The CDA – Orange District 2008-2009 Membership Campaign is right around the corner. As an active member of ADA and CDA, you are invited to join CDA-Orange District. CDA-Orange District is your local dietetic professional association. We depend on your membership dues because we do not receive any funds from either state or national organizations.

By joining CDA-OD for 2008-2009 (only $35), you will be entitled to great benefits including:

• A minimum of 12 free CEU
• CDA-OD’s Directory of members, which includes both work and home information
• Bimonthly district newsletter highlighting local and state activities
• Access to CDA-OD’s job opportunities
• E-mail updates on current nutrition topics, job opportunities, and meeting notices
• Enhancement of your professional resume through involvement covering a wide range of interests
• Journal club
• Networking opportunities

Many great dietetic professionals generously donate their time and talent to CDA-OD, making this a dynamic and successful organization. Thank you to all the professionals who volunteer time to CDA-OD.

If you wish to help but do not have the time to become a board member, remember that there are many other opportunities to volunteer your time to different projects, such as organizing membership meetings, community projects, mentorship programs, and much more. Volunteers are always appreciated. Make sure you indicate your interest on the application form.

The more members we have, the greater our impact will be on the community. It is by working together that we can support professional RDs and DTRs while enhancing the reputation of dietetic professionals as nutrition experts.

Click on the application link below to join CDA-OD, along with a Member Interest Survey and a Salary Survey. Please complete all three and return them along with your $35 payment ($40 after June 30th, 2008 ). I guarantee you will be pleased with your investment!

Jennifer Montellano, MS, RD, CNSD

Incoming CDA-OD President, 2008-2009