The President's Award for Exceptional Accomplishmentis an award which recognizes those outstanding Chapter Presidents who exemplify extraordinary leadership.

The purpose of the award is to recognize those chapters -- and their leaders -- that have made the extra effort and gone the extra mile to achieve excellence in three areas: membership development and retention, professional development, and an outstanding chapter initiative.

The award will be judged using the following criteria:

Excellence in Membership Development and Retention

1. Increased number of new chapter and MSNA/SNA members by at least two (2) new members, while encouraging/promoting the retention of current members (goal should be 85% retention - take September membership number and divide by May membership number). Provide the names of at least 2 new * MSNA/SNA members. (*must be a new member or a member who let their membership lapse for at least 1 year.)

2. Successful participation in the One-Day Membership Drive or the March Madness Membership Drive.

Excellence in Professional Development

1. Offer professional development training programs (continuing education or specialized training) in the areas of sanitation and nutrition, at Chapter Meetings. The chapter must offer a class in both subjects.

. Identify at least one individual from the chapter who was a "first timer" ”at the state conference in Duluth.

Outstanding Chapter Initiative

1. Demonstrate one successful, original initiative completed by the chapter that results in enhancement (image or public awareness) of school foodservice and nutrition programs or advances the chapter or the state association. This can include a community service project such as a food drive, assistance at a shelter, or a “cooking class” for children, working with parents, or other such activities. Please document the activity, population served and any outcomes.

AWARD ENTRY GUIDELINES

1. Submit documentation to the MSNA President by May 8, 2007, in a plain folder. Submissions should be 10 pages or less. Include cover sheet with chapter name, name of president, school and summer address and phone numbers.

2. Chapter must complete the above initiatives in addition to the requirements for the Chapter Leadership's Guide for a Successful Year (click here for information).

3. Mail to:
Sherri Knutson
Box 125
Glenville , MN 55036

by May 8, 2007 deadline.

* Videos and CDs will not be considered. However, you may include a description of the material or a condensed script of what you had recorded.

* Decorative covers may be included, but will not be considered in judging. Neatness and adherence to 10 page limit will be considered.

AWARD JUDGING AND PRESENTATION

The MSNA President will judge the award. The award will be presented at the MSNA Annual State Conference in July/August

If no chapter meets the award criteria, an award will not be presented.