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Industry Seminar

"Weathering The Storm Together"

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Join us for Industry Seminar at Embassy Suites, Lake Tahoe, CA

November 1-3, 2009

 

You will want to join us for CSNA Industry Seminar at  Embassy Suites, Lake Tahoe, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.  This event is scheduled for November 1st - 3rd.  The Embassy Suites 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 after the Industry Seminar, subject to availability. 

The Industry Seminar Committee is hard at work planning the details of the event.  See the schedule below for complete details

In addition, what would Industry Seminar be without the opportunity for networking and camaraderie?  The committee has organized a great program with a special event slated for Monday evening. In order for all registrants to enjoy the full extent of the seminar and to promote education and networking; the CSNA Industry Seminar committee is requesting that all members refrain from private entertaining on Monday evening so that everyone can enjoy one another’s presence.  Sunday evening has been set aside for attendees to explore the many opportunities that Lake Tahoe offers.  We thank you for your cooperation in advance.

 Take care of the lodging details now! 
Hotel Reservation Cut-Off date is Thursday, October 15th!

Lodging at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe - Hotel & Ski Resort is Sun - Thurs - $129 per night, single/double King Bed, $149 Single/Double 2 Queen Beds plus tax (currently 12.1%).  Fri - Sat - $169 per night, single/double King Bed, $189 Single/Double 2 Queen Beds plus tax (currently 12.1%).  Subject to availability, the rate will be honored 3 days post conference.

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Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HILTONS  You need to tell the reservation desk that you are booking a room within the California School Nutrition Association room block Group Code CSN.  The conference rate of $129/$149 Sun-Thurs and $169/$189 Fri/Sat will be offered three days before and after the group dates. Remember the conference will start Sunday with the Town Hall Meeting and Mega Issues.  You may plan to arrive on Saturday to get the most out of this conference. 

See you all in Lake Tahoe

Schedule:

Sunday, November 1, 2009

1:00 PM:          Welcome & Overview    
                             Housekeeping     
                             Presidents Message

1:30 PM:          Town Hall: A Global Discussion of Various Topics Affecting School Nutrition Programs

2:30 PM           Prize Patrol Stretch and Break

2:45 PM:         “Help Us, Help You”  Part 2 – Invited panel and audience discussion,
                              candid talk between Foodservice Directors and Industry
Panelists: Sue Venaas - Director - Westminster SD
                  Agnes Lally - Director - Glendale USD
                  Elena Dibble - Director - San Raphel USD
                  Kerry Benson - Customer Service Manager  - US Food Service
                  Pam Murray - Southwest Region Manager - Eastside Entrees

5:00  PM:         Adjourn

5:30 – 6:30 PM:    Reception - Hosted Bar and light Hors d’oeuvres - included in Room Reservation - in Atrium

6:30 PM            Evening on your own to explore South Lake Tahoe

Monday, November 2, 2009

 8:30 AM:         Breakfast - included in Room Reservation - in Atrium

 9:30 AM:         “Going Green" Speakers: Mike Sislo, Director of Packaging Development - Windsor Foods & David Binkle, CEC, CEPC, CCA, FMP - Deputy Director - Los Angeles USD

10:00 AM:        Prize Patrol Stretch and Break

10:30 AM:         “Sodium, Just How Much Is Too Much?” Sue Holbert - Principal Nutrition Scientist - Schwans Food Service & Lynn Burke - Business Manager, Schools-West - Campbell Soup Company

11:30 PM:        Lunch & Power Mingle

  1:00 PM:        “Commodities and CN Labeling" Barry Sackin - Legislative Analyst - B. Sackin & Associates, L.L.C.

 2:00 PM:          Prize Patrol Stretch and Break

 2:15 PM:          “What to Expect When You Are Expecting,…. A C.R.E.” – |
 Invited panel and audience discussion regarding Commodity Balances and C.R.E.’s
 Panelists: Leslie Napolitano - Schwans Food Service
                   Dr. Robert Lewis - El Monte City Schools
                   Brenda Robinson - Director - Bakersfield City Schools
                   Marsha Miller - CDE

 3:15 PM:          Prize Patrol Stretch and Break

 3:30 PM:          “Co-Ops, How Cooperative is Your Co-Op?”  Introduction Michelle Bass
Panelists: Rick DeBurgh - President - DJ Co-Ops
                  George Thorsen - Gold Star Foods
                  Kevin Lyons - President - Ed Jones Distributing
                  Kerri Braverman - Director - Vallejo USD
                  Michelle Johnson - Director - Carlsbad SD
                  Joe Cook - Director - Conejo Valley SC
                  Debra Amos - Director - Arcadia USD

4:30 PM:          Adjourn

 5:30 PM:          Reception - included in Room Reservation - in Atrium

 6:30 PM:          Monday Night Football Tail Gate Party Followed by Dinner (at the Embassy Suites)

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

8:30 AM:         Breakfast - included in Room Reservation - in Atrium

9:00 AM         “The Outlook of Schools: Everything You Need to Know About the School District Budget"
                                   by Baldev Johal, Deputy Superintendent, Yuba City USD

10:00 AM:          Prize Patrol Stretch and Break

10:15 AM:         “Trends” by Susan Coppess

11:15 AM:        Wrap Up!!

11:30 AM        Adjourn

Seminar Registration

On or before Sep 1Sep 1 - Oct 21After Oct 21, 09
Director/Supervisor$295$345$395
Non-CSNA Member Dir./Sup.$345$395$445
Industry Representative$345$395$445
Non-CSNA Member Ind. Rep.$395$445$495
Guest (includes all CSNA events)$345$395$445

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WHAT TO WEAR:   Dress for conference is casual.  The Sunday reception and Monday Night dinner will be casual as well.  Let’s all relax and enjoy this beautiful facility.

We look forward to seeing you there. 

 

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