2013 Conference Sessions

Session C

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

"Change the Food, Change Everything! The changing role of School Food Service"
Speaker(s): Laurie Ongaro Zerga, Anna Fisher, Suzanne Bernhard, MPH

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"How to Prepare for a Job Interview"
Speaker(s): Teresa Squibb

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"It is not your Broccoli Leadership"
Speaker(s): Valerie Hansen, SNS

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"Local School Wellness Policies and Competitive Foods: Are You Meeting the New Requirements?"
Speaker(s): Mike Danzik, Heather Reed

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"Magic with Menus: Making the Numbers Work"
Speaker(s): Meg Chesley

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"Making a Positive Impression: Using the Language of Persuasion to Gain Support for Your School Nutrition Program"
Speaker(s): Shannan Young, Matt Upton

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"Procurement in Practice"
Speaker(s): Harold Sullins, Gina Fero

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"Serving CACFP Suppers in Afterschool Programs"
Speaker(s): Carol Chase Huegli

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"Specialty Lines"
Speaker(s): Anna Apoian, Gina Christian , Toni Song, Laura Mena

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"The Power of the Wellness Policy and Committee"
Speaker(s): Janet Stevenson
No handout currently available.

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Session D

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

"California Thursdays - The Next Step in Local Procurement"
Speaker(s): Alexandra Emmott, Jennifer LeBarre , Amy Glodde

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"Dispelling the Myth of "School Lunch" - Steps to a Successful Program"
Speaker(s): Robert Schram, Nancy Whalen, Kathy Riedel, Donna Coonce

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"Feeding Children with Special Needs: Demystified"
Speaker(s): Lori Porter, Tiffanie Bas, Delise Barringer , Jose Alvarado

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"How to achieve a zero waste food service dept."
Speaker(s): Billy Reid

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"How to put on a successful meeting"
Speaker(s): Terry VanderStouwe, La Shawn Bray

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"Processing U.S. Department of Agricultural Foods (2 parts)"
Speaker(s): Stephanie Ewing, RD

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"Reducing Sodium: Strategies to Meet Target 1 Levels"
Speaker(s): Jessica Beaudoin

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"Using the Outreach Toolkit to Promote Your School Meal Program"
Speaker(s): Linda Sweeney, Heather Reed

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"What is PPL and how do I get involved with it?"
Speaker(s): Rene' Yamashiro

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Session E

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

"Connecting to People"
Speaker(s): Matt Upton
No handout currently available.

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"Gluten-Free, Easy and Kid Approved"
Speaker(s): Mike Corlett

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"Healthy Ever After: A Community Partnership to Provide Free Nutrition Education in Elementary Schools"
Speaker(s): Emily Parker, MS, RD

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"How to Maximize your Supper Program potential"
Speaker(s): Dawn Soto

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"Living Your Best Life"
Speaker(s): Melissa Halas-Liang

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"Making Summer Meals Work: Creative Partnerships & Effective Management"
Speaker(s): Michelle Drake, Rodney Taylor, Eva Mitnick, Patrice Chamberlain

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"Marketing your Program to Increase Meal Participation"
Speaker(s): Joyce Rubalcaba

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"Processing U.S. Department of Agricultural Foods (2 parts)"
Speaker(s): Stephanie Ewing, RD

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"Sodium Politics"
Speaker(s): Anna Apoian, RD, MPA, Stacy Sagowitz

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"Styrofoam Waste Turned Into Cash"
Speaker(s): Robert Cargeeg

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Session F

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

"A Cut Above: Food safety and how it impacts our children's plates"
Speaker(s): Shawki Ibrahim , Mareya Ibrahim, Dr. Robert S. Lewis

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"From Classroom to Cafeteria: nutrition education in the classroom impacting student food choices in the cafeteria and at home"
Speaker(s): Shannan D. Young, RDN, SNS, Lenea Pollett, Rene Yamashiro

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"How to Deal with Pesky People"
Speaker(s): Matt Upton
No handout currently available.

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"How to Navigate the CSNA Website"
Speaker(s): Jon Nichols, IOM, Charles, Wenker, IOM
No handout currently available.

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"Local School Wellness Policies and Competitive Foods: Are You Meeting the New Requirements?"
Speaker(s): Mike Danzik, Heather Reed

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"NEW Breakfast Menu Planning: Do Your Menus Meet the New Breakfast Meal Pattern?"
Speaker(s): Louise Casias

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"Student Connection Groups"
Speaker(s): Karen Leyno, Steve Bell, Marilyn LaFountaine

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Session G

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

"Greek Yogurt 101"
Speaker(s): Cheryl Buckley, Patricia Bannan, MS, RD

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"Rolling Out a Successful Breakfast in the Classroom program"
Speaker(s): Christina Suaverdez, Maribel Maloles

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"SNA Certification & SNS Credentialing"
Speaker(s): Lynnelle Grumbles

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"Specialty Lines"
Speaker(s): Anna Apoian, Gina Christian , Toni Song, Laura Mena

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"State Update"
Speaker(s): CDE

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"The Power of Pork"
Speaker(s): Dr. Peggy Anne Hawkins

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"Turbo Charge Your Menu with the Fuel for School Pit Crew"
Speaker(s): Peter Oshinski SNS, Robin Gallagher

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Session H

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

"Elevating the Lunch Lady: Part 2"
Speaker(s): Nori Grossmann, Joyce Peters

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"Feeding Children with Special Needs: Demystified"
Speaker(s): Lori Porter, Tiffanie Bas, Delise Barringer , Jose Alvarado

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"Increasing Summer Meal Participation and Summer Outreach"
Speaker(s): Karen King, Janice Hunt, Elsie Kawato

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"Marketing School Lunch in the Digital Age"
Speaker(s): Herbie Smith

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"My Cantaloupes Smell Like Onions...Keeping the Fresh in Your Fruits and Vegetables"
Speaker(s): Justin Smith, Gayle Swain
No handout currently available.

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"Putting it all Together: Future Leaders"
Speaker(s): Linda Sweeney, Gail Gramling
No handout currently available.

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"The Legislative & Political Dimensions of Child Nutrition"
Speaker(s): Kevin Gordon, Jack O'Connell, Lee Angela Reid
No handout currently available.

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"The Lunch Tray & Beyond: Solutions for Gluten-Free Kids"
Speaker(s): Gabriela Pacheco, Alice Bast

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