VOTE now for DNS Leaders on the American Dietetic Association's Ballot!
CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT–ELECT
Sylvia Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN
ADA means “US”
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CANDIDATE FOR TREASURER-ELECT
Mary Krystofiak Russell MS, RD, LDN, CNSD
"Hard work, passion for excellence, and collaboration with all stakeholders during my tenure as treasurer-elect and treasurer is my promise to you. Transparency, integrity, honesty and accountability are and will continue to be my bywords.
Selected Qualifications include:
- Fifteen years of experience in dietetic practice group and state dietetic association leadership
- Ten years of experience on ADA committees and task forces, including leadership roles
- Nine years of experience managing Nutrition Services department budgets of > $1 million annually
- Past treasurer, Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPG
THANK YOU for considering a vote for me for treasurer-elect!
Please do not bypass the opportunity to choose your ADA leaders. VOTE!!"
CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Mary Patricia "Trisha" Fuhrman, MS, RD, LD, FADA, CNSD
I am requesting your vote for me for Speaker of the House of Delegates (HOD).
Below are my qualifications for the position of Speaker:
- My background which includes clinical, academic, and corporate experience gives me a broad perspective of what it takes to lead the profession of dietetics.
- I have served in many capacities within DNS, including Treasurer, Chair, and Support Line Editor.
- I am passionate about the profession and the importance of the RD and DTR in making positive changes for better health of Americans.
- I take the role of the HOD very seriously.
- I inject humor to make the experience of the delegate responsibilities fun while we make things happen for the profession.
Thank you,
Trisha
CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Mary Ellen Beindorff, RD, LD
Vote Now through March 3rd, 2010 at www.eatright.org/elections/
A.S.P.E.N. Clinical Nutrition Week ~ Las Vegas, Nevada February 8-12, 2010
Dear Fellow DNS Members, A.S.P.E.N.'s Clinical Nutrition Week is just around the corner and DNS will have some exciting events and sessions that we're sure you won't want to miss out on if you are attending the conference this year! The first item as that DNS will have a booth in the Exhibition Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Many of the Executive Committee and Coordinating Cabinet members will be on site to network with you about the great services and member benefits DNS has to offer! We hope to see you there!
The February 2010 Edition of Support Line is Now Online
Logged in DPG members have access to the full-text version of the newsletter as well as pdfs for each individual article. Click the Support Line tab toward the top of the page or follow this link to view this issue.
CPEUs are available for this issue. By successfully completing an online quiz, DPG members may earn 3 CPE units. Once logged in, DPG members may either click the 'My courses' link in the left side menu or click here to go directly to this quiz.
DNS Member Research Award - Application Deadline Announced!
DNS Research Award - Application Due April 1, 2010
- Do you have a great research question?
- Are you looking for funding for your research?
If you answered yes to both of these questions, keep reading!
DNS awards $10,000 in a research grant to DNS members selected by the DNS research committee through a peer-review process.
Applications must be submitted as pdf files NO LATER THAN 5 pm CST on April 1, 2010.
Click here for more information as well as all application materials.
A.S.P.E.N. Enteral Nutrition Practice Recommendations Endorsed by ADA
Great News! The American Dietetic Association is endorsing the 2009 A.S.P.E.N. Enteral Nutrition Practice Recommendations and the link to this publication has gone live on ADA's Web site. For easy access to these recommendations, please login at www.eatright.org<http://www.eatright.org > > Research > Evidence-Based Practice > A.S.P.E.N. Enteral Nutrition Practice Recommendations.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Jennifer
January Webinar - A Success
The first in our webinar series, held January 20 on Physical Assessment, was attended by over 175 DNS members. Thanks to all of you for making our first webinar a great success. I want to give special thanks to our excellent presenter, Cindy Hamilton and also to Britta Brown, our Moderator. The webinar was recorded and will soon be available on the website for both non members and members to purchase.
The webinar series will continue on March 16, 2010 with a webinar on Parenteral Nutrition in Acute Care with Susan Brantley, MS, RD, CNSC. Cost for this will be $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Look for registration soon on the website. Thank you all again for such a successful first webinar.
Ainsley Malone
Resources for Transplant Professionals
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)', Department of Professional Services has developed and continues to develop a rich collection of educational and resource materials. One of the most incredible resources is the Hume-Kauffman Transplantation Library staffed by a health-sciences librarian, Clara A. Myers, M.L.I.S. who can perform searches and find any transplant-related article published within the last 30 days. The library's collection contains more than 1000 books, 500 videos, 75 journals, and 250 newsletters. Be sure to visit www.unos.org
Call For Nominations for DNS Distinguished Service Award and DNS Distinguished Practice Award
DNS Distinguished Service Award
The purpose of this award is to formally recognize a DNS member who has:
1. Demonstrated outstanding leadership at the local, state, and/or national level(s) in the practice of nutrition support dietetics either in an elected or appointed position(s).
2. Contributed to the advancement of dietetics practice in the area of nutrition support through research, publication, or education of practitioners with particular attention to the area of nutrition support.
2010-2011 Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program Call for Applications
Dear DNS Members,
I am passing along this information to you as ADA is pleased to announce the 3rd year of the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program, a unique professional fellowship opportunity.
Relief Efforts in Haiti
The thoughts and prayers of DNS members are with the victims, families, and loved ones who are suffering in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. There is an urgent need for food, water, and shelter now and in the future. Those interested in making donations for the relief effort can do so through the American Red Cross.