To influence state lawmakers, state government officials, and the public while acting in the best interest of dietary managers and the Dietary Managers Association.

Criteria:

Must be an active, certified member in good standing;
Solicit and encourage participation from state DMA members on state legislative, regulatory and public relations efforts;
Commit time needed on short notice;
Good follow-through;
Good knowledge of the DMA philosophy and be able to assist others in understanding it;
Act as the Chairperson of the Impact Team, holding at least two (2) meetings a year; provide minutes of the meetings to the Chapter Relations Department;
Keep the DMA Chapter Relations Department current on state regulations, pending legislation, allied association relationships, and any other issues concerning the chapter Dietary Managers Association;
As needed:

a. promote dietary managers and DMA through public relations activities;

b. develop relationships with state health departments, state regulators, regulatory agencies, allied associations, and the public;

c. implement efforts to impact state initiatives, including, but not limited to, letter writing, phone calls and visits to lawmakers, regulators and allied associations;

d. attend and testify at hearings as needed;

e. meet with allied associations to create an alliance and build recognition of DMA;

f. make presentations and speak in front of groups;

g. hold meetings with Impact Team members.

Standing:

The Spokesperson is appointed by the DMA National Board of Directors, with the advice and consent of the state chapter and the DMA Chapter Relations Department. The Spokesperson acts as a committee chair within the state chapter. He or she may or may not be a voting member of the chapter Board of Directors — that is left up to each individual chapter Board to decide based on their own circumstances.