ABOUT SCDMA
South Carolina Dietary Managers Association is a non-profit association established in the 1970's that today has over 220 professionals dedicated to the mission:
Mission Statement
"to provide optimum nutritional care through foodservice management."
South Carolina Dietary Managers Association membership consists of :
New Award...Nominate that special administrator who supports you, your role and values as a CDM, CFPP
Active Members
Individuals who have graduated from DMA-approved dietary manager programs may apply for Active membership.
Associate Members
Individuals who have not graduated from a DMA-approved program, but have obtained a two year, four year or advanced degree in foodservice, healthcare or a related field or have successfully completed a 90-hour state-approved dietary manager course, may apply for Associate membership. Also eligible for Associate membership are those individuals who have successfully earned the CFPP credential for food safety or those who have at least 3 years of verifiable supervisory experience in foodservice.
Student Members
DMA subsidizes the student membership program, so students can join DMA.
Goals of SCDMA for 2009/2010:
1. Institute an “Administrator of the Year Award” to use as an opportunity to educate and build professional relationships with Administrators throughout the state. Choose first recipient prior to Fall 2010 Workshop.
2. **Innovative Project** Create an SCDMA Visitation Team comprised of Officers and General Membership to visit other SCDMA Members’ facilities to educate Administrators and front-line dietary employees about the CDM, CFPP credential. Visit at least three facilities by June 2010.
3. Begin talks with a minimum of two Colleges, Technical Colleges, or Vocational Training Centers throughout South Carolina to teach the CDM, CFPP program through classroom instruction by June of 2010.
4. Create a Study-Group & Mentorship Listing on the SCDMA Website for students to connect with other students and mentors by June 2010.
5. Revamp SCDMA Budget Reporting Spreadsheet to better explain expenditures and income, and require full budget report submissions by Treasurer to President and Committee Chairs quarterly by June 2010.
6. Increase SCDMA Membership by 5%.
Continuation of Goals and Endeavors from Previous Administrations
1. Continue Non-Perishable Food Drive for local “soup kitchens” in or near the host-city of the SCDMA’s Spring and Fall Workshops. (2008/2009)
2. Continue to donate $600.00 to Harvest Hope Food Bank for National Hunger Week to be split evenly between the three regions of South Carolina. (2007/2008)
3. Continue to hold two Exam Review Seminars for students preparing to take the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam (one in the spring, and one in the fall).
4. Continue to participate in the annual South Carolina Healthcare Association Expo to educate Administrators and other Healthcare oriented professions about the CDM, CFPP credentials, and help create more Allied Associations.
2006
Winner of the DMA Diamond Award-Congratulations to all our members and leaders for this prestigious honor.
LINKS
National
DMA website >>
DMA is a member of Healthcare
Caterers International >>
South Carolina Information Highway-SCIWay
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Just released Fall 2005-US
FDA/CFSAN FDA Food Code >>
We welcome your questions or comments