SNA Membership, SNA CERTIFICATE in School Nutrition Program, & SNAM Statewide Training 8-10-2017

What are SNAM and SNA?  They are non-profit organizations. SNAM’s mission: “Be the primary resource that empowers our members to advance good nutrition and promote healthy lifestyles for Michigan children.”

Organizations School Nutrition Association- (SNA)-National Organization School Nutrition Association of Michigan (SNAM) – State Organization   ___SFSA or ---SNA or SNA of --- -(Local affiliate chapter)

What are the Benefits of Belonging to SNA and SNAM? Monthly Journals Annual Conferences Education & Training Website Lobbyist for Child Nutrition Programs Affiliate Chapter Meetings Sharing ideas with other school food service employees and having fun! Can add new Leadership Academy now!

Are you a Member? If not, at your first class, Ask about the Membership Deal. Review the Membership form.

THE SNA Certificate in school nutrition PROGRAM   The SNA Certificate in School Nutrition program is a certificate of completion program recognized by SNA to individuals who have completed educational requirements which have been established by SNA. It aligns with the USDA standards.

Why Should I earn the sna certificate in school nutrition? Professional Recognition Advanced knowledge Personal Achievement Career Advancement Professional Standards

SNA Certificate in School nutrition program Minimum Requirements SNA Level 1 Work Experience 1 year Specialized Training to become eligible for certification 16 hours approved classes: 8 hr. Sanitation , Servsafe, or Equivalent and 8 hr. Michigan Nutrition I ,Nutrition 101 Certificate Program Renewal- CEU’s SNA’s program aligns with the USDA Professional Standards so requirements for completion renewal will be based on Membership Type. Ex: Staff: 6 CEU’s , Managers: 10 CEU’s, Directors: 12 CEU’s. -Identified into the 4 categories- Nutrition, Operations, Administration, and Communication and Marketing. Certificate Program Period- Time to attain CEU’s and renewal time Tell participants they will need to go to the website and get the book to read more about the new guidelines. www: schoolnutrition Application for Certificate in School Nutrition Program Guide.

Different Certifications SNA Certificate Program is SEPARATE and DIFFERENT from the Food Protection Manager Certification requirement by local health departments.

To renew Keep track of your own records To renew Keep track of your own records. A percentage of members will be audited when they renew. Certificate Levels CEU’s to Renew per Year Member Annual Fee Non Member (charged if membership lapses) Level 1 Varies per Membership type $10.00 $55.00 Level 2 $ 11.00 $65.00 Level 3 $ 12 .00 $165.00

Renewal Fees Remember!!! There are two renewal fees. One for Membership and one for the SNA Certificate program. They will come at different times and you will need to pay both bills in order to renew them each year. 1 Membership 2 SNA Certificate for School Nutrition Program

Statewide Training Classes Developed in partnership with MDE. Statewide training Brochure are available with class lists.

Rewards and Recognition for Successful Completion Successful course completion is based on: Attendance (75%) Completion of required assignments Minimum score on Post test (70%), except ServSafe (75%).

Participants will be presented with: A successful letter of completion of each course.

School Nutrition of Michigan - www.michigansna.org -1-800-677-8955 Contacts for Questions about Membership or the SNA certificate in school Nutrition program….. School Nutrition of Michigan - www.michigansna.org -1-800-677-8955 School Nutrition Association (National) - www.schoolnutrition.org - 1-800-877-8822 or 1-703-739-3390

Any Questions: Contact SNA www: schoolnutrition Any Questions: Contact SNA www: schoolnutrition.org under Certification, Education and Professional Development for the program guide