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Advocacy & Policy
Show Me the Money!
This session showcases a collection of successful fundraising activities. Learn how these great ideas can be used to bring in revenue for your local chapters and state affiliates.
Procurement: Local Fair to School Lunches
This session will explain the importance of connecting the classroom, cafeteria, and community together for a successful Farm to School program.
Five Phrases to Memorize Before Media Events
Learn the importance of anticipating questions by understanding the current news trends, comparing notes with other directors and reading SNA’s media releases.
Creating a “Wow” Cafeteria Experience
Discover ways to engage with students to ensure that they not only want to eat your delicious school meals but enjoy coming to the cafeteria (and feel welcome each time).
Mix it UP! Serve More School Meals with Smoothies
This education session will unpack the business case of offering smoothies as part of reimbursable meals, including information from a pilot smoothie trial in 144 schools across the country.
Keeping it R.E.A.L.—Encouraging Teams
This session will “Keep it ‘R.E.A.L.” by diving into strategies to lead and be a positive team member in a post pandemic workplace that has staff and leadership feeling constantly strained and stressed.
Central Office Myth Busters
Join the “SN Myth-Busters,” as they uncover the common myths regarding the central office. If you’ve ever wondered, “what do they actually do in that office besides give us more rules?”, then this is the session for you!
Professional Boundaries
Hear from a presenter who has navigated her way through the ropes of foodservice. She’ll discuss how to identify and set healthy boundaries so you can find the balance between being unapproachable and being too accessible.
LEAD to Succeed – How Are Your Listening Habits?
Listening is a critical component to effective communication. This training explores participants’ listening habits and provides tools and techniques to help improve conversations in the workplace.
Bring Customers Back to the Table
Learn customer service and marketing techniques to entice students to dine with you, plus get ideas for enhancing both your service and overall atmosphere to increase participation.