Welcome Webinar for New Members - School Nutrition...Welcome Webinar for New Members Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Check your audio connection to be sure your speakers are on and the

Welcome Webinar for New Members

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Check your audio connection to be sure your speakers are on and the volume is up. This webinar will be recorded and archived at www.schoolnutrition.org/webinars.

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http://www.schoolnutrition.org/webinars

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Sara SandersSNA State Affiliate Relations Manager

Today’s Moderators

Rachel LightcapSNA Membership Manager


• Type your questions into the “Questions” box at any time during the webinar.

• Questions will be addressed during the webinar and at the end as time allows.

Questions & Answers


Overview

• SNA Background

• Membership Benefits

• Scholarships & Grants

• Awards

• My Account

• SNA Emporium

• SNA Conferences & Meetings

• SNA Special Events

• STEPS

• Annual Membership Campaign

• Star Club

• State + Local SNA

• Upcoming Webinars


About SNA• Professional association representing over 55,000 members

who work in school nutrition including: foodservice directors, managers, employees, cashiers, cooks, educators, specialists and state agency.

• SNA members reach approximately 31 million students (62%) in the USA.


Our Vision + Mission

VISION

Be the authority and resource for school nutrition programs.

MISSION

SNA is the national organization of school nutrition professionals committed to advancing the quality of

school meal programs through education and advocacy.


SNA Lingo

• SNA = School Nutrition Association

• ANC = Annual National Conference

• LAC = Legislative Action Conference

• NLC = National Leadership Conference

• SNIC = School Nutrition Industry Conference

• SNS = School Nutrition Specialist

• NSLW = National School Lunch Week

• NSBW = National School Breakfast Week


Member Benefits

• Subscription to the School Nutrition magazine

• Professional development

• Advocacy efforts

• Access to tools, resources and SNA programs

• Scholarships and grants

• Conferences and networking opportunities


School Nutrition Magazine

Patty FitzgeraldEditor, School NutritionDirector of Editorial ServicesActing Senior Director, Communications


School Nutrition Magazine

• SNA’s award-winning flagship publication

• Only magazine targeted specifically to the unique operational needs of school nutrition professionals

• Published 11 times per year


School Nutrition: Something for Everyone

• Monthly Editorial Themes for

Main Features/Food Focus

• Regular Departments

• Periodic Columns

In each issue, we try to provide articles that Inform, Instruct and Inspire!


Engage with School Nutrition

• SNA Facebook page

• Digital Edition– www.schoolnutrition.org/snmagazinecurrent

• Kitchen Wisdom Panel – Email: [email protected]

• Secret Shopper– Email: [email protected]

• Editorial Calendar & Contributor Guidelines– www.schoolnutrition.org/snmagazine


www.SchoolNutrition.org/ProfessionalStandards

One Stop Shop for Professional Standards Guidance and Tools

SNA Hub for Professional Standards Guidance and Info

Professional Development

Over 20,000 Certificate

Holders

www.SchoolNutrition.org/Certificate


SNS Credential

• National formal recognition of professional achievement

• Increases credibility with administrators and public

• Career opportunities

• Exclusive right to School Nutrition Specialist credential

www.schoolnutrition.org/sns


SNS Study Guide + Book

www.schoolnutrition.org/SNS


Advocacy Efforts

• Giving you a voice in Congress

• Participating in powerful partnerships

• Increasing public awareness

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E-Newsletters

• SN Direct

• SNA SmartBrief

• Tuesday Morning


Free Resources

Lots of resources on SNA’s website just for members:

• PR resources and talking points

• Tools to promote your program to school administrators

• Procurement toolkit

• Summer feeding toolkit

• Breakfast in the classroom

tools


Social Media

• Facebook: Facebook.com/schoolnutritionassociation

• Twitter: @schoollunch

• Linkedin Group: School Nutrition Association

• Instagram: @schoolnutritionassoc


Scholarships & Grants

www.schoolnutrition.org/scholarships


SNA Awards Program

• Great way to get recognized for what you do every day!

• Awards for every member type

• Applications due March 1st

www.schoolnutrition.org/awards


My Account

www.schoolnutrition.org


My Account


SNA Emporium

emporium.schoolnutrition.org


SNA Conferences & Meetings

• School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC)

– January 17-19, 2016, San Diego, CA

• Legislative Action Conference (LAC)

– February 28- March 1, 2016, Washington, DC

• Annual National Conference (ANC)

– July 10-13, 2016, San Antonio, TX

See you in San Antonio

See you in San Antonio for ANC 2016!

July 10-13, 2016


SNA Special Events

• National School Breakfast Week

• School Lunch Hero Day

• National School Lunch Week


STEPS Challenge

www.schoolnutrition.org/steps


Annual Membership Campaign 2015-16

• Recruit 5 or more new SNA members between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016.

• Win 1 of 7 VIP experiences to ANC 2017 in Atlanta, GA.

www.schoolnutrition.org/VIP


SNA Star ClubDedicated Members – Building the Future of SNA!

• Recruit new members to SNA

• Earn points for new members + every year they renew


Star Club Categories

www.schoolnutrition.org/starclub


Star Club Awards


Upcoming Webinars

• Grow. Learn and Celebrate with SNA Awards and SNF Scholarships

• Tuesday, December 1, 2pm ET

• Media 101: Best Ways to Work with the Media

• Wednesday, December 9, 2pm ET

www.schoolnutrition.org/webinars


State + Local Involvement

• Get involved with your state SNA:

– State/Local conferences and meetings

– State/local leadership opportunities

• Visit your state association website today!

www.schoolnutrition.org/states

[email protected]

QUESTIONS?


Type your questions into the “Questions” box and click send.

Questions & Answers


Contact Us!

For membership questions, contact:[email protected]

THANK YOU!

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