President's September 2006 Message
Dear fellow FDA members,
It's hard for me to believe that my year as FDA
president is over. However, FNCE in Hawaii was
a wonderful way to wrap up the year. It was great
to see so many Florida dietitians there and many
in leadership roles. Thanks to Judy Rodriguez,
PhD, RD and Joyce Gilbert, PhD, RD, who are both
serving on the ADA BOD for their countless hours
of work on our behalf. Thanks also to our delegates,
Gail Kauwell, PhD, RD and Sheah Rarback, MS, RD
who represented us so ably at the House of Delegates
meeting. Also, Clara Lawhead, MS, RD and Gail
Kauwell, PhD, RD were speakers at FNCE. Florida
is so proud of our ADA officers, delegates, and
speakers!
On the home front, here's the latest FDA news….
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Molly
Gladding, RD, LD/N incoming FDA president will
be leading the BOD and AC meetings next month
in Orlando at the Renaissance Resort at SeaWorld,
a potential FDA annual meeting facility. We
look forward to seeing all of our Administrative
Council, Committee Chairs, and Board of Directors
members there.
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Carole
Mackey, RD, LD/N and Nadine Pazder, RD, LD/N
represented FDA at the 21st Century Seniors
Summit held at Hillsborough Community College
Sept 8th, 2006.
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Plans
are well underway for the 2007 FDA annual meeting
at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, July 8-11th.
A very exciting keynote speaker has been signed.
Look for information on the FDA web site shortly
at www.eatrightflorida.org.
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Mary
Herrstrom, RD, LD/N is working on another FDA
membership survey. Look for details on how to
fill out the survey on the website shortly and
on the list serv.
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The
Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council will
be meeting in Tallahassee, Oct 4, Chris Stapell
MS, RD will attend.
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Congratulations
to FDA Administrative Assistant Jacque Rudd,
now Jacque Mitchell on her recent marriage!!
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The
diet manual reviewer contract was awarded to
the nutrition faculty at UNF. They will be working
with members to keep the online and print versions
of our Manual up to date.
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Look
for information on nominations for the FDA Distinguished
Member Awards from John Wills, LD/N next month.
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FDA
lobbyist Sandy Woodruff, MS, RD attended the
first in a series of regional workshops to address
the 2008 -2010 state plan for elder care. She
had very positive responses to her comments.
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Susan
McDonald, RD, LD/N hosted a mini internship
for Senator Gwen Margolis at the University
of Miami to learn more about the importance
of nutrition in the care of Cystic Fibrosis
patients. Nancy Newkirk, RD, LD/N also hosted
a similar internship at the University of South
Florida for Representative Ronald Reagan. Both
legislators are planning to reintroduce a Cystic
Fibrosis bill in the 2007 session. This type
of member involvement is critical to our advocacy
efforts.
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Don't
forget, if you missed our annual meeting in
Orlando, you can still purchase individual sessions
as well as our entire annual meeting on CD.
Look for easy instructions on how to purchase
on the FDA website www.eatrightflorida.org
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And,
if you missed the FDA soft briefcase and cube
sale at the annual symposium you can still order
them through FDA HQ. These make great gifts
for speakers at your meetings or for the officers
in your district associations.
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Now,
you can receive free CPE's on the FDA website.
FDA is teaming up with 7 Pediatric Pulmonary
Centers to provide 4 web-based case studies
designed to help health care providers interact
with clients and families in culturally competent
ways. These studies will be available as a member
benefit to FDA members. Non members will be
able to access them for a fee. Information is
on the FDA website at www.eatrightflorida.org.
It has truly been an honor and a privilege to be your President this past
year. I want to thank the members of my Board
for serving with me, Molly Gladding, RD, LD/N,
Joy Chambers, RD, LD/N, Holly Adams, RD, LD/N,
Sheah Rarback, MS, RD, LD/N, Regan Zayas, RD,
LD/N, and Mary Herrstrom, RD, LD/N. And a special
thank you to Chris Stapell, MS, RD, LD/N, Cindy
Crisp, Jacque Mitchell, and Clara Augustine, MS,
RD, LD/N, our FDA staff and volunteer. I couldn't
have done it without you all. FDA is in great
hands with Molly and her Board taking over on
Sunday morning. And, I especially appreciate each
of you, the members of FDA, for all you do to
advance our profession and for your support, encouragement,
and inspiration over the last year!
Best to you all,
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