HEADQUARTERS Executive Director’s Message
HEADQUARTERS
Dear NYSNA Members, As we are nearing the end of the school year I just want to say Congratulations for making it through another unique and crazy year filled with ever-changing rules and meal service plans. I hope you are able to take some time for yourself this summer and just get some rest. You have been instrumental for children and their families and we are proud of your dedication and passion for this industry. ASBO Annual Conference In June I was invited to present at the Association for School Business Officials (ASBO) annual conference and participated on panels for two different workshops. The first was a Child Nutrition update program with NYSED focusing on what you need to know to operate over the summer and next school year. The second was geared towards strengthening your programs and how NYSNA can provide resources and support for food service departments. We encouraged business officials to support state and national membership and events for their school meal professionals, and reminded them how important it was to provide the same peer support and networking that they find beneficial within their association as well. We love partnering with ASBO and will continue to strengthen our relationship with them.
NYSNA Executive Director
JENNIFER MARTIN MBA, CAE
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Free School Meals Extension So speaking of next school year, we were thrilled when USDA announced that school meals would continue to be provided to all students for free through June 2022. It’s unfortunate that it took a pandemic to make this happen, but what an exciting opportunity to showcase how amazing school meals can be and to increase participation! It will be very difficult for them to go backwards after providing this for two years, but maybe by then everyone will have seen the value and benefits and it will not be something we need to fight for to keep. Maybe the time has come for school meals to be viewed as something necessary that is just part of the school day. Let’s turn all of the students into repeat customers and their parents into raving fans! I hope you are all enjoying the new digital magazine we have for you and all of the interactive features this platform provides. Be sure to share your amazing stories and successes with your peers and your family. These articles are simply amazing. As always, thank you for all that you do. - Jennifer -
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IN THE NEWS As always, Ashleigh & Alyssa are here for YOU! Be sure to tune in! Videos are on social media and on our website. RECENT EPISODES Tips & Resources If you find the picture of Ashleigh and Alyssa in all 3 issues this year - spring, summer, & fall - you will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win a Free 2021 Conference Registration!!
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JENNIFER MARTIN, MBA, CAE Jennifer has been in association management since 2011 and the Executive Director of NYSNA since 2014. Prior to working for NYSNA she was the Executive Director of the NYS Builders Association Research & Education Foundation. She is a national 40 under 40 award winner, an amazing talent scout and an expert in the areas of administration, governance, iced coffee, and Harry Potter. Her keys to success can be summarized by the following phrases: “Work smarter, not harder;” “Be intentional;” and “Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude”.
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