MISSION
"Montana School Nutrition Association is dedicated to protecting and enhancing
childrens' health and well-being through school meals and sound nutrition education."
President MTSNA
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Welcome Back!
I first want to thank you all for your energy and dedication to school nutrition and a job well done. First Lady, Lisa Bullock said it best in her address at our annual state conference in Great Falls as she praised all of you for your devotion to child nutrition. She is very genuine and compassionate about child hunger, knows the importance of nutrition and appreciates the job we do very much. Did you know that Montana was one of the first states in the nation to achieve 100% certification with the new meal pattern requirements? That is pretty impressive, way to go Montana we are doing a great job! |
As I start this year of leadership one of my goals is to reach to out to more districts across the state, not only MTSNA members, and connect those directors, managers, and employees with the education and professional development MTSNA provides. The USDA Proposed Professional Standards are coming, and MTSNA provides all of the training and tools needed to meet the new training standards. By joining MTSNA and earning your certification, you will have met the proposed standards for all levels of school food service employees. So please help spread the word to districts in your region that may not know about our leadership and educational opportunities.
With the help of a strong MTSNA Executive Board I will be your advocate at the national level as well as the state level and will do my best to keep you informed about the ever changing USDA regulations. Now, after having attended two national conferences, I am very confident that our leaders at the national School Nutrition Association level are working very hard for us. SNA knows that our members are on the frontline of the battle against hunger and are the experts on how to run successful school nutrition programs. I will continue to work with our national leaders and communicate with our Montana members as I represent you this year.
As always, I hope if any members have concerns or want to see changes within MTSNA don’t hesitate to call or write. I am here to serve you.
Salley Young
MTSNA President
With the help of a strong MTSNA Executive Board I will be your advocate at the national level as well as the state level and will do my best to keep you informed about the ever changing USDA regulations. Now, after having attended two national conferences, I am very confident that our leaders at the national School Nutrition Association level are working very hard for us. SNA knows that our members are on the frontline of the battle against hunger and are the experts on how to run successful school nutrition programs. I will continue to work with our national leaders and communicate with our Montana members as I represent you this year.
As always, I hope if any members have concerns or want to see changes within MTSNA don’t hesitate to call or write. I am here to serve you.
Salley Young
MTSNA President
School Nutrition Association
The Montana School Nutrition Association provides a way for school food personnel and others in related work to grow professionally. Benefits are derived through united efforts, through meeting together and the continuous communications from our organizations at all levels.
Ideas and experiences basic to professional growth are gained. Collectively the following can be accomplished:
1. Encourage and promote the maintenance and improvement of the health and nutrition of our children by supporting the implementation of nutritionally adequate and financially accountable school food and nutrition programs.
2. Work for the highest standard for school food and nutition programs with emphasis on nutritionally sound meals which are acceptable to children.
3. Encourage and promote united efforts between school personnel and the general public to assure every child an opportunity to receive the benefits of school food and nutrition education.
4. Encourage and develop the highest standards and provide appropriate educational programs for professional growth of the school food and nutrition personnel.
5. Encourage and support nutrition projects and research development in child nutrition.
6. Promote and support a national nutrition policy for children.
The Montana School Nutrition Association provides a way for school food personnel and others in related work to grow professionally. Benefits are derived through united efforts, through meeting together and the continuous communications from our organizations at all levels.
Ideas and experiences basic to professional growth are gained. Collectively the following can be accomplished:
1. Encourage and promote the maintenance and improvement of the health and nutrition of our children by supporting the implementation of nutritionally adequate and financially accountable school food and nutrition programs.
2. Work for the highest standard for school food and nutition programs with emphasis on nutritionally sound meals which are acceptable to children.
3. Encourage and promote united efforts between school personnel and the general public to assure every child an opportunity to receive the benefits of school food and nutrition education.
4. Encourage and develop the highest standards and provide appropriate educational programs for professional growth of the school food and nutrition personnel.
5. Encourage and support nutrition projects and research development in child nutrition.
6. Promote and support a national nutrition policy for children.
