Dear State President, Congratulations on becoming the president of your SNA state association! It is my pleasure to personally thank you for your dedication to SNA, the school nutrition profession, and the students you ensure are prepared for success every day. We greatly appreciate your commitment and your leadership. Your year as President should be an exciting one! You ll work with great people in your state, network with other school nutrition professionals from across your state and the country, and have the chance to learn and make an impact. In this handbook, you ll find information to help you feel confident and prepared for your year as a state leader. State board member job descriptions, strategic planning guidance, membership recruitment and engagement techniques and more are right here at your fingertips. Along with this handbook, we have a network of leaders and staff at SNA who are ready to assist you, help you connect to your peers, and provide you with the materials and knowledge you ll need for a successful year. Your SNA Regional Director is a great resource for you! Your SNA Regional Director is a main link to the national SNA and can help you navigate your new position. Check the Welcome Section to find out who your Regional Director is. The State Affiliate Relations Manager at SNA is your main link to the SNA headquarters office. You can reach the State Affiliate Relations Manager at membership@schoolnutrition.org or (800) 877-8822 x174. They will be happy to help you with any questions you have or connect you to someone who can. I hope you have a productive, impactful, and FUN year as your state association s president! Remember- you are not alone. SNA, your state board, past and future leaders are all here to help. Again, thank you and congratulations. Sincerely, Julia Bauscher 2013-14 SNA President Elect Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA 1
SNA At-A-Glance School Nutrition Association 120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300 National Harbor, MD 20745-1142 (800) 877-8822 (301) 686-3100 Fax: (301) 686-3115 servicecenter@schoolnutrition.org www.schoolnutrition.org www.facebook.com/schoolnutritionassociation www.twitter.com/schoollunch Your Point of Contact at SNA Headquarters: SNA State Affiliate Relations Manager Email: membership@schoolnutrition.org Tel: (800) 877-8822 x174 Please feel free to contact the State Affiliate Relations Manager with any questions or concerns you may have. She will either answer your question or get you in contact with someone who can. 2 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA
State Affiliate Support Services SNA s commitment to being the leading source on member benefits, professional development and industry trends extends to also providing quality customer service and up-to-date information to the state associations. To assist in the efforts to provide meaningful and positive experiences for our members, SNA provides the following support to state associations: Direct to National Membership Processing Legislative Updates State Conference Support Membership Support Strategic Planning Facilitation Public Image and Marketing Tools Membership Information o Applications o Membership Brochures o Rosters o Membership drives Access to state membership information via My SNA Credentialing Exam Proctors Publications o SNA SmartBrief daily e-newsletter o CN Direct Awards and Scholarships handbook, forms, and webpages (www.schoolnutrition.org/awards and www.schoolnutrition.org/scholarships) SNAC Bites (SNA-Communication Bites): monthly e-newsletter from SNA Headquarters designed to provide state affiliates with information on the latest programs and services. State affiliates can cut and paste the information into their state newsletters and website. SNAC Chats (SNA-Communication Chats): webinars for state leaders every 2 months covering the latest programs from SNA, new member services and other hot topics to help state members. State Resources online at www.schoolnutrition.org/stateresources, including o Membership resources, including the Membership Recruitment Toolbox with tools and membership videos o State Conference list and resources, including forms to request membership flyers and brochures and rent a large SNA banner o Governance resources, including all state bylaws and SNA bylaws o SNAC Bites archives o SNAC Chat archives o Chapter resources Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA 3
SNA Glossary of Acronyms ACDA AND ANC ASAE CACFP CEU CNM DDS FNS FRAC FLP GCNF HACCP HHFKA HOD JCN&M LAC MCD NACUFS NFSMI NLC NRA NSBW NSLP NSLW PAC POA PP&L PR RD SBP SCK SDM SNA SNF SNIC SNS SNU USDA WIC American Commodity Distribution Association Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual National Conference American Society of Association Executives Child and Adult Care Food Program Continuing Education Units Child Nutrition & Management District Directors & Supervisors Food & Nutrition Services Food Research Action Committee Future Leaders Program Global Child Nutrition Foundation Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act House Of Delegates Journal of Child Nutrition & Management Legislative Action Conference Major City Directors & Supervisors National Association College & University Food Service National Food Service Management Institute National Leadership Conference National Restaurant Association National School Breakfast Week National School Lunch Program National School Lunch Week Political Action Committee Plan of Action Public Policy & Legislation Committee Public Relations Registered Dietician School Breakfast Program School Community Kitchens School District Owned Membership School Nutrition Association School Nutrition Foundation School Nutrition Industry Conference School Nutrition Specialist School Nutrition University United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children 4 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA
SNA Regional Map MIDEAST: Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Washington, D.C., West Virginia MIDWEST: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont NORTHWEST: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia SOUTHWEST: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas WEST: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA 5
SNA Regional Directors SNA Regional Directors are members of the SNA Board of Directors who act as the primary link between state associations and SNA for all of the states in their assigned region. SNA Regional Directors are available to answer your questions, provide you with support, and bring your concerns and successes back to SNA. SNA Regional Directors are in office for two year terms, with half of the Regional Directors turning over each year. Each Regional Director s term is listed after his or her name. Mideast Regional Director Sara Gasiorowski, SNS (2013-15) Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township Indianapolis, IN sara.gasiorowski@wayne.k12.in.us (317) 988-7960 Midwest Regional Director Micheline Piekarski, SNS (2013-15) Oak Park and River Forest School District 200 Oak Park, IL mpiekarski@oprfhs.org (708) 434-3142 Northeast Regional Director Debbi Beauvais, SNS (2014-16) Gates Chili and East Rochester Schools Rochester, NY Deborah_Beauvais@gateschili.org (585) 750-1102 6 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA
Northwest Regional Director Debbie Kallio (2014-16) Sedro-Woolley School District Sedro Woolley, WA dkallio@swsd.k12.wa.us (360) 856-1303 Southeast Regional Director Jonathan Jon Dickl, SNS (2013-15) Knox County School District Knoxville, TN jon.dickl@knoxschools.org (865) 594-3640 Southwest Regional Director Kevin Ponce, SNS (2014-16) Mid-Del Schools Midwest City, OK kponce@mid-del.net (405) 739-1611 ext. 2235 West Regional Director Lynnelle Grumbles, SNS (2013-15) Visalia Unified School District Visalia, CA lgrumbles@vusd.org (559) 730-7871 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA 7
SNA Leadership Visitation Policy SNA Officer State Visits SNA policy provides for a visit by the SNA president or other SNA officer to each state association once every 4 years at SNA s expense AND for each state s SNA Regional Director to visit the states in his or her region once during his or her 2 year term at SNA s expense. The purpose of the visit is to: Promote understanding of and support for SNA s mission and vision Strengthen the SNA/state association partnership Encourage effective communication between SNA leaders and state association The schedule of visits is arranged in 4 groups to accommodate SNA s budget parameters and the schedule constraints of SNA s volunteer leaders. State associations must issue an invitation, based on the schedule provided by SNA, to the SNA leader to ensure that arrangements are made and the SNA leader is prepared for the visit. Please issue the invitation early to facilitate scheduling by completing the state visitation request form. The SNA officer s participation in the state conference should include time to present a SNA update or other presentation, based on the needs and interests of your state association members. It also may include an installation ceremony. A list of available presentations will be provided by SNA headquarters. SNA State Visitation Policy President, President-Elect or Vice President: SNA will pay 100 percent of the expenses of the national president, president-elect, vice president or other designated Board of Directors member to attend a state association function once in a 4-year period. Expenses for any additional visits to a state association function during this time period will need to be 100 percent paid for by the state association. Regional Directors: SNA will pay 100 percent of the expenses for a regional director to attend one meeting or function in each state in his or her region during his or her 2-year term. SNA Headquarters Staff: SNA will help support SNA staff to attend state functions as permitted within budgetary limitations. Guidelines When Hosting a National Officer Hosting a national board member at your state conference is a great way for your members to connect with the national SNA, network with a national leader and hear a presentation on a topic of interest or updates from SNA from a respected, experienced individual. National board members are committed to helping make your state conference a success! 8 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA
Below are guidelines to help your state association prepare for hosting a national board member and assure that your conference goes smoothly. Before the Visit: Extend an invitation to the national board member Complete the State Visitation Request Form and send to the Board of Director member who you are inviting AND the Executive Office at SNA Headquarters Provide the board member with details about the conference: o When is the conference? o What days should the board member plan to attend? o Where is the conference? o What is the recommended attire for the conference? o What which special events should the board member be made aware? o What is the expected climate? o Send a copy of the conference program Make arrangements for the board member: o Provide the name, phone number, and email address of the point of contact for the state conference o Reserve a hotel room for the SNA board member (SNA will pay if this is an official visit.) o Please note that a registration fee should not be charged to the board member for attending. o Ensure that a name tag is ready for the board member and that your volunteers are aware that the board member will be attending. o Arrange local transportation. If the board member is driving, provide a map. If not, let the board member know how they will get from the airport to the hotel. Will you pick them up? Do they need to get a taxi or bus, etc.? Tell the board member what you d like them to do: o Will the board member be installing your state board of directors? o How many people will be installed? What are their names and how do you pronounce the names correctly? o Will the board member be conducting a workshop presentation? You can choose from a list of topics for which National Board Members have presentations ready to conduct. o What topic(s) would you prefer they present? o Who will be the audience? o How many people will be in the audience? o How can the board member request AV needs and provide handouts? Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA 9
During the Visit: Greet the board member when he or she arrives. Provide the board member with: o A conference registration packet o A name badge immediately that has an all-access pass to all events o Information about the room where they will give their workshop or presentation o An opportunity to mingle with your state members, such as by holding a special reception for the board member. o A seat the board member at your House of Delegates. Assist the board member with return-transportation to the airport. After the Visit: Provide feedback to the board member on how things went. This will be helpful to them in planning other visits. Send a follow-up, thank-you letter. 10 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA
State Visitation Schedules Please see visitation schedule charts below. Schedule is subject to change, based on the needs and schedules of SNA leadership and the state associations. SNA Leadership Team State Visits Schedule 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Alabama Delaware California Alaska Arkansas Idaho Connecticut Arizona Iowa Indiana Dist. of Columbia Colorado Maine Louisiana Florida Kentucky Minnesota Mississippi Georgia Massachusetts New Hampshire Missouri Hawaii Michigan New Jersey Montana Illinois New York New Mexico Nebraska Kansas North Dakota Ohio Nevada Maryland Tennessee Oregon Oklahoma North Carolina Wyoming Texas Pennsylvania South Dakota Utah Virginia Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin West Virginia South Carolina Washington Please note that these schedules are subject to change based on the availability of the SNA Leadership Team and SNA Regional Directors and the dates of the annual state conferences. Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA 11
SNA Regional Directors State Visit Schedule 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Mideast Delaware Michigan Delaware Michigan Indiana Ohio Indiana Ohio Maryland Dist. Of Columbia Maryland Dist. Of Columbia West Virginia West Virginia Midwest Iowa Illinois Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Minnesota Missouri Nebraska South Dakota Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Wisconsin North Dakota Wisconsin Northeast Maine Connecticut Maine Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Massachusetts New Hampshire Pennsylvania New Jersey Pennsylvania New Jersey Rhode Island Vermont Rhode Island Vermont New York New York Northwest Idaho Alaska Idaho Alaska Montana Oregon Montana Oregon Wyoming Washington Wyoming Washington Southeast Alabama Florida Alabama Florida Mississippi Georgia Mississippi Georgia South Carolina Kentucky South Carolina Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Tennessee North Carolina Virginia Virginia Southwest Colorado Arkansas Colorado Arkansas Louisiana Kansas Louisiana Kansas Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma Texas West Arizona California Arizona California New Mexico Hawaii New Mexico Hawaii Nevada Utah Nevada Utah 12 Chapter 1: Welcome to SNA