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!
Talk Up the Benefits!
Encourages leadership
Members learn more and can share their talents!!!
What Your Membership Can Do For You!
Talk Up the Benefits!
• Political Strength
Talk Up the Benefits!
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!
Talk Up the Benefits!
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.
Talk Up the Benefits!
You Are a Professional!!!!
Professional Image
What Your Membership Can Do for you!
Talk Up the Benefits!
Friendship is the Heart of Your Association!!
Networking and Friendship
What Your Membership Can Do for you!
Talk Up the Benefits!
So you see with all these benefits…
Membership Pays for Itself!