Yes, that's what I said - the first criteria is a bachelors and then, in
addition, certification/license/etc. I don't see much of a benefit to anyone
to have this ADA membership, although some folks in certain situations might
see it so. We always tried to include ADA along with RN and IBLCE cerps in
our conferences, so there is an historical link there for some. However, as
others have pointed out, it seems more a way to make more money for the ADA
than anything else.

Sharon

On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM, Rebecca DeYoung Daniels <
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> Sharon, it’s a bachelor’s degree AND one of the listed credentials.  Beth,
> you and I think alike.  I’m just wondering why a Sanitarian could join ADA,
> but some of the wonderful people on this list who have PhDs and are IBCLCs
> might not meet the criteria.  Personally, I’m not suggesting that any IBCLC
> actually give ADA money for, ahem, the, ahem member privileges and Associate
> Member would have.
>
> I just wonder whether ADA even approached anyone at IBLCE in ADA’s efforts
> to “enhance the collaborative nature of work...that reflects ADA’s values
> and philosophy...”.  I’m of the opinion that IBLCE should not want to
> collaborate given ADA’s said values, philosophy and, ahem, funding, but
> before I shoot my letter to the ADA President, any facts about this are
> welcome.
>
> Feel free to e-mail me off-list.  I’m happy to collect sentiments and
> include them anonymously in my letter to Ms. Escott-Stump!
>
> Rebecca DeYoung-Daniels, MBA, RD, LD, IBCLC
> Kansas, USA
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