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Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Good News, Bad News

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. You make it happen! Strong chapters = strong networks

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. WE are Better Together

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. SNA National National voice Primary source Advocate Provide professional development and training Build a strong network

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. SNA State Associations Support for local chapters Advocate on the state level Networking and training opportunities

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. What does your local chapter provide?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Local SNA Chapters

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Starting with the Basics Your mission Your bylaw/policies Job descriptions Accountability Follow your agenda

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Set Your Goals

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. What are your goals?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Empower Others Delegate Listen Energize Be flexible Be creative Who else?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Essential Meeting Attributes Needs purpose Connects to members Printed agendas Education module Fun & camaraderie End on a high note

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Meeting Ideas from SNA

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. From Your Peers Party Craft & vendor evenings Health & wellness fairs Workshops Fun Fundraisers Tours

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Communicate Often Newsletters Meetings Website Social Media Personal Phone Call!

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Have FUN! Come back for more Adds interest Enhances knowledge Bearable meetings

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Common Issues Meeting times Travel Meeting length Generational gap Lack of childcare

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. What works? Regional groups Rotate location Work groups “Virtual” Chapters Earn CEUs Babysitter

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Connecting to Strategic Plan Strategic Goals: 1.Education & Professional Development 2.Advocacy & Public Image 3.Community 4.Infrastructure

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Professional Development

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Public Image & Advocacy March 2-6, 2015 May 1, 2014

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. How to Promote: Remind your members Share materials from SNA Collect pictures Post stories online

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Public Image & Advocacy Host a cafeteria site visit for a local, state or federal legislator Give feedback to your state Legislative Chair

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Community

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Recruiting Members

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Recruiting Basics Make it personal Understand what members want Actively engage your members Keep on recruiting!

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Making the ASK A: Always be prepared S: Show your enthusiasm! K: Know your audience

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Let’s Practice! 1.Partner Up 2.Member and Non-Member 3.Switch!

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Remember your first event?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. The 1 st Event... Help introduce Explain jargon Answer questions Be welcoming

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Lapsed Members Why didn’t you renew? What would make you want to come back to SNA? Why did you join and what didn’t live up to your expectations?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Move Members to Engage 1/3 of membership should volunteer Involvement solidifies appreciation Find ways to involved every time Volunteers become promoters Source: “10 Lessons for Cultivating Member Commitment” by James Dalton and Monica Dignam, ASAE Foundation Research Series

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Top Reasons for Not Volunteering Lack of Information Lack of Personal Invitation Lack of short term or virtual volunteer opportunities Involvement in other organizations Location Source: ASAE Decision to Volunteer Survey, SNA Specific Results, 2009

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Community Scholarships Local expert Tour a local site Service project or drive Educational event for kids

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Infrastructure Review your bylaws Review your policies and procedures Developing new leaders What could strengthen your foundation?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Make the Leadership Ask Positive Personal Start off small Thank you!

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. The Leadership Ladder Leader (Board Member) Emerging Leader (small tasks, committee) Engaged Member (attends events) Member (pays dues)

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Local ->State -> National

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. How could you get someone started?

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Small Tasks to Engage Event planning committee Get raffle prizes Shadow a leader Send in a recipe Update the Facebook page Update the website STEPS Challenge Find a SNA webinar for everyone Lead the magazine discussion one month

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. The Ladder is fluid.

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Mentor your Members Orientation Recognition First Timers Session Partnering

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Succession Planning Recruit Members Engage Members Develop Leaders Engage Past Leaders in Mentoring

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Your Calendar

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. At Every Event: 1.Recruit new members 2.Engage your members 3.Connect to community partners

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Let’s Practice!

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Next Steps 1.Create goals for your chapter 2.Plan your calendar 3.Plan each event 4.Implement your plan 5.Assess after each event

Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. What’s Cooking in YOUR Chapter?

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