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School Nutrition Association’sChapter Leadership Day

Planning Your Year As President

Sunday, June 28, 2009

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I Will Be Remembered As ….

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The Association Will Be Better Because …..

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My Success Depends On…..

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What Resources Do I Need?

• Governing documents• Strategic and annual plans, if any• Minutes from the last 3 years• Annual financial statements – 3 years• Budget from last 2 years• Publications, if any• Services/programs

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SNA Resources

• Publications• Website• Leadership Handbook• Volunteer Leadership (Directory)• SNA staff• Promotional brochures

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SNA Resources

• Member Services• Meetings/Dates• Professional Development

– Certification– Credentialing– Programs availablePolicy Issues (State and National)

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What Are My Strengths?

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What Are My Weaknesses?

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Shape Your Vision

• I would like for our association to be…….

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Develop a Plan

• Plan of Action• Tactics• Time Frame• Who/When• Resources

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Organize

• Filing System – File box?• Binders• Briefcase on wheels• Calendar with all significant dates• PDA• Directories

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Select Your Team

• Key to success• Diversity• Mix of experienced, current, new, old• Get to yes by asking the right way

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Getting By-In

• Include team in planning stages• Assess strengths of team members• Ask for volunteers when making assignments• Provide information at ground level• Make sure all feel included• INSPIRE!

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Prepare Your “Charges” for the Year

• Committees• Unit Representatives• Any other group of volunteers

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What to Include in a Charge

• Committee Responsibilities• Plan of Action Assignments• Special Assignments

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NOW – YOU are Ready to be President!

• Questions/Concerns?