Re: ADA now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

[Guest guest]

I don't imagine forming a new association is easy but googling " forming a

professional association " will bring you to a how to section and a guide to

planning and moving on it.

Digna, I disagree that the members voting on a name change would bring chaos. It

would be like changing the name of a country w/o consent of the citizens. The

idea of an association and democracy is to be self governing. For success, the

association and democracy is to build coalitions and support to move projects

and meet goals for members and communities. Definitely not easy; communication

is key.

Raphaela

> >

> > WHAT??? The ACADEMY of Nutrition and Dietetics??

> >

> > My understanding of the word " academy " is a specialized SCHOOL . ..

> >

> > So, now do all the state affiliates change to " The Colorado Academy of

> > Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

> >

> > And, what is the business cost to change over - MILLIONS!

> >

> > I don't know of an Academy of Medicine, Academy of Nursing and taking care

> > of people, the Academy of Dentists and Tooth fixers. . . okay, I digress.

> >

> > I'm not impressed, and our Delegates approved this? Why didn't we hear

> > anything leading up to this?

> >

> > Help me out here. . . what just happened. What am I missing that makes this

> > good or better than maintaining the ADA. (Oh, just because people don't

> > like the word " dietetics " ? - Then, why not the American Nutrition and

> > Dietetics Association? - since the word Dietetics isn't going away.)

> >

> > Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> > Director of Medical Nutrition

> > Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> > Telecommuting Nationwide

> > (Mountain Time)

> > Fax:

> > DineRight4@

> >

> > Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> > migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of

the

> > Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 9/24/2011 5:35:26 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

> > adapresident@ writes:

> >

> > Having trouble viewing this e-mail? _Click here_

> >

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> > cmNoaXZlP2lkPTg2NSZlPURpbmVSaWdodDQlNDBhb2wlMmVjb20meD01OGRlYjNiZA== & x=8206a

> > e25) to view it in your browser.

> > From the President ...

> >

> > Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> >

> >

> > Saturday, September 24, 2011

> >

> > To all members of the American Dietetic Association:

> >

> > Just a few minutes ago, at the Opening Session of ADA’s 2011 Food &

> > Nutrition Conference & Expo, I had the privilege of making an announcement

that

> > will affect our Association, the entire dietetics profession and our

> > perception by the public. I am thrilled to share this announcement now with

all

> > ADA members.

> >

> > ADA has been in existence since 1917, after working to feed the troops

> > healthfully during World War I. Protecting the nutritional health of our

> > citizens is our highest priority. And acting together, we have accomplished

> > much toward realizing ADA’s mission and vision.

> >

> > Toward the goal of increasing our potential and our impact, Past-President

> > Judith announced a year ago that ADA would be seeking a new name

> > for our organization to better suit our forward-thinking mission and

> > vision: a name that addresses prevention and wellness as well as therapy; a

name

> > that would resonate immediately with our members, the public, the media

†"

> > literally everyone who hears it; and a name that reflects our

> > science-based expertise.

> >

> > Surveys revealed the majority of ADA members believe the organization

> > should have a new name that more accurately reflects what its members do.

After

> > an extensive review, ADA’s Board of Directors voted in August to

adopt a

> > new name. For weeks, I’ve been looking forward to sharing this

monumental

> > change with you. As of January 2012, we will be the...

> >

> > Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

> >

> >

> > This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the

> > nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and

> > Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our

members,

> > primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness,

> > prevention and treatment.

> >

> > An academy is  " a society of learned persons organized to advance

science.â€Â

> > This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the

> > educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our

> > name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into

> > healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as

a

> > food and science-based profession.

> >

> > Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or

> > schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar

or

> > saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery,

> > registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change

> > communicates that we are the nutrition experts.

> >

> > Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately

> > communicates our identity †" who we are and what we do.

> >

> > The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is

> > the right time.

> >

> > Our award-winning website will remain _www.eatright.org_

> > (http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/248/0/) . The colorful Eat Right

logo will stay a

> > part of the organization’s graphic identity. Eat Right is our most

> > powerful message and it aligns strategically with the Academy of Nutrition

and

> > Dietetics.

> >

> > The ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted earlier this month to change

> > its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

> >

> > I hope you will agree with me that the name  " American Dietetic

Associationâ€Â

> > served us well for nearly 100 years. Now, let us draw upon the strengths

> > and values that have defined us since 1917, be aware of the huge

> > opportunities that await us and go forward to demonstrate what it means to

be a

> > member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

> >

> > We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve.

> >

> > Thank you very much.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> > Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> > ADA President 2011-2012

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ADA President updates are sent to you as a member of the American Dietetic

> > Association.

> > If you prefer not to receive future updates, simply _follow this link to

> > unsubscribe_

> >

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> >

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> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I don't imagine forming a new association is easy but googling " forming a

professional association " will bring you to a how to section and a guide to

planning and moving on it.

Digna, I disagree that the members voting on a name change would bring chaos. It

would be like changing the name of a country w/o consent of the citizens. The

idea of an association and democracy is to be self governing. For success, the

association and democracy is to build coalitions and support to move projects

and meet goals for members and communities. Definitely not easy; communication

is key.

Raphaela

> >

> > WHAT??? The ACADEMY of Nutrition and Dietetics??

> >

> > My understanding of the word " academy " is a specialized SCHOOL . ..

> >

> > So, now do all the state affiliates change to " The Colorado Academy of

> > Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

> >

> > And, what is the business cost to change over - MILLIONS!

> >

> > I don't know of an Academy of Medicine, Academy of Nursing and taking care

> > of people, the Academy of Dentists and Tooth fixers. . . okay, I digress.

> >

> > I'm not impressed, and our Delegates approved this? Why didn't we hear

> > anything leading up to this?

> >

> > Help me out here. . . what just happened. What am I missing that makes this

> > good or better than maintaining the ADA. (Oh, just because people don't

> > like the word " dietetics " ? - Then, why not the American Nutrition and

> > Dietetics Association? - since the word Dietetics isn't going away.)

> >

> > Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> > Director of Medical Nutrition

> > Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> > Telecommuting Nationwide

> > (Mountain Time)

> > Fax:

> > DineRight4@

> >

> > Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> > migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of

the

> > Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 9/24/2011 5:35:26 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

> > adapresident@ writes:

> >

> > Having trouble viewing this e-mail? _Click here_

> >

(http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/1/0/?6299e5a7=aHR0cDovL21haWxlci5lYXR\

yaWdodC5vcmcvcmVhZC9h

> > cmNoaXZlP2lkPTg2NSZlPURpbmVSaWdodDQlNDBhb2wlMmVjb20meD01OGRlYjNiZA== & x=8206a

> > e25) to view it in your browser.

> > From the President ...

> >

> > Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> >

> >

> > Saturday, September 24, 2011

> >

> > To all members of the American Dietetic Association:

> >

> > Just a few minutes ago, at the Opening Session of ADA’s 2011 Food &

> > Nutrition Conference & Expo, I had the privilege of making an announcement

that

> > will affect our Association, the entire dietetics profession and our

> > perception by the public. I am thrilled to share this announcement now with

all

> > ADA members.

> >

> > ADA has been in existence since 1917, after working to feed the troops

> > healthfully during World War I. Protecting the nutritional health of our

> > citizens is our highest priority. And acting together, we have accomplished

> > much toward realizing ADA’s mission and vision.

> >

> > Toward the goal of increasing our potential and our impact, Past-President

> > Judith announced a year ago that ADA would be seeking a new name

> > for our organization to better suit our forward-thinking mission and

> > vision: a name that addresses prevention and wellness as well as therapy; a

name

> > that would resonate immediately with our members, the public, the media

†"

> > literally everyone who hears it; and a name that reflects our

> > science-based expertise.

> >

> > Surveys revealed the majority of ADA members believe the organization

> > should have a new name that more accurately reflects what its members do.

After

> > an extensive review, ADA’s Board of Directors voted in August to

adopt a

> > new name. For weeks, I’ve been looking forward to sharing this

monumental

> > change with you. As of January 2012, we will be the...

> >

> > Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

> >

> >

> > This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the

> > nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and

> > Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our

members,

> > primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness,

> > prevention and treatment.

> >

> > An academy is  " a society of learned persons organized to advance

science.â€Â

> > This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the

> > educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our

> > name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into

> > healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as

a

> > food and science-based profession.

> >

> > Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or

> > schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar

or

> > saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery,

> > registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change

> > communicates that we are the nutrition experts.

> >

> > Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately

> > communicates our identity †" who we are and what we do.

> >

> > The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is

> > the right time.

> >

> > Our award-winning website will remain _www.eatright.org_

> > (http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/248/0/) . The colorful Eat Right

logo will stay a

> > part of the organization’s graphic identity. Eat Right is our most

> > powerful message and it aligns strategically with the Academy of Nutrition

and

> > Dietetics.

> >

> > The ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted earlier this month to change

> > its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

> >

> > I hope you will agree with me that the name  " American Dietetic

Associationâ€Â

> > served us well for nearly 100 years. Now, let us draw upon the strengths

> > and values that have defined us since 1917, be aware of the huge

> > opportunities that await us and go forward to demonstrate what it means to

be a

> > member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

> >

> > We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve.

> >

> > Thank you very much.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> > Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> > ADA President 2011-2012

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ADA President updates are sent to you as a member of the American Dietetic

> > Association.

> > If you prefer not to receive future updates, simply _follow this link to

> > unsubscribe_

> >

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> >

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> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

some thoughts...

other professional groups do use the word academy. For example - American

Academy of Pediatrics and Academy for Eating Disorders.

The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) is proposing changing the name of that

organization and recently the membership was asked to vote on the name change.

I wonder why ADA did not ask us to vote? I know SNE is much smaller - but they

just sent out a web based survey that cost nothing

I also wonder how the name of JADA will be affected? will they change the

journal name too?

Debra

Debra Boardley, PhD, RD, LD

University of Toledo

[Guest guest]

what about FADA, no longer awarded so really can't just change? Do those members

just drop the letters after their name? RRozanski, MS, RD, LDN

>

> some thoughts...

>

> other professional groups do use the word academy. For example - American

Academy of Pediatrics and Academy for Eating Disorders.

>

> The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) is proposing changing the name of

that organization and recently the membership was asked to vote on the name

change. I wonder why ADA did not ask us to vote? I know SNE is much smaller -

but they just sent out a web based survey that cost nothing

>

> I also wonder how the name of JADA will be affected? will they change the

journal name too?

>

> Debra

>

> Debra Boardley, PhD, RD, LD

> University of Toledo

>

[Guest guest]

what about FADA, no longer awarded so really can't just change? Do those members

just drop the letters after their name? RRozanski, MS, RD, LDN

>

> some thoughts...

>

> other professional groups do use the word academy. For example - American

Academy of Pediatrics and Academy for Eating Disorders.

>

> The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) is proposing changing the name of

that organization and recently the membership was asked to vote on the name

change. I wonder why ADA did not ask us to vote? I know SNE is much smaller -

but they just sent out a web based survey that cost nothing

>

> I also wonder how the name of JADA will be affected? will they change the

journal name too?

>

> Debra

>

> Debra Boardley, PhD, RD, LD

> University of Toledo

>

[Guest guest]

what about FADA, no longer awarded so really can't just change? Do those members

just drop the letters after their name? RRozanski, MS, RD, LDN

>

> some thoughts...

>

> other professional groups do use the word academy. For example - American

Academy of Pediatrics and Academy for Eating Disorders.

>

> The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) is proposing changing the name of

that organization and recently the membership was asked to vote on the name

change. I wonder why ADA did not ask us to vote? I know SNE is much smaller -

but they just sent out a web based survey that cost nothing

>

> I also wonder how the name of JADA will be affected? will they change the

journal name too?

>

> Debra

>

> Debra Boardley, PhD, RD, LD

> University of Toledo

>

[Guest guest]

----- Forwarded Message -----

To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa >

Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 4:30 PM

Subject: Re: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

 

As I recall the membership was surveyed about a name change a year or so ago. I

don't think that the proposed name change AND was included.

 

The definition of ACADEMY .quoted in the announcement is the 3rd definition in

Websters Collegiate Edition

 

I agree with those who have stated their disappointment  that AMERICAN has not

been included in our new name.

 

Madalyn

To: rd-usa <rd-usa >

Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 3:04 PM

Subject: RE: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

....it shouldn't have been limited to FNCE

Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSGA dietitian, not the food police.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

" Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments that

take your breath away. " - Carlin " People don't forget the truth, they just

become better in lying " (Revolutionary Road)

To: rd-usa

From: lcorman@...

Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:02:53 +0000

Subject: Re: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

 

   

     

     

     

I vaguely remember a survey last year at FNCE about the name change...

H. Corman, MS, RD, LD

Assistant Director

UNH Dietetic Internship

H. Corman, MS, RD, LD

Assistant Director

UNH Dietetic Internship

Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

hi, Jan,

I wondered who would be first to respond. Makes me uneasy that members weren't

part of the decision. This 'change' is a little too autocratic for me. no vote

from the membership? And what was all that concern when the dietary managers

voted to change the name of their 'association'? I wonder what this does to the

governance of the 'association'? I like including nutrition in the name but

don't think a unilateral change to academy is appropriate. What about the

Fellows of the American Dietetic Association, a designation no longer available.

Do they become former FADAs? Raphaela

>

> WHAT??? The ACADEMY of Nutrition and Dietetics??

>

> My understanding of the word " academy " is a specialized SCHOOL . ..

>

> So, now do all the state affiliates change to " The Colorado Academy of

> Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

>

> And, what is the business cost to change over - MILLIONS!

>

> I don't know of an Academy of Medicine, Academy of Nursing and taking care

> of people, the Academy of Dentists and Tooth fixers. . . okay, I digress.

>

> I'm not impressed, and our Delegates approved this? Why didn't we hear

> anything leading up to this?

>

> Help me out here. . . what just happened. What am I missing that makes this

> good or better than maintaining the ADA. (Oh, just because people don't

> like the word " dietetics " ? - Then, why not the American Nutrition and

> Dietetics Association? - since the word Dietetics isn't going away.)

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

>

> In a message dated 9/24/2011 5:35:26 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

> adapresident@... writes:

>

> Having trouble viewing this e-mail? _Click here_

> (

http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/1/0/?6299e5a7=aHR0cDovL21haWxlci5lYXRy\

aWdodC5vcmcvcmVhZC9h

> cmNoaXZlP2lkPTg2NSZlPURpbmVSaWdodDQlNDBhb2wlMmVjb20meD01OGRlYjNiZA== & x=8206a

> e25) to view it in your browser.

> From the President ...

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

>

>

> Saturday, September 24, 2011

>

> To all members of the American Dietetic Association:

>

> Just a few minutes ago, at the Opening Session of ADA’s 2011 Food &

> Nutrition Conference & Expo, I had the privilege of making an announcement

that

> will affect our Association, the entire dietetics profession and our

> perception by the public. I am thrilled to share this announcement now with

all

> ADA members.

>

> ADA has been in existence since 1917, after working to feed the troops

> healthfully during World War I. Protecting the nutritional health of our

> citizens is our highest priority. And acting together, we have accomplished

> much toward realizing ADA’s mission and vision.

>

> Toward the goal of increasing our potential and our impact, Past-President

> Judith announced a year ago that ADA would be seeking a new name

> for our organization to better suit our forward-thinking mission and

> vision: a name that addresses prevention and wellness as well as therapy; a

name

> that would resonate immediately with our members, the public, the media †"

> literally everyone who hears it; and a name that reflects our

> science-based expertise.

>

> Surveys revealed the majority of ADA members believe the organization

> should have a new name that more accurately reflects what its members do.

After

> an extensive review, ADA’s Board of Directors voted in August to adopt

a

> new name. For weeks, I’ve been looking forward to sharing this

monumental

> change with you. As of January 2012, we will be the...

>

> Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

>

>

> This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the

> nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and

> Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our members,

> primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness,

> prevention and treatment.

>

> An academy is “a society of learned persons organized to advance

science.�

> This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the

> educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our

> name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into

> healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a

> food and science-based profession.

>

> Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or

> schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar

or

> saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery,

> registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change

> communicates that we are the nutrition experts.

>

> Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately

> communicates our identity †" who we are and what we do.

>

> The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is

> the right time.

>

> Our award-winning website will remain _www.eatright.org_

> ( http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/248/0/ ) . The colorful Eat Right

logo will stay a

> part of the organization’s graphic identity. Eat Right is our most

> powerful message and it aligns strategically with the Academy of Nutrition and

> Dietetics.

>

> The ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted earlier this month to change

> its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

>

> I hope you will agree with me that the name “American Dietetic

Association�

> served us well for nearly 100 years. Now, let us draw upon the strengths

> and values that have defined us since 1917, be aware of the huge

> opportunities that await us and go forward to demonstrate what it means to be

a

> member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

>

> We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve.

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> ADA President 2011-2012

>

>

>

>

> ADA President updates are sent to you as a member of the American Dietetic

> Association.

> If you prefer not to receive future updates, simply _follow this link to

> unsubscribe_

> (

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t & c73c8e04=cHJlc2lkZW50X21lc3NhZ2U= & x=74a05ca0 ) .

>

> You are currently subscribed as: DineRight4@...

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

----- Forwarded Message -----

To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa >

Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 4:30 PM

Subject: Re: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

 

As I recall the membership was surveyed about a name change a year or so ago. I

don't think that the proposed name change AND was included.

 

The definition of ACADEMY .quoted in the announcement is the 3rd definition in

Websters Collegiate Edition

 

I agree with those who have stated their disappointment  that AMERICAN has not

been included in our new name.

 

Madalyn

To: rd-usa <rd-usa >

Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 3:04 PM

Subject: RE: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

....it shouldn't have been limited to FNCE

Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSGA dietitian, not the food police.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

" Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments that

take your breath away. " - Carlin " People don't forget the truth, they just

become better in lying " (Revolutionary Road)

To: rd-usa

From: lcorman@...

Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:02:53 +0000

Subject: Re: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

 

   

     

     

     

I vaguely remember a survey last year at FNCE about the name change...

H. Corman, MS, RD, LD

Assistant Director

UNH Dietetic Internship

H. Corman, MS, RD, LD

Assistant Director

UNH Dietetic Internship

Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

hi, Jan,

I wondered who would be first to respond. Makes me uneasy that members weren't

part of the decision. This 'change' is a little too autocratic for me. no vote

from the membership? And what was all that concern when the dietary managers

voted to change the name of their 'association'? I wonder what this does to the

governance of the 'association'? I like including nutrition in the name but

don't think a unilateral change to academy is appropriate. What about the

Fellows of the American Dietetic Association, a designation no longer available.

Do they become former FADAs? Raphaela

>

> WHAT??? The ACADEMY of Nutrition and Dietetics??

>

> My understanding of the word " academy " is a specialized SCHOOL . ..

>

> So, now do all the state affiliates change to " The Colorado Academy of

> Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

>

> And, what is the business cost to change over - MILLIONS!

>

> I don't know of an Academy of Medicine, Academy of Nursing and taking care

> of people, the Academy of Dentists and Tooth fixers. . . okay, I digress.

>

> I'm not impressed, and our Delegates approved this? Why didn't we hear

> anything leading up to this?

>

> Help me out here. . . what just happened. What am I missing that makes this

> good or better than maintaining the ADA. (Oh, just because people don't

> like the word " dietetics " ? - Then, why not the American Nutrition and

> Dietetics Association? - since the word Dietetics isn't going away.)

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

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>

> In a message dated 9/24/2011 5:35:26 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

> adapresident@... writes:

>

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> From the President ...

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

>

>

> Saturday, September 24, 2011

>

> To all members of the American Dietetic Association:

>

> Just a few minutes ago, at the Opening Session of ADA’s 2011 Food &

> Nutrition Conference & Expo, I had the privilege of making an announcement

that

> will affect our Association, the entire dietetics profession and our

> perception by the public. I am thrilled to share this announcement now with

all

> ADA members.

>

> ADA has been in existence since 1917, after working to feed the troops

> healthfully during World War I. Protecting the nutritional health of our

> citizens is our highest priority. And acting together, we have accomplished

> much toward realizing ADA’s mission and vision.

>

> Toward the goal of increasing our potential and our impact, Past-President

> Judith announced a year ago that ADA would be seeking a new name

> for our organization to better suit our forward-thinking mission and

> vision: a name that addresses prevention and wellness as well as therapy; a

name

> that would resonate immediately with our members, the public, the media †"

> literally everyone who hears it; and a name that reflects our

> science-based expertise.

>

> Surveys revealed the majority of ADA members believe the organization

> should have a new name that more accurately reflects what its members do.

After

> an extensive review, ADA’s Board of Directors voted in August to adopt

a

> new name. For weeks, I’ve been looking forward to sharing this

monumental

> change with you. As of January 2012, we will be the...

>

> Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

>

>

> This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the

> nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and

> Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our members,

> primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness,

> prevention and treatment.

>

> An academy is “a society of learned persons organized to advance

science.�

> This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the

> educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our

> name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into

> healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a

> food and science-based profession.

>

> Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or

> schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar

or

> saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery,

> registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change

> communicates that we are the nutrition experts.

>

> Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately

> communicates our identity †" who we are and what we do.

>

> The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is

> the right time.

>

> Our award-winning website will remain _www.eatright.org_

> ( http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/248/0/ ) . The colorful Eat Right

logo will stay a

> part of the organization’s graphic identity. Eat Right is our most

> powerful message and it aligns strategically with the Academy of Nutrition and

> Dietetics.

>

> The ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted earlier this month to change

> its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

>

> I hope you will agree with me that the name “American Dietetic

Association�

> served us well for nearly 100 years. Now, let us draw upon the strengths

> and values that have defined us since 1917, be aware of the huge

> opportunities that await us and go forward to demonstrate what it means to be

a

> member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

>

> We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve.

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> ADA President 2011-2012

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

One only needs ADA/AND approval for DPGs within ADA/AND. If one wants to form an

association, the process (involved and not easy) has nothing to do with ADA/AND,

just as the DMA, now nutrition and food service professionals did not need ADA

(not AND at the time) to approve. Licensing does not need ADA/AND approval but

as an association provided support and comments. And,(not AND) does not approve

this particular EML. So far no one who belongs to DHCC has chosen to comment yet

but that is the EML that ADA/AND has some control over as a moderator.

Raphaela

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > The first thing we need to do is to see how many people feel the same way.

> I know many ppl on this list are considering it but would not " dare " to come

> out " publicly " . So, I suggest the follow:Any one on this list who is

> interesting in another American Association of Dietitians (just a " on top my

> head " -name, I promise, voting will be involved later) please e-mail me to

> this e-mail (meravls@... <mailto:meravls%40msn.com> ) privately. Those

> of you who dont mind the " publicity " , post it to this list, t might be

> encouraging for others to " come out " . Write in the subject line: " New

> dietitians association - I'm in " and I will collect all the names. Lets

> agree to do so By midnight of October 31st, 2011? or do we need more time

> for this phase only?? Meanwhile - that would be greatly appreciated if all

> of you spread the word that we are trying to establish a new org and e-mail

> that message to any dietians' group you are associated with, to ensure we

> get maximum exposure. I dont think there is a minimum that requires to

> " register " an Org.Once we have 500 ppl, I would think it appropriate to have

> an " interim Broad of directors " from this initial group.Then we will have to

> take some other steps:Write Mission statement, bylaws etc.

> > Of course, we would not be able to " compete " with the " Academy " right

> away, but we could soon after.

> > One thing I can assure you we will have that the Academy doesn't is :

> listening to our members and every significant matter will be by members

> vote.Also, personally, I would like to see more exposure of the new org,

> where we actually make sure the public know we are the food, nutrition and

> dietetics experts, no one else. I will make sure the public knows it, and

> not just a " mantra " for our members (who know it, obviously).

> > OK, so this is a " rough draft " .Who says " I " ?

> > Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSGA dietitian, not the food police.

> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

> >

> > " Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments

> that take your breath away. " - Carlin " People don't forget the truth,

> they just become better in lying " (Revolutionary Road)

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

yes, it is what it is and feels like the discussion about the DMA name change. I

know of thousands of excellent RDs who seem to practice just fine w/o being

members of any professional society, choosing to not spend $$$. I know few

nurses who belong to American Nurses Association so it does come down to the

value a practitioner places on any particular organization. The article that

says " ADA needs to change more than its name " speaks to the survival of the

association, not so much the profession. Raphaela

> >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > The first thing we need to do is to see how many people feel the same way.

> > I know many ppl on this list are considering it but would not " dare " to come

> > out " publicly " . So, I suggest the follow:Any one on this list who is

> > interesting in another American Association of Dietitians (just a " on top my

> > head " -name, I promise, voting will be involved later) please e-mail me to

> > this e-mail (meravls@ <mailto:meravls%40msn.com> ) privately. Those

> > of you who dont mind the " publicity " , post it to this list, t might be

> > encouraging for others to " come out " . Write in the subject line: " New

> > dietitians association - I'm in " and I will collect all the names. Lets

> > agree to do so By midnight of October 31st, 2011? or do we need more time

> > for this phase only?? Meanwhile - that would be greatly appreciated if all

> > of you spread the word that we are trying to establish a new org and e-mail

> > that message to any dietians' group you are associated with, to ensure we

> > get maximum exposure. I dont think there is a minimum that requires to

> > " register " an Org.Once we have 500 ppl, I would think it appropriate to have

> > an " interim Broad of directors " from this initial group.Then we will have to

> > take some other steps:Write Mission statement, bylaws etc.

> > > Of course, we would not be able to " compete " with the " Academy " right

> > away, but we could soon after.

> > > One thing I can assure you we will have that the Academy doesn't is :

> > listening to our members and every significant matter will be by members

> > vote.Also, personally, I would like to see more exposure of the new org,

> > where we actually make sure the public know we are the food, nutrition and

> > dietetics experts, no one else. I will make sure the public knows it, and

> > not just a " mantra " for our members (who know it, obviously).

> > > OK, so this is a " rough draft " .Who says " I " ?

> > > Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSGA dietitian, not the food police.

> > > http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

> > >

> > > " Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments

> > that take your breath away. " - Carlin " People don't forget the truth,

> > they just become better in lying " (Revolutionary Road)

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

yes, it is what it is and feels like the discussion about the DMA name change. I

know of thousands of excellent RDs who seem to practice just fine w/o being

members of any professional society, choosing to not spend $$$. I know few

nurses who belong to American Nurses Association so it does come down to the

value a practitioner places on any particular organization. The article that

says " ADA needs to change more than its name " speaks to the survival of the

association, not so much the profession. Raphaela

> >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > The first thing we need to do is to see how many people feel the same way.

> > I know many ppl on this list are considering it but would not " dare " to come

> > out " publicly " . So, I suggest the follow:Any one on this list who is

> > interesting in another American Association of Dietitians (just a " on top my

> > head " -name, I promise, voting will be involved later) please e-mail me to

> > this e-mail (meravls@ <mailto:meravls%40msn.com> ) privately. Those

> > of you who dont mind the " publicity " , post it to this list, t might be

> > encouraging for others to " come out " . Write in the subject line: " New

> > dietitians association - I'm in " and I will collect all the names. Lets

> > agree to do so By midnight of October 31st, 2011? or do we need more time

> > for this phase only?? Meanwhile - that would be greatly appreciated if all

> > of you spread the word that we are trying to establish a new org and e-mail

> > that message to any dietians' group you are associated with, to ensure we

> > get maximum exposure. I dont think there is a minimum that requires to

> > " register " an Org.Once we have 500 ppl, I would think it appropriate to have

> > an " interim Broad of directors " from this initial group.Then we will have to

> > take some other steps:Write Mission statement, bylaws etc.

> > > Of course, we would not be able to " compete " with the " Academy " right

> > away, but we could soon after.

> > > One thing I can assure you we will have that the Academy doesn't is :

> > listening to our members and every significant matter will be by members

> > vote.Also, personally, I would like to see more exposure of the new org,

> > where we actually make sure the public know we are the food, nutrition and

> > dietetics experts, no one else. I will make sure the public knows it, and

> > not just a " mantra " for our members (who know it, obviously).

> > > OK, so this is a " rough draft " .Who says " I " ?

> > > Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSGA dietitian, not the food police.

> > > http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

> > >

> > > " Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments

> > that take your breath away. " - Carlin " People don't forget the truth,

> > they just become better in lying " (Revolutionary Road)

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately, the more degrees and qualifications tends to put us out of the

market. We, RDs, are already looked at as elitist and considered unaffordable.

RDs are constantly called upon to give away our expertise in the name of the

good of the establishment or company for which we might be employed. I have a

master's degree which I seldom mention to prospective employers or clients.

Doesn't matter to them. What matters to them is the RD which consumers equate to

RN.

Dietitian doesn't mean anything either. Consumers think anybody working with

food is a dietitian. I can only say again that one needn't be a member of the

Academy to be an RD. Survival of the Academy lies in the perception of value of

the AND by prospective members who support it. Raphaela Rozanski, MS, RD, LDN

>

> Below entry from the DHCC listserve. The author is an MS RD CDN who

> works in NYS:

>

> I include it for her perspective. Personally ADA certainly could have

> had a better plan to reach out to the membership prior to an

> administrative decision. Surveys, focus groups would have been good.

> As I posted in an earlier email the regulatory structures for RDs are so

> different across the country that the task of identifying a brand is

> more difficult.

>

> Pat Bollinger, MS RD LN

>

> Follow the bread crumb trail...

>

> For years ADA has wanted to require a Master's

> Degree minimum and is inching closer and closer

> to that if you read between the lines...remember

> that future practice conferences that look out 10

> years have brought up what skill sets will be

> needed in future practice scenarios; ADA EAL

> Evidence Analysts all have at least a Master's

> Degree; many dietetic internships are now

> combined internship and Master's Programs

> or run through universities that also happen to

> offer Master's Degrees...all of that fits in with the

> concept of an " Academy " ...

>

> I can think of three specific times I read something

> in past months that forebode what was coming...

>

> Eat Right Weekly had three specific alerts that led up to the

> 9/24/2011 announcement of what the Board of Directors

> voted to do in August of 2011:

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451375\

& mycontentid=6442459616>

> Eat Right Weekly - November 3, 2010

> Member Survey on Possible ADA Name Change

> (this was done both at 2010 ADA FNCE and online; as it happens

> I personally missed that as I was out of the country at the time)

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451623\

& mycontentid=6442464208>

> Eat Right Weekly - June 29, 2011

> ADA Requests Dietary Managers Association Reconsider Name Change

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451624\

& mycontentid=6442464324>

> Eat Right Weekly - July 6, 2011

> Promoting the Role of the RD as the Nation's Food and Nutrition Expert

>

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately, the more degrees and qualifications tends to put us out of the

market. We, RDs, are already looked at as elitist and considered unaffordable.

RDs are constantly called upon to give away our expertise in the name of the

good of the establishment or company for which we might be employed. I have a

master's degree which I seldom mention to prospective employers or clients.

Doesn't matter to them. What matters to them is the RD which consumers equate to

RN.

Dietitian doesn't mean anything either. Consumers think anybody working with

food is a dietitian. I can only say again that one needn't be a member of the

Academy to be an RD. Survival of the Academy lies in the perception of value of

the AND by prospective members who support it. Raphaela Rozanski, MS, RD, LDN

>

> Below entry from the DHCC listserve. The author is an MS RD CDN who

> works in NYS:

>

> I include it for her perspective. Personally ADA certainly could have

> had a better plan to reach out to the membership prior to an

> administrative decision. Surveys, focus groups would have been good.

> As I posted in an earlier email the regulatory structures for RDs are so

> different across the country that the task of identifying a brand is

> more difficult.

>

> Pat Bollinger, MS RD LN

>

> Follow the bread crumb trail...

>

> For years ADA has wanted to require a Master's

> Degree minimum and is inching closer and closer

> to that if you read between the lines...remember

> that future practice conferences that look out 10

> years have brought up what skill sets will be

> needed in future practice scenarios; ADA EAL

> Evidence Analysts all have at least a Master's

> Degree; many dietetic internships are now

> combined internship and Master's Programs

> or run through universities that also happen to

> offer Master's Degrees...all of that fits in with the

> concept of an " Academy " ...

>

> I can think of three specific times I read something

> in past months that forebode what was coming...

>

> Eat Right Weekly had three specific alerts that led up to the

> 9/24/2011 announcement of what the Board of Directors

> voted to do in August of 2011:

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451375\

& mycontentid=6442459616>

> Eat Right Weekly - November 3, 2010

> Member Survey on Possible ADA Name Change

> (this was done both at 2010 ADA FNCE and online; as it happens

> I personally missed that as I was out of the country at the time)

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451623\

& mycontentid=6442464208>

> Eat Right Weekly - June 29, 2011

> ADA Requests Dietary Managers Association Reconsider Name Change

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451624\

& mycontentid=6442464324>

> Eat Right Weekly - July 6, 2011

> Promoting the Role of the RD as the Nation's Food and Nutrition Expert

>

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately, the more degrees and qualifications tends to put us out of the

market. We, RDs, are already looked at as elitist and considered unaffordable.

RDs are constantly called upon to give away our expertise in the name of the

good of the establishment or company for which we might be employed. I have a

master's degree which I seldom mention to prospective employers or clients.

Doesn't matter to them. What matters to them is the RD which consumers equate to

RN.

Dietitian doesn't mean anything either. Consumers think anybody working with

food is a dietitian. I can only say again that one needn't be a member of the

Academy to be an RD. Survival of the Academy lies in the perception of value of

the AND by prospective members who support it. Raphaela Rozanski, MS, RD, LDN

>

> Below entry from the DHCC listserve. The author is an MS RD CDN who

> works in NYS:

>

> I include it for her perspective. Personally ADA certainly could have

> had a better plan to reach out to the membership prior to an

> administrative decision. Surveys, focus groups would have been good.

> As I posted in an earlier email the regulatory structures for RDs are so

> different across the country that the task of identifying a brand is

> more difficult.

>

> Pat Bollinger, MS RD LN

>

> Follow the bread crumb trail...

>

> For years ADA has wanted to require a Master's

> Degree minimum and is inching closer and closer

> to that if you read between the lines...remember

> that future practice conferences that look out 10

> years have brought up what skill sets will be

> needed in future practice scenarios; ADA EAL

> Evidence Analysts all have at least a Master's

> Degree; many dietetic internships are now

> combined internship and Master's Programs

> or run through universities that also happen to

> offer Master's Degrees...all of that fits in with the

> concept of an " Academy " ...

>

> I can think of three specific times I read something

> in past months that forebode what was coming...

>

> Eat Right Weekly had three specific alerts that led up to the

> 9/24/2011 announcement of what the Board of Directors

> voted to do in August of 2011:

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451375\

& mycontentid=6442459616>

> Eat Right Weekly - November 3, 2010

> Member Survey on Possible ADA Name Change

> (this was done both at 2010 ADA FNCE and online; as it happens

> I personally missed that as I was out of the country at the time)

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451623\

& mycontentid=6442464208>

> Eat Right Weekly - June 29, 2011

> ADA Requests Dietary Managers Association Reconsider Name Change

>

>

<http://www.eatright.org/members/eatrightweekly/article.aspx?folderid=6442451624\

& mycontentid=6442464324>

> Eat Right Weekly - July 6, 2011

> Promoting the Role of the RD as the Nation's Food and Nutrition Expert

>

[Guest guest]

The requirement to be a member of the national organization to join any DPG or

the state organization has always bugged me. No other professional organization

is set up that way. But I am willing to bet that if they allowed membership by

non-members to these groups, even more members would drop out of the national

organization (regardless of its name) than already have. Just another example of

the the self serving interest of the national organization, no matter what it is

called.

Mavis , RDLD

>

> Yes, I'm just saying, that I thought there were more PGs than the one

> mentioned in the email. I know that it's mandatory to be AND member to

> belong to the approved PGs.

>

>

>

> From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

> Chase

> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 11:37 AM

> To: rd-usa

> Subject: Re: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

>

>

>

>

>

> Just try and join a DPG without being an ADA member, it is not going to

> happen. ADA controls the practice groups, except for small local splinter

> groups.

>

> Jackie Chase RD

> Dillingham AK

>

> From: Digna Cassens <dignacassens@...

> <mailto:dignacassens%40roadrunner.com> >

> To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com>

> Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 8:04 PM

> Subject: RE: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

>

>

> Well, this one made me laugh outloud bc bw the two of us including both

> acronyms I've managed to lose track of the message. I guess we can just use

> the one we're comfortable with for now until we get used to the new one and

> switch. Using both has my head swimming in circles.

>

> Are you saying no other DPG is under the ADA auspices at this time? Not NE?

> none? Hmmm, I thought there were more for some reason. I'll have to go look

> them up and see for myself bc truthfully I haven't. But when I complete my

> annual dues form there seems to be an endless list of them to chose from.

>

> Digna

>

>

[Guest guest]

But we don't pay extra for state dues - that is covered by national. I belong

to 6 professional organizations. I have to say that to be a part of nay of the

sub practice groups, you need to belong to the parent organization. Some of

them allow you to join state but not national - but you have to PAY the state.

American Public Health and Ohio Public Health together can be quite costly!

Debra Boardley, RD/LD

>

> The requirement to be a member of the national organization to join any DPG or

the state organization has always bugged me. No other professional organization

is set up that way. But I am willing to bet that if they allowed membership by

non-members to these groups, even more members would drop out of the national

organization (regardless of its name) than already have. Just another example of

the the self serving interest of the national organization, no matter what it is

called.

>

> Mavis , RDLD

>

[Guest guest]

I guess that would be an option for some people in some groups, however,

belonging to state does not have many benefits - you can't go to national

meetings as a member, you do not get a journal or have access to the journal,

etc

Debra Boardley, RD,LD

> >

> > The requirement to be a member of the national organization to join any DPG

or the state organization has always bugged me. No other professional

organization is set up that way. But I am willing to bet that if they allowed

membership by non-members to these groups, even more members would drop out of

the national organization (regardless of its name) than already have. Just

another example of the the self serving interest of the national organization,

no matter what it is called.

> >

> > Mavis , RDLD

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I guess that would be an option for some people in some groups, however,

belonging to state does not have many benefits - you can't go to national

meetings as a member, you do not get a journal or have access to the journal,

etc

Debra Boardley, RD,LD

> >

> > The requirement to be a member of the national organization to join any DPG

or the state organization has always bugged me. No other professional

organization is set up that way. But I am willing to bet that if they allowed

membership by non-members to these groups, even more members would drop out of

the national organization (regardless of its name) than already have. Just

another example of the the self serving interest of the national organization,

no matter what it is called.

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[Guest guest]

I guess that would be an option for some people in some groups, however,

belonging to state does not have many benefits - you can't go to national

meetings as a member, you do not get a journal or have access to the journal,

etc

Debra Boardley, RD,LD

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> > The requirement to be a member of the national organization to join any DPG

or the state organization has always bugged me. No other professional

organization is set up that way. But I am willing to bet that if they allowed

membership by non-members to these groups, even more members would drop out of

the national organization (regardless of its name) than already have. Just

another example of the the self serving interest of the national organization,

no matter what it is called.

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