Next Steps:
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS IN THE Following Areas:
Commitment levels: High (very involved), Medium (Preliminary Very Involved), Low (Once/Twice a Year)
1. Fill out the committee
2. Connect with someone from NYSNA HQ
3. Start making a difference in the
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NYSNA community!
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Time Commitment Level: Medium
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NYSNA MEMBERSHIP Aitss vwoelunatlleekrsn.owTh, eNYbSoNarAd wanoduldthbe e conmotmhiinttgeews imthaokuet ds teocri ys i osnhso rt ht :a tnsoh avpoel utnhtee earsss, o cni oa t i aosnsso coiuattci oo nm. e Ts .hSeor e, fl oo rneg, NYSNA values having a diverse volunteer force that reflects its membership base. Ever hear of representative bmuorreea ut hc ar anc ey v? eTr hteo tbi mu i el d i so nN tOhWe , caonmdmwi tet enees etdh avto wl u en theaevr es and create new ones. Wu ned ewrasnt at nNdYtShNe Ad atiol y scehravlel eynogue,s bt huat twf oeo dn eseedr vyi coeudr i hr eecl pt o tros fTahc ee .f oWo dh as te rbvei tctee cr hwa lal ye nt og else ya or nu faabc oe uatr ey eo vue trhyawnhferroem. T Yh Oi sUi s! your opportunity to make a difference in your professional field and help empower your peers. Volunteering for a po pr opfoe rstsui onni tayl taos snoect iwa toi rokn wn iot th oont hl ye rp rl iokvei md ei ns dyeodu f owl ikt sh, bt huet iatf faol rs do seyxopuo sl ee as dyeorus ht oi pi nt rdaui ns itnr yg tarnedn de xs ,pbeer iset npcrea!c t i c e s , a n d HOW TO BECOME A Top-Notch NYSNA Volunteer: • What we are looking for: We are seeking volunteers wexhpoerwtioseulads lcikoemtmoitstheaerme esommbeerosf! their time, energy, and • Find the Best Fit position for YOU! We have a variety os kf i vl los l ut on t eNeYrSoNpAp. oWr t uh ne ti ht ieers ay no ud iwn va intte tyoo ub et oab lrei na dg eyro uo rr sy iomu p. Cl yh leecnkdo au thtehl pe i lni sg t hoaf ncdo, mwme i thtaevees ay no uo cpopuolrdt uj on ii nt y afnodr add your expertise!
Annually review awards/scholarships offered by NYSNA and recommend any changes to the board. Select recipients of all scholarships and awards throughout the year: Memorial Trust Fund Scholarship, Conference Registration Awards, Anne B. Gennings, Champion of Child Nutrition, Wellness Champion, NYSNA Shining Star, SNA Director, Manager, Employee of the Year, Jeff Siegel Memorial Plaque, etc. This committee shall promote membership within NYSNA and SNA by focusing on growth and retention. Committee may establish annual goals, work with chapters, and promote membership at conferences. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Time Commitment Level: Low to Medium Promote professional development activities available for NYSNA members. Promote the SNA Certified and SNS credentialing programs. Annually evaluate current professional development MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Time Commitment Level: Low programs offered by NYSNA and take an active role in determining/developing professional development program to serve the needs of the members. PUBLIC POLICY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Time Commitment Level: Medium to High The committee is responsible for all state level legislative and public policy activities. Work with the NYSNA lobbyist to monitor relevant legislation at the state level and keep the board, and the members informed on a timely basis. Develop annual legislative agendas for board approval. Monitor SNA legislative activity and suggest proposed legislative actions to the SNA PP&L committee. Participate in/promote lobby days, as needed.
What was your favorite thing about being the president of NYSNA?
Supporting and establishing changes that had a big impact! Knowing that I had been part of positive changes that set the foundation for many years to come.
Making the 3 year commitment made me step outside of
The people I met! Not just in our amazing state, but from all around the country! It energized me and gave me a sense of purpose outside of work and family.
The immense feeling of accomplishment when I was able to lead the association through a very rough time and we came out stronger on the other side.
my comfort zone and work to improve my communication skills and my self-esteem.
My favorite thing was seeing, and being part of, what this amazing group could accomplish when we joined together with the guidance of the headquarters team.
Looking back, I have to say it was being pushed outside of my comfort zone. I didn’t particularly like the idea of traveling without my family, but each trip and each task pushed me.
What would you tell NYSNA members to encourage them to get involved in committee or board service?
Without NYSNA, child nutrition would not be anything like it is today. NYSNA is the reason there have been such positive changes in school food service. Get involved. Be happy.
Don’t be afraid! This organization “has your back”. The learning and sharing of information is amazing and this is an excellent turn-key operation.
If you want growth and professional development opportunities jump in! You will meet so many wonderful people and you will be a better director/ manager.
NYSNA is the most valuable tool for professional and personal growth. The experiences and opportunities to network with other school food professionals is phenomenal! You will meet great people from all around the state and the country and you will be part of growth for the association.
The personal growth is so beneficial, and the HQ team and other members are there to guide and support you.
It is challenging yet very rewarding work. You will get way more out of it professionally and personally than you put in.
Serving is the best way to affect change, to learn from others, and to advance our profession.
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