Dietary Managers Association Public Policy & Advocacy Award 2009
Dietary Managers Association (DMA) is pleased to award its second Public Policy & Advocacy Award, an award established in 2008 to recognize a member of DMA who has accomplished positive governmental results for DMA, DMA members or the profession. DMA’s legislative committee had a difficult task when asked for award nominations because of the many wonderful spokespersons and members, over the years, who have given of their personal time to attain both national and state recognition of certified dietary managers.
On behalf of Bernadette Jacobs, chair of the national DMA Legislative Committee, DMA is pleased to present this award to Barbara Thomsen, CDM, CFPP, who has exerted zealous advocacy in the public policy arena within her state and on Capitol Hill. She has provided much leadership on the state level on her chapter board as well as the national level, serving on the national legislative committee. She has single-handedly secured the support of several Congressmen who have signed as co-sponsors of the “Safe Food for Seniors” federal bill. Because of her initiative, DMA’s recent legislative efforts have driven a new momentum in acquiring federal recognition of the CDM credential.
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At the request of the Honorable Tom Latham-IA, Member of Congress, this flag was flown in recognition of Barbara Thomsen, CDM,CFPP for her dedication in advancing the Dietary Managers Association’s legislative goals.
Congratulations to the recipient of the DMA Public Policy & Advocacy Award, Barbara Thomsen!
DMA is a national not-for-profit association established in 1960 that now has over 14,000 professionals dedicated to the mission of providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management. The association is a premier resource for foodservice managers, directors, and those aspiring to careers in foodservice management, achieving its mission through education, advocacy, networking, and research. For more information, visit www.DMAonline.org.
Mission Statement
The Dietary Managers Association was established in 1960 and our national headquarters is located in St. Charles, IL. There are chapters established in almost every state with our mission being:
"To provide optimum nutritional care through foodservice management."
The Dietary Managers Association is a national not for profit association with over 15,000 professional dedicated to the mission. You may contact our headquarters by the following means:
Dietary Managers Association
406 Surrey Woods Drive
St. Charles, IL 60174
Toll Free Phone: 800.323.1908
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