Food for Thought

by Abigail Solazzo

As we kick off the new year, we have a lot to look forward to during the next volunteer year.  

New volunteer leaders will take office, new members will attend meetings and make new connections, and our new strategic plan goes into effect as of June 1. For those that joined last month’s chapter best practices session, you had the opportunity to see the new strategic goals before any of our other members. Now, we’d like all our chapter leaders to get the first look at our ambitious, yet attainable, strategic goals. We hope each of you share these goals with your members and discuss how you can all be a part of the growth and overall success of ANFP. Below are the new strategic goals.  

Goal 1: Members and prospective members find value, community, and support at the local, state, and national level, resulting in an engaged and growing membership. 

Goal 2: CDM, CFPPs are recognized as the experts in foodservice management and food safety. The credential is required in regulations and supported by employers and other stakeholders. 

Goals 3: ANFP is a leader in creating and curating resources to elevate the food and nutrition industry. 

Goal 4: ANFP is a leader in innovation and continuously evolves to meet the needs of its stakeholders and members. 

Goal 5: ANFP, as an organization and community, organically fosters a safe environment of diversity, equity and inclusion through the actions of members and stakeholders.