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Membership Committee

ROLE OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Setting the membership criteria and levels of membership

Looking at the Fellow level of membership in 2011

Designing and implementing the Online Learning Zone for CPD modules

Designing and implementing the Online CPD logging system

Recommending any changes in fee structure

Establishing reciprocal links with international professional associations and training providers

ROLE OF THE CHAIR OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Oversees and co-ordinates the projects/functions listed above

Holds position for the minimum of 1 year and maximum of 3 years

Keeps an up to date contact list and sends a copy to the administrator

Finds and trains a replacement before standing down

Arranges meetings 4 times per year

Arranges for minutes to be taken at each meeting

Holds a register for meeting attendance of committee members

Is the main point of contact for the committee

Presents a summary of the year's activities at the AGM

Sends a committee member to present an interim report at BANT council meetings

Updates and adds to the policies and documents that form the duties and goals of the committee

Monitors support provided by the committee members and reports to council at the end of September each year

Submits a register of attendance and hard copy of all the minutes of meetings that took place throughout the year to the administrator, at the end of September each year

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

1 voluntary Chair selected from Committee Membership or Council, reselected after 1-3 years

5 voluntary BANT Members reselected after 1-3 years

The Chair is selected from the committee members, approved by the BANT Council and reports to the Council on all matters regarding the Membership Committee

COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND RECORDS

The Committee meets quarterly with a quorum consisting of the Chair plus 3 committee members

The Committee keeps confidential written records of all discussions, meetings, and decisions

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Miguel Toribio-Mateas
BSc NMed PgDip EDM MSc IB E-RYT BWY Dip.Irid. mSNLP mBANT NTCC CNHC Registered
Chair of Membership Committee and Council Member
  • Completed his first degree in Business and Languages in Spain, UK and France in 1995, moving to London then to study a MSc in International Business
  • Later studied Environmental Science at postgraduate level, whilst training with the British Wheel of Yoga for 3 years to become qualified teacher/practitioner and pursuing other interest in the complementary and alternative area such as Iridology and Reiki
  • His professional background is mainly in Information Management, with 12 years of work experience in some of the best known names in premium Online Research and Learning platforms in Project, Product, Customer Relationship Management and Training roles, and with over 6 years specialisation in Training for the Medical Research industry
  • Graduated with a BSc in Nutritional Medicine from Thames Valley University in 2009, and is currently completing his Honours Degree in the subject of Nutritional Interventions Against Oxidative Stress, whilst studying with The Functional Medicine University
  • Currently combining online Information Management and Training Consultancy services to the Nutritional Therapy industry with 2 London practices, managing Detox retreats in Europe and a monthly practice in Spain
  • Main interests include Functional and Integrative approaches to Nutritional Therapy, metabolic imbalances and mental health, always considering the individual as a complex set of relationships amongst body, mind and spirit
Miguel Toribio-Mateas
Angela Walker
BSc Nut. Med. mBANT
  • Completed a four-year BSc in Nutritional Medicine at Thames Valley University.
  • Has a clinic in Notting Hill and Covent Garden, where she works with clients facing chronic health issues as well as those wanting to optimise wellness using the functional medicine approach to health and wellness.
  • Is involved with a number of programmes with integrated solutions to health. This includes work at the London clinics and two retreat companies, Jiva Healing and Littleton Mill.
  • Has a consultative role at Nutrition Geeks, where her remit includes clinician education and communication in functional laboratory testing.
  • Has contributed to articles in the consumer and trade media including in Health & Fitness Magazine, Condé Nast and CAM magazine.
  • Before training in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, she had a successful career in the Advertising and Marketing Industry.
Angela Walker
Melanie de Grooth
BSc (Hons) NT NTCC CNHC Registered
BANT Administrator/General Manager
  • Graduated from the University of Westminster in 2001
  • Practises Remedial Massage in a private practice.
  • Runs her own company offering administration, IT support and design
Melanie de Grooth
Catherine Honeywell
BSc (Hons) Food Science Dip RAW Nutrition BSYA (Irid) MBANT NTCC CNHC Registered
Chair of Council
  • After gaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Food Science I worked for over 18 years in the European Food and Drinks Industry (Product Development, Sales and Marketing arenas)
  • Later studied a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy at Raworth College
  • Currently I work in 2 busy clinics and lecture part time at The Paragon College, Leatherhead
  • I also use my sales and marketing experience to work with Corporates, within the health sector with GPs and Consultants as well as Education, which means conducting regular workshops and dealing with local press and radio
  • I am also about to commence working with a major food retailer
Catherine Honeywell
Simon Lewis
Dip BCNH MBANT MCMA NTCC CNHC Registered
Chair of Members Forum Committee and Council Member
  • Graduated at BCNH (UK College of Nutrition and Health) in London
  • A freelance Nutritional Therapist practising in the North Cotswolds, and at natural health clinics in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire
  • Clinical Assessor and part-time Tutor at University of Worcester
  • Regular contributor to articles in health and lifestyle magazines
  • Responsible for maintaining the Book Section on the BANT website
Simon Lewis
Jayne Nelson
Dip ION NTCC CNHC Registered
Company Secretary and PR Officer
  • Graduate of ION in 1999
  • Dyslexia teacher, Neurodevelopmental and Sound therapist with children with learning difficulties and dyslexia
  • Contact for regional co-ordinators
  • Maintains contact with press, advertising and exhibitors
Jayne Nelson