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

[Guest guest]

Good for you.But if only few months ago the stage was " suggestions " of names,

why a vote of few suggestions didn't follow? PPL who been to FNCE say they

didn't see the booth to vote and not all members were in FNCE so it seems like

ADA didn't try to do it right!(wow, it rhymes....lol)

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: amerritt@...

Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:17:17 -0400

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

I did receive a survey from the former ADA several months ago requesting

input regarding a name change for our professional organization, including name

suggestions. I feel like I had adequate input.

Ann

Ann Merritt, MS, RD, LD

> It's a very confusing title, and I am insulted that the name was not even

given a vote by the members!!!!! Given the chance, I would have NEVER voted for

this one. Did we all even get a chance to SUGGEST names?

>

> If I were not an RD, and I looked at this name, I would immediately think it

was a specialized place to study and obtain a degree in the field of nutrition

and dietetics.

>

> We pay a lot of money yearly to belong to the organisation!! Why is everything

so secretive?

>

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> If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

>

> 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:

> >

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

> >

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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.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€

> > 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]

I would gladly join my state org for a lower price but don't want to spare the

money to pay for the National org just to be a member of the state one.

Nickels, MS, RD/LD

Northwest Unit CNEP Area Coordinator

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

utnutritionprof

Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:15 PM

To: rd-usa

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

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 would gladly join my state org for a lower price but don't want to spare the

money to pay for the National org just to be a member of the state one.

Nickels, MS, RD/LD

Northwest Unit CNEP Area Coordinator

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

utnutritionprof

Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:15 PM

To: rd-usa

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

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 would gladly join my state org for a lower price but don't want to spare the

money to pay for the National org just to be a member of the state one.

Nickels, MS, RD/LD

Northwest Unit CNEP Area Coordinator

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

utnutritionprof

Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:15 PM

To: rd-usa

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

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

>