Save Nutrition In Virginia

In Virginia, the American Dietetic Assn. is pushing a bill that would grant a monopoly on nutrition counseling to Registered Dietitians.  This would be devastating for real food and health in Va.  For more background on this nutrition licensing bill see: http://va4hf.org/HB345.html

 

The bill (HB345) will be heard THIS TUESDAY, Jan. 31 at approx. 10am. It is in subcommittee 2

 

What You Can Do to Save Nutrition in Va:

 

Contact info for the key Delegates is below. The more of these things you can do, the better:

1. Contact the Delegates by phone.

 

2. Email them directly if you can.

 

3. Best: Show Up in Richmond for the Hearing!

It will be heard in Sub-Committee 2  of the Health, Welfare, and Institutions committee, Tues, Jan 31 in the Richmond General Assembly Building. Arrive no later than 10am.  The bill could come up early or late in the meeting – we won’t know in advance.

 

Show the strength of our opposition so bring your friends! This is your chance to speak directly to legislators and tell them how you feel.  Join the movement to save nutrition in Va!

Address for Sub-Committee Hearing:
General Assembly Building, Room 521 (room subject to change)
Capitol Square
Richmond, VA 23219

Give yourself extra time, as you’ll have to park away from the General Assembly Building. Parking may cost about $10.

 

 

10 Key Virginia Delegates to Contact:

John O’Bannon, M.D.,   Patron 804-698-1073     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kaye Kory            Co-Patron           804-698-1038     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Robert Orrock, Chairman HWI Committee            804-698-1054     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Sub-Comm Chair: Delegate Robert B. Bell   (R) - House District 58

General Assembly Building, Room 720

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1058

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Delegate Anne B. Crockett-Stark   (R) - House District 6

General Assembly Building, Room 819

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1006

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Delegate Roxann L. Robinson   (R) - House District 27

General Assembly Building, Room 806

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1027

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Delegate Gordon C. Helsel, Jr.   (R) - House District 91

General Assembly Building, Room 812

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1091

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Delegate Joseph R. Yost   (R) - House District 12

General Assembly Building, Room 518

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1012

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Delegate David L. Englin   (D) - House District 45

General Assembly Building, Room 707

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1045

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Delegate Patrick A. Hope   (D) - House District 47

General Assembly Building, Room 712

Capitol Square

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 698-1047

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If you want to contact ALL members of the full committee, the list is: http://va4hf.org/Health_Welfare_2012.pdf

 

Also, contact your local delegate at  http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform

 

Thank you for saving Nutrition in Va!