On May 18, 2016 Chapter 34 group picture at end of the school year meeting

On May 18, 2016 Chapter 34 group picture at end of the school year meeting ... Click to read more-->

On January 24-26, 2016 several Chapter 34 members had the opportunity to attend the CSNA's Legislative Action Conference held in Sacramento. Informative speakers provided attendees with an update on legislative initiatives of the coming year. At the end of the conference, participants met with their local legislators to discuss current School Nutrition issues in California. This was an opportunity to share information about school meals programs that legislators could find useful when making decisions regarding legislation that may affect our programs.

Photo (Left to Right) Cathy Abel (Santee), Gail Gousha (Escondido), Siri Perlman (Solana Beach), Jessica Keene ( San Diego), Johnna Jenkins (Valley Center), Eric Span (Sweetwater).

On January 24-26, 2016 several Chapter 34 members had the opportunity to attend the CSNA's Legislative Action Conference held in Sacramento... Click to read more-->

Chapter 34's meeting on September 29th featured resources and tips for interacting with the media. Guest speaker Diane Pratt-Heavner, Director of Media Relations for the School Nutrition Association, via a GoToWebinar shared media and marketing resources available through the association. Anna Lucia Roybal, Communications Coordinator from San Marcos Unified School District, followed up with a presentation on the importance of positive media messaging.

Chapter 34's meeting on September 29th featured resources and tips for interacting with the media. Guest speaker Diane Pratt-Heavner, Director of Media Relations for the School Nutrition Association Click to read more-->

On July 9, 2015 Siri Perlman, President of CSNA'S Chapter 34, attended a Competitive Foods Workgroup host by the California Department of Education in Sacramento. Districts from throughout California were selected to participate in the event in an effort to gather feedback and recommendations regarding California's competitive food regulations. In addition, the group was asked to provide suggestions for changes that would provide better integration of California's regulations with the federal Smart Snacks in Schools rule, while maintaining the integrity and mission of the existing policies.

On July 9, 2015 Siri Perlman, President of CSNA'S Chapter 34, attended a Competitive Foods Workgroup host by the California Department of... Click to read more-->

On June 29, 2015 several Chapter 34 members had the opportunity to attend the 8th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference held in San Diego. The Childhood Obesity Conference is the nation's largest and most influential collaboration of professionals dedicated to combating pediatric obesity. Attendees were able to share and discuss emerging research, best practices, community-based efforts and effective policy strategies that promote healthy eating and physical activity practices for children, adolescents and their families.

Photo (Left to Right): Sandip Kaur (CDE), Johnna Jenkins (Valley Center Unified), Siri Perlman (San Dieguito), Rodney Taylor (Riverside), Naomi Shadwell (Menifee), Amy Haessly (Vista), Kelley Mitchell (Fontana)

On June 29, 2015 several Chapter 34 members had the opportunity to attend the 8th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference held in San Diego... Click to read more-->

Chapter 34's meeting on May 27th, focused on general fund revenue and upcoming legislation that may impact Child Nutrition programs. Guest speaker Eric Dill, Associate Superintendent of San Dieguito Union School District, shared valuable insights with the group regarding the impact of these policy changes on Nutrition Services from a district level perspective.

Chapter 34's meeting on May 27th, focused on general fund revenue and upcoming legislation that may impact Child Nutrition programs... Click to read more-->

On May 22nd members from Chapters 34, 7, and 15 joined together to participate in a Relay for Life event. The event was held on the campus of UC San Diego and together our group raised over $1,700 to fund important American Cancer Society programs and research. CSNA members from Escondido Union, San Dieguito Union, Fallbrook Union , Garden Grove Unified, and San Diego Unified districts took part in this event.

On May 22nd members from Chapters 34, 7, and 15 joined together to participate in a Relay for Life event.... Click to read more-->

Chapter 34's meeting on April 15, 2015 featured the topic of how to incorporate effective marketing campaigns into our school nutrition programs. Guest speaker Michael Borges, President of ISITE Software, shared best practices and strategies with the group. Michael's company is dedicated to marketing and promoting School Nutrition and he is a frequent speaker at SNA conferences and regional meetings, as well as author of a monthly nationwide e-newsletter for CN Directors called the School Nutrition Network.

Chapter 34's meeting on April 15, 2015 featured the topic of how to incorporate effective marketing campaigns into our school nutrition programs... Click to read more-->