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ANNUALNATIONAL CONFERENCEPreview

• Register Early and Save!• Early Bird Deadline: May 17, 2019• New 3-Day Schedule

• Exciting New Education Formats• 2-hour “Express” Pre-Cons• 30-min Ideas@Work Sessions

July 14-16, 2019

Dear SNA Members and Friends,It is my pleasure to share this preliminary look at the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) 73rd Annual National Conference (ANC) in St. Louis, Mo. The theme for this year’s event, “Meet ME in St. Louis,” not only emphasizes the impor-tance of relationship-building, idea sharing and networking that are ANC hallmarks, but it also provides me with an excellent opportunity to personally invite YOU to attend! When you arrive in St. Louis, you will meet me, other SNA leaders, including our terrific ANC Program Ad-visors, and thousands of other dedicated school nutrition operators eager to learn, share and make new connections with one another during this premier event of our profession! At #ANC19, you can look forward to expert speakers, exciting new education formats and learning opportunities for all member seg-ments, with more than 120 education sessions to choose among. Plus, you’ll discover an unrivaled Exhibit Hall featuring the hottest new products and program solutions. And with 6,000+ peers and partners hailing from all across the nation, you’ll be able to network, network and network some more! With a program schedule now reduced from four days to three, based on your feedback, you’ll find that every single minute is jam-packed with can’t-miss opportunities. Make time to thoroughly review this program preview and visit the ANC website at www.schoolnutrition.org/ANC. Plus, I urge you to share it with your co-work-

ers, supervisor, principal, superintendent and others—so they can see the value and impor-tance of attendance at ANC. A new schedule plus innovative new features multiplied by all the amazing possibilities you’ve come to expect from ANC equals the best return on investment for you and your school meals program. Get ready to explore new ideas, discov-er fresh perspectives and identify the coolest innovations in K-12 school foodservice. Are you ready to embark on this transformational event? Meet ME in St. Louis…for #ANC19!

Gay Anderson, SNS2018-19 SNA President

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Sunday, July 14Opening General SessionJon DorenbosComedy Magician, Motivational Speaker and Former NFL PlayerSNA is delighted to announce former NFL long snapper and magician Jon Dorenbos as this year’s keynote speaker for Sunday’s Opening General Session. Dorenbos played for fourteen seasons in the NFL, making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Then in 2016, Dorenbos competed on “America’s Got Talent” where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician, making it to the finals and placing third overall in the competition amongst tens of thousands of competitors. Dorenbos’ inspirational life story of triumph over adversity has been retold numerous times on national television and he has most recently put his charisma and talent on display in various capacities on “Ellen,” and “The Today Show.” In his words, “Live in vision not circumstance,” and you can be certain that this keynote speaker, known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, will amaze YOU with not only his personal stories, but with a few astonish-ing magic tricks, too.

Tuesday, July 16Closing General SessionAshley Rhodes-CourterInspirational Speaker and AuthorJoin SNA in welcoming Ashley Rhodes-Courter, MSW—the quintessential American success story. Born to a single teen mother, by the age of three she was in Florida’s foster care system where she spent almost ten years being shuttled between 14 homes—some quite abusive—be-fore being adopted at the age of twelve. Despite her ordeal, she excelled in school because she believed that, “my education was the one thing nobody could take from me.” During her undergraduate studies, she was one of the four Golden BR!CK Award winners for outstanding advocacy for community change. In 2003, the New York Times magazine published her grand prize-winning essay about her adoption day which she expanded into an international bestselling memoir, Three Little Words, which is currently being made into a major motion picture. A second bestseller, Three More Words, was published in 2015. Having relied on school meals throughout her child-hood—Rhodes-Courter is looking forward to sharing her message of turning pain into power with YOU!

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Tuesday, July 16Closing EventAndy Grammer in ConcertPut your dancing shoes on (yes, there will be a dance floor!) and prepare for an extraordinary ANC Closing Event with multi-platinum selling pop artist Andy Grammer! This current star is the first male pop performer in a decade (since John Mayer) to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles. Grammer has taken the music world by storm with a succes-sion of anthemic pop hits that you’ll know the minute you hear the first note. You’ll be blown away with Grammer’s infectious smash hits including “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Honey, I’m Good” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah).” Additionally, you don’t want to

miss his global smash hit single “Fresh Eyes,” which has become a streaming phenomenon with over 300 million

total streams, the catchy summer jam featuring Lunch Money Lewis, “Give

Love,” his new hit sin-gle “Smoke Clears” and many more.

Sunday, July 14SNA Red Carpet Awards Ceremony10:30 am-11:45 amCelebrate the amazing contributions of mem-bers at the annual SNA Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. State, regional and national winners will be honored with prestigious awards given during the ceremony including the Employee, Manager and Director of the Year awards, as well as the Industry Member of the Year.

Tuesday, July 16Richard B. Russell Leadership Series2:30 pm-3:30 pmGame Changers: Separating the BEST from the RestSpeaker: Ervin Watson, MBA Learn the four keys that turn leaders into winners both on and off the field of play (a.k.a. work). This energetic presentation with keynote speaker Ervin Watson, MBA, identifies four big things you can do every day to go to the next level of leadership and make you an impact player—a “Game Changer”!

Andy Grammer,Multi-Platinum Selling Pop Artist

Indicators for Workshops & Education Sessions

Key Areas 1: Nutrition | 2: Operations3: Administration4: Communications & Marketing

Target AudiencesE: Employee | M: ManagerD: District Director/Supervisor MC: Major City Director/SupervisorSA: State AgencyC: College | I: Industry

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K ickstart your #ANC19 learning experience (and earn extra CEUs, too!) with full-, half-

day or new two-hour express pre-conference workshops.

Saturday, July 13NEW! TWO-HOUR EXPRESS PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS!You asked and we listened! Get ready for an interactive, in-depth look at specific hot top-ics with the following new two-hour express pre-conference workshops. Whether you select several two-hour sessions or add one to a longer session, this year’s pre-conference workshops give you a wide variety of educational choices.

8:00 am-10:00 amInnovative Menu Planning Resources and TrainingSpeaker: USDA RepresentativeNew to school nutrition or need to jump start your menu planning tactics? Bring your laptop, iPad or digital device to discover USDA’s newest menu planning tools to help reinvigorate your school menu! Plus, learn new tactics from foodservice directors for creative (and simple) culinary techniques and incorporating ethnic cuisines through standardized recipes. This workshop will also showcase innovative menu planning and culinary training resources—and you’ll walk away with new menu techniques that students will enjoy!Cost: $99; CEUs: 2; Key Area: 1; Target Audience: All

9:00 am-11:00 amTrain Your Staff on Financial Management & KPIs (Train-the-Trainer) Speakers: Lori Adkins, SNS; Gary Childress, SNSIt’s critical for school nutrition staff to under-stand basic financial management procedures.

SNA’s new “Dollars & Cents” video tutorial training series will allow directors and supervi-sors to train their staff on a variety of financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The series will be offered exclusively online, so this is a unique opportunity to participate live with the directors who piloted the training. The pre-con workshop includes access to all five online mod-ules and training materials/trainer package. Cost: $199; CEUs: 2; Key Area: 3; Target Audience: MC; D; SA

1:00 pm-3:00 pmSimple Solutions for Effective Communication & Customer DelightSpeaker: Bart ChristianWe all know that the effectiveness of our program is a direct result of the quality of the relationships we enjoy with our customers and co-workers. This session will help you identify personal communication styles, recognize non-productive communication behaviors, as well as learn immediately applicable skills that can be used in the workplace and in life. Learn exactly who your “customers” are, how to deliver service daily that will create “Customer Delight” and simple tactics that will ensure the kids (and adults) keep coming back for more! Cost: $99; CEUs: 2; Key Area: 4; Target Audience: E, M

3:00 pm-5:00 pm No Need to Reinvent Anything: FREE (or very low cost) Resources for Every Aspect of Your School Nutrition Program Speakers: Dayle Hayes, MS, RD; Sharon Schaefer, SNSBring your laptop, iPad or digital device to learn, search and find techniques to access materials, toolkits and best practices on nearly EVERY school nutrition topic. In just two hours, you’ll create your own customized digital toolbox

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THREE TO FOUR-HOUR MORNING PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS!

8:30 am-11:30 am(includes travel time by bus to and from the Convention Center)Community Activity: Helping Heal Childhood Hunger in Missouri Speakers: Jordan Gordan; Trina Ragain, MSPH; Chef Robert Rusan; Brian Wieher, SNS, CMP, CCNP

Experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit Operation Food Search

(OFS), a non-profit organi-zation dedicated to ending

childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis region

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agencies, health clinics, and school districts.

• Visit OFS’s food distribution and nutrition education center to learn about their emer-gency food distribution services, nutrition education initiatives and partnership with Kansas City Public Schools.

• Participate in a community service activity focused on OFS’s summer meals program.

• Join in on a hands-on school food cooking demo with their registered dietitians and nutrition education team.

• Check out the food trucks that deliver nutritious food—6 days a week to children in high-need—and low-resourced commu-nities throughout the summer.

Come learn, meet peers from across the coun-try, take home a new recipe for school—all while helping the local community! Expect to stand for the duration of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back. Cost: $129; CEUs 2; Key Area: 2; Target Audience: All

8:00 am-12:00 pmManaging Personalities and ConflictSpeaker: Lisa RogersThis ICN workshop is designed for school nutrition professionals who are in management positions or who aspire to be. The goal of this training is to help you identify the many factors that may influence the way people interact and respond to conflict, including self-reflection which looks at personality characteristics and attitudes in addition to existing biases and stereotypes. Finally, you’ll engage in identify-ing non-productive behaviors and in building skills that will help promote successful conflict resolution.Cost: Complimentary; CEUs: 4; Key Areas: 3, 4; Target Audience: M, D

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8:00 am-12:00 pmSocial Media and Graphic Design Shortcuts for the Busy School Nutrition Professional Speakers: Stefanie Dove, RDN, SNS; Liz RoeselMarketing your school nutrition program on social media doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. In this workshop, explore time- saving social media shortcuts to promote your program to parents, students and key stakehold-ers and learn to create professional images with a free, easy-to-use graphic design tool. You’ll also gain a better understanding of your most import-ant audience—GenZ—and the school meals mar-keting messages that resonate most with them.Cost: $129; CEUs: 4; Key Area: 4; Target Audience: All

8:00 am-12:00 pmState Agency Pre-Conference Workshop: Updates and Best Practices from USDASpeakers: USDA RepresentativesThis workshop, led by USDA, will provide state agencies with insight and best practices on several hot topics including administrative re-views, prioritizing your resources, procurement reviews, natural disasters and more! Come with your questions and leave prepared with the most up-to-date guidance on your programs.Cost: $129; CEUs: 4; Key Area: 3; Target Audience: SA

FOUR-HOUR AFTERNOON PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS!

1:00 pm-5:00 pmAsk the RDs: Understanding the WHY—Decoding Nutrition Regulations and Food Allergy ConfusionSpeakers: Stefanie Dove, RDN, SNS; Shaun Sawko, RDWith the prevalence of food allergies and

special meal accommodations in school nutri-tion programs on the rise, Registered Dietitians Stefanie Dove and Shaun Sawko are here to help. They’ll offer guidance so you can navigate the disability laws and develop menu concepts to meet these requirements using items you currently have in your kitchens. Plus, discover why the meal pattern regulations are essential to the health of children and take away in-formation to market your meals programs to students, parents and the community.Cost $129; CEUs: 4; Key Area: 1; Target Audience: All

1:00 pm-5:00 pmMoney Management for ManagersSpeakers: Carol Longley, PhD, RDN, LDN; Cyndie Story, PhD, RDN, CC, SNS; Diane Schweitzer, PhD, RN This highly interactive workshop offers a focus on site-level cost-control strategies to help main-tain a financially solvent school meals program, from food purchasing to serving customers. Additionally, small group discussion on how to understand financial data and how to implement positive change based on program trends will enhance your ability to operate a successful, money-wise school nutrition program. Cost: $129; CEUs: 4; Key Area: 3; Target Audience: M

1:00 pm-5:00 pmKnife and Cooking Skills Train-the- Trainer LabSpeakers: Chef Brenda Thompson- Wattles, RDN; Members from SNA’s Chefs Task ForceBack by popular demand! Culinary techniques are a critical element of preparing flavorful food for the children we feed. This Culinary Train-the-Trainer Skills Lab will provide you with both hands-on knife skills and culinary techniques with chefs from SNA’s


Chefs Task Force. You’ll learn safe and efficient techniques with the most essential tool in the kitchen—the chef ’s knife. Practice fundamental cuts for preparing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and explore a variety of cooking techniques that will enhance the flavors, textures, and appearance of school meals. Come away with the knowledge, recipes and skills to teach the same techniques to staff in your kitchens. Expect to stand for the duration of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.Cost: $199; CEUs 4; Key Area: 2; Target Audience All

1:00 pm-5:00 pmState Agency Pre-Conference Workshop: Train-the-Trainer for State Agencies —Procurement Ethics: What Should You Do?Speakers: Sandy Curwood, PhD, RDN; Colleen Fillmore, PhD, RD, SNS; Lynn Harvey, EdD, RDN, SNS; Cheryl Johnson, MS, RD, LDDeveloped by SNA and tailored for school nutrition professionals, SNA’s successful ethics training program is now ready to be launched at the state level in partnership with state agency representatives. Taught by state agency directors who piloted the training, you’ll leave this en-gaging pre-conference workshop well-equipped to provide face to face training on procurement ethics at the state level. You’ll review scenarios that present common thorny ethical dilemmas in procurement, discuss what the law requires and guidance for SFAs. Includes access to 4 pro-curement ethics case studies, trainer guide and trainer presentations. Limited seating. Open to state agency representatives ONLY.Cost: $299; CEUs: 4; Key Area: 2; Target Audience: SA

FULL DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS!

8:30 am-4:30 pmSchool Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing Preparation Course*Back by popular demand!A must-do for those thinking about taking the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) exam, the SNS Prep Course is based on the SNS Exam Study Guide and covers key content areas. Taught by subject matter experts, it provides key resources and concepts to help you prepare. Course fee includes the SNS Study Guide and lunch. *Please note: the SNS Prep Course will not guarantee a passing score and does not include content from the actual Exam.Cost: $249; CEUs: 7; Key Areas: 1, 2, 3, 4; Target Audience: D, MC, SA, I

8:00 am-5:00 pmSupervisory Skill Development for ManagersSpeakers: Carol Gilbert, MEd, SNS; Donald GilbertBack by popular demand! Today, managers and supervisors continue to be asked to do more with less. This workshop focuses on discovering your inner leader, from understanding your communication style, how to effectively organize workload and delegate tasks, all the up way to conflict management. Cost: $199 (includes lunch); CEUs: 8; Key Area 3; Target Audience: M

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Saturday, July 13,1:00 pm-5:00 pmThe School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential-ing Exam will be administered at ANC. Regis-tration, approval, and payment of fees must be completed prior to ANC and cannot be done on site. To register, contact SNA at (800) 877-8822 or [email protected]. Registration Deadline: June 24. Cost: $225 (Members); $325 (Non-members)

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W ith more than 120+ education sessions,all the professional development op-

portunities that you need—including the best speakers in school nutrition—are in one place! For ANC 2019, earn 12.5 CEUs or training hours for Professional Standards in the four Key Areas of Nutrition, Operations, Admin-stration and Communications & Marketing. Deep dive into every topic from the nuts and bolts of K-12 school foodservice to the hottest topics and cutting-edge ideas in the school nutrition segment today.

• Become a Recall Rock Star!

• Culinary Skills Lab featuring new train-ings from SNA’s Chefs Task Force

• Developing A+ Marketing Materials

• Extreme Makeover: Menu Edition

• Food Allergy Management: Tools forSchools

• Food Fact vs. Fiction: Paleo, Keto, Vegan,Vegetarian, What is the Truth, and Why?

• How to Calculate and Establish MealsPer Labor Hour (MPLH)

• Inclusion: Appreciating Each Other’sPerspectives

• Master the Disaster: Work with USDA toSupport Survivors in Your Community

• Minimizing Waste…Always in GoodTaste

• Perk Up Participation with Coffee as aReimbursable Meal

• Raising the Bar: Spices, Salad, HotChocolate and more!

• Semi-Scratch and Easy Scratch Recipesand Menu Ideas to Increase Participation

• So You Want to Host a Food Show…

• Social Media Etiquette for All Levels

• Special Diet Management: Best Practicesand Processes for Meal Accommodations

• The Gif That Keeps on Giving: A CrashCourse on Free Digital Marketing Tools

• The Paper Chase: Documenting YourHACCP Plan

• Vegan in School Nutrition—CreativeWays it Can be Done!

• What If… Emergency Preparedness

ANC 2019’s Can’t Miss Sessions!Check out some of the education session highlights planned for St. Louis. Visit www.school nutrition.org/anc to review descriptions and many more education sessions being offered this year—all 120+ of them!

These 30-minute, fast-paced learning sessions

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path of a big idea from concept to implemen-

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T argeted sessions are special “professional learning communities” that allow peers from

all over the country to come together to discuss challenges and solutions. Take a look at the 2019 line-up and be sure to join your section.

District Directors/Supervisors Section MeetingSunday, July 148:00 am-9:00 amHow to WOW (& Transform) Your Audience Speaker: Jill Castle, MS, RDTo effectively persuade an audience to take action, or transform their biases, school nutri-tion leaders need to be able to connect with, engage and inspire their audience. Knowing and meeting your bottom line isn’t enough to inspire transformation. Join nutrition and commu-nications expert, Jill Castle, MS, RD, to learn how to cull your own personal stories, apply an effective talk structure, and merge relevant data, statistics and evidence to create a compelling presentation for key stakeholders. Learn how to command attention with a solid stage pres-ence, increase your credibility, and convey your unique point of view to move your audience.

Major City Directors/ Supervisors Section MeetingSunday, July 149:15 am-10:15 amProcurement: The Big Differences About the Biggest DistrictsHow do the biggest districts in the country purchase? Hear the distinctive approaches to procurement of produce, food and equipment in giant districts and see how you can apply their ideas for your district.

State Agency Section Meeting/USDA WorkshopMonday, July 1512:00 pm-2:00 pmSpeakers: USDA RepresentativesThis session is a must-attend for all state agency staff looking for the most up-to-date infor-mation on the USDA’s recent activities, and upcoming areas of interest for this important member segment.

College Section MeetingMonday, July 152:00 pm-3:00 pmBest Practices and Posters: A Walking TourSpeakers: Rachel Findley, MS and Poster PresentersBack by popular demand! This “tour” of the School Nutrition Research and Best Practic-es Showcase offers firsthand insights behind the displayed results—direct from the poster authors. Be among the first to discover helpful research and innovative practices. This year’s Showcase will be located in a central convention space area among SNA’s #ANC19 activities.

Employee/Manager Section Meeting Tuesday, July 169:45 am-10:45 amManaging Emojis: Keep Your Emotions Under Control Even During the Most Difficult EncountersSpeaker: Tami West, PhDDoes this sound familiar? “It makes me so mad when…” “My co-workers don’t pull their weight!” “My employees are so negative!” “Peo-ple don’t listen!” “I got moved to a different job/

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line/school!” School nutrition staff often deal with constant change, limited budgets, parents, teachers, administrators and more. All of this, and then you don’t get the respect you deserve. Keeping these special circumstances in mind, Tami West will teach you how to identify and overcome four emotional traps that may keep you from serving your customers while keeping your emotional health intact.

I f you’re looking for ideas to mix up the same-ol’, same-ol’ things you’ve been doing

in your program, take a look at SNA’s Spotlight Sessions.

Extreme Makeover: Cafeteria EditionDoes your cafeteria need a facelift? Or maybe just a nip and a tuck? We’ll walk you through the ren-ovation process from the Idea to the Big Reveal.

Food Mashups & Instagrammable Foods: Creative Menu Development to Grow Participation!As the largest generation of foodies, today’s students love instagrammable foods and unique dining experiences. Hear how one school dis-trict has implemented a revolutionary food fu-sion process. What started as a “spaghetti taco” experiment has evolved to Asian Spaghetti, Banh Mi Hot Dogs, Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese and more! Come learn about the journey and pick up ideas to include in your menu planning to drive maximum participation!

LIVE from Saint Louis: It’s TIPS for School Meals That RockWow!—5,000+ participants in less than a year! The phenomenal success of the TIPS for School Meals That Rock Facebook forum demonstrates the incredible value of online networking to share school nutrition success strategies. In this interactive, LIVE roundtable session, attendees will problem solve together in person—and with participants online! Come immerse your-self in a collaborative “School Nutrition Think Tank” and, in the process, learn how best to take advantage of such social forums back home.

It’s Time to Talk…Chef to Chef Calling all school chefs! Whether you have come up from the school of hard knocks or are a K-12 cook-ing veteran…this session is designed with all school chefs in mind. Come meet representatives from SNA’s Chefs Task Force as they facilitate fun and fast-paced discussions about technique, ingredient choice, recipes, flavors and nationwide K-12 culi-nary success stories. Be prepared to work with your peers in small groups and share as well as gain knowledge.


#OpenSpace: Social Learning

Something on your mind? We’ve got

you covered! Use the ANC mobile

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conducted on site in 30-minute

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is to informally exchange ideas and

share best practices.

Three Former Health Department Inspectors Walk Into YOUR School...What IS that health inspector looking for when they come into your kitchen? Make sure that you are prepared and not scared the next time your health department comes knocking! Shonia Hall, Dan Ellnor, and Jessica Shelly are all former health department inspectors with almost 40 years of combined experience in the public health field. Now they are working along side YOU in school lunchrooms and central kitchens in some of the biggest cities in Amer-ica. Learn how they help prepare their 400+ schools for “A” health department inspections each year!

What’s Your Story? Use the Power of Story to Confidently Inspire ChangePersonal stories grab attention, connect with the listener, and inspire change. No matter who’s listening—children, parents, a boss, the teaching staff —a story can connect people on a personal level, teach important lessons, and remodel thoughts and ideas. In this session, join nutrition and communications expert Jill Castle, MS, RD, to experience examples of powerful school nutrition stories and the lessons they teach. Attendees will be encouraged to explore and mine their own personal stories, apply an effective talk structure and add experience and evidence, while sharing a unique point of view to confidently highlight the benefits of school nutrition.

Pop-Up SessionsFeaturing the hottest education sessions that you want more of! Pop-up sessions will do just that—“pop up” on the schedule throughout the conference! The sessions will be chosen based on popularity. Be sure to check the conference app for the sessions that will pop up.

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Calling all DIRECTORS! At ANC, you’ll find targeted learning options for all district sizes

and experience levels. Below is just a sampling.• Answering the USDA Foods Riddle: How

Do I Divert What I Will Use and Use What I Divert?

• At Risk-Afterschool Meals: Rebranding Supper as a “Super Snack”

• Become a Video Rockstar—Tips and Tricks to Engage Your Target Audience

• Buy American Compliance and the Procurement Review

• Charter Schools: How to Turn Them Into a Profitable Equation in Your School Meal Program!

• Coffee Express: Increase High School Sales with a Coffee Bar

• Dealing with Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline

• Small Districts: Making the Most of Your Resources

• Financial Management & KPIs• From No to Go: How to Influence Key

Stakeholders and Run a Successful Breakfast After the Bell Program

• Get On Board! Starting a Food Truck• How to Make the 4-Day Work Week Work• Hut 1, Hut 2: Get Ahead of the Game with

Performance Coaching and Mentoring• Perfecting Pop-Up Concepts: Using Simple

Carts and Kiosks to Engage Students in School Meals

• Pioneering Family Style Service in NSLP• Preschool Meal Pattern—Now What?• Procurement and Administrative Review

Prep• Redesign Your Line: Ways to Give Your

Space a Face Lift• Sizzling Summer Fun with Summer Feeding• Staffing Woes: Labor Shortages &

Under-Skilled Employees

At ANC, you can expect sessions designed for SNA’s largest member segment:

EMPLOYEES and MANAGERS.

For Managers:• Awesome Management: Pointing Your

Employees in the Right Direction• Effective Conflict Management • Recipes for Success in School Baking• Self-Awareness: Knowing Yourself to

Improve as a Leader• WOW! Recognizing Employee Success

For Employees:• Chill Out and Prevent Temperature Abuse• Customer Service for Kids! With Maureen

G. Mulvaney (a.k.a. MGM)• Meal or No Meal? Serving Breakfast is Easy

as 1, 2, 3!• Stop Letting Difficult People Ruin Your Day

(and Your Life)!

Especially for NEXTGENProfessionals

• Lateral Mentoring: How to Meet Your Next Mentor

• Mistakes I’ve Made at Work—Tales from a New (Millennial) Director

• Look out for NextGen Meetups throughout the conference!

• Plus, visit the NextGen lounge... especially for you!

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ANC hosts the largest and most thrilling Exhibit Hall in the K-12 school foodser-

vice market! Explore more than 875 booths from 300+ companies showcasing culinary trends and cutting-edge food, beverage, supply, equipment and service solutions for your school nutrition operation. Find out why ANC at-tendees consistently rate the Exhibit Hall as the top conference highlight. Check out the ANC 2019 Exhibit Hall interactive floorplan on the SNA website to see who is currently exhibiting: www.schoolnutrition.org/anc

Directors-Only All-Access PassAttention, SNA directors and supervisors! Exclusive time has been set aside for you on

Tuesday, July 16, to walk the aisles of the Exhibit Hall at your

own pace and network with exhibitors. Be-fore entering the Exhibit Hall, pick up your Directors-Only All-Access Pass and visit each sponsor listed on the card to be entered into a drawing to win a 2020 SNA Conference Regis-tration Package, featuring one free registration to the School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC), Legislative Action Conference (LAC) and Annual National Conference (ANC).

Partners Pavilion Engage with allied organizations at the Partners Pavilion, network with those who share your commitment to the K-12 foodservice and sup-port the work of school nutrition professionals.

Wellness VillageFeeling stressed? Not at ANC! Visit the Wellness Village to meet with health and wellness profes-sionals who are ready to offer you tips to live a healthier life.

New 2-Day

Exhibit HallMonday, July 159:30 am–2:30 pm

Tuesday, July 169:30 am–11:30 am*11:30 am–3:00 pm

*This exclusive Exhibit Hall time is for Directors only.

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F or travel information and details on making your way to St. Louis, visit www.school

nutrition.org/anc.

Reservation InformationConference registration is required before you will be allowed to reserve a room within SNA’s discounted hotel room blocks. Whether regis-tering online or by email/mail/fax, after your registration has been processed, a personalized link and housing information will be provided in your conference registration confirmation. Please do not use the hotel’s website to book your reservation(s) or you will not receive the discounted conference rate. If you need the registration confirmation resent to you, please log into the online Registration Resource Center at www.tinyurl.com/RegResCntr or call (774) 247-4018.

Tax Exemption: Hotels do not honor tax exemptions.

Credit Card Authorization: School districts paying hotel expenses by credit card must contact the hotel for a credit card authori-

zation form and fax the completed form to the hotel two weeks prior to arrival.

Why Book at SNA’s Hotels? Each year, SNA works hard to keep your overall conference costs as low as possible. Our group arrange-ments with the official ANC hotels in St. Louis provide members with discounts that allow SNA to keep your hotel rates low, as well as protective clauses to prevent you from being shut out from a hotel. Therefore, we ask you to book the con-ference hotels through SNA’s official Conference Housing Bureau, ConferenceDirect.

Hotel InformationAll conference-related activities will be held in the America’s Center Convention Complex. The SNA headquarters hotel is the Marriott St. Louis Grand, but we have contracted with eleven (11) additional hotels. Many of these are also within walking distance of the convention center and for those that are not, we will be providing shuttle service.

KEY: S=Single, D=Double, T=Triple, Q=Quad

Marriott St. Louis Grand (HQ Hotel)$180 S/D/T/Q

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch Hotel(on shuttle route)$185 S/D/T/QSatellite SNA Registration Desk

Magnolia Hotel$187 S/D/T/Q

Embassy Suites$190 S/D$210 T/Q

Hotel St. Louis$207 S/D/T/Q

Hilton at the Ballpark St. Louis(on shuttle route)$176 S/D/T/QSatellite SNA Registration Desk

Courtyard Marriott$174 S/D/T/Q

Hampton Inn Downtown(on shuttle route)$170 S/D/T/Q

Drury Inn & Suites $154 S/D$164 T/Q

City Place Downtown Hotel (on shuttle route)$153 S/D/T/Q

Lumiere Place Hotel(on shuttle route)$152 S/D/T/Q

Holiday Inn$137 S/D/T/Q

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C entrally located in America’s heartland, St. Louis, the Gateway City, is convenient and

easy to get to. St. Louis Lambert Internation-al Airport sits just minutes from downtown with convenient access to interstates and the MetroLink light rail system. Once you arrive at the conference, the convention corridor is com-pact and walkable, making it easy to connect with colleagues and friends no matter where they are staying downtown. St. Louis provides a world-class experience of hotels, restaurants, attractions and entertain-ment without all the hassle and expense of other larger cities. The city hosts top-tier sports, the-atre, live music (St. Louis is home of the blues) and more—all within easy reach. The tallest arch in the world and the tallest monument in the U.S. is just steps away from America’s Center! You will delight in the $380 million transformation of the 90-acre Gateway Arch National Park featuring a fully renovated museum, new spaces for performances, events, and paths for biking and walking—the city boasts miles of green to explore. St. Louis is also a foodies’ delight, with many diverse dining options. Enjoy Peruvian, Italian, French, Mediterranean, famous St. Louis ribs and more cuisine from around the world—all within walking distance of America’s Center Convention Complex.

St. Louis Tours (Wednesday, July 17 ONLY)Meet up with your friends and colleagues to cap off your conference experience with a special tour or taste of St Louis! All tours led by a cer-tified St. Louis Tour Guide. Register online via the Registration Resource Center.

• Beautiful Blooms & Historic Homes 8:00 am-12:00 pm, $65 This tour includes admission to the Mis-souri Botanical Garden, where guests will enjoy a private tram ride of the beautiful grounds. From there, the motor coach will take guests on a driving tour of Compton Heights, Soulard, the Brewery Complex and Lafayette Square.

• Architectural St. Louis 8:00 am-1:00 pm, $65 Enjoy a driving overview of Laclede’s Land-ing, the Old Cathedral, the Old Courthouse, Busch Stadium and City Garden, a guided tour of the Peabody Opera House, the St. Louis Central Library downtown and a tour of Union Station’s Grand Hall.

• Taste of St. Louis 8:00 am-2:00 pm, $100 Your itinerary includes stops at Viviano’s Grocery and Volpi Sausage, a seated lunch on “The Hill,” dessert at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, an Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour and a stop at Soulard Market.

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ANC 2019 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

• REGISTRATION closes June 7, 2019. After June 7, allregistrations must be submitted onsite and will be charged at theonsite registration rate and confirmations will not be emailed. DONOT MAIL OR FAX.• If you REGISTER ONLINE, your order confirmation will begenerated immediately upon submission of payment, and it willinclude special instructions on making your Housing Reservationimmediately.• If you MAIL, EMAIL OR FAX your registration, SNA requires upto 10 days from the date of receipt to process your registration andemail your confirmation. Your email confirmation will include theinstructions on making your Housing Reservation.• YOU MUST check all events you plan to attend on the RegistrationForm.• TRANSFERS: Registrants who are unable to attend the conferencemay transfer their registration to another individual within the sameorganization, provided advance written notice is forwarded to theSNA Meetings Center at [email protected] or faxed to(508) 743-9619. Please provide your name and the individual’s nameto whom you are transferring your registration. All transfers must be

received by June 7, 2019, transfers WILL be accepted onsite.• SPEAKERS AND EXHIBITORS: Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/anc to register for the conference.• REGISTER online, mail OR fax your Registration Form. Please DO NOT use more than one method or you may be charged for multiple registrations. When registering multiple individuals online, please process each registration separately, clicking on “Add Another Registrant”.• NO ONE under 16 years of age will be admitted to the Exhibit Hall for any reason at any time.• NO rolling bags will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall.• NOTE: The conference program and events are subject to change.• CANCELLATIONS: Refunds, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be made if you notify SNA Meetings Center at meetings@school nutrition.org or by faxing your request to (508) 743-9619 on or before June 7, 2019. Cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after June 7 or for NO-SHOWS. Refunds and or credits will be issued 30 days AFTER the conference.

HOW TO REGISTER:• ONLINE: www.schoolnutrition.org/anc. When registering multiple individuals online, please process each registration separately.

• FAX: (508) 743-9619 (SNA accepts VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Discover or Purchase Order.)

• MAIL: ANC 2019 Registration, SNA, PO Box 759297, Baltimore, MD 21298-9297. Check payments must be received by June 7, 2019.

For the most current information about ANC 2019 St. Louis, please visit www.schoolnutrition.org/anc or contact SNA at (800) 877-8822.

CODE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTION

SNE School Nutrition Employee Cooks, bakers, chefs, bookkeepers, technicians, assistants, etc

STU Student Full-time students enrolled in post-secondary nutrition, health or other food related program

RET Retired Retired members

SNM School Nutrition Manager Managers, head cooks, head chefs, assistant managers

DDS School Nutrition Director, Supervisor, Working in a school nutrition (SN) program at the school district (SD) Specialist, Executive Chefs level

MCD School Nutrition Director, Supervisor, Working in a SN program where the SD enrollment is 40,000 or moreSpecialist, (Major City)

SDS State Agency Director, Supervisor, Working in state office for child nutrition (CN) programs, includingSpecialist nutrition education

EDU School Nutrition Educator Faculty working in a college/university setting

OTH Other Principals, superintendents, teachers, etc

AFE Affiliate Part-Time Staff (less than 4 hrs) Optional category for part-time SN staff

AFR Affiliate Retired Optional category for Retired SN staff

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: MAY 17, 2019

NOTE: Conference Registration is required before reserving a room within SNA’s discounted hotel room block.

EVENT POLICY: SNA’s Annual National Conference and exhibit hall are open only to professionals (current/retired) servicing school nutrition programs in the K-12 and post-secondary markets, industry representatives servicing those markets and professionals administering child nutrition programs at the state and federal level. Registration is required for admittance. SNA reserves the right to exclude any unauthorized persons from the conference facilities, meeting rooms and exhibit hall. (Find SNA’s complete Event Policy at www.schoolnutrition.org/anc.)

NOTE: Members receive special savings when more than one person in the same membership category registers from their school district. To qualify for these savings, each registrant from the same school district must take the following steps:A. Include the name of the first person registered from the school district in the space provided on the Registration Form.B. Send all registration forms from the same school district in the same envelope or with the same fax. Special savings not availableonline.

ANC 2019 REGISTRATION FORMIS THIS YOUR FIRST ANC? qYES qNO ARE YOU A NEW DIRECTOR (3 years or less)? qYES qNO

q UPDATE SNA MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Membership No. Preferred Name on Badge & Title

First Last

School/District/Company/Organization (no acronyms, please)

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Business Phone/Other Ext FAX Onsite Contact # (cell phone)

Email q Please check here if you wish to opt out of our published attendee list.

REGISTRATION PAYMENT:1. CHECK enclosed, payable to SNA: (ck#________________)

2. PURCHASE ORDER enclosed: (PO#__________________)

TOTAL: $______________(A+B+C)

3. CREDIT CARD* q VISA q AMEX q MasterCard q Discover

CREDIT CARD TOTAL: $______________________________(Totals from A, B, C sections)

(Registration Form may be faxed to (508) 743-9619.)

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FS Member DDS/MCD/SDS/EDU ...................................$445 $495 $545

+Addt’l from same district & member category ..........$415 $465 $515

Name of first person from school district:_____________________________

FS Member SNM/SNE .....................................................$325 $355 $405

+Addt’l from same district & member category .........$295 $325 $375

Name of first person from school district:_____________________________FS Member RET* .............................................................$205 $410 $460FS Member/STU** ...........................................................$110 $160 $210FS/SNA Nonmember .......................................................$530 $580 $630Industry Member .............................................................$560 $605 $655Industry/SNA Nonmember ..............................................$840 $865 $915Government Rate (Federal & State only) ........................$445 $495 $545Guest (non-foodservice) ..................................................$355 $405 $455

SECTION “A” TOTAL $_______________+Must be mailed or faxed together at same time. *Must have a current Retired Membership to receive this rate. ** Valid college ID must accompany Registra-tion Form.

A. REGISTRATION FEES: (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) Early Bird Rate-EB (Rec’d on or before 5/17, Regular Rate–RR (rec’d after 5/17 & before 6/7) or Onsite Rate–OS (rec’d after 6/7)

C. SPECIAL FUNCTION ONLY: All attendees and guests must purchase tickets in advance for the following special functions. You MUST check the event you plan to attend, so SNA can guarantee space for these events. Capacities may be limited and onsite availability is NOT guaranteed.

q EXTRA Closing Event ticket, Tuesday, July 16 _____ No. tix X $125 each = $____________

IMPORTANT: NOTE: By submitting this Registration Form, I hereby certify that I am a school nutrition professional or school nutrition industry representative and agree to have reviewed and accept SNA’s Event Policies (www.schoolnutrition.org/anc).SNA reserves the right to exclude any unauthorized per-sons from the conference facilities, meeting rooms and Exhibit Hall.

SNA is committed to enabling access to all meeting activities, including

accommodating dietary restrictions, to the extent reasonably possible and as required by law. We recommend you discuss your needs prior to the conference. Please email [email protected] by June 7, 2019.

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B. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS (Sat. 7/13):Pre-registration is required. Sessions may be canceled if not full. If

canceled, registrants will be offered alternate courses or receive a full refund by mail after the conference concludes. NEW this year—2-hour Express Pre-Cons. Please register by June 7.q Innovative Menu Planning Resources, 8 am-10 am, $99

q Train-the-Trainer on Financial Management, 9 am-11 am, $199

q Simple Solutions for Effective Communication, 1-3 pm, $99

q No Need to Reinvent Anything, 3-5 pm, $99

q Community Activity: Heal Childhood Hunger, 8:30-11:30 am, $129

q Managing Personalities & Conflict, 8 am-12 pm, COMPLIMENTARY

q Social Media & Graphic Design Shortcuts, 8 am-12 pm, $129

q State Agency Workshop—USDA Updates, 8 am-12 pm, $129

q Ask the RDs: Understanding the WHY, 1-5 pm, $129

q Money Management for Managers, 1-5 pm, $129

q Knife & Cooking Skills Train-the-Trainer Lab, 1-5 pm, $199

q State Agency Workshop—Train-the-Trainer, 1-5 pm, $299

q SNS Credentialing Prep Course, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, $249

q Supervisory Skill Development for Managers, 8 am-5 pm, $199

SECTION “B” TOTAL $_______________

Card Number Exp. Date

Billing Address (if different than above)

City/State/ZIP (as on billing statement)

Signature Date

Printed Name on Card

*Credit card orders cannot be processed unless all information is completed.

For additional registration questions, call SNA’s Registration Center at (774) 247-4018.

CANCELLATIONS: Refunds, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be made if you notify SNA Headquarters by faxing your request to (508) 743-9619 on or before June 7, 2019. Cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after June 7 or for NO-SHOWS.

Why MEET in St. Louis?Professional Growth. ANC’s core mission is to provide professional development for SNA members to support you in your school nutrition journey and help you to grow in the field. With more than 120 education sessions carefully selected by SNA’s volunteer committee members, the #ANC19 agenda is jam-packed with learning opportunities, including several new education formats.

Network with Peers. Networking is an ANC hallmark and we urge you to take advantage of the many networking slots built into the con-ference schedule. You’re certain to uncover new ideas and spark inspiration when you reach out to your fellow school nutrition professionals.

Find the Products and Services You Need. With the largest Exhibit Hall offering products and solutions for K-12 school foodser-vice, ANC is the best place to find answers for the challenges that have been puzzling you—and perhaps solutions to problems you didn’t know you had! Invest time to meet with indus-try representatives and turn them into your program’s allies. Sample new products, tried-and-true food and drinks and gather product information to share with your team back home.

Be Transformed. Motivation and inspiration are around every corner—so you’re certain to be transformed by this one-of-a-kind conference! In addition to everything mentioned above and throughout this conference preview, you’ll find can’t miss events such as the General Sessions, Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, Member Section Meetings, STEPS Wellness Event and more. Plus, it’s another great time to make meaningful connections—when you engage with speakers, honorees and other participants.

#ANC19Day By Day

SATURDAY, JULY 13• Pre-conference Workshops• SNS Credentialing Exam

SUNDAY, JULY 14• Member Section Meetings• SNA Red Carpet Awards

Ceremony• Education Sessions Begin• Opening General Session

featuring Jon Dorenbos

MONDAY, JULY 15 • Exhibit Hall—Tradeshow• School Nutrition Research & Best

Practices Showcase• Education Sessions Continue• Culinary Demonstrations• Member Section Meetings

TUESDAY, JULY 16 • Richard B. Russell Leadership

Series• Member Section Meetings• Exhibit Hall—Tradeshow• Education Sessions Continue• Closing General Session

Featuring Ashley Rhodes-Courter• Closing Event Featuring

Andy Grammer

(All schedules, speakers and events are subject to change. Please visit

www.schoolnutrition.org/anc for updates.)

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On the cover, “Meet our Members in St. Louis” (l-r): Sara Gasiorowski, ANC 2019 Program Advisor, Indianapolis, IN; Marlon Gordon, Heartland School Solutions; Reginald Ross, Charlotte, NC; Vanessa Hayes, Tifton, GA; Kogi Daniels, Tifton, GA; Jennifer Armstrong, Butterball Foodservice; Paul Becker, O’Fallon, MO

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