The VN DPG Executive Board is planning for our future and we need your assistance! Get involved in promoting vegetarian nutrition expertise to fellow RDs, other professionals and consumers.
If you or someone you know have been thinking about becoming more involved in the VN DPG, now is the time!Open positions start June 1, 2022, if you are interested in being added to the ballot, please complete this short form.VN DPG's Nominating Committee is looking for qualified candidates to run for the following positions within the DPG:Chair-Elect:The Chair-Elect position is a three year commitment. The Chair-Elect serves in this position for the first year, then moves up to serve as Chair for the second year and then serves as Past Chair for the third year.
- 2022 - 2023: Chair-Elect
- 2023 - 2024: Chair
- 2024 - 2025: Past Chair
View the position descriptions: Chair-Elect, Chair, Past-ChairSecretary:
The Secretary position is a two year commitment. The Secretary ensures that the minutes of meetings of the Executive Committee and of the VN membership meeting(s) are recorded, reviewed, and filed at the Academy Headquarters.
View the position description: Secretary
HOD:
The VN Representative to The House of Delegates (HOD) position is a three year commitment. The House of Delegates serves as a voice of Academy members and identifies and develops solutions to some of the challenges facing the profession.
View the position description: HODNominating Committee Chair-Elect:
The Nominating Committee Chair-Elect position is a two year commitment. The Nominating Committee Chair-Elect serves in this position for the first year and then moves up to Nominating Committee Chair. The runner up of this election serves as nominating committee member for one year.
- 2022 - 2023: Nominating Committee Chair-Elect
- 2023 - 2024: Nominating Committee Chair
View the position description: Nominating Committee Chair
Apply:
Ready to submit your name to be placed on the 2022 VN DPG Election Ballot? Complete this short form to start your application. Deadline to submit is Friday, October 1, 2021.
Election Timeline:
- November - January 10, 2022: DPG/MIG petition announcements for elections are sent to membership via e-blast.
- February 1 - 15: National and DPG/MIG online elections.
- March 1, 2021: Election results shared with candidates.
- June 1, 2022 - Newly elected VN DPG officer terms begin.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Harward, VN DPG Nominating Committee Chair