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Monthly e-news for Oregon's school nutrition professionals
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Send Us Your News!
OSNA wants the scoop on your school meal successes! Feel free to send us your news, links and images and we'll post them on our website and in our e-news!
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2016-17
President-Elect
Anne Leavens
Vice President
Elisa Barcus
Coos Bay SD
Immediate Past President
Troy Vennewitz
Treasurer
Kelli Gladheim
Sherwood SD
Secretary
Rebecca Wicks
Hillsboro SD
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2016-17
CALENDAR
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March 6-10, 2017
School Nutrition Association
Washington, DC
July 9-12, 2017
School Nutrition Association
Atlanta, GA
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Thanks to
Our Sponsors
Just click on the company logos below to get more info on the latest offerings for schools from our sponsors!
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JOIN US AT THE 2017 OSNA STATE CONFERENCE, MARCH 10-11
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It's a Kentucky Derby theme! Join OSNA in the Winner's Circle March 10-11 in Salem!
Join us at the 2017 OSNA State Conference and Food & Equipment Expo from March 10-11 at the Salem Conference Center for a full slate of educational sessions and a dynamic exhibition hall. Registration forms are available online. Visit the State Conference page to download the registration form today.
You also can pre-register for Friday's preconference courses by Friday, Feb. 17. Find details on the registration form. Seating is limited for preconference classes so please register today! Visit the State Conference webpage for descriptions of the courses:
- Nutrition 101: A Taste of Food and Fitness
- ServSafe
- SNA School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam
- USDA Foods Web-Based-Supply-Chain-Management-System (WBSCM) Refresher Training
 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: OSNA is pleased to announce
Frank Kitchen, "The Life and Leadership Connoisseur," as its State Conference Opening Session keynote speaker. The keynote, "
Be Fresh, Stay, Fresh, Live Fresh," will put the spotlight on how OSNA members can create positive experiences and environments where dreams flourish!
Check out the
OSNA State Conference webpage for a
Preliminary Conference Agenda.
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TOOLS TO HELP PROMOTE SCHOOL BREAKFAST
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National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) 2017 commences March 6-10! Celebrate with decorations, events and special menu items to help your school increase breakfast participation.
According to a 2015 survey of School Nutrition Association members, 96% said that their student participation increases during NSBW. Check out the SNA website for tools and resources such as handouts, marketing and PR toolkits, logos, presentations, and more!
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 Are you inspired by your school nutrition colleagues, friends, and mentors? Nominate someone you admire for an SNA Award for the 2016-17 school year. Nominations for the Employee of the Year, Manager of the Year and Director of the Year awards are now being accepted online by SNA.
To learn more and to submit your nomination online by March 1, 2017, please visit
www.schoolnutrition.org/SNAawards
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 For a really interesting look at the history and success of Rhonda McCoy's battle to provide healthy school meals in compliance with regulatory standards, check out the Huffington Post article, "Revenge of the Lunch Lady."
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VISIT SNA'S VIRTUAL EXPO & GET A CHANCE TO WIN FREE REGISTRATION TO ANC 2017
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Have you heard the news? Registration is now open for SNA's first virtual expo! This FREE expo will be accessible from January 31 through April 30, 2017.
Not only will attendees have the chance to visit 36 virtual exhibitors from the comfort of their own computer 24/7, they can also access education sessions to earn CEU's and network with colleagues and industry reps. Visiting the Expo also gives you a chance to win an ANC 2017 registration (full details and sweeps rules will be posted online). Learn more and register for the expo at:
www.schoolnutrition.org/virtualexpo.
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Administrator for Nutrition Services* | Beaverton School District
*This posting has been extended. If you have already applied you will still be considered and do not need to apply again.
Do You Have a Job Opening?
It's easy to post your school foodservice job openings on the OSNA website or in the School Meal Scoop eNews. Just send an email to Julie Larson Bricher with the URL link to the job description/application.
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Oregon School Nutrition Association (OSNA) is a collaborative group of school nutrition and foodservice professionals and industry suppliers who work together to ensure that Oregon's 600,000 K-12 students receive wholesome, nutritious foods in school meal programs all over the state. Founded 70 years ago, OSNA has more than 500 school nutrition members, including public school district, private and residential child care institution directors, managers, coordinators, chefs and foodservice staff.
For more, visit
www.osna.us
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