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. www.facebook.com/schoolnutritionassociation @schoollunch
Today s Moderators Sara Sanders SNA State Affiliate Relations Manager Rachel Lightcap SNA Membership Manager
Questions & Answers 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.
Overview SNA Background Membership Benefits Scholarships & Grants Awards My Account SNA Emporium SNA Special Events STEPS Annual Membership Campaign Star Club State + Local SNA Upcoming Webinars SNA Conferences & Meetings
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 Fitzgerald Editor, School Nutrition Director of Editorial Services Acting 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: kcasselbury@schoolnutrition.org Secret Shopper Email: snmagazine@schoolnutrition.org Editorial Calendar & Contributor Guidelines www.schoolnutrition.org/snmagazine
Professional Development One Stop Shop for Professional Standards Guidance and Tools SNA Hub for Professional Standards Guidance and Info www.schoolnutrition.org/professionalstandards
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
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 1 st 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 Club Dedicated 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 StateSupport@schoolnutrition.org
QUESTIONS?
Questions & Answers Type your questions into the Questions box and click send.
Contact Us! For membership questions, contact: membership@schoolnutrition.org
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