WELCOME
SSNM Membership
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I become an active member?
A: You will be granted tentative approval pending:
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submission of your SSNM application form
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payment of the $75.00 membership fee
Final approval will be granted by the Board of Directors
Q: What are the benefits of membership?
A: The SSNM offers its members many advantages:
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You are recognized by your employer as having met certain requirements of education and experience.
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You belong to a provincial Society which is growing each year and which is continually working on your behalf to upgrade and maintain the profession’s standards.
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You have the opportunity to attend educational conferences at member rates and meet with other members of your profession annually to exchange ideas, experiences and common concerns.
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You may hold office and directly participate in ideas and goals of the Society.
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You receive a certificate of membership.
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You receive educational material including Nutrition Management Today, the official newsletter of the SSNM. The newsletter features topical issues and news of the Society’s activities.
Q: Why become a corporate member?
A: Corporate members will enjoy:
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the opportunity to promote their business’s products and services to potential clients
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the opportunity for businesses to identify themsleves with SSNM, it’s standards of excellence and it’s goals
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the opportunity for businesses to provide program input for SSNM educational programs
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networking opportunities at the SSNM Spring Education Day
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Q: What is my role as an active member of the SSNM?
A: In order to assist you in being an active member, the SSNM recommends you do the following:
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Remit your annual membership renewal fees by March 31st of each year to the treasurer
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Register for the Spring conference in advance and by the deadlines indicated -
Assist the Conference organizers by indicating any topics or suggested speakers you would be interested in for future conferences
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Communicate with any of the SSNM Board Members when you have suggestions, concerns or any issues you would like addressed
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Participate at the General Membership meetings. Promote discussion, question reports, ensure you have clarification to your satisfaction
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Volunteer to sit on committees, assist with organizing conferences, or any other requests that may be asked of you by the Board of Directors
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Should you be unable to attend the General Meetings exercise your right by using your proxy vote
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Consider to let your name stand for whichever Board position you would be interested in
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Submit items for publication in Nutrition Management Today, the SSNM newsletter
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Acknowledge the advertisers through your sales representative for their support of the newsletter. Let them know you are a member of SSNM and if feasible purchase products and services through them.
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Should you change your name,address, or place of employment, notify the Secretary/Membership Chariperson as soon as possible
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Notify the Secretary/Membership Chairperson of your intention to Resign in Good Standing by written notification
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Actively promote SSNM to your employer, co-workers, peers and encourage others to become members in whichever classification
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Always act in a professional manner and be a positive representative of our profession