SNA Open Forums : Open Forum http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=topics&f=71216 Discuss any Hot Topics that we have not covered. Use of Biometrics in Lunch Program http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=13092 Started by Michael Gasper
Last Posted to on Monday, November 02, 2009 11:19:12 AM by Crystal Thill

We use biometric scanners at all of our campuses for purchasing meals.  It's wonderful!  No lost cards, no forgotten numbers!  The only issue is the initial scanning of students (rather time consuming to get them all) and then coming up with a good solution to get new students scanned.  Other than that, it's great.  We do not use the company you listed, but do use Food Service Solutions out of PA. 

Hope this helps,
Crystal Thill

 ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:19:12 GMT Cast your vote in the SNA election! http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=13144 Started by Admin1
Last Posted to on Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:00:59 PM by Admin1

Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard! The “polls” for the 2010-12 School Nutrition Association (SNA) Election will be open from October 15 to November 15, 2009. To cast your vote, go to https://www.esc-vote.com/sna2009, or log on to the SNA website at www.schoolnutrition.org/snaelection to review the biographies of this year’s candidates.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:00:59 GMT Professional Standards: Your Opportunity to Speak Out! http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=13039 Started by Admin1
Last Posted to on Monday, September 21, 2009 12:13:58 PM by Admin1

Please visit SNA's latest blog:

http://www.schoolnutrition.org/standards

 

 ]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:13:58 GMT Vegetarian Meals http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=12657 Started by Dawn Ragsdale
Last Posted to on Friday, June 19, 2009 2:15:57 PM by Dawn Ragsdale

I was just reading the update on SNA from the president stating that almost two thirds of the districts nationwide are now offering vegetarian meals on a regular basis. We are trying to get started on this but we are not having much luck. Does anyone have some ideas that have worked well for your district besides the regular salad or yogurt options.

Any recipes that you have used and the students have liked would be a great help.

Thank you for your response.

Dawn Ragsdale

 

  

 ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:15:57 GMT Certification http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=12619 Started by Suann Zilnicki
Last Posted to on Sunday, June 07, 2009 7:59:25 AM by Suann Zilnicki

I am trying to figure out how to take the key area classes for level 2 certification. Any help? Thanks

Su-Ann

 ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:59:25 GMT Unpaid Lunch Charges http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=12248 Started by JoAnne Robinett
Last Posted to on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:49:39 PM by Charles Otis
In my county wich is Sumter County in Alabama we are on the provision II where students don't pay for lunches but we as managers have to make up the different by sellin more ala cart items ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:49:39 GMT Declining local, state and national membership http://www.schoolnutrition.org/members/Forums.aspx?g=posts&t=12244 Started by Bonnie Heard
Last Posted to on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:08:35 PM by Bonnie Heard

Hello, my name is Bonnie Heard and I am the current president of Wywanna Chapter #29 of SNAPa (School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania).  I am writing to get some much needed feedback on the declining membership we are facing.  Our chapter use to have over 100 members, and as of current I believe we are around 30--most being Life members.

 

My question, have other chapters faced this same problem, and what have you done to try and turn around the decline?  We have nine different school districts represented in our chapter.  Currently only two FSD/Managers are members of both the state and national level.  All others have either let their membership lapse and decided not to renew, or as they took over as FSD when one retired, they never joined.

 

Also how do you get members to step up and take an office.  The current members have been in their respective office for the past 4 plus years.

 

Thank you in advance for your time, and any suggestions or help you may send my way. 

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