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Janice N. Neville, DSc, MPH, RD, receives 1994 Copher memorial award
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Janice N.Neville, DSc, MPH, RD, receives 1994 Copher Memorial Award he Marjorie Hulsizer Copher award is the highest honor bestowed by The American Dietetic Association (ADA). It recognizes a preeminent member of the Association who has given years of expertise to the field and time and energy to the Association and who exemplifies outstanding and admirable characteristic traits. Janice N. Neville, DSc, MPH, RD, has been named the 1994 recipient. Neville has had a long and prestigious career as a nutrition educator. She began in 1964 as an assistant research professor in nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa, after receiving her doctorate. A year later she moved to Cleveland, Ohio, at the invitation of Helen A. Hunscher (who initiated the first public health nutrition program in the country), andbecame an assistant research professor of nutrition at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She worked her way up the academic ladder to serve as chairman of the Department of Nutrition from 1974 to 1982. Currently, she is a professor of nutrition in the School of Medicine and School of Dentistry at CWRU. The research aspect of the dietetics field is also important to Neville. According to Karen M. Fiedler, PhD, RD, "central to her [Neville's] philosophy of nutrition is the belief in scientific research completed with integrity, precise technique, and exhaustive reporting. She...speaks adamantly against reports claiming to be nutrition research that have no component that addresses the food intake of subjects" (J Am Diet Assoc. 1987; 87:1562). Neville has loaned her nutrition expertise to many groups over the years including the National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Food and Drug Administration; Veterans Administration; Public Health Service, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Bureau of Health Professions; and textbook publishers. Neville has also served ADA well. She was President from 1987 to 1988. During that year, Neville concentrated her efforts on improving the visibility of dietitians; promoting quality assurance with standards of practice; emphasizing the importance of dietetics to the public; coaching dietitians in research methods; and advocating planning for the future. Her other activities within the Association include: Area V Coordinator (1978-1981); manuscript reviewer for the Journal (1981-1983); Speaker of the House ofDelegates (1983-1984); and Chairman of the Committee on House of Delegates Bylaws (1975-1977), the National Advisory Committee for Dial-a-Dietitian (1975-1978), and the Strategic Planning Committee (1986-1988). Her work with ADA Foundation includes terms as Chairman of both the Nominating Committee (1988) and the Todhunter Fund Committee (1993-1994). Neville served as President of the Ohio Dietetic Association from 1974 to 1975. She is a member of four dietetic practice groups: Public Health Nutrition; Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness 1322 / NOVEMBER 1994 VOLUME 94 NUMBER 11
Nutritionists; Dietetic Educators of Practitioners; and Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals. As a result of her dedication and enthusiasm for dietetics and nutrition, Neville has been honored with many awards throughout her career. Some of those notable recognitions are a listing in Who's Who ofAmerican Women, the Meritorious Service Medal from the American Heart Association (Northeast Ohio Affiliate), a certificate of merit from the Ohio Public Health Association, the Case Institute of Technology Centennial Medal from CWRU, and a service award from the Food and Drug Administration. Neville received her doctorate and a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh; a second master's degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; and her bachelor's degree from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa. Neville credits hersonJim and daughter Lynn Wessner with being her motivators and partners. As children, they made it possible for her to participate as a volunteer in professional and community groups and they shared her efforts. Now they provide a network of expertise in computers, community organization, music, and many enterprises - they call it Neville &Associates. Jim's wife Virginia is a chartermember. Her grandchildren Margaret and Janice Wessner together with David and Elizabeth Neville have also joined the firm. The plaque presented to Neville recognizes her: * personal commitment and lifelong contributions to the profession of dietetics; * career as an educator, researcher, author, and practitioner; * ability to promote nutrition monitoring and to obtain recognition of the dietitian-scientist as an important member of the medical nutrition community; * leadership at the national, state, and district levels of the Association; and * enthusiasm, credibility, and effectiveness in practice that have made her a role model, mentor, and respected colleague among students, dietitians, and allied health professionals. Accepting the award, Neville said, in part: "I am grateful to the members of The American Dietetic Association, the Barnes Hospital Administration, and the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher family for this award. Knowing this is the 50th year for the Copher Award makes it all the more precious. The Association celebrated its 75th Anniversary a few years ago, and I was lucky enough to be a part of the Cleveland Connection, a group of Cleveland members determined to commemorate ADA, its founding in Cleveland, and its progress since 1917. We all came away from the experience with an overwhelming respect for the action, the excellence, and the remarkable record of achievement engendered all because of two women who asked 'why don't we...' and wrote a letter inviting dietitians to dare the unknown. Lulu G. Graves and Lenna F. Cooper grace the list of Copher recipients as
do many other fine and extraordinary women. I am astonished and delighted to be in their company. ADA began with 38 charter members. The honorary members we welcome today will receive a crystal bearing a depiction of the entrance of The American Dietetic Association building in Chicago and the Association's logo. To me, it illustrates the door of opportunity available to each of us and the call to action without which visions cannot come true. The ADA Foundation, established just a little more than 25 years ago, now provides support for education and research in dietetics that our founders never dreamed of. The National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics is the culmination of efforts by members who believe ADA has a mission to provide resources for the American people.
In 1992, our motto was "The American Dietetic Association 75 Years of Food and Nutrition Leadership." Imagine what the motto and the historical record might be in 2017! ADA has more than 65,000 members; a superb staff; a strategic plan; and the will to adapt, grow, and create new arenas for practice. ADA is known to the media, public and private agencies, and to the American public. This comes from dietetics professionals working together with common goals. And I have learned, as have most of you, that the friendships formed in the process are lifelong. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and to be with you today. Many of you share this wonderful award with me. Thank you all."
J.Michael McGinnis, MD, MA, MPP, and F.Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD, become honorary members n October 17, 1994, at the Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla, The American Dietetic Association awarded honorary memberships to J. Michael McGinnis, MD, MA, MPP, and F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD. McGinnis is a deputy assistant secretary for health and an assistant surgeon general with the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC. Pi-Sunyer is the director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. The citation for McGinnis reads: In recognition of · his dedication to the production of the Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition andHealth, which opened J Michael McGinnis many doors for and continued the national dialogue in public health and nutrition and dietetics. He is currently championing a follow-up report on fat and health; * his leadership in the ongoing discourse and review of the Dietary Guidelinesfor Americans. The fourth edition of this benchmark of dietary guidance will be supported by his office during the upcoming year; * his vision to develop and support the concept of national health objectives, leading to the Healthy People Year 2000, which includes nutrition as a flagship objective; * his support of the need to reform national policy for nutrition labeling of food products; * his active role in supporting the field of nutrition and the profession of dietetics over the years, particularly nutrition programs within the US Department of Health and Human Services; and
* his thorough understanding and adept skill to bridge nutrition policy and nutrition practice. Many colleagues have stated, "[the word] nutrition is never far from his lips." Without his efforts, it is certain that the attention to nutrition in the United States would not have nearly the stature it possesses. The citation for Pi-Sunyer reads: In recognition of: * his support of dietetics professionals as part of the research team by providing unique opportunities for dietitians to contribute to nutrition research programs; * his identification of dietetics professionals as core members of the multidisciplinary health care team; F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer * his dedicated leadership in professional associations including his service as the 1993 president of the American Diabetes Association; * his scholarly research on obesity and diabetes and the care he provides to patients as chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center; * his dedication to the training of medical and nutrition students at The College of Physicians and Surgeons and Teachers College at Columbia University; * his ongoing commitment to providing medical nutrition therapy in the treatment and prevention of disease; and * his ability to educate, motivate, and inspire practitioners at conferences and professional meetings including the 1991 Mary Swartz Rose Memorial Lecture delivered at the Greater New York Dietetic Association.
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Janice N.Neville, DSc, MPH, RD, receives 1994 Copher Memorial Award he Marjorie Hulsizer Copher award is the highest honor bestowed by The American Dietetic Association (ADA). It recognizes a preeminent member of the Association who has given years of expertise to the field and time and energy to the Association and who exemplifies outstanding and admirable characteristic traits. Janice N. Neville, DSc, MPH, RD, has been named the 1994 recipient. Neville has had a long and prestigious career as a nutrition educator. She began in 1964 as an assistant research professor in nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa, after receiving her doctorate. A year later she moved to Cleveland, Ohio, at the invitation of Helen A. Hunscher (who initiated the first public health nutrition program in the country), andbecame an assistant research professor of nutrition at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She worked her way up the academic ladder to serve as chairman of the Department of Nutrition from 1974 to 1982. Currently, she is a professor of nutrition in the School of Medicine and School of Dentistry at CWRU. The research aspect of the dietetics field is also important to Neville. According to Karen M. Fiedler, PhD, RD, "central to her [Neville's] philosophy of nutrition is the belief in scientific research completed with integrity, precise technique, and exhaustive reporting. She...speaks adamantly against reports claiming to be nutrition research that have no component that addresses the food intake of subjects" (J Am Diet Assoc. 1987; 87:1562). Neville has loaned her nutrition expertise to many groups over the years including the National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Food and Drug Administration; Veterans Administration; Public Health Service, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Bureau of Health Professions; and textbook publishers. Neville has also served ADA well. She was President from 1987 to 1988. During that year, Neville concentrated her efforts on improving the visibility of dietitians; promoting quality assurance with standards of practice; emphasizing the importance of dietetics to the public; coaching dietitians in research methods; and advocating planning for the future. Her other activities within the Association include: Area V Coordinator (1978-1981); manuscript reviewer for the Journal (1981-1983); Speaker of the House ofDelegates (1983-1984); and Chairman of the Committee on House of Delegates Bylaws (1975-1977), the National Advisory Committee for Dial-a-Dietitian (1975-1978), and the Strategic Planning Committee (1986-1988). Her work with ADA Foundation includes terms as Chairman of both the Nominating Committee (1988) and the Todhunter Fund Committee (1993-1994). Neville served as President of the Ohio Dietetic Association from 1974 to 1975. She is a member of four dietetic practice groups: Public Health Nutrition; Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness 1322 / NOVEMBER 1994 VOLUME 94 NUMBER 11
Nutritionists; Dietetic Educators of Practitioners; and Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals. As a result of her dedication and enthusiasm for dietetics and nutrition, Neville has been honored with many awards throughout her career. Some of those notable recognitions are a listing in Who's Who ofAmerican Women, the Meritorious Service Medal from the American Heart Association (Northeast Ohio Affiliate), a certificate of merit from the Ohio Public Health Association, the Case Institute of Technology Centennial Medal from CWRU, and a service award from the Food and Drug Administration. Neville received her doctorate and a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh; a second master's degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; and her bachelor's degree from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa. Neville credits hersonJim and daughter Lynn Wessner with being her motivators and partners. As children, they made it possible for her to participate as a volunteer in professional and community groups and they shared her efforts. Now they provide a network of expertise in computers, community organization, music, and many enterprises - they call it Neville &Associates. Jim's wife Virginia is a chartermember. Her grandchildren Margaret and Janice Wessner together with David and Elizabeth Neville have also joined the firm. The plaque presented to Neville recognizes her: * personal commitment and lifelong contributions to the profession of dietetics; * career as an educator, researcher, author, and practitioner; * ability to promote nutrition monitoring and to obtain recognition of the dietitian-scientist as an important member of the medical nutrition community; * leadership at the national, state, and district levels of the Association; and * enthusiasm, credibility, and effectiveness in practice that have made her a role model, mentor, and respected colleague among students, dietitians, and allied health professionals. Accepting the award, Neville said, in part: "I am grateful to the members of The American Dietetic Association, the Barnes Hospital Administration, and the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher family for this award. Knowing this is the 50th year for the Copher Award makes it all the more precious. The Association celebrated its 75th Anniversary a few years ago, and I was lucky enough to be a part of the Cleveland Connection, a group of Cleveland members determined to commemorate ADA, its founding in Cleveland, and its progress since 1917. We all came away from the experience with an overwhelming respect for the action, the excellence, and the remarkable record of achievement engendered all because of two women who asked 'why don't we...' and wrote a letter inviting dietitians to dare the unknown. Lulu G. Graves and Lenna F. Cooper grace the list of Copher recipients as
do many other fine and extraordinary women. I am astonished and delighted to be in their company. ADA began with 38 charter members. The honorary members we welcome today will receive a crystal bearing a depiction of the entrance of The American Dietetic Association building in Chicago and the Association's logo. To me, it illustrates the door of opportunity available to each of us and the call to action without which visions cannot come true. The ADA Foundation, established just a little more than 25 years ago, now provides support for education and research in dietetics that our founders never dreamed of. The National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics is the culmination of efforts by members who believe ADA has a mission to provide resources for the American people.
In 1992, our motto was "The American Dietetic Association 75 Years of Food and Nutrition Leadership." Imagine what the motto and the historical record might be in 2017! ADA has more than 65,000 members; a superb staff; a strategic plan; and the will to adapt, grow, and create new arenas for practice. ADA is known to the media, public and private agencies, and to the American public. This comes from dietetics professionals working together with common goals. And I have learned, as have most of you, that the friendships formed in the process are lifelong. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and to be with you today. Many of you share this wonderful award with me. Thank you all."
J.Michael McGinnis, MD, MA, MPP, and F.Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD, become honorary members n October 17, 1994, at the Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla, The American Dietetic Association awarded honorary memberships to J. Michael McGinnis, MD, MA, MPP, and F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD. McGinnis is a deputy assistant secretary for health and an assistant surgeon general with the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC. Pi-Sunyer is the director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. The citation for McGinnis reads: In recognition of · his dedication to the production of the Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition andHealth, which opened J Michael McGinnis many doors for and continued the national dialogue in public health and nutrition and dietetics. He is currently championing a follow-up report on fat and health; * his leadership in the ongoing discourse and review of the Dietary Guidelinesfor Americans. The fourth edition of this benchmark of dietary guidance will be supported by his office during the upcoming year; * his vision to develop and support the concept of national health objectives, leading to the Healthy People Year 2000, which includes nutrition as a flagship objective; * his support of the need to reform national policy for nutrition labeling of food products; * his active role in supporting the field of nutrition and the profession of dietetics over the years, particularly nutrition programs within the US Department of Health and Human Services; and
* his thorough understanding and adept skill to bridge nutrition policy and nutrition practice. Many colleagues have stated, "[the word] nutrition is never far from his lips." Without his efforts, it is certain that the attention to nutrition in the United States would not have nearly the stature it possesses. The citation for Pi-Sunyer reads: In recognition of: * his support of dietetics professionals as part of the research team by providing unique opportunities for dietitians to contribute to nutrition research programs; * his identification of dietetics professionals as core members of the multidisciplinary health care team; F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer * his dedicated leadership in professional associations including his service as the 1993 president of the American Diabetes Association; * his scholarly research on obesity and diabetes and the care he provides to patients as chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center; * his dedication to the training of medical and nutrition students at The College of Physicians and Surgeons and Teachers College at Columbia University; * his ongoing commitment to providing medical nutrition therapy in the treatment and prevention of disease; and * his ability to educate, motivate, and inspire practitioners at conferences and professional meetings including the 1991 Mary Swartz Rose Memorial Lecture delivered at the Greater New York Dietetic Association.
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