July 2005

Society for Nutrition Education

Board of Directors

July 27, 2005

Hyatt Grand Cypress Orlando, Florida

Present: Garry Auld, Linda Berlin, Nancy Gaston, Shirley Gerrior, Carol Giesecke, Debra Keenan, Patricia Kendall, Robin Orr, and Barbara Sutherland; Francis Colletta, ex officio, Fern Gale Estrow, ex officio; Sandra Shepherd, ex officio; Mary Ann Passi, ex officio and staff

P. Kendall called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM.

Agenda: R. Orr moved to approve the agenda with modifications. The motion passed unanimously.

President's Comments: P. Kendall stated that regular/monthly board teleconference calls will be scheduled for the last Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:30 PM eastern time. The fall Board and Strategic Planning Meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 5-7, 2005 with location TBD.

SNE Bylaws Amendment: R. Orr moved to approve SNE Bylaws Amendment regarding reciprocal voting membership for SNEF President on SNE Board. The motion passed unanimously.

Strategic Dialogue:

Waterman & Associates' Recommendation to Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Letter: FG Estrow reported that a letter in response to SFMNP proposed rules has been drafted with SNE recommendations and requires formatting by Waterman and Associates.

Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) Policy Partnership: FG Estrow stated that CFSC with 17 partners has strongest base in California and that the purpose of the coalition is to bring together the Agricultural community. She reported that CFSC expressed an interest around sponsoring a session on the Farm Bill at the 2006 annual conference, but this is still under discussion. SNE opportunities to educate others about Farm Bill were discussed.

2005 Conference Debriefing/Suggestions for 2006: Board members agreed that the opening night reception, meeting agenda; and presentations were well received. Division liaisons reported low attendance at division meetings and suggested ways to improve participation and communication. Other concerns were high cost of site, actual number (250) of people who attended full conference, lack of quorum at Annual Business meeting, confusion about the Public Forum by some participants, and exhibitor placement. B. Sutherland suggested a number of ideas for alternative meeting ideas and sponsorships for 2006 Conference.

Establish a Past President's Council: MA Passi stated that past presidents want a formalized role in the society. C. Giesecke moved to establish a past President's Council. Motion passed unanimously. Past presidents, L. Crockett and J. Voichick, will set up the council.

Old Business: none

New Business: N. Gaston suggested possible collaboration between SNE and Nickelodeon on educational messages and marketing to children. P. Kendall agreed to bring the suggestion to the Nutrition Education for Children's Division.

S. Shepherd informed board members that B. Marks suggested that SNE brand the SNEEZE listserv to ensure the integrity of SNE email content and information.

P. Kendall reported that 11 representatives came to the Affiliate meeting, discussed common issues and concerns and signed up for an Affiliate listserv. Continued efforts are needed by BOD to offer Affiliates support and provide leadership.

The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Shirley A. Gerrior, Secretary