Janice K. Schneider, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2000
Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: Catrina L. Creighton; Kathryn M. Goatley. Terms expire 1998.
Frances C. Cullen; Yolanda Graves; Jean E. Guiffre; Marilyn A. Hunter; Linton S. (Buck) Marshall III; David Martin Paige, M.D.; Mary T. Pontius. Terms expire 1999.
Katherine M. Chin; William G. Ewing; Mitchell D. Herman; Laura A. Howell. Terms expire 2000.
Designated by Senate President: Jennie M. Forehand
Designated by House Speaker: Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Ex officio: Noreen Lucas Eberly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Joan H. Salim, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Rosemary W. Malone, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Sheila G. Terry, designee of State Superintendent of Schools.
Contact: Sheila G. Terry
c/o Nutrition & Transportation Services Branch
Division of Business Services
State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2595
(410) 767-0199
World Wide Web: http://www.med.jhu.edu/mchsc/mdacn/
The State Advisory Council on Nutrition was created by the Governor in 1985 (Executive Order 01.01.1985.35). It was reformed in 1988 and 1996 (Executive Orders 01.01.1988.02, 01.01.1996.09).
The Council formulates State policy to provide food and nutrition services to low-income persons in Maryland. It reviews programs providing nutrition and health services, and nutrition education and training, and analyzes their success. To prevent and treat malnutrition, the Council monitors the health and nutrition of low-income persons and encourages partnerships among federal, State, local and private agencies.
The Council has nineteen members. Fifteen are appointed to two-year terms by the Governor. Four serve ex officio. The Governor names the chair.
ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Formed and later abolished in 1996.
ECONOMICS & TECHNOLOGY OF FOOD PROVISION COMMITTEE
Dennis R. Zegar, Ph.D., Chair
Formed and later abolished in 1996.
MARKETING NUTRITION COMMITTEE
Joan H. Salim, Chair
Formed and later abolished in 1996.
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