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Review candidates before you vote
Vote for your 2008-2009 HDA Board of Directors (6 positions)
All HDA members who complete the vote will be entered into a drawing to win a 1GB Apple iPod Shuffle. (We can tell by your ADA # that you voted, but not who you voted for.)
Easy 1-2-3 steps take only a few minutes.
1. Review the candidates below and note your selections.
2. Go to vod.votenet.com/HDA/login.cfm Log in with your unique username (ADA Registration/Member #) and password. The password for all eligible voters is HDA2008 (Note, no spaces in the password.)
3. Mark your selections on the ballot and submit as directed.
Vote between April 7 and May 6, 2008. Questions? Problems? Contact Pat Katepoo at careercoachrd @ yahoo.com
SECRETARY (2 candidates; vote for one)
Jodi Hokama
Credentials: MS, RD
Position: Clinical Dietitian, Queen"s Medical Center
Statement: To gain more leadership experience and become more involved within HDA. It would give me an opportunity to network with other professionals.
 Daryl Smith-Oswald
Credentials: RD
Position: Nutrition Therapist and Nutrition Consultant in private practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Currently contracts with Kahi Mohala Behavioral Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Department of Education, and various care homes.
Statement: I would be happy to assist the Hawaii Dietetic Association to achieve its goals in the profession and in the community. I believe that dietitians need a voice in the healthcare arena to promote our skills and expertise. The HDA is an important part of that voice of advocacy and I believe in HDA‘s mission.
TREASURER-ELECT (2 candidates; vote for one)
Vicky Leung
Credentials: MS, RD
Position: Clinical Dietitian, Queens Medical Center, Sodexo USA
Statement: Considering that I am new to HDA, I would like to be more involved with the association. I would like to contribute ideas and experiences to help maintain and hopefully increase funds for HDA.
 Patricia Liang-Tong, RD, CDM, CFPP
Credentials: RD, CDM (Certified Dietary Manager), CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional)
Organization: Ke Ola Mamo, Native Hawaiian Health Care System
Statement: I would like to meet and network with other new dietitians and help increase participation among HDA members.
NOMINATING CHAIR-ELECT (2 candidates; vote for one)
Ann Ditzler
Credentials: MS, RD, MBA
Organization: HMSA’s HealthPass Center, Aiea
Statement: I would like to support the Hawaii Dietetic Association by serving as Chair Elect of the Nominating Committee. The Hawaii Dietetic Association has reached a long awaited milestone with the passage of legislation for Certification of Dietitians in Hawaii. I want to be part of the process by volunteering to be a candidate for Office for the 2008-2009 year.
Hee Bong Hyun
Credentials: MS, RD
Position: Director of Food and Nutrition, St.Francis Health Care System
Statement: I believe it is a time for me to get involved with HDA in hopes of contributing my skills, knowledge, and passion.
DELEGATE
 Justin Miyashiro
Credentials: RD, CDE
Organization: Kaiser Permanente
Statement: I’ve enjoyed being your delegate for the last three years and hope you will give me the opportunity to serve you again. I’ve made it my top priorities to keep HDA members informed of what is happening in ADA on a national level and to encourage your input on issues facing the ADA House of Delegates. I’ve formed relationships with ADA leaders and other House members which will allow me to be a more effective delegate for you.
COUNSEL ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUES-ELECT
 Zale Hisashima
Credentials: RD
Position: Clinical Dietitian, Straub Clinic and Hospital’s Health Education Center
Statement: Being a new dietitian, as CPI, I will have the opportunity to network and become more involved with the HDA. I will try my best to fulfill all of the expectations this position entails.
PRESIDENT-ELECT
 Vicky M Chaffin
Credentials: MPH, RD, LD (licensed in Texas), CNSD
Position: Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sodexho at Queen's Medical Center
Statement: My goal will be to bring the RD in Hawaii to the forefront as the expert in nutrition, and to increase our visibility.
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