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.
CSNA State LAC Registration Fees:
Early Bird (prior to
3/22/08) After 3/22/08
CSNA Members
$195 $245
Industry Members and Non-CSNA members $245 $295
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
Monday, April 14
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
Tuesday, April 15th