1. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org The School Nutrition Staff Goes to Washington: SNA Tools You Can Use Arianne Corbett and Alexis Steines School Nutrition Association Legislative Action Conference 2009

2. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Case Study #1 The school nutrition staff implements a new program in the school cafeteria. The staff, excited about their accomplishment, wants to make the media aware of their success.

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6. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Case Study #2 The school nutrition staff invites their member of Congress to visit their cafeteria and enjoy lunch with the students.

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10. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Case Study #3 A member of Congress invites the school nutrition staff to visit him/her in Washington during the Legislative Action Conference.

11. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Set an Appointment Call Washington, DC office. Be flexible with the time of the meeting. If you can not meet with the Member, ask to meet with their staff.

12. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Roles of Congressional Staff It’s okay to speak to Congressional staff members

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19. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Case Study #4 A member of Congress introduces a bill which would replicate a new program nationwide and has asked the school nutrition staff and SNA to help her gain support.

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