A Message from Your SNA Industry Advisory Council Chair
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The School Nutrition Association (SNA) offers tremendous opportunities for members of industry to stay connected with our member customers. From professional development through the series of Industry Boot Camps to the
School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) coming up in few weeks (January 12-14, 2020) in Indian Wells, Calif., we uniquely have an audience with market leaders and hear firsthand how your business can meet their needs.
Beyond networking and understanding the mechanics of school nutrition, I’d encourage all of us to turn a keen eye to legislation. Public policy shapes the entirety of our market. As we have witnessed through the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, regulations had an extraordinary impact driving change with our partners’ programs and can change a supply chain with the “stroke of a pen.”
Again, SNA offers industry members incredible access to the shaping of public policy. From SNA’s fully-staffed professional Government Relations Department, led by Staff Vice President Cathy Schuchart, to its Legislative Action Conference held annually in Washington, D.C. (March 8-10, 2020) to a weekly legislative update e-newsletter (
Tuesday Morning), the Association provides insight and advocacy to ensure school nutrition programs continue to thrive. For industry, this is a unique chance for you to anticipate market opportunities and threats all while having a voice in the conversation. This insight will make you most valuable to your customers and to your company. Be informed about public policy, have a voice, get involved!
Sincerely,
Sean Leer
SNA Industry Advisory Council Chair
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2020 SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE
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DID YOU KNOW
Having unpaid student meal debt is common—three-quarters of districts report that their program had unpaid student meal debt at the end of SY2017-18. Debt levels span a wide range, from as little as $10 to a high of $500,000, with the typical district with unpaid student meal debt reporting it to be a median of $3,400.
Learn more in SNA’s
2019 Trends Report
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SNA CALENDAR
January 12-14, 2020
Indian Wells, CA
February 4-March 4, 2020
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SNA Updated Campaign Policy
We are pleased to announce the
2020 SNA Election slate for open Board of Director and Leadership Development Committee Representatives has been released. As campaign season begins, please review the
updated Campaign Policy recently approved by the SNA Board of Directors. The language was revised to clarify candidates may not receive endorsements, campaign communications support, or financial support of any kind from industry. Accepting such support is a conflict under the SNA Conflict of Interest Policy. As a reminder, industry members will not vote in this year’s election, however you will have the opportunity to vote for the Industry Advisory Council Chair in 2021.
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Last Chance to Reserve Your 2020 Virtual Expo Booth!
Don’t delay reserving your booth for SNA’s 2020 Virtual Expo to ensure the best placement on the Expo Floor! You won’t want to miss connecting in real time with key decision makers, all at your convenience, from your own computer. Reach school nutrition decision makers during the bid planning period with information about your latest products.
This opportunity is reserved for companies exhibiting at #ANC2020. Sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There are limited booths available! The cost to sign-up is $1,800.
Virtual Expo will be live on February 4.
For more information contact SNA Business Development Manager Nita Artis at
nartis@schoolnutrition.org
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SNA’s 2020 Patron Membership Program
Are you interested in priority booth space selection at ANC (prior to non-Patron exhibitors)? Then you should join SNA’s Patron Program! Patron entitles your organization to discounts on important SNA programs and activities, such as one complimentary registration to attend SNA’s School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) and the Legislative Action Conference (LAC). The Patron program fee is $12,500/year. For more information and a
list of benefits, contact SNA Business Development Manager Nita Artis at
nartis@schoolnutrition.org.
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Legislative Action Conference (LAC) Sponsorships
The
Legislative Action Conference (LAC)
is one of the most highly anticipated, worthwhile and informative conferences. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to grab the attention of every attendee with your marketing message. To learn more and find out what we have available, please contact SNA Business Development Manager Nita Artis at
nartis@schoolnutrition.org
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It’s Not Too Late to Donate!
Make your tax-deductible donation to the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) before December 31, 2019. For the same price of only two cups of coffee, you can help school nutrition professionals achieve their professional dreams and goals in promoting healthy eating for children in schools around the U.S. Consider donating $10 to SNF for your end of year giving.
We can’t do it without you. We need your support.
For those of us who like to save things for the end of the year, here’s some good news: It’s not too late to
donate
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“We serve more than just meals, we are nurturing our future and making sure our children get healthy and well-balanced meals. This is exciting because we get to be a part of something that is so rewarding.”-
Nicole Santana, Michigan City Area Schools.
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School Nutrition
Magazine's 2020 Editorial Calendar: Gain the Competitive Edge
When you advertise in
School Nutrition
(SN)
, your products and services are being considered by readers who represent an ever-expanding market. Are you ready to gain the competitive edge in the K-12 foodservice market segment?
SN
magazine can offer you unmatched access to the decision-makers who need your creative solutions to their unique challenges. Check out the magazine’s
editorial highlights for 2020
, and put these advantages to work in your efforts to gain the competitive edge.
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Annual National Conference Reminders
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Annual National Conference (ANC) Sponsorships
The
Annual National Conference (ANC
)
provides an unparalleled opportunity for industry to showcase the latest and greatest products for the school segment. To find the right opportunity to showcase your company brand and take advantage of this remarkable opportunity, please contact SNA Business Development Manager Nita Artis at
nartis@schoolnutrition.org
for more information.
ANC 2020 Nashville Exhibit Hall Sign-up: Less than 80 Booths Available!
You don’t want to miss an opportunity to
network with fellow exhibitors, demo your culinary expertise, and meet influential decision-makers.
ANC is the “School Nutrition Event of the Year!”
If you haven’t done so already,
visit the SNA website
to see what exhibit space is still available for the upcoming 74th Annual National Conference in Nashville, Tenn., at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on July 12-14, 2020 (2-day tradeshow).
To reserve your booth space, contact SNA Exhibits Sales Manager Crystal Harper-Pierre at (800) 877-8822, ext. 140, or
charper@schoolnutrition.org
. Crystal looks forward to hearing from you.
Be a Part of One of the Highlights of ANC: Culinary Demonstrations
Only one time slot is still available—Tuesday, July 14: 8:00 am-9:00 am
Culinary Demonstrations provide an opportunity to showcase your latest food products, recipes, techniques, nutrition and food presentation skills, and offer ways to enhance school meals and increase participation. These demos will be available for purchase of $3,500 each. You must be exhibiting at ANC 2020 to present a demo.
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Legislative & Regulatory Update
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SNA Launches Research Initiative on Universal Meals
To support SNA’s advocacy efforts with Congress and the Administration, SNA’s Board of Directors approved funding for an independent research firm specializing in regulatory advocacy and economic analysis to conduct a benefit-cost study of a universal school lunch and breakfast program. This research effort will focus on the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. SNA will keep you posted on the outcomes of the analysis. Read more in
SNA’s press release.
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USDA 2019 Fall Unified Regulatory Agenda
The
2019 Fall Regulatory Agenda for each U.S. government agency has been published by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Agenda includes planned Proposed Rules updating National School Lunch Program meal service monitoring
requirements and Summer Food Service Program and integrity
requirements.
Also listed in the Agenda are three Final Rules including the Child Nutrition Program Integrity
Final Rule.
Read more.
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SNA Submits Comment on School Meals Eligibility Under Proposed SNAP Rule
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#LAC2020 Early Bird Registration Is Open
SNA’s
Legislative Action Conference (LAC) is a chance for you to share your vision, passion and personal expertise with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, when members have the opportunity to speak directly to lawmakers about the future of school nutrition. At this unique conference, participants will hear directly from Washington insiders and prominent keynote speakers. Next year’s conference will include “the most quoted college professor in the land,” founder and head of the University of Virginia’s Center of Politics,
Dr. Larry J. Sabato. His “Crystal Ball” electoral analysis expertly navigates the shifting sands of American electoral politics, accurately predicting the landslides, the nail-biters and everything in between.
Early bird registration is open until January 3.
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