SCAND Nominations

SCAND is seeking members for nomination to the following 2019-2020 elected board positions. Please consider serving or talking to dietitians you know who have leadership skills. Our organization depends on volunteer dietitians to lead us in serving our profession and the public. All nominations must be received by Nominating Chair, Sara Hendrix ([email protected]) by January 11, 2019.

President-Elect: Three-year commitment (President-Elect, President, Past-President).

Qualifications: 1. Served in a leadership position at the District, State, or National level for at least 2 years. 2. Strong communication skills, organization and time-management skills. 3. Excellent conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities: 1. Serve as a voting member of the Board and attend all meetings. 2. Support the President in leading the Association according to its strategic plan. 3. Serve on the Annual Meeting Planning Committee. 4. Attend Academy training (at SCAND's expense). 

Delegate: Three-year commitment. 

Qualifications: 1. Served in a leadership position at the State and/or National level for at least 2 years. 2. Good communication skills. 3. Excellent conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities: 1. Represent the Academy in the House of Delegates. 2. Actively participate in the HOD and area meetings and/or teleconferences. 3. Communicate with and obtain feedback from the Board of Directors and membership. 4. Serve as a voting member of the SCAND Board and attend all Board meetings. 5. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Committee. 6. Serve as a member of the Public Policy Panel. 7. Attend the SCAND Annual Meeting and encourage others to attend as well.

Nominating-Chair Elect: Two-year commitment (Nominating-chair elect followed by one year as Nominating-Chair). 

Qualifications: 1. Experience in elected position(s) in local affiliate (required) and in SCAND (preferred). 2. Good organizational and communication skills. 

Responsibilities: 1. Serve as a non-voting member of the Board and attend all meetings. 2. Participate in all activities of the Nominating Committee. 3. Support the Nominating Chair to fulfill all responsibilities of that position.

For a full description of the open positions or questions about positions, please contact Sara Hendrix ([email protected]), Nominating Chair or Rachel Hoffman, Nominating Chair - Elect ([email protected]). We will also be looking for volunteers for appointed board positions in early 2019. 

Thank you for your time and dedication to our profession!