Join ANFP in celebrating our inaugural National CDM, CFPP Day of the Year on November 28!

As members of ANFP, this is a celebration of the impact that CDM, CFPPs have made in the profession of foodservice management and food safety, and the recognition of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing regulatory language that includes the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential as the primary qualification for the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in the absence of a full-time dietitian in long-term care settings.

This national day will give our organization and its members and employers the opportunity to recognize the vital work that foodservice professionals perform daily.

For ways you can celebrate a fellow CDM, CFPP, or to recognize your staff, visit the National CDM, CFPP Day of the Year website at https://www.anfponline.org/events-community/national-cdm-cfpp-day-of-the-year. Here you can also download the social media toolkit, promotional flyer, and logo.

Learn more about becoming a Chapter Champion HERE.

Fall has been a busy season up to this point and we still have a ways to go. Chapter meetings are in full swing, our new financial reporting template was introduced (see recording for more info), Volunteer Appreciation Week is taking place this week and the ANFP apprenticeship program is in full swing. Members of the Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) and staff have also been busy meeting with chapters in a one-on-one capacity. All chapters were surveyed in July asking if they were interested in meeting with staff and the CLT to provide feedback, ask questions and voice their concerns. We had several chapters respond and take advantage of this opportunity. And what has resulted this far has helped us understand how we can better serve our chapter leaders to help them support members. Learn more about some of the beneficial outcomes of these calls.

Volunteer Recruitment Assistance – Through these calls, we came to understand more about the challenges of recruiting new volunteers. National has been able to provide solutions/opportunities to increase volunteer awareness through targeted surveys that resulted in members showing interest in getting involved with the chapter.

Diamonds Award Page – One of our chapters asked about applying for the Diamond award and the best practices around this initiative. We are currently developing a webpage with resources and best practices for our chapters that are interested in applying for this prestigious award.

Member Satisfaction Survey – Through many of our discussions, we’ve continually heard chapters speaking about the difficulty of getting members engaged.  Because of this feedback, we’ve developed a member satisfaction survey template, that will allow chapters to better understand how to meet their members’ needs and how to engage with them. A survey template will be available on ANFPConnect in the coming weeks.

Educating Chapter Leaders on the Apprenticeship Program – Chapters also voiced their concerns about the future of the industry and recruiting new CDM, CFPPs. This gave us the opportunity to introduce our Apprenticeship Program which chapters can apply to their recruitment efforts. We encourage our chapter leaders to join us on November 15 at 2:00 PM CT to learn more about this program. To register for the webinar, please click here.

If you’d like to schedule a one-on-one call with the CLT and staff, please contact Abigail Solazzo, at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org or be sure to submit your chapter’s name during our next survey period in January 2024.

We’d like to recognize you as our Volunteer of the Month. Please send your nominations to asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.

Below are upcoming deadlines for rebate requirements.

2023 October Bank Statement - Due November 30

Thank you to those thar were able to join us last Monday to go over the new financial policy and participate in the training of the new financial template. For those of you that were not able to attend, you can watch the recording here.

NFEF offers special grants to current and aspiring CDM, CFPPs that cover registration fees to ANFP educational events that include the Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) and Regional Meetings. The Foundation also offers grants to off-set ANFP Approved Training program costs, CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam registration fees and study materials, ANFP membership dues and certification fees and federal disaster relief. Find out which grant is right for you by clicking here.

Join ANFP in celebrating our inaugural National CDM, CFPP Day of the Year on November 28!
As members of ANFP, this is a celebration of the impact that CDM, CFPPs have made in the profession of foodservice management and food safety, and the recognition of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing regulatory language that includes the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential as the primary qualification for the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in the absence of a full-time dietitian in long-term care settings.

This national day will give our organization and its members and employers the opportunity to recognize the vital work that foodservice professionals perform daily.

For ways you can celebrate a fellow CDM, CFPP, or to recognize your staff, visit the National CDM, CFPP Day of the Year website at https://www.anfponline.org/events-community/national-cdm-cfpp-day-of-the-year. Here you can also download the social media toolkit, promotional flyer, and logo.

We always look forward to the start of the fall season. Chapter events are in full swing, new officers will be installed (for some chapters), and new chapter goals are starting to take shape. One of your chapter goals may include increasing the number of volunteers within your chapter. To help our chapters achieve this goal or support them in their recruitment efforts, ANFP has created a new webpage for year-round volunteer recruitment. Learn about how this new feature can help bolster your volunteer numbers and increase engagement.

Opportunities to Volunteer Year-Round – Members can submit their name through an online form at any time, not just at the time a call for volunteers is open or at a live meeting. The prospective volunteer information is then sent to the chapter president to contact the prospect directly to start their volunteer journey right away.

Benefits of Volunteering – The new webpage includes the benefits of volunteering that were not always apparent to those that are new to volunteering. In addition to sharing your own stories, members can now learn the benefits that await them as a new volunteer.

Allows Prospective Volunteers to Choose – When a prospective volunteer completes the online chapter interest form, they can choose what role they’re interested in. While their role of choice may not be available at the time of their submission, chances are the chapter can find a spot for them that will allow them to eventually serve in the desired role and learn new skills while doing so. 

Includes National Call for Volunteers – Prospective volunteers can submit their names to volunteer at the chapter and National level. While the National Call for Volunteers does not officially open until October 1, any member interested in serving at the National level can submit their name and be added to a list to receive more information and the notification when it opens. In the meantime, prospective volunteers can get involved at the state level by completing the chapter interest form.

To view the new ANFP volunteer recruitment page, click here.

This month we are recognizing Paige Thibault, CDM, CFPP, of the South Carolina (SC) ANFP Chapter as the Volunteer of the Month.  

Paige Thibault first began her career as a dietary manager in Louisiana in 2011. Acting as both the kitchen manager and clinical director, she completed her certification to become a CDM, CFPP in 2013 and joined ANFP. Paige continued her career in Louisiana for three more years and was an active member of the Louisiana ANFP chapter during that time.

In 2016, Paige returned to South Carolina to be closer to her son and two grandchildren.  For the next seven years, she worked as an account manager in Anderson, South Carolina, specializing in clinical nutrition. During that time, she began volunteering with the SC ANFP chapter as president-elect. She continued to work her way up serving as vice president and now currently serving as the chapter president while working as the CDM, CFPP at Rolling Green Village.

As president, Paige is working on increasing engagement of members and building a more robust volunteer pool to carry the legacy of the SC ANFP chapter forward. 

Thank you, Paige for your continued hard work and enthusiasm for the SC ANFP chapter! Our chapters continue to thrive with leaders like you at the helm. Thank you!

We’d like to recognize you as our Volunteer of the Month. Please send your nominations to asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.

New this volunteer year, ANFP is offering chapter leaders/board members the opportunity to meet one-on-one virtually with ANFP staff and Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) members to learn more about how we can better support you as chapter leaders. We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to help us learn how to provide better service, develop more and better resources and explore how we can continue to work together, as chapter and national, to improve the membership experience and increase awareness of ANFP and the CDM, CFPP credential. 

Each call will be approximately 1 hour and includes select ANFP staff as well as a member of the Chapter Leadership Team, along with any chapter leaders/board members your chapter deems necessary. 

At this time, each chapter president has received an email that contained a link to a survey, asking if the board would like to schedule a one-on-one call. We ask that each chapter president take some time to discuss this with your fellow board members if you have not done so already and then reply with your response via the survey or contact us at chapters@ANFPonline.org. If your chapter decides to opt-in to this offering, ANFP staff will contact all board members to determine a date and time for the call.  

If you have questions about this program, please contact Abigail Solazzo at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.

Below are important requirements for the first rebate installment that are now past due.

• Submit bank statement for the month of April to ANFP Headquarters – Due May 31
• Officers entered in Chapter Portal for future volunteer year (Officers must be entered each year regardless of length of term.) – Due June 1
• Code of Conduct - Signed by Chapter President, President- Elect, Treasurer, Secretary   - Due June 1
• Affiliate Agreement – Reviewed, signed and submitted to National – Due June 15
• Submit end of the year financial statement by June 30 each year (for the previous fiscal year) to ANFP Headquarters - Due June 15
• Fall Meeting Dates - Due July 15
• 990 filed and E-receipt submitted - Due July 15

Learn more about becoming a Chapter Champion HERE.

August marks the start of the end of summer. Most of us are turning our attention to enjoying the last of the summer weather, getting kids (or ourselves) ready for school, and for us chapter leaders, gearing up for our fall meetings. Some of our chapters have gotten a great start to planning and others have finalized the agenda and confirmed their speakers. No matter where we are with the planning process, we are always looking for new ideas to infuse into our meetings. Below are some topics and networking ideas for your next meeting.

Special Interest Groups (SIG) Meet-ups – SIGs are a collective of members that have an area of practice, knowledge, or experience in common. Groups can include young or retired professionals, facility type, location (rural/urban) or staffing size. Give members the opportunity to meet and discuss the challenges they have in common as well as share solutions specific and relevant to their experience. BONUS: SIGs can continue their conversations after the meeting and stay connected throughout the year via email, text, video conference calls, or social media.

New Topics – We’re always looking to shake things up at our meetings and we can do so with some new and fresh topics. Some chapters may have already covered these areas, so consider building on them. Here are few ideas or topics to cover at your next meeting:

·       Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

·       Self-care/Wellness

·       Storytelling session

·       “Shark Tank” style session

·       Self-branding/social media presence/networking skills

·       Guided networking

·       Technology (various skill level and topics) – Intro to ChatGP, mastering Excel, etc.

Special Events & Networking – Special events are a great way to infuse some fun into meetings. Consider hosting events before or after the meeting that are inclusive and encourage networking. Events such as:

·       Yoga or Group Walks/Runs

·       Tours of local culinary/foodservice facilities

·       Mini-sales meetings with vendors (like speed dating)

·       Group Game Night (Charades, Win, Lose or Draw, Bingo)

·       Community Service projects

If your chapter is planning something new and exciting, we encourage you to share your ideas with other chapters as we can all learn from one another. Join us for our monthly Leadership Happy Hour calls to share your ideas, get feedback and hear from other chapter leaders. Our next Happy Hour will take place on Monday, August 14, at 5:00 PM CT. Please contact us for call-in information at chapters@ANFPonline.org.

We’d like to recognize you as our Volunteer of the Month. Please send your nominations to asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.