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Vision: Optimize the health of Delawareans through food and
nutrition.
Mission: Empower members to be Delaware's food and nutrition leaders.
Contact Information
President: Eric Ruffcorn RD
Announcements
DDA board election 2012, The four
(4) open positions on the DDA board
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President-Elect (2-year term with 2nd
year as President)
Responsibilities:
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Serve as a member of the Board of Directors
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Perform the functions of President as needed in the
President’s absence or when unable to perform the functions of the
President as determined by the Board of Directors.
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Serve as the chair of the Program Committee
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Serve as a member of the Budget Committee
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Perform such other
duties as may be designated by the Board of Directors
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Secretary-Treasurer-Elect (2-year term with 2nd
year as Secretary-Treasurer)
Responsibilities:
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Serves as a member of the Board of Directors and the Board
of Directors Executive Committee.
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Record, type, and distribute by email the minutes of the
Executive Board meetings, prior to the next Board meeting.
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Provide list of board members prior to June 30th
to all Board members.
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Periodically review current membership at all times (via
DMIS).
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Assist the Nominations and Governance Committee as
necessary.
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Perform other duties as may be designated by the Board of
Directors.
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Work closely with Secretary-Treasurer regarding DDA
finances.
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Nominating & Governance Committee member (3-year term
with 3rd year as
Chair)
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Directs the activities of the non-board Nominations &
Governance Committee according to Article VIII of the DDA Bylaws. |
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Formulate a ballot according to the DDA Bylaws, Article
VIII Nominations & Elections, by date designated by the Board of
directors. |
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Manage the Awards of the Association: draft a recruitment
plan and continuously cultivate new prospects. |
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Ensure that all board members are educated on their
responsibilities |
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Ensure that the board conducts a self-assessment. |
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Attend board meetings. |
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Submit articles for each newsletter relating to
nominations and governance.
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Delegate (3-year term):
Responsibilities:
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Serve as a member of the Board of Directors & the
Board of Directors Executive Committee. Attend DDA Board meetings.
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The Delegate is the voice of the members of the Delaware
Dietetic Association to the American Dietetic Association.
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Seek input from the membership about their concerns
regarding the profession or the Association and educates the DDA on the
professional issues being addressed by the House of Delegates (HOD).
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Officially represents Delaware during the HOD meetings in
the spring & fall of each year.
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Members of DDA raised money for the American Heart Association and
participated in the AHA's 2011 Heart Walk at the Wilmington Riverfront on
September 11th, 2011. All together, more than $ 600
was raised to support the cause!
Above, from left to right, are Donna Trader, Deanna
Rolland, Fran Taccone, Natalie McKenney, Carolyn Manning, and Elena
Schumacher (along with Donna's dog, Roadie,
who enthusiastically joined our team!). Much thanks goes out to all those
who donated funds and helped us to make DDA an important part of this event!
DDA Strategic Plan
2007-2014
Licensure for
Dietitians/Nutritionists in Delaware.
Thank
you to everyone who attended the 2nd Annual New Member Meet & Greet on May
1st at the Newark Brew Ha Ha. A special thank you to the Mid-Atlantic Diary
Association for their generous sponsorship and frothing demonstration.
Pictures for this event:
On July 17, 2007 – Governor Minner signed
House Bill 38, (available at http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis144.nsf/vwLegislation/HB+38/$file/legis.html?open)
which sets necessary standards to become a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)
and establishes the Board of Dietetics/Nutrition to oversee and qualify LDNs.
Pictured with Gov. Minner (from left to right)
are: 1st row: Kay Warren, deputy director, Professional Regulation;
Debbie Puzzo, executive director, Joint Sunset Committee of the DE General
Assembly; and Mary Davis, Ned Davis Associates, Inc.; 2nd row: James
Collins, director, Professional Regulation; Senator Dave Sokola; Marianne
Carter, RD, licensure co-chair, Delaware Dietetic Association (DDA); Michell
Fullmer, RD, licensure chair, DDA; Sue Konek, RD, immediate past president, DDA;
and Deanna Rolland, RD, president-elect; DDA.
Current Surveys
DDA Bylaws
revision draft: DDA Bylaws 07 Web.pdf
Join the Delaware Dietetic Association listserv.
It’s a great way to communicate with other registered dietitians in the
State of Delaware. The
listserv address is  eatrightde@udel.edu.
Members of the Delaware Dietetic Association can join the listserv by sending an e-mail to
eatrightde-join@udel.edu.
Before using the listserv, please read the DDA
listserv user guidelines.
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