School Nutrition Industry Conference | January 17-19, 2016 | San Diego, CA

Building Practical

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 168:00 am–5:00 pm Registration 8:00 am–12:00 pm SNS Credentialing Exam 1:00 pm–5:00 pm BONUS SESSION5:00 pm–7:00 pm Welcome Reception

SUNDAY, JANUARY 177:00 am–5:00 pm Registration 9:00 am–12:00 pm GENERAL SESSION12:15 pm–1:45 pm Networking Lunch2:00 pm–3:00 pm Industry Education Session2:00 pm–3:00 pm Innovative Solution Sessions3:15 pm–4:15 pm GENERAL SESSION4:45 pm–5:15 pm STEPS Challenge Wellness Walk6:30 pm–7:15 pm FAME Awards Reception7:15 pm–9:00 pm FAME Awards Dinner

MONDAY, JANUARY 187:00 am–5:00 pm Registration8:00 am–8:45 am Breakfast9:00 am–10:00 am Industry Education Session9:00 am–10:00 am Innovative Solution Sessions10:15 am–12:00 pm GENERAL SESSION12:00 pm–2:00 pm Networking Luncheon with Tabletop Showcase2:15 pm–3:15 pm Innovative Solution Sessions2:15 pm–3:15 pm Industry Education Session 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Education Sessions

TUESDAY, JANUARY 197:00 am–11:00 am Registration7:00 am–11:00 am TechCentral7:30 am–9:30 am GENERAL SESSION and Breakfast9:45 am–10:45 am Education Sessions

(Schedule of events, speakers and content subject to change.)

WELCOME TO SNIC & PROGRAM FOCUS

Are you looking for a high-level meeting experience with collaborative ac-tivities that challenge you? At SNA’s School Nutrition Industry Conference

(SNIC) you can expect three days of learning dedicated to the cooperation between school nutrition operators and their industry partners to create a healthy and positive environment for the students that they serve year-round. The theme Building Practical Solutions for School Nutrition will focus on addressing challenges and finding solutions for K-12 foodservice professionals with a major emphasis on looking to the future of the business of school nutrition. It will provide you with the “blueprints” you need to design and build a successful school nutrition program. Look for interactive team-building and moderated panel discussions that will center on some of the profession’s hot topics—and provide you with practi-cal tools and professional tips to improve your daily interactions. By popular demand, small group educational sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss some of the trends and most challenging topics impact-ing the profession and industry, such as cost-effective mobile serving solutions,

procurement best practices, business ethics, social media and administrative review preparation. Attendees will find the most relevant and up-to-date infor-mation on the workings of school nutrition operations at these sessions. New this year, Innovative Solution Sessions will encourage face-to-face discussion time among industry representatives and operators, so you can exchange ideas, concerns and find answers to everyday issues that arise in the cafeteria. By being introduced to the most innovative new products on the market, you will gain invaluable information that will allow for enhanced success in school lunchrooms. Plus, don’t miss the chance to network with colleagues at conference sessions, meals, the STEPS Challenge Wellness Walk and the 27th annual FAME Awards reception and dinner. SNIC 2016 will ensure that you leave sunny San Diego well equipped with new ideas, creative solutions and the enthusiasm to enhance your work and professional life well after this conference. Register for SNIC today and design your master plan for school nutrition success!

GENERAL SESSIONSNew Challenges, New Opportunities: Future Environments and InnovationCHRISTIAN CREWSThis energetic, interactive opening session will set the tone for the entire conference. A spirited and passion-ate professional speaker, Futurist Christian Crews will focus on identifying solutions with ideas to address your current challenges in school nutrition. And, he’ll have you thinking about the future in a whole new way when he discusses the hottest trends in this business and society at large—and how they will impact both operators and industry. Crews has 15 years of experience leading teams and projects that apply foresight to innovation and strategy development. Prior to his current role as principal at AndSpace Consulting, Crews held several foresight and strate-gy roles at Pitney Bowes Inc. As a project leader driving the development of a new corporate strategy he also built a cross-business unit strategy team tasked with creating a more integrated approach to growth opportunities. For four years as Director of Futures Studies at the Waitt Institute, Crews assisted Gateway founder Ted Waitt spin up a global foundation committed to helping the disenfranchised gain access to essential technologies. He has managed projects with Harvard and MIT, and run multi-stakeholder scenario planning initiatives for communities of all sizes. You can expect collaborative discussions and lively dialogue in this ses-sion, as Crews’ expertise spotlights what matters most today and in the future! Attendees: Share some of the school nutrition-specific and general business hot topics you would like to see addressed in this session at www.schoolnutrition.org/snictopics.

Crossing the Generational Divide: Unlocking Strategic AdvantagesCURT STEINHORSTGain the Millennial perspective from an expert with insights into how our multigenerational workforce can better work together and move forward with thought-provoking, new opportunities in school nutrition. Curt Steinhorst is a certified generational keynote speaker at The Center for Generational Kinetics whose clients range from GM and Raytheon to the Naval Academy. A Millennial himself, Steinhorst has a reputation as a leader among this generation. At age 20, he was elected president of his 10,000-member class at Texas A&M University. Since graduating from college he has worked extensively to make the most of generational differences for clients around the world. Steinhorst’s entertaining speaking style has wowed audiences of up to 20,000 leaders from California to New York City to Africa. His personal experi-ences leading Millennials and serving as a speaking coach for top perform-ers—from business executives and TV personalities to a Heisman Trophy Win-ner—make him a powerful and entertaining communicator on how to bridge generations among employees and customers. His unforgettable message will make you laugh, think and take action.

Leadership: Everybody Has a Story—What’s Yours?Leadership looks different on everybody—there’s no one-size-fits-all definition. This engaging general session will help attendees discover their own personal leadership style and find the individual leader that lies within. Come be inspired and hear real leadership success stories from SNA members—operators and industry—told firsthand, to energize and motivate you. A renowned expert in leadership development will set you on the road to becoming a leader and provide practical skills you can take home to begin your journey. Don’t miss this general session to help you find out how leadership looks on you.

USDA UpdateKATIE WILSON, PhD, SNSDr. Katie Wilson, SNS, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, will provide an update on the latest federal regulations regarding school meal programs and convey any late-breaking news vital for both school nutrition professionals and industry members.

GENERAL SESSIONS

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Both the general sessions and education ses-sions at SNIC will focus on the hot topics that YOU, our attendees, want to work through together. Please take the time to provide input on the topics you would like to see covered at www.schoolnutrition.org/snictopics. The SNIC Planning Committee will choose the most popular topics to discuss at SNIC. By providing your feedback, SNA can ensure you take home the blueprints needed to build a successful school nutrition program.

EDUCATION SESSIONS

Designed for your professional development and focused on the most important issues facing school nutrition, SNIC Education Sessions will build

on the conference theme, Building Practical Solutions for School Nutrition, and will provide tangible skills and take-aways that you can utilize immediately.Topics are expected to include: n Cost-effective mobile serving solutions; n Procurement best practices; n Business ethics; n Social media; n Administrative Review preparation; n And much more!

After three days of exploring innovative ideas, examining upcoming trends and speaking with the brightest and best professionals in the field, you will return home with a clear plan for how to make your business thrive in these challenging times. Stay tuned to www.schoolnutrition.org/snic for more details on specific Education Sessions.

BONUS SESSIONSaturday, January 16, 2016Join us a day early to take advantage of even more SNIC 2016 educational opportunities with this complimentary offering. This session is a great way to kick-off your learning and networking journey and will highlight a key area of interest for school nutrition professionals.

Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/snic in the coming weeks for the latest informa-tion on this exciting extra session!

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)SNA CEUs are aligned with USDA Professional Stan-dards’ required annual training. All SNIC attendees who attend the full conference will earn CEUs toward SNA’s Certificate Program, the SNS Credential renewal and USDA Professional Standards.

TRACKING TRAININGA tracking grid will be provided at Registration for attendees to track CEUs and training taken at SNIC. For your convenience (and where applicable), the bonus session, general sessions and education sessions will be coded to corre-spond with USDA’s Professional Standards Learning Topics. The training tracking grid also will be available electronically to SNIC attendees on SNA’s website.

MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESINNOVATIVE SOLUTION SESSIONS

Engage in meaningful dialogue with top industry professionals at three one-hour Innovative Solution Sessions. This is an op-

portunity for industry members to showcase products to key decision makers, share more about the solutions they provide and obtain valuable feedback. Simultaneously, operators will be introduced to the most innovative products on the market today; in multiple categories: food, beverage, supplies, services, technology and equipment. Innovative Solution Sessions will serve as an opportunity for operators to let their industry partners know more about the unique needs of their individual programs. Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/snic for a list of companies scheduled to participate in the Innovative Solution Sessions at SNIC 2016.

INDUSTRY EDUCATION SESSIONSWhether you are new to school nutrition or have years of experience provid-ing product or service solutions to this unique foodservice segment, Industry Education Sessions are designed to give you an insider’s glimpse into today’s school meal programs. Do not miss these highly focused sessions covering research, the latest trends and other relevant information that will have you heading home better informed and armed with information to grow your business and reach cus-tomers in the K-12 market.

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EVENTSSNS CREDENTIALING EXAMSNA’s Credentialing Program was created to enhance the pro-fessional image of school nutrition leaders. Achieving the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential provides formal recognition of professional achievement in the four learning areas of USDA Professional Standards for school nutrition personnel. To register, contact the SNA Service Center at (800) 877-8822. For more information about the program and eligibility, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/sns. The exam registration deadline is December 18, 2015.

NETWORKING LUNCHEON AND TABLETOP DISPLAYSEnjoy lunch with your peers and then mingle and network while visiting Table-top Displays placed around the room. Operators will have the opportunity to view a variety of displays to pinpoint the latest goods and technology to help their school foodservice program be its best. Industry representatives from participating organizations will join operators for lunch first and then show- case their products, meet and answer questions, obtain feedback about their product or service and generate quality leads.

STEPS CHALLENGE WELLNESS WALKSponsored by Jennie-O Turkey StoreBeing on the road doesn’t mean you have to skip regular exercise. This year at SNIC, take a breath of fresh air while exploring your surroundings during this fun 30-minute wellness walk. Enjoy the path that takes in the panoramic views of the city skyline and the waterfront surrounding the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.

27th Annual FAME Awards and DinnerSponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc., Basic American Foods, Schwan’s Food Service, Inc.Surround yourself with the stars of school nutrition at the Foodservice Achieve-ment Management Excellence (FAME) Awards ceremony. Here, operators and industry come together to honor outstanding leaders in the school nutrition profession for their achievement, innovation and service. The reception begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. A separate registra-tion is required for this event. Please visit www.fameawards.net to request or purchase a ticket.

California’s second-largest city, San Diego is renowned for its sunny skies, idyl-lic climate, beaches and world-class family attractions. San Diego County

includes charming neighborhoods and communities, such as downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla and Del Mar.

THING TO SEE & DOn An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern

California. Spend the day in a tropical oasis as you visit the amazing habi-tats of a variety of animals.

n Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline offers year-round out-door recreation, such as swimming, surfing, boating and sailing.

n The terrain varies in San Diego’s east county from the historic mining town, Julian, down to the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, offering visitors opportunities to hike, camp, fish and observe wildlife.

n In the city’s north county, the agricultural community produces quantities of flowers, magnificent produce and wines showcased throughout the region.

n Head to the south and it’s a whole different country…Mexico! Immerse yourself in the cultural offerings in various towns along the border.

For more information, visit www.sandiego.org.

SUNNY SAN DIEGO

WHY ATTENDEES RETURN YEAR AFTER YEAR“I have been fortunate to attend many SNIC meetings over the last 15 years. As the coordinator of a large purchasing cooperative, I always find these gatherings extremely useful and informative as the casual, relaxed tone of the sessions provides a great opportunity to spend one-on-one time with manufacturers. While ANC is always awesome, and the premier school nutrition event

of the year, SNIC provides attendees with an opportunity to see what is new in the marketplace in a smaller, simpler, but no less productive environment.”

Tim Goossens, Food Service Director, Laconia, NHCoordinator, New Hampshire Buying Group------------------------“SNIC is one of my favorite meetings because it provides industry and our school nutrition customers the opportunity to spend time together to discuss how we can combine our efforts to keep on top of the issues that we each have in providing nutritional foods and services to their custom-ers—our nation’s kids. I appreciate that this conference is an educational experience. As we

network with foodservice directors, we hear how current regulations and legislative issues are affecting their programs. The shared knowledge from both industry and foodservice operators helps us know where to focus our efforts to help keep programs strong.”Shirley J. Brown, EdD, SNS, Director, Product Training K-12Rich Products Corporation

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is located on San Diego Bay offer-ing easy access to the historic Gaslamp District, Seaport Village and the

San Diego Zoo. Enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego city skyline, bay and

marina at this hotel, located conveniently near the San Diego airport.

SHERATON SAN DIEGO HOTEL & MARINA1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm

SNA Discounted Room Rates

$185 per night, Single/Double; $205 Triple; $225 Quad (plus applicable taxes). To take advantage of the special SNA conference rate, conference registration is required before hotel reservations can be made. Upon conference registration confirmation, a link for the online hotel reservations site will be provided.

Please note: The SNA discounted rate will not be available after the estab-lished cut-off date of December 28, 2015 or prior to that date if our room block is full. Please confirm reservations early to take advantage of the dis-counted rate. All rates are subject to all applicable taxes. Hotel Cancellation Policy: Reservation must be cancelled three (3) working days prior to the arrival date and a cancellation number must be obtained to avoid penalty of one night’s room and tax charge.

Air TransportationThe San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the nearest major airport. The airport is 0.3 miles from the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. When making your online reservations, please use Association Travel Concepts, SNA’s official travel agency at www.atcmeetings.com/sna or by calling the toll free number:(800) 458-9383.

Ground TransportationThe Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina provides complimentary airport shuttle service to/from San Diego International Airport. The courtesy airport shuttle arrives every 20-25 minutes between the Marina and Bay Towers from 4:45 am to 12 am, seven days a week. Look for the white vans with baby blue accents. Please visit www.sheratonsandiegohotel.com/san-diego-airport-shuttle for more information.

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School Nutrition Industry Conference | January 17-19, 2016 | San Diego, CA

Building Practical Solutions for School NutritionEarly Bird Registration Deadline: November 6, 2015

School Nutrition Association120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300National Harbor, MD 20745-1142

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