A.S.P.E.N. Chapters
A.S.P.E.N.’s chapters facilitate interdisciplinary efforts among members within the same geographical area. Chapters provide a vehicle for members to exchange information, network with local nutrition support practitioners, and discuss the impact of issues that affect their communities and areas of practice. A.S.P.E.N.’s 38 chapters are coast to coast in the U.S. and represent more than 40 percent of the national membership. A.S.P.E.N.’s chapters are multi-faceted grass-roots organizations that carry out the mission and strategic goals of the national organization at the community level.
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Benefits of Chapter Membership:
Interdisciplinary Networking
By meeting nutrition support professionals who live and practice in your area, chapters provide an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information. Interdisciplinary networking puts you in touch with all members of the nutrition support community and facilitates involvement at the local level.
Chapter Activities
Chapters create multiple opportunities for members to give back to their local and professional communities, become known by their peers, and interact with leaders on local and national levels. This involvement helps to enhance career opportunities in academic and clinical practice, and is a starting point for national involvement and recognition in A.S.P.E.N.
Chapter Meetings
Chapter meetings provide an opportunity to meet continuing education needs and provide a forum for presenting the latest research findings or clinical practices locally. Chapters often invite recognized experts and leaders in nutrition support to speak on a variety of topics and provide opportunities for members with special expertise to share knowledge at the local level.
Chapter Newsletters
Chapter newsletters are a great opportunity to stay informed of what is going on in the world of nutrition support. Newsletters consist of articles written for you by your peers as well as details of local events and educational opportunities happening in your area. Newsletters are also a way for you to share your own experiences.
Texas Gulf Coast Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrtion Spring 2010 Newsletter
Virginia Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Spring 2010 Newsletter
Florida Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Spring 2010 Newsletter
Ohio Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrtion Summer 2010 Newsletter
Georgia Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Spring 2010 Newsletter
Chapter Websites
Chapter websites are a great opportunity to stay informed of what is going on in the world of nutrition support at the regional level.
Philadelphia Area Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Chapter Website
Florida Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Chapter Website
Ohio Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Chapter Website
Michigan Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Chapter Website
Leadership Roles
As a Chapter member, you can develop and build on your leadership skills. These skills will serve you well should you choose to become involved at the national level within A.S.P.E.N.
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