Next Meeting: April 8th @ 1 PM

Congratulations to NEW OFFICERS!

Nutrition Club Meets on the third floor of Ackerman Hall in the Nutrition Lounge.

Attention! ELECTIONS ARE COMING UP FAST!

We are currently seeking interested candidates for all five officer positions for Nutrition Club. Elections will be held Wednesday March 3rd. Those interested in running for a position should contact Beth and send her a paragraph about why you are interested in running and feel you would make a good candidate by February 17th. (These paragraphs will be sent to club members before they vote.) Remember as a club officer you will be able to attend next years NYSDA conference.

Look for new volunteer dates below-there are some great upcoming opportunities!

National Nutrition Month

New officers will be working with past officers and the Sage Wellness Center Dietitian to present a fun activity on the Sage Campus.

The activity will be during the third week of March and will include 5 booths:

• Portion sizes
• Choosing healthier options on campus
• Physical activity w/ times for exercise classes on campus
• Calorie Calculations on an individual level
• Dietitians and what they do

We will have a punch card that is available at the first booth, if they visit each booth, they will receive a prize at the last booth. We were thinking about providing tsp. and Tbsp measuring cups and a small snack if they complete all the booths.

The Wellness Center Dietitian will be present at the next meeting, so come with any other ideas to share!

VOLUNTEER

Henry Johnson Charter School

Nutrition Club officers taught the sugar kit on February 19th with great success. The school would like us back in April for another activity. Sign ups will become available when more information is known.

St. Pauls Womens Shelter in Rensselaer

Check back for upcoming dates when we will be cooking dinner and conducting nutrition related activities with the children at the shelter.

Albany Med Volunteering

Thanks to all who volunteered at Albany Med on October 22nd. The children had a great time! Look for upcoming sign up sheets for our next visit.

We will be Volunteering on December 23rd. Slots are still open-Please e-mail Nicole if you are interested in attending.

UPCOMING DATES:

March 4 @ 5PM
April 1 @ 5PM

YMCA

New opportunity to work with the Troy YMCA to incorporate a nutrition component to their Youth Fit Club program. We have finalized the days with the Y and now we are giving you the dates to sign up to go.

The class is on Tuesday from January 4 through February 28 from about 6:00- 6:15. We would be with the kids after they do their work out and the Y is going to make this open to parents so they can get some of the tips that we are providing to the children.

The Y would ideally like us every week, however I know that is really difficult so we are hoping for every other week. The lesson plans for the days will be provided so there will not be the expectation for you to plan it out ahead of time. We are asking about 2-3 people per class.

This is a great resume builder and the Y is really excited to see us, and develop a relationship with our school.

DATES:

February 1,8,15,22

If you are interested please contact Beth to sign up