Magnolia PetalsThe Newslet ter of the Miss iss ippi School Nutr i t ion Associat ion

Volume 11, Issue 1 September 2015

Louise's Lunch LinesAric Bostick begins the introduction section of his book “Fired Up! Success” by giving his definition for what it means to be FIRED UP. He defines it as meaning to be on FIRE for life – FIRED UP for what you get to do, and for why you do what you do. Well, right now, this certainly describes how I’m feeling! I’m FIRED Up about the beginning of school, FIRED UP that my term as MSNA President has begun, and FIRED Up about the positive energy that I’m feeling from those of you who are involved in making plans for the 2015 MSNA Annual Conference “Quality Meals: A Recipe for Quality Minds.”

I can’t say thank you enough to you all for affording me such a great opportunity as this one! Although the journey seems a bit tedious at times, it has been well worth it.

Getting to travel to Utah and participating in ANC was monumental! SNA’s reorganization plans were rolled out and voted on. The Leaders feel that this change will benefit both the organization and its members as a way to provide more member opportunities within SNA and alleviate some time and energy from officer positions. This change may make the positions more desirable to future candidates. Professional Standards and Continuing Education were also examined. Our Souls were also filled with encouraging and inspirational messages delivered by Sports Anchor Howie Long, authors Laura Schroff and Les Brown. If possible for you to do

so, please plan to attend next year’s ANC which will be held in San Antonio, Texas.

By now, for most of you, things should be starting to settle down a bit in your Districts. Grain Waivers, CEP application, FFVP set up, and PLE are hopefully are things of the past. Now you can move on to doing what we do on a daily basis – feeding the children.

In the next couple of weeks, I plan to send correspondence to individuals reminding them of what their volunteer position will be for the next year or the next couple of years. Thank you for agreeing to be a part of the MSNA Team. Also, remember to promote and utilize District Owned Memberships, SNA Membership, acquiring an SNA Certificate and nominations for MSNA and SNA Manager of the Year, Director of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We can make this happen!

Once again, thanks to all of you and it’s my pleasure to serve you.

Louise McPhee, PresidentMississippi School Nutrition Association

46th MSNA Annual ConferenceQuality Meals – a Recipe for Quality MindsJackson, Mississippi – November 5-8, 2015

We all like to take something home from the MSNA Annual Conference and there are certainly several opportunities. Check out the conference schedule on page 5 and include a visit to the MSNA Silent Auction at the Jackson Marriott to see what they have to offer. Armer Moore and her Silent Auction Committee are planning to both auction and draw for tickets of many items. Certainly you will find something that you cannot live without! Don’t forget to bring something from your district, chapter, or as a member to add to all of the items. Come and see what they have this year. Your name may be drawn or you may be the highest bidder and you will take the prized item home. Items include theme baskets, designer handbags and more. Check the conference schedule for the time and location.

Rita Bonner and her committee have started selling tickets for the 2015 raffle. Individual tickets are $3.00 each or three tickets for $5.00. Feeling Lucky? Each ticket will give you an opportunity to win either a $500 gift card (Start that Christmas shopping early!) or a tablet, or a $250.00 gift card. For more information and certainly for tickets, contact Dianne Morgan at Grenada Schools (662-226-1606.) Look for the MSNA Booth on the Exhibit floor if you don’t get tickets before the conference!!

Looking for something with a MSNA logo? Check out the Emporium for these items. This year it will be located as part of the MSNA booths on the exhibit floor. So be sure to stop by and see what they have to sell. So don’t forget to bring a donation for the Silent Auction and certainly don’t forget to stop by the Silent Auction at the Jackson Marriott or the MSNA Booth in the Jackson Convention Center. See you there!!!!

Louise McPhee, President

Inside this issue:

From Danny's Diner .............. 2

Correspondence from Jackie ... 2

2015 SNA Annual Conference .............. 2

ConferenceRegistration Form ................ 3

Hotel Information ................ 4

Conference Overview ........... 5

Interest Sessions ................. 6

Contest Form ..................... 7

Membership Contest ............. 8

Mary Hill - Silver Plate Winner .. 9

Pictures ....................... 10-11

Membership Awards .............12

Executive Board .................13

Leadership Action Plan .........14

Breakfast Challenge ............15

MSNA News .......................16

Sustaining IndustryMembers and Sponsors .........17

Lobbyist News ...................18

Ballot .............................19

Check Your Calendar............20

MSNA and SNA ScholarshipsThinking of taking a college or university course to further your education? Perhaps you are interested in another training opportunity that would increase your job skills. Consider applying for a MSNA Scholarship. Eight MSNA members received scholarships at the 2014 MSNA Annual Conference. If you are a current MSNA member and have been a MSNA member for two years, you are eligible. The Scholarship and Awards Committee has been raising funds for this year’s scholarships. For requirements and forms, check out the MSNA website at www.schoolnutrition-ms.org and click on scholarships. Complete scholarship application forms are due October 1, 2015, to Pam Kirby, Rankin County Schools. Have questions; contact either Pam Kirby at 601-825-2257 or Doris Schneider at 601-924-9901. Anyone can donate to the Scholarship fund. If you want to make a donation contact either Pam Kirby or Doris Schneider.

SNA also has scholarships. Links to information about applying for these scholarships can also be found on the MSNA website.

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2015 SNA Annual National Conference in Salt Lake CityMississippi SNA members enjoyed beautiful weather in Salt Lake City as they attended the events at the SNA Annual Conference. Sunday morning, MSNA members were well represented at the Awards Ceremony. As one of her last duties as MSNA President, Lela Bynum accepted the Thelma Flanagan Gold Achievement Award from Julia Bauscher, SNA President. The Thelma Flanagan Gold Achievement Award honors state presidents reaching the outcomes of 2014-15 Priority Issues.

MSNA members took advantage of the many educational and general sessions, the exhibits, and just networking with each other and members from other states. They gathered for the state picture on page 11. Mark your calendar for the 2016 SNA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 10-13, 2016.

Well all, it’s the start of a new school year. I hope everyone has had time to recharge their batteries and is ready to get started. We have lots of new and exciting things to look forward to this year. We will get to enjoy some new products along with a year waiver in the whole grain products we are serving. SUDIA has breakfast challenges going on. We have a

new micro threshold of $3000 or less for purchasing that does not require two quotes. We have lots of new professional standards and train hours to track. Plus we have new Child Nutrition Directors

to welcome into MSNA (so get busy with their recruitment). The Production Manuals have been changed a little. Mississippi Recipes for Success is getting a revamp for the changes in purchasing and whole grain waivers.

All in all it looks like we will be busy with all of this plus our usual daily operations. November will bring us the MSNA Annual Conference in Jackson. Everyone always looks forward to our conference so please plan now to attend. We will be working hard to make this Conference as exciting and educational as in years past (please keep us in your prayers).

I hope you all have a wonderful school start up, so WELCOME BACK!!!

Danny Dillistone, MSNA President Elect

As we embark on a new school year and the many challenges that lie ahead, we also gear up for the office of MSNA Vice President. We know that this phase of leadership is a learning process by which I will shadow and learn from the President and President-Elect. Kudos to Lela as she inspired each member to Get in the Game and Be a Part of the MSNA Team, and to Louise for her hard work as she assumes the office of President and prepares for the annual conference. The conference theme: Quality Meals: A Recipe for Quality Minds is appropriately fitting because it highlights our main objective for serving

the children of the state of Mississippi each day.

As Louise leads us into this year, I know that the gears of Danny’s mind are continuously turning as he prepares to wow us into an adventure for 2016-2017. He strives for an adventure; therefore, I can only imagine what he has planned.

There is much to learn from the Past Presidents, President, officers and members of MSNA as well as other school nutrition professionals that specialize in child nutrition. Together, we can enhance our ideas and goals to continue moving MSNA to the next horizon.

Again, thanks for the vote of confidence that you have placed in me to lead one of the greatest organizations in Mississippi during the 2017-2018 school year. I look forward to working with each of you.

Jackie T. Henry, MSNA Vice -President

From Danny's Diner!

Correspondence from Jackie

Danny DillistonePresident Elect

Jackie HenryVice-President

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MSNA 46th CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONNovember 5-8, 2015 • Jackson, MS

To qualify for advance rates and to guarantee T-shirt Sizes, Registration and Payment must be post marked by October 14, 2015. Non-members who complete form as members will be invoiced the difference between Membership and Non-Member Package.Step 1: Complete the Following Information

Last name: _________________________________________ First name: _________________________________ Membership #: _________________

Name to appear on badge: _______________________ School District: ________________________ Position/Title: ____________________________

City: ___________________________________ Zip: _______________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________________

Work Phone: _____________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________________________

Step 2. Indicate Ribbons FS Director (Buyer) Delegate Speaker Manager Chapter President Certificate in School Nutrition Hostess Executive Board Steering Committee SFNS (SNA) First Time Attendee New MSNA Member

Step 3. Advanced Registration Extension Membership Full Conference Package $160.00 $ __________ Non-Member Full Conference Package $190.00 $ __________ Member One-Day Package (No Meals or T-Shirt) $100.00 $ __________ Non-Member One-Day Package (No Meals or T-Shirt) $130.00 $ __________ Student Registration (must be 16 or older with student ID) $25.00 $ __________ (Meals and T-shirts are not included)

Step 4. Conference T-shirts (included in registration) Size: (Circle your size) S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X Additional T-shirts are $12.00 each. Size_____ Quantity____ $ __________ For special order and additional purchase of $15.00, Long Sleeve T-shirts are available. Long sleeve t-shirt order must be submitted by October 11, 2015 Size_____ Quantity____ $ __________

Step 5. The following meals are included in the Registration Fee. Please check the meals you will be attending:_______ Industry Party _______ Awards Banquet _______ Inspirational Breakfast(Friday night, Nov. 6, 2015) (Saturday night, Nov. 7, 2015) (Sunday morning, Nov.8, 2015)

Step 6. Extra TicketsQuantity Type Price_______ Industry Party $40.00 $_________ _______ Banquet $35.00 $_________ _______ Breakfast $20.00 $_________

Step 7. On-Site Registration. Prices will be higher for registration postmarked after October 14, 2015, and correct t-shirt size not guaranteed. Member Full Conference Package $175.00 $ __________ Non-Member Full Conference Package $205.00 $ __________ Member One Day Package (No Meals or T-shirt) $100.00 $ __________ Non-Member One-Day Package (No Meals or T-shirt) $135.00 $ __________ Student One-Day Package $25.00 $ __________ (No meals or Jersey. Must have Student ID)

Step 8. Total Due. Make check payable to MSNA TOTAL $ __________Return completed registration form and check to Dixie Eleuterius, Biloxi Public Schools, 160 St. Peters Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530. E-mail address is dixie.eleuterius@biloxischools.net, phone is 228-374-4428, and fax is 228-436-5101. Advanced registration is due no later than October 14, 2015. If an invoice or W-9 is needed or for questions about conference, contact Doris Schneider at ms-sna@bellsouth.net or 601-924-9901.Refund Policy: Request for registration refund for any conference/seminar sponsored by MSNA should be made in writing to the registration committee chairman and postmarked on or before the printed deadline date. Cancellations received on or before the printed deadline date of October 14, 2015, will entitle the registrant to full refund less an administrative fee of $25.00. Cancellations received after the printed deadline date and on or before the ten days prior to the conference beginning date will entitle the registrant to a 50% refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations after ten days prior to the conference beginning date deadline. Refunds for special circumstances, death, or illness, will be considered by the Executive Committee. Appropriate documentation will be required. No refunds will be made for no-shows. No children under 18 allowed on exhibit floor. Registered students are an exception. I request that you accept me as participant at the Ms School Nutrition Association conference to be held in Jackson, MS, November 5-8, 2015. I understand there is some risk inherent in traveling to and from as a result of attending the conference. The undersigned hereby releases MSNA and the committees, members, and officers as well as other participants and other persons who may take part in said conference from all liability for injury, death, and property damages that may be suffered in connection with such activities whether due to negligence or otherwise, accepting such risks involved in waiving all right of any kind that might otherwise arise. The undersigned agrees to indemnify MSNA, its committees, members and officers against the cost of defense of such claims including reasonable attorney’s fees.

Signature: _____________________________________________Check the MSNA web site for updates about the MSNA 45th CONFERENCE. The web-site address is: www.schoolnutrition-ms.org

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The Headquarters Hotel for the 2015 MSNA Annual Conference is the Jackson Marriott Hotel. An additional hotel is listed below. The earlier reservations are made, the more likely rooms will be available in the block. Any available rooms will be released by the deadline date for each hotel. Ask for the specific name block for our group when making reservations for each hotel. Make any cancellations 72 hours prior to date of arrival.

Check with each hotel about specific methods of payment. To have the right amount, ask for confirmation of the amount when making reservations. To prevent any problems with payment for hotel rooms, be sure and bring a school district tax-exempt letter and a school district check payable to the hotels for the amount. Otherwise rates will be subject to state taxes. Local taxes of 3% and $2 occupancy assessment may be charged.

HEADquARTERS HOTEL Jackson Marriott Name Block: MS School Nutrition Association200 East Amite Street Room Rates: Standard Rooms: 1 to 2 per room - $119.00 per nightJackson, MS 39201 Parking is included for registered guestsPhone: 601-969-5100 Cut-off Date: October 11, 2015

ADDITIONAL HOTELSHoliday Inn Express Name Block: 310 Greymont Avenue Room Rates: Standard Rooms: 1-4 per room - $104.00 per night Jackson, MS 39202 King and Queen Suite, $124.00Phone: 601-948-4466 Cut-off Date: October 15, 2015

Marriott, Jackson, MS

MSNA Annual Conference Hotel Information - Jackson, MS

2015 MSNA NuTRITION EDuCATION SEMINARThe 2015 Nutrition Education Seminar returned to Hattiesburg at the Lake Terrace Conference Center on April 15, 2015. The beautiful April day and Lake Terrace’s spring setting could not have been better. Lela Bynum, MSNA President, welcomed all to “Nutrition for the Team.” She introduced Nancy Rice, State Director from Georgia and Former SNA President. Nancy fed us food for thought with her presentation of “Your Attitude Determines Your Attitude.” After a short break, Sue Ellen Codding, MSNA Treasurer, discussed the changes and requirements for the MSNA and SNA Manager of the Year. Chuck Ainsworth encouraged members to nominate deserving members as SNA School Lunchroom Heroes. Star Managers from across the state participated in a showcase of their best practices on promoting school meals, developing new recipes, and breakfast participation. Featured this year were: Deedra Anthony, Grenada Middle School, Grenada School District; Patrick Butler, Redwood Elementary, Vicksburg-Warren School District; and Alisa Willis and Alberta Harris, N.R. Burger Middle School, Hattiesburg Public School District. Since this is a part of the program every year, start thinking about being a participant next year!

All the participants enjoyed a great buffet luncheon served by the Lake Terrace Catering Staff. After satisfying their nutritional needs, participants returned to hear David Leathers, our favorite chef from Tupelo. David has spoken at other MSNA conferences. The topic was “Eating Real, from the Farm to the School” and as usual he amazed and challenged us with his carving and presentation skills.

The afternoon concluded with an update from our state office by April Catchings, Office of Child Nutrition, MDE. Participants were exposed to many new ideas and had great networking opportunities during break and lunch. After some great door prizes were given away, the participants journeyed safely home! Thanks to Kaye Mayatt and her staff and committee for planning a great Nutrition Education Seminar.

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MSNA ANNuAL CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 5-8, 2015 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Time Event Place

Thursday - November 5, 20157:00 a.m. Convention Display Setup Jackson Convention Center

9:00 a.m. Steering Committee Jackson Marriott

10:00 a.m. Executive Board Meeting Jackson Marriott

11:00 a.m. Industry Advisory Board Meeting Jackson Marriott

12:30-3:30 p.m. Bingo Jackson Marriott

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Judging of Tray Contest Jackson Marriott

6:30 p.m. Executive Board/Steering Dinner Fairfield Inn

Friday, November 6, 2015

7:00 a.m. Exhibitor Registration Jackson Convention Center

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration/T-Shirt Pickup Jackson Marriott

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Banquet Seating Jackson Marriott

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-Conference Sessions-Directors Jackson Marriott

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Sessions-Manager Jackson Marriott

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Delegates Assembly Jackson Marriott

10:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Silent Auction/Emporium Setup Jackson Marriott

3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction Jackson Marriott

2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits & Emporium Directors/Managers Jackson Convention Center

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Turn in Story Boards for Judging Jackson Convention Center

5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Judging Story Board Entries Jackson Convention Center

7:00 - 11:30 p.m. Industry Appreciation Dinner & Dance Jackson Marriott

Saturday, November 7, 2015

6:00 – 6:45 a.m. Wellness Activity – Scavenger Hunt Jackson Marriott

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration/T-Shirt Pickup Jackson Marriott

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Banquet Seating and Voting Jackson Marriott

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Conference Grand Opening Session Jackson Convention Center

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction Jackson Marriott

10:00 a.m. Grand Opening of Exhibits Jackson Convention Center

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Exhibits (Open to All) Jackson Convention Center

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Emporium Jackson Convention Center

1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Educational Sessions Jackson Marriott

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction Pickup Jackson Marriott

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free Time

7:00 p.m. MSNA Conference Awards Banquet Jackson Marriott

Sunday, November 8, 2015

8:00 a.m. MSNA Breakfast Jackson Marriott

11:00 a.m. Executive Board Meeting Jackson Marriott

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MSNA ANNUAL CoNfErENCE INTErEST SESSIoNSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015

8AM -5PM - Pre Conference Session for Managers – Jackson Marriott Serve Safe Course – Instructor provided by SFSPac, Inc. $58.00 Preregistration Fee required by October 6, 2015. See registration form below! Certificate for lunch at a nearby restaurant will be provided by SFSPac

8:30-11:30 AM Pre Conference Session for Directors – Jackson Marriott Navigating uSDA Professional Standards Driving Employee Engagement = Success update from OCN

SATuRDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 20158:00-9:30AM Opening General Session – Jackson Convention Center Rozi Russell – SNA Executive Board Member – Single Unit Section Chef Robert Rusan – Maplewood Richmond Heights School District - Maplewood, MO

1:00 – 4:30 PM Interest Sessions - Jackson Marriott Farm to School: What’s on Your Table? Keys to Healthy Living FYI: Health Screenings and Benefits Great Customer Service Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Culinary Skills Techniques

RECOGNITION OF CHILD NuTRITION PROGRAM RETIREES

Did some of the staff members in your district retire? Were they MSNA members and had worked for more than 25 years? This year at our annual conference, we want to acknowledge those MSNA members who have retired after 25 years or more of service to the children of Mississippi. If a MSNA member has retired with 25 years or more of service this past year, send the following information by Oct. 15, 2015, to Doris Schneider at ms-sna@bellsouth.net

Information should include: Full Name – Years of Service (25 or more) – School District – School Name- Mailing Address (if not present at conference.) Certificates will be awarded at one of the sessions. If the retiree is not there, the certificate will be mailed.

-------------------------------------------------------------Registration Form for Serve Safe-------------------------------------------------------------

NAME _____________________________________________________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT________________________________Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________________ MS ______________ Zip Code _______________________________MSNA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER_____________________________________DAYTIME TELEPHONE # _________________________________Child Nutrition Director ______________________________________E-MAIL (IF AVAILABLE) ____________________________________

Mail completed Registration Form with check or purchase order payable to MSNA for $58.00 by October 6, 2015, to: Regina Ducksworth, SFS Director Clinton Public Schools P.O. Box 300 Clinton, MS 39060 Phone number: 601-924-4002 Fax number: 601-924-1364-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don’t forget the following at ConferenceSilent Auction – Jackson Marriott on Nov. 6 from 3-5:30 pm, and Nov. 7 from 10 am to 4 pmEmporium – Exhibit Floor at Jackson Convention Center on Nov. 6 from 3 to 5 pm, and Nov. 7 from 10 am to 12:30 pmFund Raiser - Exhibit Floor at Jackson Convention Center on Nov. 6 from 3 to 5 pm, and Nov. 7 from 10 am to 12:30 pmWellness Activity – Scavenger Hunt for Teams with Great Prizes on the Mezzanine of the Jackson Marriott (Form your team of 4 or you will be assigned to a team when you arrive) - Nov. 7 from 6 to 6:30 AM

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MSNA Contests Registration Form for 2015 ConferenceReturning contests are Breakfast and Lunch Trays and Storyboards. A new contest this year is Decorating Cupcakes, so all of you bakers get ready. For further information on all contests, go the MSNA website (schoolnutrition-ms.org) and click on Annual Conference and next click on Contest Registration form or e-mail ms-sna@bellsouth.net. Participants must be MSNA members and conference registrants. For questions call Alisa Jordan at 601-947-6993

MARK CONTESTS ENTERED (MORE THAN ONE CONTEST MAY BE ENTERED):

MSNA TRAY CONTESTS (Enter by October 30, 2015): ___Breakfast ___Lunch

MSNA STORYBOARD CONTESTS (Enter by October 30, 2015): ____

MSNA CUPCAKE DECORATING CONTEST (Enter by October 17, 2015): ____

NAME________________________________________________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT ____________________________________

SCHOOL REPRESENTED___________________________________ FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR ________________________________

MSNA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER____________________ DAYTIME TELEPHONE #_____________________

E-MAIL (IF AVAILABLE) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail completed Registration Form to: Alisa Jordan George County Schools 5152 Main St Lucedale, MS 39452 Phone number: 601-947-6993 Fax number: 601-766-3652

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SCHOOL DISTRICT (OR STATE AGENCY)OWNED MEMBERSHIP (SDM) OPTION

SNA and MSNA offer a valuable membership option called School District (or State Agency) Owned Membership (SDM) as an alternative to standard individual memberships. A SDM is a membership that is owned by a school district in the name of an individual and is transferable to another employee if the original assignee leaves or retires. The goal of SDM is to make it easier for your school district to pay for and centrally manage memberships while also allowing employees to enjoy the many benefits of SNA and MSNA membership. Benefits of SDM include: • Ability to transfer memberships. • Ability to align all of your memberships to expire the same month. • Ability to receive a group invoice for your memberships. • Ability for a designated main contact to log into his/her online SNA account and view entire SDM roster • Free Memberships for New SDMs: SNA is currently offering an incentive for new employee or manager members. For every 5 new employee

members, you receive 1 new free employee membership. And for every 5 new managers, you receive 1 new free manager membership! For more information about SDM or to get started, please visit: www.schoolnutrition.org/sdm or contact SNA at sdm@schoolnutrition.org.

LET’S RECRuIT AND WIN! JOIN THE 2015BACK TO SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Our state association is participating in this year’s Back to School Membership Drive, and we could win big! This drive began on September 1, 2015 and will end on November 30, 2015. Our state association could win a free registration to National Leadership Conference 2016 in Baltimore- so, help us recruit more members.

You could be a winner, too! Recruit five or more new members between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016 and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win 1 of 5 VIP registrations to SNA’s 2017 Annual National Conference (ANC) in Atlanta, Ga.*. Let’s recruit and win together! Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/recruit for more information and complete rules.

SCHOOL LuNCH SNAPSHOT: CAPTuRE YOuRSMark your calendar for National School Lunch Week: October 12-16, 2015. This year’s theme, “School Lunch Snapshot” is all about taking and sharing great photos of real school lunches! Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/NSLW for tips and ideas to get started planning your celebration. You can also shop online for NSLW merchandise for your staff and students by clicking here.

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JPS MARY HILL NAMED SILVER PLATE WINNER!

JPS Food Services chief Mary Hill is no stranger to the national spotlight. Her passion and dedication to providing healthy, affordable school meals to students in Jackson Public Schools has led to her most recent honor–a Silver Plate Award from the International Food Manufacturer's Association.

In a profile on Hill, FoodService Director Magazine, credited her selection to five accomplishments of her administration. Under her leadership, Hill has improved the design of kitchens in new buildings with conveniences like walk-in coolers and combi ovens that help produce healthier versions of favorite menu items. She has promoted healthier eating by providing more of the nutritious choices students demand most based on point-of-sale data. Her innovations include programs for food service employees and extend throughout the District and beyond. Every year, Hill's team sponsors a wellness walk open to the public and a District-wide weight loss incentive program.

IFMA recognizes food service professionals in seven categories with its Silver Plate award. Hill was recommended in the Elementary and Middle Schools category by Schwan's® Food Company for her initiatives impacting elementary and secondary schools in Jackson. At the annual celebration, one Silver Plate winner was honored with the Gold Plate Award. The event has been called "The Academy of Awards of Foodservice" according to the event website. The IFMA's Gold Plate Award Celebration took place May 18, 2015, at Union Station in Chicago.

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President Lela Bynum Welcomes All to Nutrition Ed Seminar Former SNA President Nancy Rice at Nutrition Ed Seminar

Campers at Vicksburg Warren Summer Camp Carla Wilson and Her Winning Breakfast T-shirt

President Elect Louise McPhee Reveals Her Plan of Action Part of the 2015-16 MSNA Executive Board

Reggie Ross Takes Us on His Leadership Journey Passing the President’s Gavel from Lela to Louise

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Mississippi School Nutrition Association Members Attending ANC in Salt Lake City

Beverly, Danny, Doris, and Louise at National Leadership Conference

Louise and Lela Represent Mississippi at House of Delegates

President Lela Bynum Receives Thelma Flanagan Award

Louise, SNA President Julia Bauscher, and Lela in Salt Lake City

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RECOGNIzING OuTSTANDING MSNA MEMBERSEach year outstanding members are recognized by MSNA and SNA. A director, a manager and a staff member are recognized at the state, regional and national level. Members are nominated by peers, staff, colleagues, or supervisors for these awards. The applications are reviewed at the state level and the winners are sent to the regional director where regional winners are selected. From these regional winners national winners are chosen for each category. State winners are recognized at the MSNA Annual Conference each fall and are also recognized in an awards ceremony at the SNA Annual National Conference each year. Applications are judged on different criteria that can be found on the SNA website at:https://schoolnutrition.org/Membership/Awards/MemberAwards/

All nominees must be current SNA members who hold a SNA Certificate in School Nutrition or the SNS Credential throughout the entire awards nomination and judging process. Take a look at the different awards and start planning to nominate a deserving member next year! Nominations are due online at the SNA website or to the MSNA President by the following dates:Director of the Year - March 1, 2016Manager of the Year - February 1, 2016Employee of the Year - March 1, 2016

Beginning in 2016 and as funds are available, the MSNA Executive Board has voted that the MSNA Manager of the Year will receive an expense paid trip for the year of the award to the SNA Annual National Conference (ANC). The awardee will attend the awards ceremony and other scheduled events at ANC. The following expenses will be covered according to the travel policies of the MS Department of Education: airfare for one; hotel expenses for the time of the conference; transportation between the airport and the hotel, conference registration, airport parking, and a daily per diem for meals and incidental expenses. For further information contact: ms-sna@bellsouth.net

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President- Louise McPheePresident Elect- Danny Dillistone

Vice President- Jackie HenrySecretary- Kaye Mayatt

Treasurer- Beverly Baylis

Section ChairmenSingle Unit Chairman- Sandy Hearn

Supervisors Chairman – Christell HicksState Agency Chairman- Stephanie Robinson

College and University Chairman – Virginia Webb, Ph.D.Industry Chairman – Alston Sory

Regional DirectorsRegion I Director- Angela HansonRegion II Director- Patricia AllenRegion III Director – Armer Moore

Region IV Director- Delories TurnerRegion V Director- Deedee Hurt

Non-Voting MembersExecutive Secretary- Doris Schneider, RD

Past President- Lela Bynum State Director- Scott ClementsParliamentarian- Bettye Hart

Mississippi School Nutrition AssociationExecutive Board

2015-2016

COMMITTEE CHAIRMANNominating – Kenny Coker

Public Policy/Legislative- Gail KavanaughProfessional Development- Pam Kirby

Nutrition Standards/ Education- Kaye MayattResolution/Bylaws- Mary HillMembership-Christell Hicks

Communication- April CatchingsMASA Representative – Armer Moore

MS-AND Representative – Myra Rayburn

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MSNA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CHALLENGES LEADERS

On a bright sunshiny day in June, the 2015 MSNA Leadership Conference was held at Lake Tiak-O’Khata. Participants enjoyed being away from the busy days of school life and the opportunity to prepare for the 2015-16 MSNA year. Participants relaxed the evening before when Marketing Agents South hosted a barbecue at a lakeside cabin. Our thanks to Alston Sory, Curtis Shelton, and Mike Williamson for sponsoring a wonderful event.

President Lela Bynum welcomed us at the beginning of the session. Gail Kavanaugh followed with highlights of the 2015 Mississippi legislative session as well as some comments about federal legislation. Stephanie Robinson, Office of Child Nutrition, MDE, updated attendees on program changes. Next President Elect Louise McPhee presented the MSNA Initiatives for her year as MSNA President. These were developed when Louise and other MSNA members attended the National Leadership Conference. The MSNA Executive Board, MSNA Chapters, and MSNA members all will play a part in helping Louise implement those initiatives.

President Elect Louise introduced Reginald (Reggie) Ross with the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Reggie was installed as the SNA Southeast Regional Director at ANC. Reggie challenged all present as he told the story of his leadership journey and how he began as a member and now is a board member at the national level.

As usual the kitchen staff at Lake Tiak-O’Khata prepared a great buffet lunch. Our thanks to all these industry members who sponsored networking tables: The Wallin Group, SFSPac, Marketing Agents South, PRM, Pro-Quip, Super Bakery, Interior Elements, Advance Pierre, HumiTec, Track Point Systems, and SUDIA. Industry members shared information about their products and services. Participants at all the tables enjoyed the food, fellowship, and networking with each other and our industry partners.

After lunch informational sessions were held for MSNA Committees, MSNA Executive Board, and MSNA Chapter Officers and Members. MSNA thanks Gail Kavanaugh, Julie Hamilton, Sandy Hearn, Sue Ellen Codding, and Doris Schneider for providing these sessions. MSNA members should be well on the way to helping Louise meet the initiatives for 2015-16. To end a great conference, Past President Rena’ Pritchard installed the MSNA Executive Board for 2015-16 and introduced them to the attendees. Of course door prizes were distributed and after some final words, participants said farewell to each other and started on a safe trip home. MSNA and its leaders are set for a great MSNA year!

MSNA PLAN OF ACTION FOR 2015-2016Professional DevelopmentObjective: Increase the availability of resources and opportunities to enable members to meet the new Federal Professional Standards.Strategies:Review MSNA training (conference and meetings) to determine what programming supports USDA Professional Standards.Create a tracking sheet with coding for each of the educational programs for attendees to track CEUs for Professional Standards. Collaborate with State Agency to develop and offer educational programsPromote participation in SNA scholarship programs to help members pursue training opportunities.Advocacy and Public ImageObjective: Increase State and Federal Policy Maker’s understanding of the business of operating School Nutrition Programs.Strategies:Send President and President-Elect to LAC and consider sending other members to visit Mississippi Representatives and Senators.Increase number of members trained in advocacy at the State and Federal level. CommunityObjective: Increase School District Owned Membership retention.Strategies:Distribute and discuss SDM at State Conference.Create a Membership Brochure for Mississippi.Extend personal invitations to non-members to find out about us.InfrastructureObjective: Review and revise the MSNA Bylaws.Strategies:Bylaws Committee will review current SNA and MSNA Bylaws to establish best practices for MSNA.Present to Executive Board for review and discussion.

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SCHOOLS ARE GEARING uP FORTHE MISSISSIPPI BREAKFAST CHALLENGE

Southeast Dairy Association is excited that three hundred and thirteen schools have chosen “Breakfast For Success” and taken the Challenge to increase their school breakfast participation! Eating school breakfast is one way to ensure that all students start the day ready to learn. Schools participating in the Mississippi Breakfast Challenge are not only helping their students achieve academic success, but also have a chance to win cash prizes, and possibly a visit from one of our NFL MVP players.The contest runs from September 1, 2015 through October 30, 2015. Southeast Dairy Association will be providing support during the contest with tips, ideas, and suggestions for fun and creative ways to encourage students to eat breakfast.

Best of Luck to all participating schools!Southeast Dairy AssociationMississippi School Health and Wellness TeamCathi deVeer, Stephanie Yow, Nancy Roman

Mississippi School Health Mini GrantsThe John D. Bower Foundation is providing School Health Mini Grants to 100 schools for the 2015-2016 school year. These grants are designed to assist schools to build a broader base of support and activity in areas of coordinated school health, and to be able to fully and more appropriately implement the Mississippi Healthy Students Act at their school site. Up to five schools from a school district may apply for the funding.

Benchmarks include:1. Have a school health coordinator, 2. Participate in the regional School Health Coordinator Trainings to be held in October and November, 3. Assess school health and wellness, 4. Develop a local wellness policy that addresses all components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model, 5. Implement a quality school health council that includes both school and community members and 6. Plan and present one health related event.Grant application deadline is September 17th. Look for the grant application on the Office of Healthy Schools website: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ohs/home under What’s New.

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NEWS FROM AROuND THE STATESouthern Bell Chapter –Vicksburg Warren School District

The Southern Bell Chapter provides the meals for special needs kids at Camp Silver Cloud every year. With the increased attendance this year, eighty-eight kids and counselors received breakfast, lunch, snack and supper meals. Nutritional meals and snacks were planned. The chapter members also enjoyed helping the campers with archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, and the very famous Talent Show. They are making plans and are really looking forward to next year. The Southern Bell Chapter has fed these wonderful children for 8 years.

Submitted by Sandy Hearn, Vicksburg Warren Schools and Single Unit Section Chief on MSNA Executive Board

CHILD NuTRITION NEWS From Lamar County Schools

Each year during the month of March, the child nutrition department celebrates National School Breakfast Week. Lamar County Child Nutrition sponsors a T-shirt design contest. Any of our staff at each of our ten cafeterias districtwide may submit a design. We would like to congratulate this year’s winner, Carla Wilson,a cafeteria employee at Oak Grove Primary School. All employees received shirts with the design. The winning T-shirt will be showcased every time “Brunch for Lunch” is on the menu. Great job Carla!!!

Submitted by Julie Hamilton, Lamar County Schools, and one of our Past MSNA Presidents!!

Message from Past President, Lela Bynum

My year of serving as president of the Mississippi School Nutrition Association has come to an end. I wish to thank each of you for allowing me to serve in this capacity. I treasure each of the memories I have made during this year of service. To the members of the 45th Mississippi School Nutrition Association Executive Board, Steering Committee Chairs and Members, and Industry Advisory Board I wish to say a special word of appreciation. Your dedication and service to the association cannot be measured. Each of you gives of yourself without hesitation, and we are all recipients of your commitment to making our organization successful. I have been inspired by many of you, and I have found numerous mentors, friends, and leaders within our association that I can call upon for help. I know that each of you have also given assistance to countless others who were in need.

It is now time for each of us to lend our assistance to our new president, Louise McPhee. I know for a fact that she is spending many hours preparing for the Mississippi School Nutrition Association Conference in November. Each person who serves (or has served) as president will tell you, this is not a task that can be accomplished alone. It takes all of us coming together to make the conference a success, and I encourage each of you to step up and volunteer to serve in our Mississippi School Nutrition Association.

Volunteering has allowed me exposure to SNA national and state conferences which provided me access to information that is vital to my district and staff. Volunteering helped me to gain confidence, professionalism, and more pride in my job. It is my sincere wish that each of you will begin to volunteer in your local chapters and state association so that you may find this same inspiration. This is your association, and it is up to you to help make it the association you want it to be.

Again, please allow me to express my appreciation to each of you for gifting me with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally as the former president of Mississippi School Nutrition Association. You are truly the best!

Lela Bynum, Past PresidentMississippi School Nutrition Association

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PLEASE SuPPORT AND THANK OuR SuSTAINING INDuSTRY MEMBERS!!!!SuSTAINING INDuSTRY MEMBERS, 2015-16

MSNA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF THESE SPONSORS!

Liz Roesel, Meals PlusJohn Flynn, Advantage Waypoint

Duane Griffin, TEMCO. Inc. Tim Simmons, The Wallin Group

Alston Sory, Marketing Agents SouthBill Wolfe, Hotel Restaurant

Marshall Wolfe, Pro-QuipDr. Malcom Broome, MS Peanut Growers

Louis Crumbley, Crumbley Paper Co.Matt Hensen, PMRSusan Spence, PMR

Lee Byron, Styro Green Recycling, Inc.Teresa Pursiful Graham, Advance Pierre

Mary Ryan, HeartlandTammie Hollis Myrick, Prairie Farms Luvel

Chuck Ainsworth, SFSPac, Inc.

Anne Travis, The Bower FoundationDavid Hardy, Interior Elements

Matt Taylor, M & B ProductsVern Baker, B & G Distribution, Inc.

Curtis Shelton, Marketing Agents SouthBruce Wright, BakeCrafters

Cindy Elder, MS Power CompanyTeri Brewer, Thermo-Kool

Sylvia Forbes, Merchants CompanyMichael Rush, Island OasisDiane Martin, MCI Foods

Scott Crawford, General MillsKenny Walpole, AccuTempBuddy Todd, Juice Alive

Christy Grawbowski, AccuTemp Products, Inc.

MSNA PLATINuM SPONSORS SFSPAC, Inc.

Prairie Farms (Luvel Dairies)Total Equipment Maintenance Company, Inc.

BakeCrafters, Inc. Professional Manufacturer Representatives

Advance PierreCrumbley Paper and Foodservice Company

MSNA SILVER SPONSORS Heartland School SystemsMarketing Agents South

The Wallin GroupMississippi Peanut Growers Association

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A CALL TO ACTION FOR MSNA

Please take time to visit with candidates for the Mississippi Legislature and our statewide candidates for office. Attend rallies, candidate forums, debates, and

other events where they might be speaking. This is our time to ask them to support the MSNA. There is a lot of talk this summer about public education. We all know that one of the best ways to a bright, sharp mind is for us to make sure our kids have a healthy school meal. Take time to learn more about Initiative 42 and Initiative 42A that deal with fully funding public education. The more money our school districts have might ease some of the burdens we have in the kitchen and the cafeteria. I know you're all busy getting back to school, and with that said, take time after work and on the weekends to talk to those folks running for office. It's important for all candidates to learn about MSNA and what we do - you can help do that. And don't forget to vote for the candidates who say they want to support and help MSNA in the general election on November 3rd!

Government Relations and Consulting with Donna Echols, Ph.D. (ABD)

Lobbying Firm - www.TheEcholsGroup.com

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Ballot for 2016-18 MSNA Executive Board Members

Vice President Christell Hicks is the Child Nutrition Director for Hinds County Schools and was a Food Service Supervisor at Jackson Public Schools for seven years. She has a BS Degree in Institutional Management from Grambling State University and is also Level 3 Certified with the SNA. Christell has over 20 years of child nutrition and customer service experience. She loves what she does and looks forward to serving the children of HCSD for many years. Christell enjoys spending time with her daughter, cooking, and reading. Her favorite quote is; “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” from Dr. Seuss.

SecretaryPamela Boothe George has been the North Panola School District Child Nutrition Director for twelve years with a total of sixteen years of service. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Management from Rust College and has an Associate Degrees in Business Administration and a Certificate as Nursing Assistant from Northwest Community College. Pam is a faithful member of Mt. Gillion MB Church. She is the mother of two and Nana of two. Pam’s motto is: 'Just Believe'.

Section ChairmenDistrict Directors/Supervisors SectionJeremy Berry is the Director of the Child Nutrition Program for the Lincoln County School District in Southwest Mississippi. He has worked for Lincoln County Schools for the past six years and also has four years’ experience as Resource Manager with Valley Foods Services in their Corrections Department which services the prison system. As Child Nutrition Director, Jeremy runs an effective breakfast and lunch program for four K-12 schools which cover a radius of 60 miles, and provides meals for 3200 students. As a 2005 graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi, Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.

College and University SectionKeith Rushing is a research scientist with the USM Branch of the Institute of Child Nutrition. In addition he is an adjunct instructor at Delta State University. Keith has his Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and Bachelors and Masters degrees from USM. Before joining ICN, he managed foodservice operations in hospitals in Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to being a member of MSNA and SNA Keith is also a Registered Dietitian and is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has held various positions including President of the Oklahoma Dietetic Association. Keith looks forward to being on the MSNA Executive Board.

Regional DirectorsRegion 1 – NortheastCarolyn Barber has been working in school food service for 23 years and is currently the Food Service Director of Nettleton School District. She has been married to her husband and best friend for 36 years She has two sons and five grandchildren: four girls and one boy. Carolyn’s grandchildren are truly the joy of her life. This past May Carolyn received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Mississippi. She is excited to be a part of MSNA and all the wonderful things that this organization does to promote school lunch and breakfast for all children.

Region III - Central DistrictMargaret Beatty is the Food Service Director for Leake County Schools and has been a food service director for 21 years, 17 years in Scott County and 4 years in Leake County. Before returning to school food service she worked in nursing homes for 15 years as director and in consulting positions. Margaret has a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics/Education and a Food Service Study Program degree from Auburn University. She has been married to Mike Beatty for 38 years with two children, Daughter Mika and son Justin and three grandchildren: Nicholas, Kristopher and Hannah. She resides in Pulaski, Mississippi.

Region V - CoastDixie Eleuterius is the Child Nutrition Director for Biloxi Public Schools. Dixie received her Bachelor’s degree from USM in Child Nutrition Program Management. She serves as President of the SMCNAA and the Magnolia Coast Chapter. She is an active member of the MSNA and has served on several steering committees and is now the chairperson for the registration committee for annual conferences. Dixie has 29 years of service in Child Nutrition and looks forward to serving on the MSNA Executive Committee.

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