SNAPa 2018 Annual Conference

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Sessions (49)

SNAPa Board of Director's Meeting (Room 306)

30 Jul 18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Open to all members. Join us and learn how SNAPa works for it's members. More...

SNS Credentialing Exam (Room 305)

30 Jul 18
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Speaker(s): Carol Gilbert
The SNS Credential is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects what it takes to manage school nutrition programs in today’s challenging c... More...

ServSafe (Room 303)

30 Jul 18
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Speaker(s): Kelly Diller
Food Safety Manager Certification with 8 hours of classroom instruction and exam. Sign up required. 8 CEUs More...

SNAPA Gives Back: Central Blood Bank Blood Drive (Room 316)

30 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Join the SNAPa Board and make a difference in our community! With every blood donation, you save the lives of as many as three patients in area hos... More...

Administrative Review Survival (Room 301 & 302)

30 Jul 18
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Speaker(s): Debbie Morrow
Have an administrative review coming next year? Learn what you need to know from PDE. More...

Paragon Fresh Foods Distribution & Farm Tour (Room N/A)

30 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Paragon is the premier distributor of fresh and specialty foods to the restaurant and foodservice industry in Western Pennsylvania, and services ma... More...

Turner Dairy Farm Tour (Room N/A)

30 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Pre Conference

Turner's fresh, local milk is sourced exclusively from our local family dairy farm partners located right here in Western PA. Turner Dairy is t... More...

Registration for Attendees (Room Gallery)

31 Jul 18
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Purchase raffle tickets and register for the conference. More...

Registration for Exhibitors (Room Gallery)

31 Jul 18
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitors

Industry partners register for the Food and Equipment show More...

TLC - Training & Leadership for Chapters (Room 301 & 302)

31 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Interested in volunteering to be a leader in your local SNAPa chapter or want to improve your chapter operations? Join us at TLC to share ideas, be... More...

Exhibitor Move In & Show Site Receiving (Room Exhibit Hall C)

31 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitors

All shipments must arrive during these times to avoid surcharges or possible shipment refusal. More...

Opening Ceremony: Building Bridges (Ballroom B)

31 Jul 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: All Members

Speaker(s): Nicole Melia
This year our 2018 Annual Conference will focus on “Building Bridges”. Since Pittsburgh is know as the "City of Bridges", what better place to foc... More...

General Session- Sponsored by The American Dairy Association (Ballroom B)

31 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: All Members

Speaker(s): Leslie Bonci MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
Active Eating Advice- Be Fit, Fed and Fearless? Join us as we explore the challenges of and solutions to raising healthy children in this crazy wor... More...

Breaktime (Room Gallery)

31 Jul 18
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: All Members

 A snack sponsored by one of our Business & Industry Partners. More...

Camp Delicious with Leslie Bonci (Room 301 & 302)

31 Jul 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Hands-on-hands-in culinary session with Keynote Speaker Leslie Bonci. This session will bring the guidelines to the plate with foods that taste ... More...

Farm to School (Room 303)

31 Jul 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Audrey Hess MPH, RDN ; Kelsey Porter
Farm to School with Audrey Hess of Pennsylvania Department of Education  More...

Lunch Shaming & Managing Debt (Room 305)

31 Jul 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Directors

Speaker(s): Jennifer Jarrett
Explore the challenges and realities to dealing with unpaid meal charges through a Director's Panel. Discuss best practices and share ideas. ... More...

Summer Meals Best Practices (Room 304)

31 Jul 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Directors

Speaker(s): Dianne Dabulis
Explore the challenges and realities to starting a summer meal program through a Director's Panel. Discuss best practices and share ideas. D... More...

Camp Delicious with Leslie Bonci (Room 301 & 302)

31 Jul 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hands-on-hands-in culinary session with Keynote Speaker Leslie Bonci. This session will bring the guidelines to the plate with foods that taste ... More...

Farm to School (Room 303)

31 Jul 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Audrey Hess MPH, RDN ; Kelsey Porter
Farm to School with Audrey Hess of PDE and Kelsey Porter of the Food Trust More...

Three Rivers Reception (Room South Terrace)

31 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Directors

Invitational Meet & Greet for SNAPa Platinum Partners and Food Service Directors. Director badge required for entry. More...

Immaculate Reception: President's All Member Reception featuring Super Bakery's Franco Harris (Room Gallery)

31 Jul 18
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: All Members

Join your colleagues for a drink and have the opportunity to meet Franco Harris, former Pittsburgh Steeler.  The reception features a cash ... More...

President's Dinner (Ballroom A)

31 Jul 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: All Members

Join the SNAPa Board of Directors in celebrating school nutrition professional across the state.  We will be honoring our SNAPa award winners ... More...

SNAPa BINGO (Ballroom A)

31 Jul 18
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Join your collegues for a competative game of bingo! Prizes, snacks, and drinks available. More...

Breakfast Kiosk (Room Gallery)

01 Aug 18
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: All Members

Breakfast available in the Gallery. Cash and Credit Card Payments accepted.  Scrambled egg breakfast $8.00 Bagel & Cream Cheese $2... More...

Exhibitor Move In & Show Site Receiving (Room Exhibit Hall C)

01 Aug 18
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitors

All shipments must arrive during these times to avoid surcharges or possible shipment refusal. More...

Registration for Exhibitors (Room Concourse C)

01 Aug 18
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Exhibitors

Industry partners register for the Food and Equipment show More...

Registration for Attendees (Room Gallery)

01 Aug 18
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Purchase raffle tickets and register for the conference. More...

Cafeteria Visits 101 (Room 303)

01 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker(s): Doug Davis
This session will give participants the tools to invite legislators to their schools and be prepared to present their programs.   More...

Powering Up with Plant-Strong Entrees (Room 301 & 302)

01 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker(s): Kate Watts
Plant-based cooking demo with Kate Watts of Forward Food. Through Forward Food, foodservice professionals are using plant-based foods to grow a hea... More...

Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs (Room 304)

01 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Directors

Speaker(s): Audrey Hess MPH, RDN
Learn how to procure local foods for your child nutrition program More...

Cafeteria Visits 101 (Room 303)

01 Aug 18
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Doug Davis
This session will give participants the tools needed to invite legislators to their schools and be prepared to present their programs More...

Meet the People Behind the Beef by the PA Beef Council (Room 305)

01 Aug 18
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Directors

Speaker(s): Nicole Hockenberry
Explore the beef industry and the people that work behind the scenes. More...

Powering Up with Plant-Strong Entrees (Room 301 & 302)

01 Aug 18
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Kate Watts
Plant-based cooking demo with Kate Watts of Forward Food. Through Forward Food, foodservice professionals are using plant-based foods to grow a hea... More...

Breaktime (Room East Atrium)

01 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: All Members

Enjoy a snack sponsored by one of our Business & Industry Partners. More...

SNAPa Members Annual Meeting (Ballroom B)

01 Aug 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: All Members

Review of the Past Year, Accomplishments, and a Look to the Future - Goals & Objectives with SNAPa Past President Melissa Harding and SNAPa Pre... More...

Farm to School Resource Center (Room Gallery)

01 Aug 18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Join us for curbside consultations with experts from PA Dept of Agriculture, and PA Dept of Education on Farm to School best practices. Learn about... More...

Food & Equipment Show- Food Service Director's Only (Room Exhibit Hall C)

01 Aug 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Directors

Food & Equipment Show opens early for directors only. Must show directors badge for entry. More...

Food & Equipment Show (Room Exhibit Hall C)

01 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: All Members

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Basket Raffle (Room East Atrium)

01 Aug 18
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: All Members

Basket raffle tickets available for purchase at the registration desk in the Gallery.  Last chance for ticket purchases and raffle picks will ... More...

Gateway Clipper Cruise sponsored by Zink Food Service

01 Aug 18
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of Pittsburgh. Join your colleagues and friends for casual dining and drinks while cruising on Pittsburgh&r... More...

Breakfast On Your Own (Room Gallery)

02 Aug 18
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: All Members

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Legislative Action (Room 304)

02 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Directors

Speaker(s): Doug Davis
Legislative Action Update with SNA incoming President- Elect Doug Davis!  More...

Totally Veggies (Room 303)

02 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Mary Ehert
Totally Veggies builds vegetable literacy among school nutrition professionals. Reducing the gap in knowledge of leafy greens, deep orange and red,... More...

Farm to School (Room 302)

02 Aug 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Doug Davis
Farm to School with Doug Davis of Burlington VT and SNA President-Elect More...

PA Department of Agriculture Update (Room 305)

02 Aug 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Directors

Speaker(s): Nick Jennings ; Sandra Hopple
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Breaktime (Room Gallery)

02 Aug 18
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: All Members

Enjoy a snack sponsored by one of our Business & Industry Partners. More...

Childhood Obesity (Ballroom B)

02 Aug 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: All Members

Speaker(s): Ann Marie Kuchera
Childhood obesity still looms and challenges the health of our children. The environment in schools continues to play an important role.  Plea... More...

Annual Program Updates with Vonda Cooke (Ballroom B)

02 Aug 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: All Members

Speaker(s): Vonda Cooke
Important PDE updates!!!  More...