Society for Nutrition Education

Executive Committee Meeting via Teleconference

August 25, 2005

Present: Patricia Kendall, Robin Orr, Debra Keenan, Shirley Gerrior, Mary Ann Passi, ex officio and SNE staff; Excused: Carol Giesecke

Call to order: P. Kendall called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

Welcome and President's Comments: P. Kendall inquired re: conflict of interest in action agenda items for executive committee members. None were identified.

R. Orr moved approval of the Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

R. Orr moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

Action Agenda:

  NOAD-New Division: S. Gerrior requested copy of the division goals. P. Kendall recommended the division use a different acronym. D. Keenan moved approval of NOAD as a new SNE division. The motion passed unanimously. MA Passi will notify NOAD of committee approval and suggestion for a different acronym.

ACPP Recommendation: Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV): D. Keenan moved that “The board not approve SNE signing onto NANA's letter in support of FMNV.” The motion passed unanimously. D. Keenan will draft a follow-up letter to ACPP.

Strategic Dialogue:

  Strategic Planning Meeting Process Update: R. Orr described upcoming meeting and advised members they will be contacted prior to meeting by facilitator. Meeting is scheduled for November 5-6, 2005 .

Next Steps w/SNE/SNEF Alignment Plan: P. Kendall plans to meet with MA Passi and K. McMahon and Frances Coletta to discuss concerns with Alignment Plan Portfolio.

Old Business:

  SNE 2006 Annual Conference: P. Kendall advised committee members of Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) plans for plenary session at the annual conference, SNE membership opportunities provided to coalition members, and other CFSC planned activities. P. Kendall will speak to F. Gale Estrow on upcoming CFSC program planning activities, her direct role in these activities and impact on SNE.

New Business:

  Action for Health Kids, Healthy School Summit: SNE will have representation at this meeting.

Adjournment: R. Orr motioned to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Respectively submitted,

Shirley A. Gerrior, Secretary