Welcome to the April 2022 MSNA Minute newsletter! Get important updates from Board members, read about our 2022 Slate of Officers, check out past and future events, and more.
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The Leadership Development Committee (LDC), led by MSNA past President Amy Thering, Anoka-Hennepin; Glen Ritter, Inver Grove Heights; Kathy Faust, Crosslake Community School; and Valerie Johns, Eden Prairie, announces the 2022-2023 slate of officers for the 2022 election to be held between May 1-15, 2022.
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MSNA 2022 Slate of Officers
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Vice President
Glen Ritter
Secretary/Treasurer
Ross Larson
Leadership Development Committee
Kim Harren
Andrea Schaak
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**Voting forms will be emailed on May 1. Please ensure your email address is up-to-date by logging into your account here.
How does the voting process work? Check out this helpful doc for FAQs and the voting timeline.
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As we stated in our December newsletter, the new year brought big changes for MSNA members. And it did! This includes the crafting of a 5-year strategic plan, changes in leadership, returning to in-person conferences, and more.
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The 2022 Minnesota state legislative session is entering its final phase. What would traditionally be a slower year of activity has turned into quite the active session for school nutrition programs and advocates. Darcy Stueber, SNS, MSNA Public Policy Chair, and Sam Walseth, MSNA Lobbyist, cover what's been happening at the federal and state level.
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Secretary/Treasurer's Report
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Vickie Speltz, MSNA's Secretary and Treasurer, gives an update on MSNA's financials. Vickie is finishing up 2021 taxes and planning the budget for the annual conference.
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Last fall lent excellent opportunities to industry members, including the vendor show in August and the SNIP conference in November. The Executive Board is working on projects to take MSNA to another level and to reenergize our partnership!
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Executive Director Update
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MSNA's new Executive Director, Margaret Winchell, has had a busy last few months, transitioning into the role after Sharon Maus, previous Executive Director, retired. Margaret and her colleague, Noelle Hulshizer, have dove right into the work of the association.
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Get Ready for School Lunch Hero Day!
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Do you have someone who went above and beyond this year? SNA has tools on hand to assist you in recognizing the amazing job our #lunchheroes do every day. Click the button below to download artwork and check out tons of fun ideas for your School Lunch Hero Day.
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August 7-10: MSNA's 65th Annual Conference | River's Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN
Vendor show on August 9
**Conference registration opening soon
November 2-3: SNIP Conference | Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point, MN
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March 7-11: National School Breakfast Week | Thank you to those who participated!
March 6-8: SNA's 2022 Legislative Action Conference (LAC) | Our leadership team was in action in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of MN students last month. Check out the video of Carrie Frank, MSNA President, and Cheryl Pick, MSNA President-Elect, by clicking below.
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Minnesota School Nutrition Association
2000 County Road B2 W, #131447
St. Paul MN 55113
Phone: 320-251-2344
[email protected]
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