Re: CDR Discussion

[Guest guest]

Holly,

I did not misunderstand and think your comment was directed at me. I bear no

guilt so don't personalize general comments. I commented on generalizations in

response to your statement that you referred to according to what you've seen or

heard in this regard. I guess the it would never occur to my friends and

associates to make such a request, or to me to honor it. I must be fortunate to

live in the land of Disney - I would hate to lose my Fantasyland illusions.

Digna Cassens, MHA, RD

http://groups.msn.com/RDForum

Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are

doing the impossible. St. Francis Assis

Re: CDR Discussion

I was NOT accusing you of doing that. But that favor has been asked of myself,

and the request to attend meetings in a location where I was a board member (so

I was aware of the situation) has occurred. So I have direct experience. Not

going to name any names.

I'm sorry if you took my comment to be directed at you. That was NOT my

intention and I thought I made that clear in my response below. I'm very glad to

hear you have not done any of those things, for that I thank you very much. And

for setting a good example to your employees.

Holly

Digna Cassens wrote:

Holly,

Generalizations are never good and lead to hurt feelings. In my 38 years as an

ADA member, I have NEVER been asked to do the things you are claiming that are

asked according to what you've seen or heard. I employ many non-members, and

although for my dept I do purchase all reference materials, none has ever asked

that I purchase any they are interested in, directly or indirectly. Since we did

receive good advice to back up our comments with data, I do believe this advice

applies to all of us, regardless of personal opinion.

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[Guest guest]

If I may make a suggestion, I think it would be a good thing if everyone

steps back a minute. I would not want this discussion to get out of hand.

I value each and every one of your and your opinions. Although we are not

able to make changes with the PDP process and feedback from CDR and the past

president of the ADA has been less than desirable, we all must admit that

the system is what it is. Do we have 100% accept it? No, we can make

ongoing attempts make improvements in the process or submit suggestions for

revisions. Yes, I agree that it would have been better if the CDR submitted

a proposal for the change to the system we have, but that didn't happen.

Our professional organization AND CDR isn't set up on the premise that we

vote on referendums or changes. That we why we must vote in the annual

election and open the lines of communication with those who represent us.

We can only strive to get our points across. We may be able to get them to

hear us, but they may not want to listen. That is a hurdle we must

continually strive for in our goals. Until then we must live with it and

make the most of it that we can. We are professionals, we can do this.

Everyone's input here has been enlightening. I have learned from the

contributions here. I am going to continue to make the best of the PDP

system to help mold me into a better dietitian.

Carol

CarolSCasey@...

" You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try. " Dolly

Parton

http://nutritionalmatters.blogspot.com

" I am a border ruffian from the State of Missouri. I am a Connecticut Yankee

by adoption. In me you have Missouri morals, Connecticut culture; this,

gentlemen and ladies, is the combination which makes the perfect woman. "

Paraphrased from Mark Twain's speech " Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims, "

December 22, 1881

" My weaknesses have always been food and men - in that order " . Dolly Parton

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[Guest guest]

Kudos to you, Carol. Thanks for these very logical and wise comments. My hat off

to you. Digna

RE: CDR Discussion

If I may make a suggestion, I think it would be a good thing if everyone

steps back a minute. I would not want this discussion to get out of hand.

I value each and every one of your and your opinions. Although we are not

able to make changes with the PDP process and feedback from CDR and the past

president of the ADA has been less than desirable, we all must admit that

the system is what it is. Do we have 100% accept it? No, we can make

ongoing attempts make improvements in the process or submit suggestions for

revisions. Yes, I agree that it would have been better if the CDR submitted

a proposal for the change to the system we have, but that didn't happen.

Our professional organization AND CDR isn't set up on the premise that we

vote on referendums or changes. That we why we must vote in the annual

election and open the lines of communication with those who represent us.

We can only strive to get our points across. We may be able to get them to

hear us, but they may not want to listen. That is a hurdle we must

continually strive for in our goals. Until then we must live with it and

make the most of it that we can. We are professionals, we can do this.

Everyone's input here has been enlightening. I have learned from the

contributions here. I am going to continue to make the best of the PDP

system to help mold me into a better dietitian.

Carol

CarolSCasey@...

" You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try. " Dolly

Parton

http://nutritionalmatters.blogspot.com

" I am a border ruffian from the State of Missouri. I am a Connecticut Yankee

by adoption. In me you have Missouri morals, Connecticut culture; this,

gentlemen and ladies, is the combination which makes the perfect woman. "

Paraphrased from Mark Twain's speech " Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims, "

December 22, 1881

" My weaknesses have always been food and men - in that order " . Dolly Parton

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