Author: LOGAN VANCE

Jan-Feb 2019 Newsletter

Healthy Bites

In this issue:
Summer Conference
Vice President Voting
Wellness Letter
CSNA Happenings
Facebook
Thank you’s
Save the Dates:
CSNA Summer Conf June 10-12, 2019 Loveland, CO
ANC July 14-16, 2019 St. Louis, MO
CSNA Industry Conf Sept 25-27, 2019 Beaver Creek, CO

REGISTER NOW! Join the Colorado School Nutrition Association and the Office of School Nutrition June 13-14, 2018 for the premier educational event of the year! The CSNA Summer Conference will return to the Embassy Suites in Loveland, Colorado for two days of educational sessions, keynote speakers and networking events. This year’s theme Innovation and Impact: A New View of School Meals puts focus on the broad positive impact that school meals have on our students and the innovations that our colleagues are making to provide the next generation with the nourishment they need to succeed.
We have taken feedback from each of our stakeholders to build an agenda with engaging and informative breakout sessions, a food and equipment show with the latest products to move our programs forward and exciting networking events including our annual Chef’s Challenge and the CSNA Summer Nights BBQ.
To kick off the Summer Conference, we will offer two Pre-Conference sessions and the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing Exam on June 12, 2018. The two Pre-Conference sessions will be School Nutrition Programs Academy for Kitchen Managers and Schools as Nutrition Hubs.
Registration is open now, so spread the word and encourage your colleagues to attend CSNA’s Annual Summer Conference.

2019 Vice President Election
VOTING OPEN ON OUR WEBSITE
MARCH 1-22 2018
WWW.COLOSNA.COM

2019 Vice President Election
VOTING OPEN ON OUR WEBSITE
MARCH 1-22 2019
WWW.COLOSNA.COM

5 Easy Ways to Get Back on Track with Your Goals
It’s already March, which means many of our New Year’s resolutions have been long forgotten by now. Resolutions or goals are often set with great intention, but fall by the wayside when obstacles arise. The following tips can help you get back on track to meet your goals, no matter how far you are from them!

Breakfast at the Capitol
And Legislative Update

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend CSNA’s Day at the Capitol in February!
We have hit the ground running in an exciting legislative session for CSNA and school meals! Senate Bill 18-013 was introduced early in the session and was heard in the Education Committee on Thursday, January 25th. The vote was positive with 5-2 outcome and SB18-013 was referred unamended to appropriations . The bill builds on the Lunch Protection Act passed in 2008 eliminating the $0.40 copay for reduced-price lunch in Kindergarten-5th grade. If passed, this new legislation will expand this program to cover students through 8th grade. It is being sponsored by Senators Gardner and Fields, and Rep Michaelson Jenet. Also in support are Senator Martinez Huminek, Senator Moreno, Senator Priola, and has the backing of a number of organizations.
We are excited for the possibilities and the support this legislation could provide our programs. Over the last months, CSNA has worked with numerous legislators and allied organizations to build support for this essential legislation and are hopeful it will be successful. We will continue to keep you informed of the results.
If you wish to follow the progress of the bill, here is a link SB18-013

LAC
Washington DC - March 3-6, 2018

“Being in DC was a wonderful experience that I will not soon forget. It was inspiring to interact with so many people that are passionate about our industry. I learned a great deal from the keynote speakers and appreciated all the information they provided on how to advocate for our students. This experience made me eager to be involved in state and national policy in the future. Overall, it made me feel lucky that I’m involved in school nutrition and CSNA! “
Jen Mazey—CSNA LAC Scholarship Winner 2018

Congressman Lamborn Visit

LAC Famous “Apple” Dessert

Senator Gardner Visit

Jeffco enjoying the view from the W Hotel Thank You Frank Massabni with Cool Tropics for a lovely evening!

LAC continued ...

“Attending the Legislative Action Conference (LAC) reinvigorated me to the importance of our work and the importance of our voice. As school nutrition professionals, it's easy to become complacent and complain about how the rules and regulations restrict what we can do for our students rather than doing something about it. LAC is a conference focused on doing something to make change, advocating for our students because they cannot advocate for themselves, and telling legislators what we need to provide our students with healthy meals to fuel their bodies so they can focus on fueling their minds. Without the scholarship I received through Colorado School Nutrition Association I would not have been able to attend LAC and would not have had the amazing experience of being part of something so much bigger than my district.” Carlynn Fitzgerald - CSNA LAC Scholarship Winner 2018

Congressman Coffman Visit

Group enjoying the monuments—Thank you Tom Schweder with McCain and Sandy St. Peter with Rich Products

Danielle Bock - CSNA PP&L Chair & Rachel Lafond - JTM

LAC continued ...

SNA/Georgetown Executive Leadership Program: Shannon Solomon, Katie Lopez, Erika Edwards, Beth Wallace and Jeremy West

Thank you to everyone that was able to attend CSNA’s State Dinner, and a special Thank You to JTM, Acosta, Dominos and Key Impact for supporting CSNA at this event.

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