We are preparing the ballot for the 2013-14 UAND Board of Directors.  This year the following positions are available:

• President-Elect
• Treasurer-Elect
• State  Policy Rep
• Annual Meeting Chair Elect
• Delegate
• Nominating Committee Member
• Social Media Chair Elect

We are writing this letter to ask you to consider a board position yourself or consider nominating a fellow UAND member who you think would be a good candidate for any of these positions.

Professional service can be satisfying, provide personal growth, and broaden horizons for both the dietitian and her/his work setting.  Several years ago, the dietetics faculty at BYU published the findings of a study which showed that dietitians who were professionally involved had more job satisfaction than those who were not involved.  Serving on the UAND board of directors can foster leadership skills and provide networking opportunities.  Through our own personal experience, we know that serving on the UAND board can enrich the work environment as well as the individual dietitian.

As we seek good candidates for the upcoming ballot we would like to ensure broad representation across many areas of practice, so that you have a voice as important decisions impacting our profession are made.  Much can be done from the office.  All board meetings are now conducted via conference call for those unable to attend in person.

Once again, please consider yourself or a fellow UAND member who you think would be qualified to serve on the UAND Board.  We are trying to complete our ballot in the next week.  Please contact one of us by January 24, 2013 so that we can discuss candidates and opportunities and complete the nomination process.

Thank you,

2013-2014 UAND Nominating Committee,

Susan Blenner, MS, RD, CD     Diana McGuire, MS, RD     Kristi Spence, MS, RD, CSSD

Committee Chair  susan.blenner@imail.org

Committee Member  diana.mcguire@gmail.com

Committee Member  kristi@dairycouncilutnv.com

The following positions will be available on the 2013-14 ballot:

President-Elect

• Qualifications: Registered Dietitian and member of UAND and AND
• Term of Office: 3 years
• Responsibilities/duties: 
  • Support the President of UAND in leadership responsibilities.
  • Direct one of the subcommittees (Marketing/Public Relations, Professional Advocacy or the Member Resource Committee) depending on the year elected into office.  Assure that the mission and vision of UAND is met.
  • Assure the needs of the UAND membership are addressed and met if possible.
  • Assure the nutritional needs/nutritional education of Utah residents are addressed and met if possible

Treasurer Elect

• Qualifications: Registered Dietitian and member of UAND and AND. Experience in budgeting, fiscal planning and management. Access to financial or spreadsheet computer software.
• Term of Office: 2 years
• Responsibilities/duties:
  • Communication/coordination/advice
  • First year:  Attend all Quarterly Board of Directors meetings to manage financial transactions.  When unable to attend, transfer the checkbook to the Treasurer temporarily for needed transactions at the meeting.
  • Second year:  Attend Quarterly Board of Directors’ (BOD) meetings and monthly Executive Committee meetings/conference calls.
  • Prepare necessary reports
  • Submit annual budget to BOD.
  • Present financial report of organization to members at Annual Meeting.
  • Present monthly financial reports to BOD and Executive committee as requested.
  • Complete and submit necessary income and sale tax returns (IRS annually – Oct. 15, Utah State Tax Commission sales tax returns quarterly – Aug., Nov., Feb., May).
  • Prepare IRS 1099 Forms for the Executive Director and Lobbyist (January).
  • Prepare IRS 99EZ to be filed annually, submit copy to AND (June).
  • Assist President with financial information for the Principles of Affiliation (August).
  • Complete strategic plan responsibilities.

State Policy Representative 

• Qualifications: Registered dietitian and member of UAND and AND
• Term of Office: 3 years
• Responsibilities/duties: 
  • Attend orientation and Quarterly Board of Directors Meetings.
  • Meet with predecessor for overview of duties.
  • Participate in monthly Executive Committee Meeting if PPC not available.
  • Submit annual budget in coordination with PPC.
  • Prepare report of year’s activities for Annual Meeting in coordination with PPC.
  • Complete Strategic Plan Responsibilities.

Annual Meeting Chair Elect

• Qualifications: Registered Dietitian and member of UAND and AND.  Must be able to attend and participate in the midyear House of Delegates Meeting, and the Annual meeting in conjunction with FNCE.
• Term of Office: 2 years
• Responsibilities/duties: 
• Plan, conduct and evaluate the UAND Annual Meeting.