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2023 BGAND Election

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The Nominating Committee presents a slate of nominations for elected offices, receives ballots, and reports election results.  The committee includes three (3) members; the member receiving the most votes is designated Committee Chair. The work of the committee occurs mostly during the spring, when nominations are solicited and elections held.  Results should be available by early May, so that new officers can be installed July 1.

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Nominating Committee
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The Secretary serves for two (2) years and is a member of the Executive Committee. The Secretary is responsible for minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors,  membership meetings and for ensuring that they are recorded, distributed and filed. They will cooperate with the Nominating Committee Chair to see that the official ballot is distributed according to bylaws, and will serve as a member of the Program and Continuing Education Committee, and the History Committee.

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Nominating Committee

Secretary 

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Katie Wheeler

I would be honored to be a part of the BGAND nominating committee. I enjoy networking and bringing people together who have common interests and causes. My previous roles in KAND helped me meet so many wonderful dietitians throughout the state and I look forward connecting with more at the local level. I am good at identifying unique skills in individuals and am confident I can find the perfect candidates for positions on BGAND's board to make it as successful as possible. 

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James Wise 

It would be an honor to be a part of the BGAND nominating committee. I enjoy networking with colleagues and future colleagues who have shared interests. I think it is important to connect at the local level just as one would with the state and national levels. I believe based on my past experiences in other professional societies, I would be able to help the BGAND’s board find successful candidates.

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Erin Elliasen

Across my career I have had the opportunity to interact with many RDNs as preceptors across the region and work with numerous future RDNs in the classroom. In the past, I have served in BGAND as a prior president and member of the nominating and career services committees. It would be a privilege to begin serving within the organization again as a member of the nominating committee.

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Rachel Harrington

I am running for the Secretary of BGAND because I want to be more involved in this local organization.  I have been member of the Academy for over 30 years and a member of BGAND since I moved back to KY in 2004.  Membership in our professional organizations is important for networking and advocating for the profession.  I am especially qualified to be secretary of BGAND.  I am organized, provide timely feedback, and a good listener. I am knowledgeable in Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Excel and I possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.  I was the secretary of KAND from 2017-2019.  

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