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t Rai / 40 Energize Your Vending! How to Install Fit PickTm A Step -by- -Step Guide Ready to get started with Fit PickTM? For individual organizations, this may be a simple process of asking the vending operator to install appropriate stickers and products. Voila! Done! For a community -wide program, it may be necessary to follow a step -by- step process to ensure the program's success and the support of all stakeholders. Why bother with to launch Fit PickTM with care? • Some people don't like sudden change. By including all stakeholders, your community will be better prepared for the new options that come with Fit PiCkTM. • Some consumers may react negatively If installing Fit PickTM means that their favorite items are deleted from inventory. Encouraging each organization to Include consumers in their planning helps ensure that favorite products are maintained following Fit Pick TM introduction. • If not supported by adequate marketing, it is possible that there could be an initial decrease in vending revenue, which is a concern to vending operators and to those who benefit from commissions. Step 1— Collaborate To start a Fit PickTM community initiative, it is important to identify and include organizations that are leaders in your community's health. Each community will be different, but these organizations could include local medical centers and clinics, public health, youth programs, schools, government agencies, private worksites, faith -based organizations, senior centers, health clubs, and more. You needn't include all, but it is wise to start a collaborative effort with at least two or three strongly committed organizations. It will be necessary to find the right person within each organization to champion the cause of "fit" vending. • Within worksites, start with the human resources manager, wellness coordinator, employee health coordinator, facilities manager, purchasing manager or foodservice director. 12