Legislative Action Conference

Dear CSNA Members

Register On-line

State Legislative Action Conference

April 13-15, 2008

Embassy Suites Hotel •
Conference Hotel Rate Single/Double $169 night + tax
Please contact hotel directly for room reservations.  Reservations must be made by March 14th to take advantage of the rate above.   You can make reservations by calling 1-800-Embassy and asking for the Ca School Nutrition Assn. discount rate. Or directly on the website at http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/saceses_csn/index.jhtml

What an exciting year we have had in the California Legislative arena! CSNA has become a powerful voice in Sacramento. Building effective alliances with other organizations that share our vision and maintaining a credible presence with elected officials is fundamental to the success of Child Nutrition Programs. CSNA has made great strides in advancing Child Nutrition Program issues at the state legislative level.

The members of the California School Nutrition Association Public Policy and Legislative Committee cordially invite you to attend the annual state Legislative Action Conference. This year’s conference will be held April 13  - April 15, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Sacramento. The committee is in the process of constructing an exciting program packed with informative speakers, great food, and visits with your legislators.

The conference will open at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13th, and will conclude with legislative visits on Tuesday. (see detailed agenda below, and check back often for the most up-to-date information)

The PP&L Committee is working hard to construct a memorable conference. As a child nutrition professional, your voice is critical in shaping public policy. Don’t miss this extraordinary event.

Register On-line 

Sunday, April 13th
 

12:00 – 1:00  Registration

1:00    Welcome – Lynnelle Grumbles, CSNA President & René Yamashiro, , PPL Chair

1:15     Results of the Fresh Start and School Breakfast Studies & CDE's Perspective on the Budget – Phyllis Bramson-Paul, California Department of Education, Director of Nutrition Services Division

2:00    "The Perfect Storm - A forecast for the Child Nutrition Program" - Southern California PP&L

2:45     Break

3:00     The State Budget Process - Gary Conover, CSNA Legislative Advocate

3:30     CSNA Issue Paper

5:00     Program adjourns

8:00    Breakfast Buffet (included in hotel registration)

8:45    USDA Update on Beef Recall Reimbursements

9:30    Child Nutrition Finance 101 - Unraveling the Mysteries of PERS Reduction, In-direct Costs and Retiree Benefits

10:30   Break

10:50   The Proposed Budget's Impact on Child Nutrition Programs

12:00   Lunch at Embassy Suites (included in registration)

1:00     Review of Bills being track by CSNA - Gary Conover, PP&L Committee, Legislative Authors of bills (invited)

2:30     Review Issue Paper, Resolution and Talking Points

3:15     Questions for Legislative Visits

5:30-7  Legislative Reception at Chops Steakhouse

10:00 - 3:00   Legislative Visits

Learn how to relax and enjoy your visits with your elected representatives. Gain confidence to further CSNA’s Legislative Issue paper through visits. Further the education of your Assembly and Senate Representatives regarding the needs of your Nutrition Program and School District.

1:30     Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education, Hearing Room 113