Florida School Nutrition Association “Talk Up” Membership PowerPoint What YOUR Membership Can Do for YOU!

TOOT YOUR OWN HORN! Recruiting and Retaining Strategies Enthusiasm is the Key! We are all responsible to retain and recruit members!

Managers-Talk it Up Talk to new employees during the interview. Talk to employees during orientation and trainings. Talk to employees about the benefits of the associations. Encourage employees to attend local meetings, region seminars, and conferences

General Workers-Talk it Up! Encourage all co-workers to join. Start new co-workers at the FSNA only level. Remind current members to renew. Ask them to check their membership card for renewal dates. Talk to co-workers about the benefits of the associations. Encourage co-workers to attend local meetings, region seminars, and conferences.

Types of Membership State Only Membership (State = FSNA/Florida School Nutrition Association, Inc.) Members can join State only Use FSNA Member Only application. Send application and dues payment to: FSNA, 124 Salem Court, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Types of Membership To be a member of SNA, members must also be a member of FSNA Use the SNA application Send both SNA & FSNA dues & SNA application to the address on the application. Do not send dues separately. Pay online at State and National Membership National = SNA/School Nutrition Association, Inc.

Types of Membership-NEW New type of dues category. Membership owned by the school district. Each membership is transferable to another employee in the same category. Materials (publications, etc.) are sent to the school address. Members keep all the same benefits. School District Owned Membership Members of both SNA and FSNA

School District Owned Membership Requires an administrator. No longer required to complete an application for each member. An excel spreadsheet can be submitted for all applicants in your district. Dues are non-refundable. They are transferrable.

School District Owned Membership SDM is not available for Student, Retired and Affiliate membership categories. Incentive-for every 5 NEW SDMs in the employee or manager categories, you get 1 free SDM. Expires December 2013.

School District Owned Membership CN funding can be used for the cost of membership Talk to your district and your membership about becoming a SDM!

What Your Membership Can Do For You! Professional Development Talk Up the Benefits! Become SNA Certified Become Credentialed **New exam handbook as of 7/10/11** Your Member’s Key to Excellence!

What Your Membership Can Do For You! Scholarships and Research: Undergraduate, Upper and Lower Division GED Jumpstart Schwan’s Food Service Scholarship Nancy Curry Scholarships Research Grants and more!

What Your Membership Can Do for You! Recognition and Awards Star Club Heart of the Program Louise Sublette 100% Membership 100% Certification Manager of the Year Outstanding Director of the Year and other various awards.

Publications:  School Food in Florida  Florida weekly e-newsletter—TidBits and  School Nutrition  SNA SmartBriefs What Your Membership Can Do For You! Talk Up the Benefits!

Encourages leadership Members learn more and can share their talents!!! What Your Membership Can Do For You! Talk Up the Benefits!

Political Strength Talk Up the Benefits! Our Strength is in our Numbers What Your Membership Can Do For You!

What Your Membership Can Do for You! Child Nutrition Promotional Materials National School Breakfast Week On-line National School Lunch Week Shop at the SNA emporium by calling (800) or visit: ww.emporium.schoolnutrition.org Talk Up the Benefits!

Meeting Information Conference Information Bylaw changesCareer Headquarters Recipes Research Articles Job Bank Check it Out! What Your Membership Can Do for You!

Conference Discounts Educational Interest Sessions! Chat with Other Members! What Your Membership Can Do For You! Talk Up the Benefits!

Bid on an Auction! Enjoy the Vendor Exhibits! What Your Membership Can Do For You! Conference Discounts

Enjoy the Entertainment Watch THEIR Officers being Installed What Your Membership Can Do For You! Conference Discounts

Industry Partners They are the best!!!! What Your Membership Can Do For You! Talk Up the Benefits!

What Your Membership Can Do for You! Allied Groups Liaison United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) National Restaurant Association (NRA) Dietary Managers Association (DMA) American Dietetic Association (ADA) and many, many more!

What Your Membership Can Do for you! $4,000 to all active members of FSNA. It’s FREE!!!! Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit FSNA can help to assist your family when you cannot. Talk Up the Benefits!

You Are a Professional!!!! Professional Image What Your Membership Can Do for you! Talk Up the Benefits!

Friendship is the Heart of Your Association!! Networking and Friendship What Your Membership Can Do for you! Talk Up the Benefits!

So you see with all these benefits… Membership Pays for Itself!