HEADQUARTERS Executive Director’s Message
Dear NYSNA Members, The snow is almost gone my friends and flowers and sunshine are just around the corner. Every spring issue I get excited to tell you about my work anniversary – and this is YEAR #7! It’s important for me to pause and think about this each year because it serves as a reminder that time flies when you are doing what you love to do. Thank you for being such amazing humans and putting some good into this world – I am proud to work with you. Speaking of amazing humans, in this issue you will get to “Meet” our outstanding committee members and learn a bit about them. We truly admire and appreciate their volunteerism, especially during the most chaotic and challenging year we have had. They have done incredible things for this association and we are lucky to have such passionate members that continue to stay so involved. It’s important for me to pause and think about this each year because it serves as a reminder that time flies when you are doing what you love to do. Thank you for being such amazing humans and putting some good into this world - I am proud to work with you. “
Universal Meals
The national School Nutrition Association has released their 2021 position paper and the first (and most important) item they are lobbying for is Universal Meals! This conversation has never been more important - and if there was EVER a year for this seemingly unattainable goal to happen it’s NOW! That being said, we know from our experience here in NY that to get what you want you have to have a big presence – and be relentless. This is a historic opportunity and in
NYSNA Executive Director
JENNIFER MARTIN MBA, CAE
order to make it happen, your representatives need to hear from you! We need to meet with as many legislators as possible to make this happen. Be sure to advocate for your programs or no one will! Let’s not let this opportunity pass us by - LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE! Contact your representatives and push for universal meals. There are talking points available on the SNA website and you can always reach out to NYSNA and we can help you with your message as well. We did it in New York friends, and we made history in our state...TWICE! Now let’s take it to the next level.
I hope you are all enjoying the new digital magazine we have for you and all of the interactive features this platform offers. Be sure to share your amazing stories and successes with your peers and your family. These articles are simply amazing.
Strategic Plan
As we get closer to May the NYSNA Board of Directors will be gearing up to create a new 3-year strategic plan for your association. We will be reaching out for feedback to help us plan the best path and create goals to keep moving NYSNA forward. Thank you and GREAT JOB to all of the committee members over the past 3 years for knocking out our current plan. This association just keeps getting better and stronger. 2021 Conference I am excited about the 2021 conference this year and how our amazing committee was able to design a hybrid program to meet all of the members’ needs with this platform. WELL DONE to the 2021 Conference Committee led by Katy Headwell! What a special event because you have really created something for everyone. You guys are Rockstars and I am really looking forward to the fall.
As always, thank you for all that you do. - Jennifer -
NYSNA Wins Association Excellence Award in Meetings & Expos NYSNA has been recognized by the Empire State Society of Association Executives for their work on From the Show Floor. We were honored by our
ESSAE Award Video
peers during the Virtual Awards Ceremony on February 11th and want to share the clip with you.
Conference Video
JENNIFER MARTIN, MBA, CAE NYSNA Executive Director Jennifer has been in associationmanagement since 2011 and the Executive Director of NYSNA since 2014. Prior to working for NYSNA she was the Executive Director of the New York State Builders Association Research & Education Foundation. She is an expert in the areas of administration, iced coffee, and Harry Potter. Her keys to success can be summarized by the following phrases: “Work smarter, not harder;” “Be intentional;” “your attitude determines your altitude,” and she prides herself on being an amazing talent scout!
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