Legislative Action Conference

Please contact hotel directly for room reservations.  Reservations must be made by January 4th to take advantage of the rate above.  You can make reservations by calling 916-492-4460 and asking for the Ca School Nutrition Assn. discount rate.

Come to Sacramento and meet with California's top leaders on how to address the serious funding crisis that exists so we can preserve funding for Child Nutrition.

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. In this time of budget crisis, we need to work together to make sure the funding we have fought for is not cut.

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 January 27-29, at the Citizen Hotel. 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 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th, 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.

Registration Fees:

	Regular (on or before 1/04/13)	Late/At Door (After 1/04/13)
CSNA Regular Members	$199	$249
CSNA-Industry Members and Non-CSNA Regular members	$249	$299
Non-CSNA Industry members	$299	$349

SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND SPEAKER SCHEDULES

Sunday, January 27th
12:00 - 12:30	Registration
12:30 p.m.	Setting the Stage – School Nutrition’s Path in 2013
1:30	What Just Happened?
2:30	Break
2:45	Issue Paper Review, Q & A
5:00	Adjourn
	Dinner on Your Own
Monday, January 28th
9:00	Lobbying Tips
9:45	Legislative Staff Panel
10:45	Break
11:00	Education Coalition Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch at Citizen Hotel (included in LAC Registration)  Karen Ross, Secretary of California Department Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
1:20	Short walk to the State Capitol for the remainder of the days events
1:30	Mock Hearing - at the State Capitol
3:00	Legislator Speakers
4:00	Capitol Tour
5:00 - 6:15	Legislative Reception at the Capitol (included in registration)
6:30	Dinner on your own
Tuesday, January 29th
9:00 - 3:00	Legislative Appointments