Why become a member?

Who is a member?

If you are a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), you are a member of MAND if you selected Minnesota as your state affiliation. Learn more about AND and the Value of Membership.

You may participate in MAND networking and continuing education events without being an Academy member.

Why Should You Get Involved?

There are many self-proclaimed nutrition experts out there and we need to stick together to promote our expertise! AND, and subsequent MAND, membership offers so many resources and opportunities for networking, continuing education and leadership.

  • Subscriptions to award-winning publications and electronic newsletters
  • Answers to questions via the Evidence Analysis Library®
  • Network with colleagues by getting involved with dietetic practice groups (DPGs) or member interest groups (MIGs)
  • The ability to sign up for a free listing in the Find A Registered Dietitian online referral service
  • Earn continuing professional education (CPE) through the Center for Professional Development’s teleseminars, webinars, e-learning, online certificate of training programs and self-study options
  • Resources 24/7 from the online Career Center, including a free download of the Compensation & Benefits Survey, resume templates, an interactive salary calculator, and the eMentoring program
  • Resume-building opportunities at the national and state level

Specific Benefits of your Minnesota Academy Membership

  • Automatic membership in your MN State geographic region
  • Access to educational events throughout the state
  • Discounted registration fees at regional events and the MAND Annual Conference
  • Networking and volunteer opportunities
  • Opportunity to get involved with legislative advocacy at the state & federal level
  • Regular communication via our monthly newsletter, emails and social media
  • Leadership opportunities by serving on the MAND board of directors or other leadership roles
  • Participation in Affinity Groups with other nutrition professionals

STUDENTS

Join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and automatically become a student member of MAND!

The Value of Membership:

  • Networking with other nutrition professionals and other students
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities
  • Discounted rates to attend the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE)
  • Access to the Evidence Analysis Library, Research Articles, Position & Practice Papers
  • Online Learning and Webinars
  • Involvement with Policy Initiatives and Advocacy
  • Participate in MAND Student Board activities

Get Involved in the MAND Student Board!

The Student Board is responsible for engaging nutrition students (dietetic and dietary tech) and dietetic interns in planning MAND-supported activities and events. The Student Board is supported by the MAND Membership Director and the Executive Director.

  • The Student Board consists of a student representative from each of the participating Dietetics and Dietary Technician programs in Minnesota. Representatives on the Student Board should be members of the Academy, and MAND will reimburse the annual student/intern membership fee for each student representative.
  • By September 30th of each year, participating Dietetic programs will submit to the MAND Executive Director the name, contact information and a brief bio of their Student Board representative. Each Dietetic program may determine the best way to identify this individual (request nominations, Program Director or surrogate selects a student, the student dietetic group determines who the representative will be, etc.).
  • The Student Board will determine how often to meet in order to plan events for students and interns and discuss other matters as they arise. The Student Board will meet a minimum of three times per academic year to plan and execute their events. The Membership Director and/or the Executive Director will facilitate these meetings.
  • The Student Board, along with MAND, will sponsor a minimum of three events per year for nutrition students and dietetic interns in Minnesota-based programs. Events will be focused on education, training, networking and/or volunteering and be open to all students and interns regardless of Academy membership status.

If you want to receive information about upcoming events, submit your email address to MAND at mand@eatrightmn.org.

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