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Orientation Training

Learn about the goals, principles, and membership of DIFM and how they are working to be leaders in integrative and functional nutrition.

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Orientation Training

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  1. Orientation Training

  2. Who We Are Spring 2015

  3. History Spring 2015

  4. Founding Members jjjjkkkkjjj Spring 2015

  5. The Early Years Spring 2015

  6. BAD HAIR AHEAD!!! Spring 2015

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  15. Scary, huh? Spring 2015

  16. DIFM Guiding Principles Spring 2015

  17. Guiding Principles • Mission • Empower members to be leaders in integrative and functional nutrition • Vision • Optimize health and healing with integrative and functional nutrition • Values • Innovation, Integrity and Compassion Spring 2015

  18. Guiding Principles • The Guiding Principles outline how the DPG operates and is governed • The Guiding Principles determine (but are not limited to): • How nominations and elections are held • How vacancies are filled • Terms and Term Limits • What the functions of the EC are Spring 2015

  19. Guiding Principles • The Guiding Principles can be found in YahooGroups and can be accessed by all EC members athttps://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DIFM_EC/info • Are followed closely and referred to at all times for decisions that affect the DPG • If the need for amendments arise, can only be modified by a vote Spring 2015

  20. Strategic Goals • Be recognized leaders in integrative and functional nutrition • Increase membership and retain members by providing significant value • Cultivate relationships with collaborators • Promote research and education in Integrative and Functional Nutrition Spring 2015

  21. Operating Philosophy • Conduct a program of work in a professional manner within the strategic framework of the Academy. Invest proceeds of projects to further the development of DIFM DPG, its members and the profession • Establish networks and alliances with organizations whose goals are compatible with DIFM’s in order to further the mission of DIFM • Develop and implement technology and communication plans to help achieve DIFM goals Spring 2015

  22. Membership • DIFM membership is over 3,700 strong! • We are the 4th largest DPG by membership • Membership continues to grow at an exponential rate! • Integrative and functional medicine is gaining steam! Spring 2015

  23. Strategic Plan Spring 2015

  24. DIFM Strategic Plan • An organizational management tool that allows DIFM to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure internal and external stakeholders work towards a common goal • Outlines strategic goals, strategies, tactics, and responsibilities Spring 2015

  25. Strategic Plan • Purpose: • Guides us in carrying out our mission, vision and values • Determines what projects we work on and how we spend our money • Designates who works on what projects and the frequency they work on them Spring 2015

  26. Strategic Plan • Goal 1 • Be recognized leaders in integrative and functional (IFN) nutrition by… • Promoting IFN education and clinical practice • Preparing and promoting leaders from DIFM to Academy governing bodies • Taking proactive positions based on evidence for IFN topics • Communicating the Strategic Plan to internal and external stakeholders appropriately Spring 2015

  27. Strategic Plan • Goal 2 • Increasing DIFM membership and retaining members by providing significant value by… • Promoting DIFM student membership • Promoting DIFM membership to Academy members • Promoting Associate membership • Working with the Academy mentoring program • Providing innovative professional advancement education and CPE opportunities • Enhancing the quality of DIFM communication vehicles Spring 2015

  28. Strategic Plan • Goal 2 (continued) • Enlisting, cultivating, mentoring and utilizing volunteers to support DIFM’s mission and activities • Providing awards and recognition to members who have made significant contributions to integrative and functional nutrition or to the organization • Maintaining good fiscal management of resources Spring 2015

  29. Strategic Plan • Goal 3 • Cultivate relationships with collaborators by… • Developing and cultivating internal Academy relationships • Developing and cultivating external organizational relationships, both domestic and global • Identifying and establishing sponsorship opportunities • Implementing collaborative educational opportunities with credible organizations aligned with DIFM’s mission and vision Spring 2015

  30. Strategic Plan • Goal 4 • Educate in IFN by… • Educating members • Educating and collaborating with Academy governing bodies, organizational units and departments • Educating nutrition organizations (DPGs, Affiliates and other non-Academy nutrition professionals) • Educating other healthcare professionals about the expertise of the Integrative RDN • Educating relevant Federal government agencies Spring 2015

  31. Strategic Plan • Goal 4 (continued) • Marketing the Online Certificate of Training Program in IFN and continue to work towards the approval for recognition as a Board Certified Specialist in Integrative and Function Nutrition (CSIFN) Would You Say We’re Ambitious? Spring 2015

  32. Strategic Plan • Like the Guiding Principles, the Strategic Plan is housed in YahooGroups and can be accessed by all EC members athttps://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DIFM_EC/info • Is reviewed annually to determine the progress we’ve made towards reaching our goals Spring 2015

  33. Who We Report To • DIFM, like all DPGs, reports to the Academy • We are bound to their policies • Failure to comply can result in the DPG being shut down • The Academy Practice Manager is our liaison to the Academy and guides our decision-making Spring 2015

  34. The Executive Committee Spring 2015

  35. The Executive Committee • The EC is the entire committee, voting and non-voting members • All elected officers and appointed executive committee members are required to be active Academy members Spring 2015

  36. Positions • Elected: Candidates have been involved with DIFM for no less than three years and have previously served as Chair of at least one committee • Appointed: These positions are filled by the Chair and/or Chair-Elect. No election is held for these positions Spring 2015

  37. Elected Positions • Chair • Chair-Elect • Past Chair • Treasurer • Secretary • Delegate • Nominating Committee Spring 2015

  38. Chair • Serves as DIFM’s governing officer • Oversees the execution of DIFM’s Guiding Principles, Strategic Plan, Program of Work (POW), Position Descriptions and all policy and procedure directives issued by both DIFM and the Academy • Delegates tasks (and bows in gratitude to those who complete them) Spring 2015

  39. Chair • Appoints Chairs, Associates and ad-hoc committees and fills vacancies as stated in the Guiding Principles • Represents DIFM at FNCE and other internal and external stakeholder meetings as necessary • Prepares agenda for and presides over all DIFM EC teleconferences and official meetings of the membership Spring 2015

  40. Chair • Works on special projects and initiatives • Also known as “The Big Cheese” • Never sleeps • Is fed caffeine through a 24-hour cycle of peripheral parenteral nutrition Spring 2015

  41. Chair-Elect • Assists the Chair in communication, organization and implementation of initiatives related to the strategic plan • Conducts conference calls/meetings within certain working groups when assigned by Chair or the Chair is unable to attend • Attends and communicates with other EC members regarding initiatives and projects Spring 2015

  42. Chair-Elect • Helps lead/contribute/facilitate FNCE and SLR • Is ‘learning the ropes’ (governance) from the Chair for when they assume the Chair position Spring 2015

  43. Past Chair • Serves as historical advisor on governance matters to the Chair and Chair-Elect • Reviews the DPGGoverning Documents with the Chair and Chair-Elect and makes recommendations on proposed revisions to the EC • Submits recommendations for Program of Work (POW) and budget for next fiscal year by December 1 (or as requested) Spring 2015

  44. Past Chair • Serves on the Newsletter Editorial Committee • Serves as advisor to the Nominating Committee • After serving for two years, found frequently sleeping Spring 2015

  45. Treasurer • Responsible for the overall fiscal health of DIFM • Ensures the DPG stays above 75% of reserves • Maintains records of all financial transactions • Issues invoices to sponsors and pays all bills • Submits budget each fiscal year for approval by the EC and Academy • Prepares an end-of-year financial report and shares with the entire membership Spring 2015

  46. Secretary • Records and posts meeting minutes for monthly calls, FNCE planning and SLR • Never stops writing; is always listening; used to work for the NSA • Notifies candidates of election results Spring 2015

  47. Delegate • The ‘Voice of the Members’ • Along with the Academy Board of Directors, Delegates govern the profession and vote on policies and professional ‘mega-issues’ • Continually seeks member input on important issues that impact the profession • Supports and encourages proactive member advocacy Spring 2015

  48. Nominating Committee • Solicits qualified candidates to be on the DIFM ballot annually for elected positions • Completes all required aspects of elections, communication with prospects, candidates, and the EC • Calls for nominations for awards Spring 2015

  49. Nominating Committee • Calls for applications for Professional Development Stipend awards • Consists of three elected members and the Past-Chair Spring 2015

  50. Appointed Positions • Everyone else! • DIFM is always looking to recruit outstanding volunteers- spread the word! Spring 2015

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