Speaker Message #7 Fall HOD Meeting Materials (Backgrounders, etc)

Speaker Message #7 Fall HOD Meeting Materials (Backgrounders, etc)

Note: Attachments relevant to all ADA members are provided in the links below. The remaining attachments specific to delegates are provided on the House of Delegates CoI.

Date: July 30, 2008
Message Priority: High
To:

House of Delegates

HOD Core Function: Member Focus
From: Marsha Schofield, MS, RD, LD, Speaker
Subject: Speaker Message #7: Fall HOD Meeting Materials

What Do You
Need to Know?

 You need to know the content of the HOD Backgrounders and related materials provided for presenting the mega issues to members for input prior to the Fall HOD Meeting. All materials are now available at the beginning of this message.
What Do You
(Delegates)
Need to Do?
  • Share the HOD Backgrounders, executive summaries and fact sheets with members via web sites, electronic mailing lists or during meetings.
  • Solicit member input to the two topics for dialogue at the Fall HOD Meeting.
  • CPEs are available for both HOD Backgrounders (2 CPE at Level II offered for each).
  • Register for the HOD webinar “Overview of Nutritional Genomic” scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at 12:00 noon (Pacific)/2:00 p.m. (Central)/3:00 p.m. (Eastern).
  • Contact 3-5 members for input on potential Mega Issues for consideration by the HOD Leadership Team.
When Do You Need to Complete It? By Thursday, October 16, 2008, post summaries of member feedback on the pre-meeting assignments to the HOD Community of Interest. Also, be sure to post your own perspectives on the issues for discussion. Use the “Discussion” section of the HOD CoI to post member input. Potential Mega Issues should be brought to the HOD Meeting.


HOD Materials Available

  • In preparation for the Fall 2008 HOD Meeting, you will find the two HOD Backgrounders and related materials for the mega issues dialogue sessions: “Nutrition Informatics” and “Nutritional Genomics.” The various materials can be found at the end of this message in the section labeled “Related Content.”
  • Members can locate these materials on the ADA Web site for members only at www.eatright.org/HODBackgroundersFall2008
  • The HOD Backgrounder on “Nutrition Informatics” consists of three separate documents:
    • HOD Fact Sheet (2 pages): this document was designed to use with members. It is intended to entice members to consider the issue and provide feedback. Please feel free to individualize the Fact Sheet by adding your own personal contact information and message.
    • Executive Summary of the HOD Backgrounder (2 pages): this summary provides a quick overview of the issues found in the complete document. This Executive Summary may be useful in working with affiliate boards or DPG executive committees.
    • Complete HOD Backgrounder (31 pages): this document was developed using the four knowledge-based strategic governance questions and provides you with the current known information on this issue. This document contains a reference list, glossary of terms and appendix.
  • The HOD Backgrounder on “Nutritional Genomics” contains three separate documents:
    • HOD Fact Sheet (2 pages)
    • Executive Summary of the HOD Backgrounder (2 pages)
    • Complete HOD Backgrounder (26 pages), which includes the appendix.
  • In addition, you will find additional materials related to “HOD Session: Identifying Future Mega Issues.” This session will require you to review the following materials:
    • “Current Mega Issues List”: This list contains the issues identified in 2006 and the mega issues addressed since 2000. As you review the list, be sure to consider whether any previous Mega Issues should be brought back to HOD for another dialogue session.
    • “Mega Issues Identification-Member Input Form”: This form should be used for collecting mega issues for consideration by the HOD Leadership Team.
    • You are encouraged to consider sharing the above two documents with 3-5 members before the Fall HOD Meeting to obtain their input for use during the session. The 3-5 members should have broad knowledge and experiences within the profession, and have the ability to think about the environment in which RDs and DTRs are working today.
    • You will bring your 3-5 potential mega issues to the session so that you can discuss them with your colleagues.

Delegate Toolkit

  • The Delegate Toolkit is provided to stimulate discussion with members at meetings or during conference calls.
  • These materials can be customized to meet your needs in working with the various members and member groups.
  • The elements of the Delegate Toolkit are found below and consist of the following items:
    • A PowerPoint presentation for use in providing an overview of the two HOD Backgrounders (“Nutrition Informatics” and “Nutritional Genomics”). This presentation contains speaker notes for presenting the slides.
    • The “Member Input Collection” form is a single tool for your use in gathering input for the pre-meeting electronic dialogue session. You can use it as a handout at a meeting or circulate electronically to obtain member input.

Continuing Feature: CPE Units Offered

  • We are pleased to offer you and other RDs and DTRs the opportunity to obtain 2 CPE units (level II CPE) for reading each of the HOD Backgrounders (“Nutritional Informatics” and “Nutritional Genomics”). Reading both HOD Backgrounders and completing the quizzes will result in 4 CPE units.
  • The learning objectives and quizzes for each of the HOD Backgrounders can be accessed using the following link on the ADA Web site: www.eatright.org/HODBackgroundersFall2008
  • At this site you will find each of the HOD Backgrounders and the accompanying quizzes. You will complete each quiz on-line and will automatically receive a Certificate of Completion for inclusion in your CDR Professional Development Portfolio.

HOD Webinar-Overview of Nutritional Genomics

  • The HOD Leadership Team felt a need to provide you and members with a webinar on the issue of nutritional genomics so that you are prepared to discuss this important issue during the Fall HOD Meeting.
  • A webinar will be conducted on Wednesday, September 17 at 12:00 noon (Pacific)/2:00 p.m. (Central)/3:00 p.m. (Eastern). This webinar will be one and a half hours, with a significant amount of time spend on questions/answers. The webinar will require you to read the HOD Backgrounder in order to be ready to participate.
  • Please register for the HOD Webinar by using the following link www.surveymonkey.com/NutritionGenomics
  • If you are unable to participate in the webinar, you will be able to listen to a recording of the session. This recording of the webinar will be available beginning on Friday, September 19.

HOD Fall Meeting Dialogue Sessions

  • The HOD Dialogue Session “Nutrition Informatics” will be conducted on Friday, October 24, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • The HOD Dialogue Session “Nutritional Genomics” will occur on Saturday, October 25, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • The HOD Session “Ethics and the Profession-The Proposed 2009 Code of Ethics” will be conducted on Friday, October 24, 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Watch for the release of the draft Code in September 2008.
  • The HOD Session “Identifying Future Mega Issues” will be conducted on Friday, October 24, 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • As a reminder, all ADA members are welcome to participate by contacting the HOD Governance Team (hod@eatright.org) by Thursday, October 16, 2008.

Next Steps

  • Carefully review the HOD Backgrounders, Delegate Toolkit and the Mega Issues Identification materials for the three sessions to be conducted during the Fall HOD Meeting.
  • Distribute the HOD Fact Sheet on the two HOD Backgrounders and the link to the Executive Summary and HOD Backgrounder to members.
  • Use the questions found in the “Member Input Collection” form to receive member input.
  • Summarize the member input received on each issue, but also provide your own perspective on these two topics. Tell us how you feel about each of the issues as a delegate and how member input has shaped your opinion.
  • Review the various comments posted on the topic to the HOD CoI. We encourage you to post your reactions to the feedback shared on the HOD CoI. We really do want to get the discussions going prior to the meeting.
  • All feedback must be posted to the HOD CoI by Thursday, October 16, 2008.
For More Information or Assistance

Contact Marsha Schofield at mschofield@schd.org or 330/926-5661 or Harold Holler at hholler@eatright.org or 800/877-1600, ext. 4896.

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