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 www.schoolnutrition.org

State and National MembershipNational = 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 MembershipMembers 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 DevelopmentTalk 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 AwardsStar ClubHeart of the ProgramLouise Sublette100% Membership100% CertificationManager of the YearOutstanding Director of the Yearand 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!

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Encourages leadership

Members learn more and can share their talents!!!

What Your Membership Can Do For You!

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• Political Strength

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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) 728-0728 or visit: ww.emporium.schoolnutrition.org

Talk Up the Benefits!

www.schoolnutrition.org

Meeting Information

Conference Information

Bylaw changes

Career 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!

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What Your Membership Can Do for You!

Allied Groups LiaisonUnited 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.

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You Are a Professional!!!!

Professional Image

What Your Membership Can Do for you!

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Friendship is the Heart of Your Association!!

Networking and Friendship

What Your Membership Can Do for you!

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So you see with all these benefits…

Membership Pays for Itself!