1:00 5:30Financial Management for Directors (Pre-Registration Required)

SNA-VA

2018 State Conference

Thursday, March 15:

1:00 – 5:30Financial Management for Directors (Pre-registration required)

Convention Center Room 106

Presented by: Virginia Department of Education, School Nutrition Programs (VDOE) and (?? Local director)

This class will cover taking your financial information and completing the VDOE’s School Nutrition Financial Report. The ability to interpret the financial outcomes of operational decisions is essential to effective management of school nutrition programs. With changing federal regulations, increasing program cost and improvements to the quality and nutrition content of school meals, it is imperative that school nutrition program directors understand financial management as it relates to the school nutrition program.

Target Audience: Directors and Supervisors

3:30 – 6:00Registration

Newport News and Williamsburg – James City County Schools Staff

Friday, March 16:

Breakfast on your own

7:30 am – 7:00 pmRegistration outside Room 101- Purses are located in Room 101

Registration and Raffles-Newport News and Williamsburg–James City County Schools Purses for Education Fundraiser- Hampton Chapter ** Purse raffle ends at 6:00**

Pre-conference Sessions are at the Convention Center (Pre-registration required)

8:00- 5:00Nutrition 101: A Taste of Food and Fitness Room 102

Presented by: ICN and coordinated by VDOE

Nutrition 101 provides a basic overview of nutrition. The module incorporates a variety of learning activities to engage participants on a personal level. The learning objectives for each of the ten lessons are achieved through completion of all lesson components. The course meets the nutrition education requirement for Level 1 certification

Target Audience: All.

8:00- 2:30Financial Management for Directors (Continued from Thursday) Room 106

8:00-12:00Financial Management for ManagersRoom 103

Presented by: ICN, Coordinated by Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

Target Audience: Managers

9:30 -10:30Regional Directors Meeting with Continental BreakfastRoom 104

10:45- 2:00Executive Board Meeting with Lunch

Lunch on your own unless attending pre-registered Nutrition 101 or Financial Management for Directors.

A restaurant guide is included in your conference bag.

Break-out Sessions

1:00- 2:00USDA Direct Delivery Products – The Same, But Better!Room 108 Presented and sponsored by VA Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Melanie Monroe, Lamont White, Donna Temple, and Tom Moore, Regional Commodity Managers

The session will include product testing, specifications, and reasons USDA Direct Delivery can help you meet your menu nutritional requirements as well as your Buy American provision.

Targeted Audience: All

2:15-3:15Increasing “Speed Scratch” Cooking in your Menus Room 109

Presented by:Renate Durham, K-12 Specialist at KPFG

Presiding:

How do we “Spice” up our menus for the students with limited resources such as time and labor?? This is the million dollar question plaguing the School Meals Program. Our students have developed sophisticated palettes. They demand the global flavors and menu offerings found in the quick serve restaurants around the country. Attend this session to learn new ways to bring these flavors to your school menu.

Target Audience: All

3:30-4:30Advocating for Engagement: How to Make the Parent & Student Connection

Room 105

Presented By:Joanne Hammermaster, Executive Director of Real Food for Kids

Rodney Taylor, FNS Director in Fairfax County Public Schools;

School food service can be a complex array of challenges in providing fresh meals for students on a tight budget. However, one of the biggest challenges remains getting parents and students engaged in the process. Join a discussion with Rodney Taylor, FNS Director in Fairfax County Public Schools;JoAnneHammermaster, Executive Director of Real Food for Kids; and one of RFFK’s student representatives. Hear about RFFK’s strategies in working with FNS teams, parents and students, and the progress that can be accomplished through positive advocacy and outreach.

Target Audience: All

3:30-4:30Conflict Resolution - What do you Know? Room 108

Kahoot Game

Presented by: Cathy Alexander, Newport News Public Schools

Presiding:

Join this interactive session to learn new ways to resolve conflict in the workplace.

Target Audience: All

3:30- 4:30After-School Meal Participation – Getting your AD InvolvedRoom 107 Presented by: Norfolk Public Schools

Presiding:

Target Audience: All

3:30- 4:30Media Training / Legislative TrainingRoom 109

Presented by: Aimee Perron Seibert

Presiding:

Target Audience: All

4:45 – 5:45First Timer’s SessionRoom 105

Hosted by Debbie Shifflett, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Target audience: Those attending their first state conference

Seasoned professionals share tips on conference etiquette and how to get the most out of your conference experience!

4:45 – 5:45Marketing to Gen-ZRoom 107

Presented by: Kelly Bowman, VDOE

Presiding:

Target Audience: All

4:45-5:45Growing Farm to SchoolRoom 108

Presented by: Trista Grigsby, VDOE

Presiding:

Target Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Directors

4:45-5:45The Wheels on the Bus Bring Meals to KidsRoom 109

Presented by: Andrea Early, Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Stop in to hear how Harrisonburg City Schools converted an abandoned Bookmobile into a Mobile Cafe to expand their summer meal program. We will discuss budget, design and equipment needs, and the logistics of working with neighborhoods to ensure successful summer sites!

Target Audience: All

4:45-5:45Wellness Walk and Scavenger HuntMeet in Hotel Lobby

Presented by: Chris Morris, Botetourt County Public Schools

Join us for a brisk walk through the hotel and conference center! An interactive scavenger hunt (complete with a few Zumba moves and some music thrown in for good measure) will keep you moving and get you oriented to the layout of the conference. Dress comfortable and wear your tennis shoes!

Target Audience: All

6:00 – 8:00Industry and Supervisor Reception Room Conf. A

Coordinated by Lisa Winter - Norfolk

7:00-9:00Color Me Mine - Pre registration requiredEntrance

Paint one of three pictures selected with your $25.00 registration fee

7:15-9:15Bingo Room 104-105