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SNA’S LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE
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SNA’S LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE
WELCOME TO THE FIRST TIMER’S SESSION
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Session Overview LAC Objectives Review of the legislative process SNA legislative core team Lobbying strategies for
congressional visits
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LAC Objectives Bring together child nutrition professionals
who believe that feeding children is a cornerstone of a positive education experience
Promote that national nutrition standards is the right of every child –equal access
Ensure adequate funding for school meals Utilize the power of partnerships to
achieve positive results
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How A Bill Becomes Law
Introduce the bill Committees Floor Vote Resolutions
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Child Nutrition Programs
Permanently Authorized - Funded
Reauthorization Discretionary Vehicle for change
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SNA’s Legislative Successes
Careful strategies – short term & long term
Funding Core Team
PPL Committee Washington Counsel SNA Legislative Staff SNA PAC
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Grass Roots Strength Congressional Action Networks Issue Paper Importance of Industry Partners Legislative Information Tools
schoolnutrition.org The Daily Mix LAC’s – National & State
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Legislative Core Principles
Federal funding must be reliable All school children must have
access to healthful meals National nutrition standards ensure
quality meals Be bi-partisan
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Getting Ready for The Conference
LAC agenda & conference program Know the Issue Paper Be a sponge Attend sessions Take notes Ask questions Develop key messages
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LAC Conference Program
General Sessions Breakout Sessions Protocol
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Planning the Hill visit
State Planning – teaming strategies for success
Marble is hard Security
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The Visit Simple and consistent Share the moment Stay involved in the conversation Study lobbying tips Stay cool and bi-partisan
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How to get around D.C.
Metro System Congressional Guide Map of Capitol Hill
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After your visit Complete your feedback sheet Thank you notes! Follow up!
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Thank You Notes:
Send to the person you met with: Thank them for meeting with you Recap the highlights of the
meeting Confirm that you will follow up on
information they requested Include your contact information
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The Responsibilities of Democracy The power of “one” Speak for those who cannot Be a champion for change