1. THE KIDS’ MEALS COALITION
Resource: DM packet with bios, ward maps and pathways

2. Coalition Challenges
Coalitions are not generally “build it and they will come”
Require cultivation, effort
Persuasive pitch
Reputation is critical
Coalition Fatigue?

3. Coalition Benefits People power can combat money, influence
Provide basis for further work
Leadership development opportunities, empowerment

4. Best Practices Clear expectations Effective decision-making
Transparency
Good coalition management

5. The Kids’ Meals Coalition Will Be….
ENGAGED, ACTION-ORIENTED
Not only information sharing or education
Making ASKS of networks, partners
CONSENSUS FORMING
Host “deal breaker” meeting prior to legislation being introduced
Share campaign plan and ask for feedback from partners
ABLE TO REACT QUICKLY
Regular meetings
Other communications, modes between meetings
Use existing networks
What’s working? What’s not working?

6. Fundamental Questions
Mission: _______________
Decision making
“Deal breaker” conversation
What else?
Participation
Not about attending a meeting, but have to contribute
Overcoming barriers is shared responsibility
Inclusiveness & Diversity
Again, shared responsibility
Organizational support list
AHA will provide up-to-date list
Affects how we describe partnering organizations

7. Next Steps Additions to campaign plan based on your input
“Pathways” resources shared with all
Follow-up call with each coalition partner
Specific events, actions
Important contacts
Targets
Needs
Coalition meeting in late August
Ongoing
Online campaign tools
Postcard gathering
Public education
Social media sharing
Posters, etc

8. The Public Policy Solution
Permissible beverages to be sold with a children’s meal include, (1) Water, sparkling water, or flavored water, with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (2) Milk or non-dairy milk alternatives; (3) 100% juice or fruit juice combined with water or carbonated water, with no added sweeteners.
This policy must be achieved at the state or local level.
This policy can be met through legislation, regulation, or executive order but not through the passage of informal (non-governmental) policy or through the implementation of a “program,” as this is a public policy goal; therefore, a public policy intervention is necessary.
This policy applies to all children’s meals in all restaurants as defined in existing state or local law.