Benefits of Membership
GSNA is an individual membership organization. It provides professional services and training to members.
- Annual Conference - training workshops on topics such as sanitation, nutrition, personnel management, and financial accounting.
- Public Relations/ Marketing Seminar annually.
- Technology training.
- Industry Seminar.
- Current information on school nutrition trends and regulations.
- Recognition of outstanding program practices.
- Quarterly magazine, Georgia Gems, that highlights school nutrition activities around the state.
What else does GSNA do?
GSNA also provides marketing materials for special promotions, such as:
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National School Lunch Week
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National School Breakfast Week
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Marketing Resource Notebook
Does GSNA provide legislative representation?
Yes,
GSNA has an active and effective legislative program. We contract for
the services of a professional lobbyist at the state level, who covers
daily legislative activities and assists us in planning state
legislative goals. At the federal level, GSNA has an active volunteer
committee that coordinates information and "grass roots" campaigns with
our members. A state Legislative Workshop is held each year to train our
members how to influence the legislative process.
Does GSNA provide Scholarships for training?
Yes,
through the Georgia School NutritionFoundation, a separate nonprofit
organization. Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 are available to
members and members' children. Grants in Aid of $500.00 are available to
members. These funds are given two times a year, in August and March.
Applications are available
online and at the Headquarters office.