Presentations for SNA National Leadership State Visits

What to Present:

As per the SNA policy, national leaders should plan to conduct the following during each state visit:

1. SNA Update/ Personal Leadership Journey Story at General Session (30 mins)
2. Installation of Officers (if applicable)
3. One Break-Out Session of the state association’s choice, from the list below (60 mins)  

What Other Resources Are Available:

Also available to you in preparing for state visits, you will find the following below:

4. Short Updates about SNA Programs (which can be used to briefly discuss specific topics)
5. Board Governance and SN Trends Presentations (which are available to you, but should not be used as break-out sessions on a regular basis)
6. Videos for use in enhancing your break-out session
7. Library of Icebreakers to kick-off your break-out sessions with a little fun and get to know your audience  

Download this document for a full list of resources with instructions and ideas to enhance your break-out sessions.   

1. SNA Update and Leadership Journey:

• SNA Update
• Leadership Journey Presentation Template  

2. Installation of Officers:

Below are template installation ceremony scripts for you to customize with the names and positions of the individuals you are installing. Additional templates may be found online.

• Installation Ceremony Script (Version 1 - short)
  • Very short installation ceremony, with only names and positions listed. Especially good for those with limited time. Can be customized to fit theme of conference.
 
• Installation Ceremony Script (Version 2 - full)
  • Longer ceremony, with descriptions of each of the positions being installed. Can be customized to fit theme of conference.

3. Break-Out Sessions:

Professional Development

• Get Your SNA Certificate in School Nutrition in 3 Easy Steps
  • Handout: Certificate Program Guide
  • Handout: Certificate Program Submission Cover Sheet
  • Handout: Certificate Program Application
• Take Your First Step towards Achieving the SNS Credential  
  • Handout: SNS Handbook

Membership and Member Benefits

• Take Advantage of Your SNA Membership!  

Promoting Your Program and Advocacy

• Block Grants: Putting School Meals on the Block!  
• Promoting Your Program, Making the Most of Media Opportunities, and How SNA Can Help!  
• Cafeteria Visits 101: Bringing Congress to Your School  
• Handout: Cafeteria Site Visit 101 Toolkit  
• National School Breakfast Week 2019: Start Your Engines  

4. Board Governance and SN Trends:

• Duties and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors  
• Guidance for a Successful Year  
• Knowledge-Based Decision Making  
• Embracing and Navigating Change  
• Bridging the Gap: Generations Working Together  
• Trends in School Nutrition

5. Videos:

• A Word from Your President Video
• ANC 2019 Video
• Advocacy Video
• STEPS Challenge Video
• School Lunch Hero Day Video  
• SNA PR Campaign Video
• SNA PSA Video 
• Mission, Vision and Values Video  

6. Library of Icebreakers:

• Library of Icebreakers