1. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Revitalizing Your Chapter Cover slide [CONFERENCE] [DATE]

2. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Good News, Bad News

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

4. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org WE are Better Together

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

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

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

8. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Local SNA Chapters

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

11. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Set Your Goals

12. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org What are your goals?

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

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

15. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Meeting Ideas from SNA

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

17. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Communicate Often E-mail Newsletters Meetings Website Social Media Personal Phone Call!

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

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

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

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

22. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Professional Development

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

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

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

26. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Community

27. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Recruiting Members

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

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

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

31. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Remember your first event?

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

33. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 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?

34. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 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

35. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 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

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

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

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

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

40. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Local ->State -> National

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

42. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 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

43. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org The Ladder is fluid.

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

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

46. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Your Calendar

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

48. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Let’s Practice!

49. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 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

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

51. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Q+A