SNA’S LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE

WELCOME TO THE FIRST TIMER’S SESSION

Session Overview LAC Objectives Review of the legislative process SNA legislative core team Lobbying strategies for

congressional visits

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

How A Bill Becomes Law

Introduce the bill Committees Floor Vote Resolutions

Child Nutrition Programs

Permanently Authorized - Funded

Reauthorization Discretionary Vehicle for change

SNA’s Legislative Successes

Careful strategies – short term & long term

Funding Core Team

PPL Committee Washington Counsel SNA Legislative Staff SNA PAC

Grass Roots Strength Congressional Action Networks Issue Paper Importance of Industry Partners Legislative Information Tools

schoolnutrition.org The Daily Mix LAC’s – National & State

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

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

LAC Conference Program

General Sessions Breakout Sessions Protocol

Planning the Hill visit

State Planning – teaming strategies for success

Marble is hard Security

The Visit Simple and consistent Share the moment Stay involved in the conversation Study lobbying tips Stay cool and bi-partisan

How to get around D.C.

Metro System Congressional Guide Map of Capitol Hill

After your visit Complete your feedback sheet Thank you notes! Follow up!

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

The Responsibilities of Democracy The power of “one” Speak for those who cannot Be a champion for change