Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 | Page 51HOUSE BILL 704 31 THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, IN ACCORDANCE 2 WITH § 2–1257 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, ON THE PROGRAM.3 (2) THE REPORT REQUIRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL 4 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM EACH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM:5 (I) THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM; AND6 (II) THE AMOUNT OF SCHOOL MEAL DEBT INCURRED BY 7 STUDENTS, DISAGGREGATED BY THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL, AND HOW THE LOCAL 8 SCHOOL SYSTEM RESOLVED THE DEBT. 9 (3) IF ANY SCHOOLS WITHIN A LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM ARE ELIGIBLE 10 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION OF THE 11 CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS DUE TO AN IDENTIFIED STUDENT PERCENTAGE OF 12 25% OR GREATER, BUT ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE, THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM 13 SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE REPORT REQUIRED UNDER 14 THIS SUBSECTION: 15 (I) THE REASONS THE SCHOOL ELECTED NOT TO PARTICIPATE 16 IN THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION OF THE CHILD NUTRITION 17 PROGRAMS;18 (II) AN ESTIMATE OF THE NET COST OR SAVINGS TO THE 19 SCHOOL IF THE SCHOOL HAD ELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL 20 COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION OF THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS;21 (III) THE PROJECTED COST OF OPERATING THE FEDERAL 22 COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION OF THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN THE 23 SCHOOL; AND24 (IV) THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT OF FEDERAL 25 REIMBURSEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL 26 COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION OF THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.27 (4) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PUBLISH THE REPORT REQUIRED 28 UNDER THIS SUBSECTION ON ITS WEBSITE IN A SEARCHABLE AND DOWNLOADABLE 29 FORMAT, DISAGGREGATED BY LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM AND INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL.30 SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 31 1, 2026.
Page 52 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition AssociationLet’s create an avalanche of nominations for our 2026 Award Winners!Now is the time for your local SNA chapter to select nominees for the following awards:Manager of the Year Award in Honor of Louis SubletteEmployee of the Year AwardDirector of the Year AwardRhonda Motley Gold Success AwardInnovation AwardState winners will receive $1,000 towards registration and travel expenses for the SNA’s upcoming Annual Conference (ANC) and recognition at the MdSNA Convention in August.Send nomination forms to MdSNA Awards Chair, Pia Thier, at [email protected] for below due February 28 to MdSNA:• February 28, 2026 -Nominations for Employee, Manager and Director of the Year are due to MdSNA Chair • MdSNA to announce award winners in April 2026.• SNA will announce Regional and National winners in May 2026Nominations for below due May 31 to MdSNA:• Chapter Award, Rhonda Motley Award, Innovation AwardSend nomination forms to MdSNA Awards Chair, Pia Thier, at [email protected] winners will receive $1,000 towards registration and travel expenses for the SNA’s upcoming Annual Conference (ANC) and recognition at the MdSNA Convention in August.nomination forms are available on www.mdsna.org(Main Menu: Education/Awards)Questions? Contact Pia Thier, MdSNA Awards [email protected](301)817-0535 ext. 41381.Shane [email protected]
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 | Page 53Let’s create an avalanche of nominations for our 2026 Award Winners!Now is the time for your local SNA chapter to select nominees for the following awards:Manager of the Year Award in Honor of Louis SubletteEmployee of the Year AwardDirector of the Year AwardRhonda Motley Gold Success AwardInnovation AwardState winners will receive $1,000 towards registration and travel expenses for the SNA’s upcoming Annual Conference (ANC) and recognition at the MdSNA Convention in August.Send nomination forms to MdSNA Awards Chair, Pia Thier, at [email protected] for below due February 28 to MdSNA:• February 28, 2026 -Nominations for Employee, Manager and Director of the Year are due to MdSNA Chair • MdSNA to announce award winners in April 2026.• SNA will announce Regional and National winners in May 2026Nominations for below due May 31 to MdSNA:• Chapter Award, Rhonda Motley Award, Innovation AwardSend nomination forms to MdSNA Awards Chair, Pia Thier, at [email protected] winners will receive $1,000 towards registration and travel expenses for the SNA’s upcoming Annual Conference (ANC) and recognition at the MdSNA Convention in August.nomination forms are available on www.mdsna.org(Main Menu: Education/Awards)Questions? Contact Pia Thier, MdSNA Awards [email protected](301)817-0535 ext. 41381.
Page 54 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition AssociationTracy NewboldMdSNA Membership ChairDear MdSNA Members and Friends,As we welcome the fresh energy of spring, it’s the perfect time to renew and refresh — including your Maryland School Nutrition Association membership!Convention season is just around the corner, and we are excited about the professional development, networking, and inspiration that awaits. Keeping your membership current ensures you receive member-exclusive registration rates, access to leadership opportunities, advocacy updates, and the chance to connect with colleagues who share your commitment to nourishing Maryland’s students.Membership in MdSNA is more than a credential — it is your voice in statewide advocacy, your pathway to continuing education, and your connection to a strong community of school nutrition professionals who support one another through every season. Together, we elevate standards, share best practices, and strengthen the future of school nutrition across Maryland.If your membership is due for renewal, we encourage you to update it today so you don’t miss out on convention benefits and upcoming spring events. Let’s step into this new season energized, engaged, and growing together.We look forward to seeing you soon!Warm regards,Tracy L NewboldMdSNA Membership Chair
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 | Page 55Membershipstarts with METop 6 Reasonsto Join SNA11 22 3344 55 66SNA membership is a smart investmentfor you and your program.Become a member today at www.schoolnutrition.org/joinFree TrainingMeetings & EventsAdvocacy in ActionCareer AdvancementSchool Nutrition MagazineMarketing &PR ResourcesFree live and on-demandwebinars at yourfingertips on The Training ZoneUnparalleled in-person & virtualnetworking &professionaldevelopmentopportunitiesUnyielding effortsto provide a voicefor school nutritionat the state andnational levelsThe ability to growprofessionally with Certificate & CredentialingprogramsA subscription toSNA's award-winningpublication and other timely newsyou needAn array of toolsto promote andgrow your schoolmeals program#ISupportSNA
Page 56 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition AssociationMember Categories2322Employed by? Public School Private Management CompanyPrivate School CACFPDoes your employer pay your dues? Yes NoAre you responsible for school nutritionoperations in your school district? Yes NoNational, State Dues and Processing Fee are required.1614131211109874 5 6321Individual Membership Signature __________________________________ Date _________Member IDFirst NameEmailLast NameSchool NameHome PhoneChapter No.Job TitleHave you ever been a SNA member? Yes NoYour STATE DUES are: (Record state dues in the space provided on right) * Select one.Return this form with your check or money order made payable to SNA. Mail application to SNA Depository PO Box 719297, Philadelphia, PA 19171-9297School DistrictWork PhoneWho referred youto SNA? First Name Last NameWork Mailing Address (Please indicate preferred mailing address Work Home)Address SuiteCity State ZipHome Mailing AddressMembership Category (Check either individual membership or school district/state agency membership (SDM). See back for description)Address Suite/AptCity State ZipSchool District/State AgencyMembershipIndividualMembershipNational DuesSN Employee $40$40$40$42$143$143$143$143$143$20$20$40N/AN/A$42$143$143$143$143$143N/AN/AStudentRetiredSN ManagerDistrict Director/Supv/SpecMajor City Director/Supv/SpecState Agency Director and StaffNutrition EducatorOtherAffiliate EmployeeAffiliate RetiredFOR SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP (SDM) ONLYSDM Main Contact Name __________________________________Email ____________________________________________________Business Phone Number ____________________________________For SDM multiple applicants, you may use a spreadsheet found atwww.schoolnutrition.org/sdm.See reverse side for important information.Dues subject to change.21 For credit card payment, please visit www.schoolnutrition.org NATIONAL DUESSTATE DUES*PROCESSING FEETOTAL DUESTax-deductible contribution to SN Foundation___$10 ___$25 ___$50 ___OtherTOTAL PAYMENT161520191817$ .$ .$$ .$ .$ .Rev 08/223 . 0 0(Optional) SDM Main Contact Member ID____________________(Optional) Member ID:National and State New Member Application
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 | Page 57SNA National and State Membership Application GuidelinesMembership Application for Individual and School District Memberships.Instructions for completing the front of this application:1. Please indicate if you have ever been a SNA member.2. Print your full name as you would like it to appear in your membership record and on your membership card.3. Print your email address and job title. o .4. Print your current school district.5. Print your current school name.6. If you know your local chapter number, please fill in.7. Print your work and home phone number.8. Print your work mailing address.9. Print your home mailing address.10. Print full name of member referrer who introduced you to SNA (only needed for new members). This will give the person credits for Star Club andannual membership campaign drives. Optional: Include referrer s SNA member ID.11. Please review the membership categories listed. Check one that best describes your position. School District/State Agency Membership (SDM)is a membership managed or coordinated by the school district/state agency and can be transferred to another individual in the same membershipcategory. Please check with your district to see if you are eligible for SDM.12. Please check if you are employed by public school, private school, or private management company.13. Please indicate if your employer pays your dues.14. Please indicate if you are responsible for school nutrition operations in your school district.15. Record your national dues based on membership category checked.16. Record your state dues based on the dues listed on left side of application under “Your state dues are:\"17. All applications must include the processing fee.18. Please add national, state dues and processing fee amounts. This is the total dues amount to be paid. Applications with incorrect total amount will bereturned resulting in a delay of member benefits.19. Record your optional contribution to the School Nutrition Foundation. The School Nutrition Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are taxdeductible. Your contribution of $10 or more will be acknowledged by the School Nutrition Foundation.20. Add national dues, state dues, processing fee and any optional contributions. This is the total payment.21. If paying by credit card, please visit www.schoolnutrition.org. 22. This box must be completed for SDM applicants.23. Please sign and date your completed application. Required for individual membership only. Mail your application and payment to SNA,SNA Depository PO Box 719297, Philadelphia, PA 19171-9297AFR Affiliate Retired $20 N/ANote: Contributions or gifts to SNA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to theFoundation are deductible for IRS purposes. $2.00 of your national dues is used for your subscription to the SN magazine. School Nutrition Association * 2900 S Quincy Street, Suite 700 * Arlington, VA 22206Phone: 800-877-8822 * Web site: www.schoolnutrition.org * E-mail: [email protected]/A$40$40$40$40N/AN/AMembership CategoryDuesCategory DescriptionIndividualMembershipSchool District/ State Agency MembershipOptional membership category for retired or part-time schoolnutrition staff. Does not include a subscription to SN magazine or the right to vote in the annual SNA election.School Nutrition EmployeeStudentRetired School Nutrition ManagerDDSMCDSDSEDUOTHAFESchool Nutrition Director, Supervisors, Specialist, Executive ChefsSchool Nutrition Director, Supervisor, Specialist (Major City)State Agency Director, Supervisor, SpecialistSchool Nutrition EducatorOtherAffiliate Part-Time Staff(less than 4 hours daily)Cooks, chefs, bakers, bookkeepers, technicians, assistants, etc.Full-time students enrolled in post-secondary nutrition, health or other food related program. Does not include right to vote.Retired Members.Managers, head cooks, head chefs, assistant managers.Working in a school nutrition program at the school districtlevel.Working in a school nutrition program where the school district enrollment is 40,000 or more or city population is 200,000 or more.Working in state office for child nutrition programs, including nutrition education.Faculty working in a college/university setting.Principals, Superintendents, Teachers, etc. Does not includeright to vote.$143$143$143$143$143$143$143$143$143$143$42$20$42Membership dues cover a full year of member benefits. Processing of application takes approximately two to four weeks from receipt of payment. Once application is processed, new members will be able to access and print their membership card by logging in at www.schoolnutrition.org.
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Page 60 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition AssociationMdSNA IS ON THE WEB:Serving SpoonTake alot of pictures!On our MdSNA website is a label at the top called Resources. Near the bottom of the Resources list is a topic called Tray Talk. When you open it, you will see lots of topics to help you get answers to questions you may have. Even though there is a search button, it is only for the topics listed.Below is a list of topics you can peruse to further your understanding of the School Food and Nutrition Service Programs. There are some school districts displaying what they are doing to enhance their programs which may spark ideas for your program which you may certainly incorporate into your program.One example from Tray Talk is featured below:A Coast-to-Coast Look at Summer Meal ProgramsCommitment to student health and nutrition doesn’t stop during summer break. Across the country, school nutrition professionals work diligently throughout the summer to ensure that children continue to receive the nourishment they need. Meal service locations are identified in communities to try to reach children where the need for nutrition is from school campuses and city parks to rural routes of mobile meal delivery.SCHOOL NUTRITION TOPICS UNDER TRAY TALK IN THE RESOURCES SECTION OF THE MDSNA WEBSITE ARE AS FOLLOWS:• Afterschool Snacks• Cafeteria Manners• Chef Partnerships• Community• Creative in the Cafeteria• Ethnic inspired meals
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 | Page 61• Events• Farm to School• Locally sourced• Menus• National School Breakfast Week• National School Lunch Week• Nutrition Education• Recipe development• Recycling• School Breakfast• School Lunch Hero Day• School Lunch Heroes• School Nutrition Professionals• Student Taste-tests• Summer Meals• Technology ToolsWe are happy you are using our website and hope you find it helpful. If you have any suggestions or requests for additional topics, please get in touch with me via email at [email protected] a wonderful spring with alot of warm weather!Mary Klatko, MdSNA Webmaster
Page 62 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition AssociationCarroll County SNAHello from Carroll County! I hope everyone is having a wonderful new year so far and surviving all of these snow days. In December we had our annual paint night (pictured below and top right), and a good time was had by all. Our theme this year was a Christmas Gnome. I was amazed by how talented our food service workers, their family and friends are. We are gearing up for our annual fundraiser that helps fund our scholarship program where we offer a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who will go into culinary or hospitality management. In addition to this scholarship, we also offer a scholarship to graduating senior that is a From Around the StateNetworking News
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 | Page 63child of one of our food service workers no matter what their major. For this fundraiser we sell raffle tickets and then in April we will draw tickets every day but Sunday and the winner wins gift cards to local restaurants and businesses with a $50 value that coordinate with a calendar that has a different restaurant/business each day. We are wishing everyone a smooth transition to spring and look forward to seeing you at future events. Suzette Arrington, CCFSA President &MdSNA Vice PresidentCarroll County SNA chapter members at their annual paint night (left and above), and a picture of their annual fundraising Gift Card Raffle (below.) Try this in your chapter!
Page 64 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition AssociationHarford County SNAHello from Harford! We served peaches and cream cups topped with a strawberry heart, plus strawberry roses with oranges (below and right.) I enjoyed seeing everyone at the professional development. Connecting with others who care about school nutrition motivates me to keep raising the bar. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.Thank you for the inspiration and continued support. I am proud to represent Maryland and HCPS Food and Nutrition.Ann Garner, HCSNA Emmorton ElementaryWashington County SNAThe Washington County MdSNA chapter has several exciting activities and opportunities coming up this spring. In March, the chapter will host a Budgeting 101 workshop, offering practical financial guidance for members, as well as an Easter Bunny snack and craft event for children to celebrate the season. In April, the chapter will hold a Cash Bingo event, a popular fundraiser that brings the community together for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. The chapter will also be selling Hershey Park tickets and Nothing Bundt Cakes as ongoing fundraising opportunities. Proceeds from these events and fundraisers support the WCSNA scholarship awarded to a graduating senior, and the chapter is working to raise enough funds to establish an additional scholarship for an adult learner continuing their education in the field of school nutrition.Shannon Gronholm, WCSNA President
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Page 66 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2026 Maryland School Nutrition Associationwww.MdSNA.orgTo join MdSNA, visitJoin MdSNACOUNTY SpotlightWe rolled into 2026 ready to continue ourmission of feeding the kids. We are incrediblygrateful to have ended 2025 with a feature onthe Today Show, highlighting just that. NBC’sToday Show visited Greensboro ElementarySchool (GES) as part of its Giving Tuesdaycoverage, showcasing their partnership withNo Kid Hungry. In November, the productioncrew came to GES to film the process offeeding and supporting the students ofCaroline County. They captured moments inthe classrooms and cafeteria throughout theirtime on campus. They were also able to speakwith individuals about the impact theseprograms have on the students. Supervisor OfFood Services, Beth Brewster, was able todiscuss just how important our partnership withNo Kid Hungry is for our community. Thesegment was aired in December, and can stillbe viewed on NBC’s website. This experienceallowed us to bring more awareness to thesubject of childhood hunger. On that note,we’ve got to go finish planning summer and fall2026 menus!CAROLINE COUNTYHow No Kid Hungry is Helping FeedStudents in Maryland Schoolsfeatured in Today.com
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