Chapter Rebate Revised Requirements
Chapters need to submit the following as soon as possible in order to be eligible for the second rebate.
A few months ago, you received an e-mail regarding new CDM, CFPP recognition opportuniteis. Opportunities include CDM, CFPP of the Month, What CDM, CFPP Means to Me, Everyday Heroes, Career Reflections, and My Recipe for Success. For more information regarding these recognition opportunities, or to submit a nomination, please click here.
Additionally, if you or a chapter leader you know would like to be featured as the Volunteer of the Month, please e-mail Abigail Solazzo at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.
We are now accepting speaker proposals for the 2021 ANFP Meetings & events season! The safety of our members and attendees always comes first – we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation, but we are optimistic that we will be able to meet again in person in 2021. As a CDM, CFPP and an ANFP volunteer, I invite you to take this opportunity to share your expertise with your industry colleagues. All topics are welcome, but trending topics we are aiming to include are crisis management, labor issues, staff recruitment and retention, and more. For more information, or to submit your proposal, please visit our Call for Proposals webpage.
For most of us, we are nearing the end of winter and heading towards positive changes with the upcoming spring season. For chapters, this also means meetings season. Our meetings have looked a little different this year, and spring meetings may follow the same format. While we would like to meet in person, this may not be feasible for all members at this time. However, we can still conduct many components of the meeting as well as chapter business virtually or electronically, and reap the benefits from this type of structure.
At the national level, Debbie served as Chair (including Chair-Elect and Immediate Past Chair) from 2015-2016. She has also served on several committees including the Leadership Development Committee, Program Review Committee, Professional Development Committee, Chapter Leadership Team, and Item Writers Committee. She has also served on the CBDM board and is an alumnus of the Leadership Institute. She was the recipient of the much-deserved Legacy Award in 2020.
Having volunteered with ANFP for many years in various roles, Debbie has made a positive and long-lasting impact through her leadership. She is well regarded by members and vendors because of her consistency and dependability. She is the “go to” for members for answers to questions and support. With her patience, knowledge of ANFP and the industry, as well as experience, she has successfully mentored many members over the years.. Debbie is a team player and continuous advocate for ANFP. When speaking with administrators, food service workers, high school students and political representatives she is passionate about ANFP, which proves to be contagious.
Moving forward, Debbie would like to see more participation from chapter members, better communication, and increased mentoring opportunities for incoming members. She would also like to see the TX chapter win the coveted Diamond Award.
Lastly, for those that are considering volunteering with their chapter, but haven’t had the courage, Debbie states, “Volunteering is a great learning experience. There are perks for volunteering, such as support to participate at ACE. The more members volunteer, the more they would know about the organization. There are resources, seasoned members, and ANFP staff to assist you in all areas throughout the organization. You will have the opportunity to meet new people and network across all 50 sates.”
Debbie, your contributions and dedication to ANFP and the TX chapter are unmatched! We are very grateful to have volunteers like you and the hard work you have done over the years!
New CDM, CFFP Recognition Opportunities
We have recently implemented a number of new CDM, CFPP recognition opportunities. Opportunities include, CDM of the Month, What CDM Means to Me, Career Reflections, My Recipe for Success and Everyday Hero. For more information on these recognition opportunities or to submit a nomination, please click here.
Additionally, if you or a chapter leader you know would like to be featured as the Volunteer of the Month, please email Abigail Solazzo at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.
Call for Proposals
Chapter Rebate Revised Requirements
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Chapters needed to submit the following by January 15, 2021 (except bank statement) to be eligible for the second rebate.
This month we are honoring Bonna Brown, CDM, CFPP of the Maryland, Delaware, DC (MD, DE, DC) ANFP chapter as our Volunteer of the Month. Bonna first joined ANFP in1984 when it was known as HIEFSS. She then became certified as a CDM in 1987. Bonna spent many years in various roles in the foodservice industry, starting with volunteering in her school cafeteria in high school. She eventually found her way to Cedar Ridge Children’s Home & School where she recently retired after 40 years of dedicated service.
Bonna has also held several volunteer roles throughout her long career. Starting in 1985, she was the MD chapter hospitality chairperson and has continued to serve in this role in some capacity throughout the years. She served as the membership chairperson for the Western district during that time as well. Then, in 1996, she began to volunteer at the chapter level as the treasurer and continues to serve in this role today. She was honored as the chapters ‘Dietary Manager of the Year’ in 1999 as well as the MD, DE, DC ANFP ‘CDM of the Year’ in 2018.
As a volunteer through the years, Bonna’s biggest impact has been to maintain financial stability for the chapter. Through her leadership, consistency, and transparency, the chapter audits prove the finances to be error free during her time as treasurer. She would like to see this continue with another volunteer willing to take on the role of treasurer.
As members contemplate volunteering with the chapter, Bonna states, “My advice to members looking to volunteer is to start small. Volunteer for jobs that you would be comfortable doing. I like bookkeeping and numbers, so treasurer was a job I could do. It was well within my comfort zone and I have enjoyed the job.”
Thank you Bonna for your many years of service and the positive impact you have had on the MD, DE, DC, chapter! ANFP is grateful for dedicated and hardworking volunteers like you!
If you would like to nominate yourself or another volunteer, please email Abigail Solazzo at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.
Here are a few examples:
“To promote safety, well-being, and self-esteem for all children.”
“I will live each day with respect for myself and others, facing challenges as they come and learning from my mistakes in order to become a stronger person.”
“To inhale every sunrise and look under every rock for the joy life has to offer.”
Consider taking the time to create your own personal mission statement before the new year.
This month we are honoring Jeannie McGovern, CDM, CFPP, of the Florida (FL) ANFP chapter as our Volunteer of the Month. Jeannie joined ANFP in 1996 while a student at the University of Florida, and began her volunteer career at the district level, eventually moving on to serve at the state level. Over the years, she has held many volunteer positions with FL ANFP including district president, chapter secretary, and co-treasurer, as well as newsletter editor, education chair, webmaster, and government affairs liaison.
Jeannie started her career in foodservice as a cook at a truck stop in Lloyd, FL. However, she would later make the switch into healthcare (LTC) as an inventory clerk/sanitation for the Dietary Department of Brynwood Nursing Center (formerly Meadowbrook Manor) in Monticello, FL. Currently, Jeannie is employed at Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL where she is one of the Clinical Nutrition Supervisors.
Through her mentor, Virgie Reams, Jeannie was urged to obtain her certification in dietary management. Jeannie gained her certification via dietetic correspondence course taught by Ruby Puckett, who was the instructor at the University of Florida in Gainesville at the time. After earning her CDM, CFPP, Jeannie worked in several LTC facilities from the Florida panhandle to Georgia. Jeannie prides herself on being able to teach others what she has learned in her experiences as a dietary manager and as part of ANFP.
As a long-time volunteer, Jeannie is the “glue” that holds the chapter together. She regularly communicates with National on behalf of the chapter, in addition to stepping into roles to ensure the job duties are completed, outside of her current roles. Moving forward, Jeannie would like to see Florida back on the map as the foremost chapter within ANFP.
As someone who has dedicated many years to ANFP and the FL chapter, Jeannie states, “Don’t hesitate to volunteer. You can bring your creativity, your business sense. If you are someone that likes to get involved, likes to get things done, come on board."
We thank you, Jeannie! Your dedication, hard work and perseverance are immensely appreciated and an inspiration to our members.
We are grateful for you and your contributions and time given to the organization over the years! Thank you, Jeannie!
Last month you received an email regarding new CDM, CFPP recognition opportunities. Opportunities include CDM of the Month, What CDM Means to Me, Career Reflections, My Recipe for Success, and Everyday Hero. For more information on these recognition opportunities or to submit a nomination, please click here.
Additionally, if you or a chapter leader you know would like to be featured as the Volunteer of the Month, please email Abigail Solazzo at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.
Call for Proposals
We are now accepting speaker proposals for the 2021 ANFP Meetings & events season! The safety of our members and attendees always comes first – we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation, but we are optimistic that we will be able to meet again in person in 2021. While we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation, we are optimistic that we will be able to meet again in person in 2021. As a CDM, CFPP and an ANFP volunteer, I invite you to take this opportunity to share your expertise with your industry colleagues. All topics are welcome, but trending topics we are aiming to include are crisis management, labor issues, staff recruitment and retention, and more. For more information, or to submit your proposal, please visit our Call for Proposals webpage.
Chapter Rebate Revised Requirements
Chapters will need to submit the following by January 15, 2021 (except bank statement) to be eligible for the second rebate.
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