ASPDA Special Interest Group Application

The purpose of a special interest group is to focus on education, collaboration, and community within a niche employment sector while also elevating the next generation of sports and performance dietitians.
 

Criteria to apply for a new Special Interest Group

All proposed SIGs must establish: 

  • A committee Chair
  • Three committee members
  • A minimum of four additional people willing to contribute to the work of the SIG

 

Minimum Requirements to form a Special Interest Group*

  • 20 or more additional ASPDA members from a variety of diverse employers indicating interest to join the SIG 
  • Agreement from the SIG committee to the following items annually: 
  • Work to advance the mission and vision of  ASPDA
  • Identify and address current issues and trends within the SIG
  • At least three opportunities to connect virtually (education, mentorship, networking, etc)
  • At a minimum, every other month committee meetings; meeting minutes to be shared with ASPDA Chief Operating Officer
  • Provide quarterly report to ASPDA Chief Operating Officer detailing the current and future work of the SIG
  • If the SIG does not maintain a Chair and committee, the SIG will dissolve      
     

*  The Board reserves the right to approve or deny a proposed SIG, regardless of requirements met
 

Next Steps

  • The Board reviews applications on a rolling basis
  • Board seeks interest in proposed SIG from membership 
  • SIG is approved or denied
  • If approved, proposed committee will begin working with ASPDA staff on the formation of SIG
  • All ASPDA SIG registration runs annually beginning June 1 
  • For consideration for a June 1 start, the application must be submitted no later than March 1      
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