Members
CAND Board Positions Open for 2020-2021
Elected Positions
- President-Elect
- Treasurer-Elect
- AND Delegate
- Nominating Committee Chair
Appointed Positions
- P&P/Bylaws Chair
- Consumer Protection Coordinator
- State Policy Representative
- State Regulatory Specialist
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
All open positions have a start date of June 1, 2020. To learn more about each position, qualifications, and term length please refer to the CAND Position Descriptions document.
If you are interested in any of the open positions, please send the following to eatrightcolorado@gmail.com:
1) Position(s) you are interested in
2) Resume
3) Brief bio and why you are interested in the position
4) Headshot (for elected positions only)
Please submit your application by Friday, April 3rd, 2020. Elections will start on Friday, April 10, 2020.
CAND Membership
Step 1: Get Involved in your District
Denver Dietetic Association (DDA)
Northern Colorado Dietetic Association (NCDA)
Southern Colorado Dietetic Association (SCDA).
District dues are separate from Academy dues. They operate in conjunction with CAND but have their own networking events, CEU seminars, and other events.
Step 2: Make Sure to Keep in Touch
If you are a CAND member and are not receiving email communication from us, please e-mail us.
Step 3: LOGIN as a Member of CAND
By being a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), you are automatically a member of your state dietetic association and qualify for district membership.
CAND Membership Benefits
Continuing Education
You can earn up to 16CEUs per year in your district association and up to 10CEUs at the CAND Annual Conference (up to 26CEUs per year total). These continuing education programs keep you on the cutting edge of professional topics in the field.
Discounts and Entry Fees
Membership discounts apply to district continuing education sessions, and the Annual meeting and Exhibition.
Job Opportunities
Check out our frequently updated and active job board for new opportunities in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Networking
Each district has up to 5 networking events per year and the state-wide org has up to 5 networking events per year. Membership offers opportunities to visit, share, collaborate and grow with other dietetic professionals across the state.
Awards and Scholarships
Apply and nominate colleagues to receive scholarships to the CAND Annual Conference, other professional events, cash prizes, and prestigious awards. In 2020 there is $885 worth of scholarships and prizes to allocate to members.
The Prospector
Members receive the CAND quarterly Newsletter, The Prospector.
District and State Elections
Members shape the future of dietetics by participating in the profession today — elect strong leadership.
Public Policy Programs
CAND works with AND to drive national and state legislation and regulation which promotes good nutrition and health.
What is your Academy Membership Worth? Click here to see
More to Come!
CAND is working to provide even more benefits to members, so stay tuned!