ASSOCIATION NEWS
FROM YOUR president
Excitement
Here we go, School Year 22-23 is underway! Does it feel like you have gone “back in time” … as old procedures are made new again? Every year I get excited to see the faces of returning students, the anticipation
in a Kindergartner’s eyes, and the feeling of relief after the first week of back-to-school chaos is complete. Excitement is in the air at all of our schools as the kids file in, routines get established, and the school kitchens are humming. It seems fitting that as this is my last presidential letter, to talk about excitement , the last term in the PPE theme. What is the true meaning of excitement? I found a great definition that states, “Excitement is a feeling or situation full of activity, joy, exhilaration or upheaval. One thing about excitement – it sure isn’t boring. There are a few types of excitement, but they’re all exciting – they get your attention.” As our school kitchens and nutrition professionals move ahead with this school year, we may still have some uncertainty as to supply chain issues, staffing shortages, and participation. All of those may be considered as exciting challenges because they grab our attention and may lead to out-of-the-box thinking. One thing that I have embraced over the last year in school nutrition is to not be so quick to say, no. I have tried to take Jon Colby’s advice to heart and say, “Yes, and…” to help share ideas with my team and let everyone be heard. Trust me , it can be exciting to hear different ideas, thoughts and, come together as a team to make our operation better than the year before. ISNA is also pumping excitement out to our members. Our extraordinary professional development team keeps moving forward with excellent education opportunities. The ISNA/IDOE School Nutrition Certificate Program is in full swing, with the first classes scheduled for October, and the Annual State Conference in November is jam-packed with a great line-up. Everything that you do, every day for the students of Indiana has earned you a “Seat at the Table.” As mentioned in the last FFT, this statement embodies the absolute necessity of school meal programs that has been realized by families, all across the country over the last 2 years. Please make sure you mark your calendar for November 9-11, 2022 at the Indianapolis Marriott East. This event is sure to be exciting! I would like to close out this letter with a heartfelt thank you . Thank you for allowing me to represent you and the association throughout this past year. Your support, grace, mentorship, and PPE put Indiana School Nutrition Association ahead of other associations. You are the reason ISNA is successful. With gratitude,
ISNA President, 2021-2022
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