Child Nutrition and Industry Summit 2016
The Child Nutrition and Industry Summit is a time for industry members and child nutrition leaders to collaborate on topics of mutual interest with the goal to provide children with the nourishment they need to be successful in school and ultimately in society.
You will want to join us for CSNA Child Nutrition and Industry Summit at the Riviera Palm Springs, 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. This event is scheduled for May 14th - 16th. Riviera Palm Springs offers special amenities for our group, so plan on arriving early or staying late to take advantage of everything the property has to offer. Our Group Rate will be honored 3 days before and after the Child Nutrition and Industry Summit, subject to availability.
The Child Nutrition and Industry Summit Committee is hard at work planning the details of the event. See the schedule below for complete details
Lodging at Riviera Palm Springs is $139 per night, Run of House Accommodations plus tax or Mediterranean Junior Suites: $239.00. Subject to availability, the rate will be honored 3 days pre/post conference. We negotiated with the hotel to lower the resort fee for our group, and we have negotiated a free self-parking rate or valet parking rate of $20 per day (for those coming in for the day or overnight.)
Click on this link for additional information on Riviera Palm Springs
Reservations can be made by calling the Hotel Directly at: 866-961-3785 or online by clicking here.
*Must be registered and paid in full to receive this price
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress for conference is business casual.
We look forward to seeing you there.
You will want to join us for CSNA Child Nutrition and Industry Summit at the Riviera Palm Springs, 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. This event is scheduled for May 14th - 16th. Riviera Palm Springs offers special amenities for our group, so plan on arriving early or staying late to take advantage of everything the property has to offer. Our Group Rate will be honored 3 days before and after the Child Nutrition and Industry Summit, subject to availability.
The Child Nutrition and Industry Summit Committee is hard at work planning the details of the event. See the schedule below for complete details
Take care of the lodging details now!
Hotel Reservation Cut-Off date is Monday, April 13th!
Hotel Reservation Cut-Off date is Monday, April 13th!
Lodging at Riviera Palm Springs is $139 per night, Run of House Accommodations plus tax or Mediterranean Junior Suites: $239.00. Subject to availability, the rate will be honored 3 days pre/post conference. We negotiated with the hotel to lower the resort fee for our group, and we have negotiated a free self-parking rate or valet parking rate of $20 per day (for those coming in for the day or overnight.)
Click on this link for additional information on Riviera Palm Springs
Reservations can be made by calling the Hotel Directly at: 866-961-3785 or online by clicking here.
See you all in Palm Springs
Schedule:
Sunday, May 15, 2016
12:00 PM | Registration |
1:00 PM | Welcome & Overview Housekeeping and President's Message |
1:15 PM | PP & L Update Robert Schram, Director of Nutrition Services Clovis Unified School District Barry Sackin, B. Sackin & Associates LLC |
2:15 PM | California Thursday, Take A Chance on Me!! Moderator: Maribeth Wasmund, Rich Products, K12 Key Account Manager Panelists:
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3:30 PM | Break |
3:45 PM | "SOS" - Finding Connections to Low-Cost/No-Cost Strategies that Lead to Revamping Your School Cafeteria Moderator: Candice Sainz, Community Nutrition Advisor for Dairy Council of California Panelists:
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4:45 PM | Adjourn |
6:00 PM | Reception |
6:30 PM | Installation of Officers Dinner (included in Child Nutrition and Industry Summit Registration, but you can register for this as a stand alone dinner by clicking the link above) |
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
9:00 AM | Join us to share and learn from each other as we explore piggybacking, bids, RFP's and the impact on your business and operating needs whether you are an Industry Partner or a School Services member. Help shape the future of training and technical assistance for the state of California for years to come in small group discussion and sharing real life experiences. Moderator: Suzanne Morales, RD, MPH, SNS, Director Nutrition Services Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District California Department of Ed- Jeremy Pagan, Manager Food Distribution Program Nutrition Services Division California Department of Education |
10:15 AM | "I Have a Dream": Growing the Digital Footprint & Telling Our Story Herbie Smith, Executive Director, The San Marcos Promise |
11:45 AM | Adjourn |
Interested in sponsoring the Industry Party? |
Monday, May 16, 2016
8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
9:00 AM |
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10:25 AM | Gimme Gimme Gimme Veggies: How Schools are fueling students with Meatless Monday Moderator: Kristie Middleton, Senior Director of Food Policy, The Humane Society of The United States Panelists:
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11:30 AM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Student Panel "Knowing Me, Knowing You"
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2:00 PM | How to get the most out of Smart Snacks Moderator: Michelle Reitzin-Bass Buena Vista Foods Panelists:
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3:00 PM | Break |
3:15 PM | Supper Program, What's for Dinner? Moderator: Tracy Tinder- Western Region Manager, K-12 School Specialist with Con Agra Foods Panelists:
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4:30 PM | Adjourn |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reception - (included for School District Employees, Additional Fee for non-sponsoring Industry and Guests. Click link below) |
Interested in sponsoring the Industry Party? |
Child Nutrition and Industry Summit Registration
Before Feb. 1* | By April 5* | After April 5 | |
Director/Supervisor | $345 | $395 | $445 |
Non-CSNA Member Dir./Sup. | $395 | $445 | $495 |
Industry Representative | $395 | $445 | $495 |
Non-CSNA Member Ind. Rep. | $445 | $495 | $545 |
Spouse/Guest of attendees (includes all CSNA meal events. Does not include sessions) | $245 | $295 | $345 |
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress for conference is business casual.
We look forward to seeing you there.

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