Each year, state associations are required to submit their annual plans of action which outline the initiative(s) the state association will undertake related to the Areas of Focus of the SNA Strategic Plan. 

This form must be completed and submitted by January 1, 2023. This form informs SNA of the state's activities and is a required submission for the State President to be eligible for the President’s Award Service later this year. 

Each year, state associations are required to submit their annual plans of action which outline the initiative(s) the state association will undertake related to the Areas of Focus of the SNA Strategic Plan. 

This form must be completed and submitted by November 1, 2024. This form informs SNA of the state's activities and is a required submission for the State President to be eligible for the President’s Award Service later this year. 

Are you a SNA State Association or State Agency interested in holding an in person or virtual training session(s) on SNF’s LEAD to succeed Communications or Leadership Series? We are currently offering trainings in 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hours, and 4-hour increments. Titles and descriptions of each of our training sessions will be provided in the form. If you are looking to request training for multiple conferences or meetings please submit a separate request for each one.
If you are interested in holding trainings please provide the requested information so we can know how to best help you carry them out. Please submit training requests at least 8 weeks in advance to allow SNF enough time to match you with a trainer.

--- Please note you have until 4/20/25 to request a LEAD training that is taking place before 5/20/25. 

Background
The SNA National Leadership Conference (NLC) purpose is to provide current and future state and national leaders the opportunity to learn critical information about successfully leading a nonprofit association, to network with other leaders from across the country, and to gain new skills to become a more effective and engaging leader.
Location/Dates
April 24-26, 2025
Columbus, Ohio
Audience
On average, the conference attracts 250 attendees from across the United States which include State Presidents-elect, Vice Presidents, State Executives, Treasurers, Legislative Chairs, Future Leaders, SNA Board Members, SNA committee members, and more.

Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow:
Dr. Josephine Martin is a pioneer in the field of child nutrition. Launching her career at the Georgia Department of Education in 1950 as the assistant school lunch director, she soon became a vocal advocate for child nutrition, influencing legislation on the community, state and federal levels.

• Awards up to $3,000 to one (1) selected fellow to attend and be recognized at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference, helping to defray travel expenses.
• Eligibility: Be an active school nutrition employee or manager level member, who has been an SNA member for at least three years (October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024)); has never previously attended LAC; and has an interest in child nutrition policy.

The Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship application will open on September 30, 2024. The deadline to apply is November 8, 2024.

SNF Conference Scholarships will provide members with the opportunity to attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC) 2025. SNF will award a total of fourteen (14) LAC scholarships. 

School Nutrition Association will sponsor ten (10) scholarships for LAC 2025. Five (5) of the scholarships will be awarded to first time attendees. Recipients of the SNA sponsored LAC scholarships will each receive $1,400 to cover registration, airfare, hotels, and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.    

J.T.M Food Group will sponsor four (4) scholarships for LAC 2025. Two (2) of the scholarships will be awarded to first time attendees. Recipients of the J.T.M. Food Group sponsored LAC scholarships will each receive $1,000 to cover registration, airfare, hotels, and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.
 

REQUIREMENTS
   To apply for the scholarship, individuals must be:  

• Current School Nutrition Employee, Manager or Director members
• Current SNA member and member of SNA for at least 1 year (10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024)
• SNA membership join date on or before October 1, 2023
• State Agency and Industry members are not eligible
• Only one scholarship per school district per conference

The supervisor's travel approval form must be included or the scholarship will not be considered*

SNF Conference Scholarships will provide members with the opportunity to attend SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC) 2025. SNF will award a total of fourteen (14) LAC scholarships. 

School Nutrition Association will sponsor ten (10) scholarships for LAC 2025. Five (5) of the scholarships will be awarded to first time attendees. Recipients of the SNA sponsored LAC scholarships will each receive $1,400 to cover registration, airfare, hotels, and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.    

J.T.M Food Group will sponsor four (4) scholarships for LAC 2025. Two (2) of the scholarships will be awarded to first time attendees. Recipients of the J.T.M. Food Group sponsored LAC scholarships will each receive $1,000 to cover registration, airfare, hotels, and meals. Each scholarship recipient must comply with his/her school district’s policy on out-of-district travel.  

REQUIREMENTS     To apply for the scholarship, individuals must be:  

• Current School Nutrition Employee, Manager or Director members
• Current SNA member and member of SNA for at least 1 year (10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024)
• SNA membership join date on or before October 1, 2023
• State Agency and Industry members are not eligible
• Only one scholarship per school district per conference

The supervisor's travel approval form must be included or the scholarship will not be considered*