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From: [log in to unmask] [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Judy Klavens-Giunta [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 4:28 PM
To: PHCN Practice Group
Subject: [PHCNPG] Weekly Public Policy Update

Academy Partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics
We recently partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sending this joint letter to key members of Congress regarding school meals.  It is a very impactful relationship with a strong voice.

The issue of dismantling the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act comes up next week in Congress.  We know it has become political and is no longer about good quality public policy.  However we intend to keep promoting the message it needs to be about children's health and that should be the focus.  A copy of the letter is attached.

2015 Public Policy Leadership Award
The Academy is seeking nominations to recognize member(s) of Congress who have demonstrated or have the potential to demonstrate outstanding service and support for nutrition and health issues of importance to the Academy and the public.  The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, January 23, 2015. To nominate a Representative or Senator, simply have the affiliate leadership complete the application form.  The nomination form is attached. Send nominations to Teresa Nece via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

ANDPAC Student Representative Position
Do you know a student who may have an interest in the link between nutrition policy and the profession? Please share the following information with students in your affiliate who may be interested in the ANDPAC Student Representative Position.

Do you have an interest in the link between nutrition policy and the profession? Apply now for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Political Action Committee (ANDPAC) Student Representative Position!

Student members of the Academy with strong leadership skills and an avid interest in advancing the Academy’s public policy priorities and legislative agenda by strengthening relationships with members of Congress, are encouraged to apply to be the ANDPAC Student Representative. The ANDPAC Representative serves a one-year term on the ANDPAC Board and also the Academy’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The ANDPAC Student Representative will fulfill responsibilities designated by the SAC and ANDPAC as well as participate in all meetings and conference calls.  Please submit your application, letter of interest, resume and letter of recommendation from a faculty member to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by January 15, 2015. To obtain an application, please go to the link, http://www.eatright.org/Members/content.aspx?id=10889 and download the “2015-16 ANDPAC Student Rep Application” under the “Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Political Action Committee (ANDPAC) Student Representative” category. (Note: To be eligible, students must have at least six months remaining in an ACEND-accredited or approved program during the term of office: June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016)

Judy Klavens-Giunta,RDN
Policy and Advocacy Leader
PHCN PG

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