FAQ
If you are a member of our national organization, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), you also get to select your state affiliate at no additional cost, which in this case would be Minnesota. For more information about AND membership, click HERE.
The Academy is our national organization and it collects dues from its members and then provides a monthly rebate to each State Affiliate. The Academy represents our profession and advocates for national policies that support nutrition and dietetics. It also provides many additional services and opportunities for members.
MAND offers statewide networking and educational and training events for its state members, including the Annual Conference. MAND regularly communicates with nutrition professionals regarding public policy, job postings, leadership opportunities and diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.
MAND offers a variety of events to members and non-members, including education, networking and training events. MAND also offers leadership opportunities for MAND members, whether that be helping to plan the Annual Conference, serving on the Board of Directors or getting involved in advocacy work. We are always looking for enthusiastic members to assist us with MAND’s activities and events.
Unfortunately, no, but you can participate in MAND events as a Non-Member. We are very aware that AND dues are unaffordable for some people and that employers don’t often reimburse nutrition professionals for dues, training and travel. MAND will continue to work with the Academy on this issue and advocate for improved wages and benefits for MN nutrition professionals.
You will need to contact the Academy (AND) and request that your state affiliation be changed to Minnesota.
The Academy offers a Student Membership for students and interns, which is the best way to get involved with MAND. Additionally, MAND has created a Student Board which will provide targeted engagement opportunities for dietetic students and interns, regardless of whether you are a member or not. You can learn more by contacting your Program Director or your nutrition/dietetic student group if there is one. You can also request to be added to the student/intern email list to receive emails from the MAND Student Board at mand@eatrightmn.org.
MAND receives monthly updates from AND regarding new members/renewals and you are automatically added to our email list. MAND also receives the list of licensed dietitians in the state each year and adds those emails to our master list. If you are not receiving MAND communication, you should reach out to the MAND Executive Director at mand@eatrightmn.org.
Yes, you can! MAND curates submissions for appropriateness, but most requests are granted. You can request access to MAND’s Communication Form by emailing MAND at mand@eatrightmn.org.
MAND has a Job Line, which is a fee-based service. More information about the process and fees can be found HERE. Anyone can access the jobs posted on our website.
In the 2020/21 year, MAND appointed an ad hoc committee and hired a Diversity Consultant to assist us in understanding the issues and develop a framework for our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB) work. Our DIEB Committee will begin its work on June 1, 2021 and MAND and the Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPG are co-sponsoring three anti-bias training sessions in Summer 2021, which will be free and open to all nutrition professionals. Our refreshed website will have a separate page for our DIEB work and we will keep members updated on our ongoing activities and progress.
In the fall of each year, MAND opens the nominating process for all open positions. Information about the process and job descriptions is included with a link to submit a self-nomination or nomination of others. We typically have about half of our board positions open each year along with other non-board leadership positions. We also have several committees available for volunteer service, including the Annual Conference Planning Committee and the Awards and Scholarships Committee. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role or on a committee, you can reach out to our Executive Director at any time during the year at mand@eatrightmn.org.
MAND has for the last several years offered the Annual Conference in the Twin Cities, mainly because the vast majority of our members live and work in this area. The MAND Regions offer other local events throughout the year. We understand that members are often juggling work/school and family responsibilities, so we are rethinking how we deliver education and events to our members in a post-COVID world and into the future.
The MAND Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides funding for scholarships and supports our DIEB work. The Foundation participates in the annual statewide fundraising event, GIVE MN, but you can donate to the Foundation at any time HERE.
MAND opens its scholarship applications on January 1st each year and they are due to MAND by February 28th. MAND offers scholarships for students and for nutrition professionals for training or the costs associated with additional training. More information on our scholarships can be found HERE.
MAND has several individuals in leadership positions to address our public policy areas of interest. Members receive “Action Alerts” when advocacy is needed on national or state legislations and MAND hosts the “Day at the Capitol” in the spring of each year. More information about our Public Policy work and how to get involved can be found HERE.
MAND is not the organization that authorizes licensure in Minnesota. Please contact the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice HERE.
The MAND Executive Director can assist you. Please email mand@eatrightmn.org.