Legislative Action Conference

LAC Handout Materials






Please contact hotel directly for room reservations.  Reservations must be made by January 2nd to take advantage of the rate above.  You can make reservations by calling (916) 447-1700 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 24-26, at the Sheraton Grand 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 24th, 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 (After 11/25/15)	Late/At Door (After 1/20/16)
CSNA Regular Members	$275	$325
CSNA-Industry Members and Non-CSNA Regular members	$325	$375
Non-CSNA Industry members	$375	$425
Industry Sponsor*	$600	$700
Tuesday Only*	$75	$85

* Includes 1 registration, plus company name & logo on website & signage at event & in Poppyseeds.
SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND SPEAKER SCHEDULES

Sunday, January 24th
12:30	First-Timer Orientation
1:00	Registration
1:30	Opening and Welcome
1:45	CSNA's Role in the Legislative and Policy Process
2:15	Budget, Legislation and Political Update
3:15	Break
3:30	Incorporating Child Nutrition Opportunities into the Local Control Accountability Plan
4:15	CSNA's Issue Paper
Monday, January 25th
9:00	CDE Update
10:30	Break
10:45	Panel/speakers
11:45	Lunch (included in LAC registration)
1:30	Legislative Panel - current topics (at capitol)
4:00	Capitol Tour
5:00	Adjourn
Tuesday, January 26th
7:30	Breakfast with Q&A on Issue Paper/Talking Points (included in LAC registration)
9:00am - 3:00pm	Legislative visits