Anna Ipsen

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NTR 530: Dietetic Internship Practicum
Professor Keri McComb
Summer 2014: Community

The Hudson Valley Dietetic Association(HVDA) is an association that seeks to empower
members to reach career goals by providing resources, networking opportunities, and to influence
change in consumer services and professional settings. At the beginning of the fall semester, I
became an active member of the HVDA. One way in which I have participated throughout the year
in the association is by helping to sell raffle baskets at NYSDA on Friday April 25, 2014. Various
organizations donated the baskets, all which had a themes. The profit made from selling the
baskets was used to benefit the association and its members by providing funds for scholarships.
This experience was valuable because it allowed me to network with other HVDA members and
other Dietitians who came to purchase raffle tickets at the table. It was very interesting to meet
other professionals and hear their backgrounds, as well as listen to other nutrition interns talk about
their experiences in the internship. In the future I would like to become a more active member of
the HVDA by attending more meetings and events and perhaps evening running for a board
position. The HVDA is a great opportunity to network with other Dietitians, utilize available
resources and ultimately empower the field of dietetics.