The Gerontological Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group is a specialized group of members of the American Dietetic Association who have an interest in and/or practice in the field of nutrition and older persons.

• Networking GN's membership of over 2600 includes members who work with older persons in a variety of settings. Annual meeting is the main "in- person" opportunity to meet other members. GN typically hosts a reception or special event in addition to holding an annual Business Meeting and participating in ADA's DPG Showcase. A rewarding way to network is to "get connected" with the Board and serve as a committee or project person. Another networking opportunity in GN is to subscribe to the GN listserv.
  
  
• GN List is an electronic mailing list for members. Subscription is free by sending an email to listproc@ucdavis.edu with the message: Sub GNlist First Name Last Name. All subscribers receive all messages and can interact by email with all other subscribers by sending one email message.
  
  
• The primary benefit which goes to every GN member is the quarterly Newsletter. GN's 20-page newsletter typically is received by members late in March, June, September, and December.
  
  
• A new project within GN is the Mentor/Mentee Program. GN members in specific areas of practice offer a wonderful opportunity to serve as either a mentor or a mentee.
  
  
• Different Continuing Education Opportunities have been offered at various times. Most recently GN sponsored the pre-ADA workshop "Touch Tomorrow- Nutrition and Aging in the 21st Century" in Oct., 2000. Currently available also is GN's collaborative project with ADA "Parkinson's Disease: Assessing and Managing Unique Nutrition Needs" which includes 3 ceu's and is available from ADA publications. GN's special program, "Chemical Abuse in Elders," was presented at several locations across the country.
  
  
• Four Awards and Stipends are available exclusively to GN members. The Joncier Greene Award helps enable members to attend gerontological nutrition educational events. The Speaker Stipend is available to organizations to help fund GN speakers at nutrition and aging programs. The new Education Materials Development Award will help fund education projects. The GN Service Award is a special award presented for outstanding service. Applications and additional information are available from the Awards Committee.
  
  
• GN offers a Lending Library service to members. A variety of audio, video, and published materials can be borrowed at no charge.A $30 deposit is required.
  
  
• Membership Directories can be purchased for duplicating and shipping costs. Complete membership lists or state-by-state lists are available.