WELCOME

Q: How can I become an active member?

A: You will be granted tentative approval pending:

1. submission of your SSNM application form

2. payment of the $75.00 membership fee

Final approval will be granted by the Board of Directors

CLICK HERE TO RENEW OR APPLY

Q: What are the benefits of membership?

A: The SSNM offers its members many advantages:

• You are recognized by your employer as having met certain requirements of education and experience.

• 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.

• 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.

• You may hold office and directly participate in ideas and goals of the Society.

• You receive a certificate of membership.

• 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:

• the opportunity to promote their business’s products and services to potential clients

• the opportunity for businesses to identify themsleves with SSNM, it’s standards of excellence and it’s goals

• the opportunity for businesses to provide program input for SSNM educational programs

• 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:

• 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

• Communicate with any of the SSNM Board Members when you have suggestions, concerns or any issues you would like addressed

• Participate at the General Membership meetings. Promote discussion, question reports, ensure you have clarification to your satisfaction

• Volunteer to sit on committees, assist with organizing conferences, or any other requests that may be asked of you by the Board of Directors

• Should you be unable to attend the General Meetings exercise your right by using your proxy vote

• Consider to let your name stand for whichever Board position you would be interested in

• Submit items for publication in Nutrition Management Today, the SSNM newsletter

• 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.

• Should you change your name,address, or place of employment, notify the Secretary/Membership Chariperson as soon as possible

• Notify the Secretary/Membership Chairperson of your intention to Resign in Good Standing by written notification

• Actively promote SSNM to your employer, co-workers, peers and encourage others to become members in whichever classification

• Always act in a professional manner and be a positive representative of our profession