The New Jersey School Nutrition Association (NJSNA) invites you to submit session proposals for consideration at the 2024 Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on November 6-8, 2024.

 
We are looking for 60 minute educational presentations in the four key learning areas of USDA Professional Standards:
Key Area 1 – Nutrition
Key Area 2 – Operations
Key Area 3 – Administration
Key Area 4 – Communications & Marketing
 
NJSNA is seeking to develop an overall program that will result in a diverse array of presenters and perspectives including different professional levels and levels of experience.
 

There are many benefits of presenting at NJSNA’s Annual Conference, including:

  • Enhancing your visibility as a school nutrition expert through pre-event promotion to NJSNA members.
  • Your contribution to advancing the education and development of K-12 school nutrition professionals of New Jersey.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to share your school nutrition expertise!

The proposal submission deadline is March 1, 2024
Submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Committee.
 
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL(S)
SESSION FORMATS & PRESENTER INFORMATION
Educational Sessions (60 minutes)
  • Interactive and/or lecture sessions on a specific topic that is presented and discussed.
  • Presenters agree to be available on November 7 and 8, 2024. The conference committee will confirm the exact time in early Spring of 2024. 
  • Speakers are expected to make their own travel arrangements and overnight accommodations, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing.
 

TIPS FOR YOUR PROPOSALS

  • Content is King: If you really want to impress the NJSNA audience, pack your presentation with powerful intriguing content.
  • Make it Compelling: The NJSNA audience is composed of food service directors, managers, and staff. Learning levels are diverse, and we are seeking programs for each level of attendee present.
  • Be Authentic and Vulnerable: Don't be afraid to speak of failure as well as success.
  • Customize: Be sure your content truly speaks to the association audience and is customized to their unique situations.
  • Knowledge Sharing is the Most Effective Marketing: Sales pitches disguised as education will result in poor ratings and lost opportunities.
  • USDA Professional Standards Training Requirements: The conference committee is specifically interested in receiving proposals that are aligned with the following professional standards:
    • Key Area 1 – Nutrition
    • Key Area 2 – Operations
    • Key Area 3 – Administration
    • Key Area 4 – Communications & Marketing 
NOTE: Presentations must be educational. We understand that our speakers wish to network with attendees and showcase their services, but we kindly ask that your presentation not be a “sales pitch”. Networking time will be made available to speakers, sponsors, and attendees for this purpose. We appreciate your cooperation in this area.
 
BENEFITS OF BEING A SPEAKER:
There are many benefits of presenting at NJSNA’s Annual Conference, including:
  • Enhancing your visibility as a school nutrition expert through pre-event promotion to NJSNA members.
  • Your contribution to advancing the education and development of K-12 school nutrition professionals of New Jersey.
REQUESTED TOPICS:
Note: Attendees are most interested in breakouts sessions that are interactive, rather than using a projector/screen and having a single presenter talking.
-        Farm to School Topics
-        How To Create Recipes for Scratch Meals
-        Tips For New Managers
-        Increasing Breakfast Participation
-        Obtaining New Grants
-        Customer Service- Dealing with Students and Teachers
-        How to Be an Effective Leader
-        Sustainability Topics 
-        Growing a Social Media Presence 
-        Planning a New Menu Concept from Start to Finish 
-        How to use AI
-        Marketing To Students/Faculty/Parents
 
While we have captured many topic suggestions from our survey results, the list above is not an exhaustive one! Don't see your topic listed? Submit anyway! We are happy to receive your creative presentation ideas.  
 

Don’t miss the opportunity to share your school nutrition expertise! 

The proposal submission deadline is March 1, 2024
Submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Committee.
 
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL(S)
Still have questions? Please Contact: 
Julia Alotta, Events Coordinator
New Jersey School Nutrition Association
609-643-0004
[email protected]