sample locally, hand made wines while enjoying live entertainment.
For a $30 fee, each participant will be provided with a flight of wine samples and light pupus. We will also be having raffle tickets for purchase to win a prized bottle of wine. This event is limited to 35 participants so sign up now while tickets last! It is open to both HAND and Non-HAND members. Participants must be at least 21 to participate in the wine tasting, although students are encouraged to come for conversation and connection. Nonalcoholic beverages will be provided as an alternative.
Register here or click here for more information. Hope to see you there!

As we enter into the Fall season, as your President, I am most thankful for our Board members. They have been working diligently on a variety of initiatives. Here are some of the highlights:

  • Visit our website regularly! We have been working very hard to add new material and update the website with more newsy information, CPEUs, and related activities.
    For example, check out this new report:     Hawai‘i’s Food System: Food for All
  • We are selling old Diet Manuals at a discounted rate. See our website for more information. Our new diet manual is being finalized and will be ready very soon! Stay informed as we will be announcing its publication via our website.
  • Did you know we just won a national Academy challenge? Our Affiliate won the Academy Foundation Affiliate Second Century Challenge this year.  The Academy Foundation challenged all Academy Affiliates this year to give a gift to the Second Century Campaign from either their budget or reserves while encouraging their members to give as well. HAND has won the challenge with an average per member gift to the Second Century Campaign of $206. We will receive a $1,000 scholarship in our name in 2018. There will be an article on the Foundation website in regards to this challenge and the winners.  Congratulations and big Mahalo to all!  Learn more about the Second Century Initiative (you may be required to log in as a AND member).
  • We are currently working on our next Spring Conference, set for May 4th, 2018. Save the Date!

Interested in joining the leadership team for the Hawai‘i Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? We welcome you to become part of a strong and dedicated board of food and nutrition professionals in the state of Hawai‘i and US Affiliated Pacific Region. Nominations are being accepted for: President-elect, Nominating chair-elect, Treasurer-elect, CPI chair-elect, Secretary and Delegate. Nominate yourself! Please contact our Nominating Committee Chair, Savanna Sussman, if you are interested in joining for the upcoming 2018-2019 Academy year.

If you are working on a great project or if you have been spotlighted in the media and would like to have it posted on our website, send message and any links to either myself or our Web Editor.

Aloha everyone… Have a wonderful holiday season. Cheers!

Cyndy Endrizal, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND
2017-2018 HAND President