Georgia Gems Winter 2018
A Publication of the Georgia School Nutrition Association
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Georgia Gems Published by the Georgia School Nutrition Association
Georgia Gems Service Minded, Hunger Focused GSNA 2018-2019
Inside This Issue 2018-2019 Officers President Nicole James President-elect Cheryl Jones Secretary April Cox Treasurer Dee Mathis System Level Section Chair Debra Morris School Level Section Chair Nancy Bourke State Staff Advisor Nancy Rice Executive Director Susan Cheshire GSNA Office 2372 Main St. Tucker, Georgia 30084 (770) 934-8890 Fax: (770) 934-8917 (877) 221-8733 (inside Georgia) www.georgiaschoolnutrition.com GSNA Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/GeorgiaSNA GSNA Twitter: @GA_SNA GSNA YouTube: GeorgiaSNA GSNA Instagram: https://www.instagram. com/georgiasna/
From the President
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2019 Calendar and Important Dates
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System Level Chair Message
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School Level Chair Message
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2019 National School Breakfast Week
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2019 GSNA Officer Nominations/Election Information
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2019 Award Deadlines
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2018 Best Practices Award Winners
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2019 Georgia Legislative Position
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2019 GSNA Legislative Advocacy Conference
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2018 Kickoff Luncheon
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GSNA State Culinary Contest!
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2019 GSNA Annual Conference
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Corporate Members
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Around the State
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2018 Manager’s Retreat
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2018 Industry Seminar
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Thanks GSNA 2018-2019 Sponsors!
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From the President Dear Miracle Makers, I hope that each of you had a wonderful holiday and a great start to the New Year. I have been blessed this year to be able to visit many of the district meetings and training events throughout the state. All I can say is our members are amazing. The professionalism portrayed by our members at all levels truly shows a culture of leadership and servitude. The learning environments and educational materials have built on the excellence that we have seen in years past. As we move forward into this year, how will you be “Equipped to Serve, Service Minded, Hunger Focused” in the area of mentoring, leaving a legacy, and paying forward to ensure that our association continues to move into the future with excellence. Mentoring: We have been talking a lot about mentoring and how important it is to see the light in others and to grow that potential. What does true mentoring look like and how is it integrated in our everyday activities? Mentorship could be a call to a brand new director to see if they need help or direction in their new role. A director could pair a new manager with a seasoned manager for their first year as support and a safety net within a safe and trusted environment. Managers could integrate a way to identify staff that are struggling in specific areas and pair them with staff that are excelling. Mentorship can come in so many ways and it is not hard it is just intentional. Legacy: I often think about what my legacy would look like and what I would be remembered for in both my professional and personal life. In our profession we have many rules and regulations that we have to follow, but is that what we want to be remembered for or is it the passion we demonstrate and have for our students and our staff. Will people say she was dedicated to serving others with an open heart and attitude of humility and kindness? Will you be able to look back and see evidence of your legacy in others, and see leaders that you have fostered and grown into maturity? As an association how can we leave a legacy in our members, students, and the future of school nutrition. Paying Kindness Forward: Carrying it forward, what does that actually mean? Butts County had a program or a challenge introduced to our students and community through a school assembly. This challenge was truly centered on kindness, with a direct correlation with how does kindness truly look and how do we pay it forward. The students were given a challenge to eliminate bullying and embrace all students no matter if they are different than them. Adults were also given a challenge to unite with the students and to show leadership by demonstrating kindness in and outside the schoolhouse walls. Kindness 2
is evident in our culture and in how we treat others. Kindness can also be shown in how we interact with our students, staff and community. Therefore, Miracle Makers are you ready to leave a legacy of kindness? Ready, Set, Go
Nicole James GSNA 2018-2019 President
2019 Calendar and Important Dates January
January 13-15 School Nutrition Industry Conference
Austin, TX
January 25-26 GSNA Executive Committee and Board Meetings
Macon, GA
February
February 21-22 GSNA SNAP Training Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center February 24-26 SNA Legislative Action Conference
Covington, GA
Washington, DC
March
March 4-8 National School Breakfast Week 2019 “School Breakfast: Start Your Engines” March 12-13 GSNA Legislative Advocacy Conference
April
April 11- 13 GSNA 2019 Annual Conference
July
July 14-16 SNA Annual Conference
Atlanta, GA
Athens, GA
St. Louis, MO
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System Level Chair Message Almost six years ago when I became Director of Nutrition, I was asked if we had an active Georgia School Nutrition Association Chapter. Of course, due to my prior position and experiences, I had no knowledge of GSNA. After some research I decided we would go to the annual conference that year, it was filled with wonderful educational sessions, had great motivational speakers, and was a natural hub for networking. That experience was both prophetic and symbolic; I knew active membership was a must for our county. GSNA is a common thread in all of the work we do to serve our kids. Our membership and the experiences that come from such an organization will always have a special place in so many people’s lives and be a source of deep nostalgia for great memories shared with peers that have become friends. I suspect many of you have similar feelings and that GSNA has played an active role in molding you as a nutrition professional. Whether you are just starting your school nutrition career as I once was, or if you are seeking guidance and support, or just seeking others who share your passion for school nutrition, this organization is there for you. I have always felt that our association can accommodate everyone –regardless of the talent or skill you possess. We are all working toward the same goal of building healthy children who are ready to learn. We can all be proud, very
proud, of the work we do. We are able to serve the students we love – as an act of love. During my time as a GSNA member, I have learned from and been inspired by incredibly talented colleagues who selflessly share their gifts and talents. Thank you all for working with me and others to create an organization that is very special. We have toiled together to form an association for all affiliated with school nutrition, to be a resource for information pertaining to our industry, to be a trainer of critical skills, to be an advocate for core beliefs, and to be a channel to celebrate all that is good. Please know that you are appreciated for your time, energy, dedication, and caring for our future, and our kids – our greatest commodity. We are only half of the way through the year and we have so many great things happening on our behalf. Check out the GSNA calendar to see all the wonderful scheduled events, and make plans to participate and attend. I look forward to seeing you there, Equipped to Serve. Dr. Debra Morris GSNA System Level Chair, 2018-2019 dmorris@jcss.us
School Level Chair Message Hello Fellow GSNA Members: It has been a very busy year thus far. We have completed a very successful Manager’s Retreat in St. Simon’s. We had a lot of fun with our food assistants at SNAP in Covington. It was such an honor to watch our food assistants grow and learn. I see many GSNA leaders getting ready for the future. The second round of SNAP will be held February 21, 22 in Covington at the FFA camp. I hope that many of you will take advantage of this opportunity. I look forward to meeting you. You are the glue to our organization and what you do for our children is second to none. Be proud of what you have accomplished. In closing, we are helping to mold our future by loving and caring for our children. Love them no matter what. We have been given the gift of working in School Nutrition, the greatest profession. We get to see miracles happen each day. How awesome is that. Nancy Bourke, GSNA School Level Chair 2018-2019 Nancy_Bourke@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
National School Breakfast Week March 4-8, 2019 Mark your calendar for National School Breakfast Week—March 4-8, 2019! The #NSBW19 theme is “Start Your Engines With School Breakfast,” which is designed to show parents, students, and school officials the benefits of fueling up for the day with a healthy school breakfast.
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2019 GSNA Officer Nominations GSNA 2018-2019
Don’t miss the opportunity to let your voice be heard!! Cast your vote in the 2019 GSNA officer election. Voting will be done by ONLINE VOTING ONLY. To be eligible to vote, your GSNA membership must be valid and current as of November 1, 2018. All you will need to vote is your GA member ID.
Member ID
You can find your GA member ID on the label of your Georgia Gems magazine or by calling the GSNA office. Eligible voting members with current email addresses in our system will also receive an email from GSNA with your member ID and a link to cast your vote. To cast your vote online go to : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019GSNAELECTION Voting will be open from January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019. GSNA Corporate members are not eligible to vote in this election. Any questions please contact GSNA at 770-934-8890.
GSNA President-Elect
Tessany Lockhart, Manager – Houston County Schools State Offices: 2017-2019 Leadership Academy Chair; School Level Chair 20152017; Third District President 2014-2015 District Offices: Third District Member Services Chair 2015-2017; District 3 President 2014-2015; District 3 Treasurer 2012-2014 Local Offices: Houston County PPL Chair 2018-2019; Houston County Local President 2012-2014; Houston County Secretary 20102011 Participation: GSNA program presenter 2018; 2017 and 2016 Annual Conference; 2015, 2016, 2013 Manager’s Retreat; 2016 and 2017 SNAP Training Other Professional Memberships/Skills: Member of the Freedom Church and has served as a minister.
Local Offices: Houston County SNP Public Policies and Legislative Chair 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 Participation: GSNA 2016 Leadership Academy Graduate; Master of Ceremonies GSNA 2017 Annual Conference Professional Memberships/Skills: School Safety Board at C.B. Watson Primary; Culinary Specialist (US Navy); US Submarine Veterans (member) Goals: 1. UNITY – To foster the relationship between all school nutrition professionals, school level staff, families, communities and Industry. We all must buy into GSNA/SNA vision to ensure a solid foundation. 2. SERVICE – Provide assistance to all school nutrition professionals through training, professional standards and membership. In order to be good stewards we must be knowledgeable in our craft.
Goals:
3. NAVIGATION – Stay within policies and regulations set forth by local, state and national guidelines. This will allow for us to provide/promote our organization vision.
• To promote the vision and mission of GSNA
Statement:
• To lead with excellence, vision, purpose and passion
I have school nutrition in my genes. My grandmother and mother were both School Nutrition professionals during my youth. Their passion and dedication gave me an inspiration and love for school nutrition. Started in School Nutrition in 2014 as a substitute Food Assistant in a Elementary School as a dishwasher. Went into the Manager in Training (MIT) program later that year. I was hired as the Manager of C.B. Watson Primary School in 2016. Recently was appointed as a Training Manager. Graduated from GSNA Leadership Academy in 2016 and had the honor of being the Master of Ceremonies at the 2017 GSNA Annual Conference.
• To continue to educate, communicate, encourage, influence, motivate, empower and serve our members. • To encourage each member to find their “why” • To bridge the gap between GSNA, membership and industry. • To tell the School Nutrition Story as I live it!
GSNA School Level Chair James “Bear” Bryant - Manager, Houston County SNP
I’m a Navy Veteran of 24 ½ years as a Culinary Specialist in the US Submarine Force.
State Offices: Leadership Academy Cochair 2018-2019; Third District President 2018-2019
I ‘m married with 2 wonderful grown kids and 3 loving grandkids.
District Offices: Third District President 2018-2019; Third District Public Policy and Legislative (PPL) Chair 2015-2016, 20162017, 2017-2018
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GSNA Secretary
to continue to ensure that all of nutrition professionals within the state have the tools they need to help promote their careers in school nutrition.
Sheila Cooper, Coordinator – Coffee County Schools
If elected to be GSNA next secretary, my first personal goal would be to make sure every member and every upcoming member within the association understands the importance of GSNA and how it can change your life as it has changed mine. However, on a professional level my goal is to make sure that I keep accurate records of all the various meetings held throughout the year. I will try to find ways for members of the House of Delegates, Executive Board, Executive Committee and Foundation to work smarter not harder. I would do this by making sure to stay organized and taking a methodical approach to the position.
State Offices: Membership Chair 20182019; Chair of District Presidents 2017-2018 District Offices: Eighth District President 2016-2017; 2009-2010, Eighth District nominating chair Local Offices: Coffee county local president; Coffee county secretary; Coffee county treasurer Participation: National Annual Conference presenter; GSNA State Conference presenter and Leadership Academy presenter. Other Professional Memberships/Skills: Church secretary and treasurer, Proficient in Excel, Google Drive Goals: • To keep accurate records of all meetings of the Association • Maintaining the minutes of each meeting is essential in preserving the thoughts, ideas, and decisions that are made by the Executive Board and Committee. These written documents must be complete and accurate for future reference as needed. • To strengthen GSNA through effective communication between membership, industry partners, state agency and community. • To work with the members of the Executive Committee by providing input when decisions are made that will best represent the GSNA membership. I would like to see us grow and prosper throughout the years to come.
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Nakeitha McKinney Carter, Nutrition Procurement Specialist – Griffin-Spalding County Schools State Offices: 2018-2019 – GSNA Membership Committee Member; Sixth District President 2018-2019 District Offices: GSNA Sixth District President-Elect 2017-2018 Local Offices: 2018-2019 – GSNA Membership Committee Member; 2016-2017 – GriffinSpalding NAC Advisor; 2015-2016 – Griffin-Spalding Local President; 2014-2015 – Griffin-Spalding Local Secretary Participation: Annual Conference presider Other Professional Memberships: Graduate of GSNA Leadership Academy 2015-2016; Certificates in Management and Leadership, Human Resource Management Specialist; and Management Supervisor Specialist; Microsoft Office User Specialist certificate Statement/Goals: As an active member who started out as a substitute nutrition assistant and has worked their way up to a system level employee, I understand the importance and need for GSNA
With my proven dedication to GSNA and school nutrition, I will continue to work hard to help promote the importance of school nutrition not only in Georgia but across the country, to help ensure that “No Kid Hungry” is not only a campaign to end child hunger but a way of life.
2019 Awards Deadlines January 18 • GSNA NAC Art Contest Local Competition (Send to your Local judges) February 1 • Culinary Arts (Local) send to your District Culinary Arts Chairman February 15 • GSNA NAC Art Contest District Competition (Send to your District President) March 1 • Grants-in-aid & Scholarships • Scroll Application Cover Page to District President (Send to your District President) • Culinary Arts (District) • Director of the Year • Employee of the Year /GSNA Golden Leaf Award • Manager of the Year /GSNA Lucille T. Watson March 7 • Ann C. Smith/Hall of Fame Award • Naomi Tolbert Central Office Support Award • Certification Awards • Consistently High Participation Awards • Josephine Martin Award of Excellence • Membership Awards • GSNA NAC Art State Competition • NAC of the Year • Scroll Awards • Three (3)% or More Increase in Participation (Breakfast and/or Lunch) • Wellness Award • Best Chapter Participation Award • Marie McGlaun A.L.I.R.T. Local Contacts Application (Send to your District Legislative Chair) March 18 • Marie McGlaun A.L.I.R.T. District/Local Contacts Application
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2018 Best Practices Award Winners GSNA 2018-2019
The purpose of the USDA Best Practices Awards is to encourage and reward outstanding practices in school and School Food Authorities (SFAs). The applicants were judged on sustained excellence, innovations, impact, cost effectiveness and efficiency, transferability and presentation.
USDA Regional Best Practice Awards Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition and Food Distribution: Partnerships with other Governmental or Non-Governmental Organizations Georgia Department of Education, Shake It Up: Partnerships with other Governmental or Non-Governmental Organizations Cobb County: Farm to School Paulding County: Farm to School Paulding County: Promoting a Healthy School Environment Putnam County Charter School System: Fiscal Management, Small SFA Category Savannah Chatham County: Increasing Participation in School Lunch, School Breakfast or Snacks Sumter County Schools: Program Integrity in Child Nutrition Programs Rockdale County Schools: Summer Food Service Program or SSO Expansion Carroll County: Leadership Development and Training to Achieve Professional Standards Barrow County: Customer Service, Small SFA category Fulton County: Customer Service, Large SFA category
Georgia Best Practice Award Regional Summer Food Service or Seamless Summer Option Outreach Rockdale County Leadership Development and Training to Achieve Personal Standards Atlanta Public Schools Carroll County DeKalb County Dade County Douglas County Gainesville City Glynn County Newton County Valdosta City Use of Social Marketing Atlanta Public Schools Bartow County Carroll County Clayton County Houston County Promoting a Healthy School Environment Baldwin County Cobb County Jackson County
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Warren County Paulding County Working Smarter, Not Harder Barrow County Fulton County Farm to School Barrow County Carrollton City Cherokee County Cobb County Coffee County Effingham County Morgan County Paulding County Rockdale County Sumter County Wayne County Creative Utilization of USDA Foods Carrollton City Program Integrity in Child Nutrition Programs Fayette County Sumter County Increasing Participation in School Lunch, Breakfast, or After School Snacks Fulton County Henry County Jackson County Savannah/Chatham County Thomaston/Upson Schools Partnership Development with other Governmental or Non-Governmental Organization GA Dept. of Education FDU GaDOE Shake It Up Creative Utilization of USDA Foods Gainesville City Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Impact Hall County Summer Food Service or Seamless Summer Option Outreach Hall County Marietta City Fiscal Management Innovations Putnam County Savannah/Chatham County Floyd County
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2018 USDA Best Practice Regional Winners
Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition and Food Distribution and Georgia Department of Education, Shake It Up: Partnerships with other Governmental or Non-Governmental Organizations
Barrow County: Customer Service, Small SFA category
Carroll County: Leadership Development and Training to Achieve Professional Standards
Cobb County: Farm to School
Fulton County: Customer Service, Large SFA category
Paulding County: Farm to School and Promoting a Healthy School Environment
Rockdale County Schools: Summer Food Service Program or SSO Expansion
Putnam County Charter School System: Fiscal Management, Small SFA Category
Savannah Chatham County: Increasing Participation in School Lunch, School Breakfast or Snacks
Sumter County Schools: Program Integrity in Child Nutrition Programs
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2019 State Legislative Position The mission of GSNA is to advance the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education. 1. GSNA requests that $2 million be restored to state funding for School Nutrition in the FY 2020 budget. The restoration of these state funds will help offset rising health insurance costs and support the primary goal of preserving quality local school nutrition programs in Georgia. We are very grateful that Governor Deal and state legislators added $484,841 in state funds to School Nutrition in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget for the purpose of a 2% salary adjustment for lunchroom workers. While the amount of new funding was not enough to fund a 2% increase for all school nutrition staff, we are very appreciative of the support for school nutrition workers. We request that $2 million be restored to state funding for School Nutrition in FY 2020. Current state funding for School Nutrition in the FY 2018 budget is $23,578,501. State funds were cut more than 44% from FY 2009, when state funds for School Nutrition were $39.8 million to FY 2014, when state funding for School Nutrition stabilized at $22.5 million. Rising food prices and huge increases in health care costs, particularly for non-certificated employees, have placed stress on local school nutrition budgets. The State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) employer contribution per member per month (PMPM) cost has risen from $598.20 in December 2015 to $945 effective January 1, 2018. There is widespread misunderstanding about who pays the SHBP employer contribution for school nutrition workers- those costs are paid by local school nutrition programs. Increasing health insurance costs have tremendous stress on local school nutrition budgets. Local School Nutrition programs are self-contained and must cover all their own costs. Adequate funding allows us to accomplish our ultimate goal of serving healthy,
nutritious meals to Georgia’s school children. Restoring $2 million to state School Nutrition funding will help local School Nutrition programs balance their budgets in the face of rising costs for food, kitchen equipment and staff benefits, including health insurance. 2. Increase the funding for the Public School Educators Retirement System (PSERS) from the current $15.25 to $15.50 per year of service, to be included in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget. We are very grateful to the Georgia General Assembly for adding $1.57 million in FY 2019 for a 25 cent increase for PSERS retirees. Employee contributions increased to $10 a month in 2012, but this year was the first increase in the PSERS rate for calculating benefits since 2008. We are requesting that funds be added to the FY 2020 budget to increase the PSERS rate to $15.50 per year of service. The current retirement benefit for most PSERS retirees barely (if at all) covers the monthly cost of health insurance.
2019 GSNA Legislative Advocacy Conference – Atlanta, GA March 12-13, 2019 - #GSNALAC19 Our mission of being “Hunger Focused” is our greatest asset as we lobby for school nutrition at the gold dome. Join us as we prepare for the 2019 Georgia Legislative Session where we will let our collective voices be heard. We will be “Service Minded” as we “Equip” our legislators with our plans and strategies to make school nutrition in Georgia even better. Visit http://www.georgiaschoolnutrition.com/News-and-Events/Meetings/ Legislative-Advocacy-Conference for more information and to register. 8
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Kickoff Luncheon:
2018-2019 Culinary Arts Competition The Georgia school nutrition program is full of talented cooks and chefs and NOW is the time to show off those skills! The GSNA 2019 Culinary Competition is fast approaching and you want to make sure you meet all of the deadline dates to participate. Local contest winners should be submitted to your district culinary chair by February 1, 2019. District contest winners should be submitted to the GSNA office by March 1, 2019. Categories Please use Georgia grown products where possible. Contestants at the district and state level can enter only one category. Mash Up with Mushrooms – Breakfast or Lunch Entrée
Nutty with Peanuts – Really cracking them up – Breakfast or Lunch Entrée or Side Let’s Dip – Shaking It Up with vegetable or fruit sauces/ dips to help encourage fresh vegetable and fruit consumption State Culinary Awards First Place - $250 monetary award and certificate Second Place - $175 monetary award and certificate Third Place - $100 monetary award and certificate Attendees’ Favorite - $50 monetary award and certificate State Competition March 19, 2019 – Helms College – Macon, GA For Culinary Arts Forms and More Information Visit the GSNA Website: http://www.georgiaschoolnutrition.com/Resources/Culinary-Arts-Competition 9
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Georgia Power supports a bright future for Georgia. That is why we are in partnership with Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA). Providing a healthy start for children to learn and grow. For more information, visit georgiapower.com/community.
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Around the Hedges 2019 & Shakin’ Movin’April 20-22 April 11-13 Athens, GA Service Minded, Hunger Focused GSNA 2018-2019
Can you feel it? Springtime in Athens, ya’ll! What makes this time of year even better is knowing that the Georgia School Nutrition Association Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful Classic Center in downtown A-town. So, bring your “Bulldog” best, and let’s celebrate our winning year with our very own SEC Champions! We will be “Movin’ & Shakin Around the Hedges!” Conference in Athens is always an extra special occasion, because the University of Georgia is a treasured partner of School Nutrition Programs in Georgia. UGA has a certification program that is instrumental in providing Georgia Directors a pathway to leadership and professional success and contributing to a higher level of respect within our industry which is nationally recognized. The spirit of school nutrition is amplified in the great city of Athens! If you truly want assistance in getting “Equipped to Serve,” then clear your April schedule and pen in April 11th – 13th, 2019. We are thrilled to offer a much needed and appreciated Pre-Conference Session, O.N.E. Cliff Notes, which will train and empower your staff to conduct a local O.N.E. class that is thorough and consistent. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to network with fellow innovators, visionaries, and mentors during a plethora of “Service Minded, Hunger Focused” education sessions. You will, also, be treated to an explosion of exhibits displaying new and creative ideas for your menus! Once you have packed your tool belt with knowledge and resources to move your program to the next level, then come move and shake on Friday night in the Classic Center Pavilion and enjoy the sounds of the ever rockin’ band, Hudson Road, and tailgate like “Bulldog Stars” with your nutrition friends and family! The Annual Awards Banquet will be held in the stunning Classic Center Athena Ballroom on Saturday night, so join us for a lovely meal designed for champions and a moment of gratitude to those esteemed colleagues who have achieved great accomplishments. Hunker Down and Save the Dates, NOW!!! Could there be pompoms? Could there be cheerleaders? You’ll have to register to see!!! Lisa Singley, 2019 Annual Conference Chair
TAILGATE PART Y When? Where? Time?
Friday, April 12th Pavilion 7:00 PM
Join us as we take a break from the hustle and bustle of education sessions and exhibits. Come represent your team at the GSNA 2019 “Movin’ & Shakin’” tailgate celebration. Dance to the sounds of the Hudson Road band, enjoy some of your favorite tailgate foods and meet new friends! We will have a drawing for the “Movin’ & Shakin’” tailgate package full of all the things that make a tailgate great! Sponsored by
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Thursday, April 11th 3:30pm — 1st General Session Some Say Legacy...I Call it a Journey of LOVE Nancy Rice, M.Ed., RDN, LD, SNS State Director, School Nutrition — Georgia Dept. of Education Have you ever wondered what it is about some leaders that enables them to make a positive impact during their careers, or even continue to change how people act and think in their organizations even after they’ve gone? This session will offer someone heartwarming and lighthearted stories regarding that question that have helped mold and direct one 34 year career that is one of passion, dedication, commitment, and most of all, LOVE.
Friday, April 12th 1:15pm — 2nd General Session Chef Jeff Henderson
Inspiring Celebrity Chef, Star of Flip My Food & Author of If You Can See It, You Can Be It
From humble beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to imprisoned drug dealer, and now an award-winning celebrity chef and best-selling author, Chef Jeff is a role model for anyone who needs the encouragement to reinvent their lives. Since he discovered his passion and gift for cooking in the unlikeliest of places – prison – Jeff has completely turned his life around, and today serves as a popular and powerful voice for self-transformation. Hear his inspiring story!
2019 Education Session Topics
Shake It Up & Wake It Up/Flavoring Your Menus to Increase Participation
Eliminating Administrative Review Fears
Working Smart to Get it All Done
Show Me the Money!! Perfecting Financial Management
Merging School Nutrition with Community Participation Get the Basics on Inventory Management Substitute Training for Consistency and Safety
Administrative Review Survival Tactics How to Reach Generation Z on Their Terms State of the State Connecting the Dots...Why We Do What We Do
Pre Conference Session Thursday, April 11 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $75.00 per person
O.N.E. Cliffnotes Receive the tools your staff needs to instruct a play by play Orientation for Nutrition Employees (O.N.E.) training class. Don’t miss this “train the trainer” class taught by Dr. Debra Morris, GSNA System Level Chair and director of nutrition at Jackson County Schools. This session condenses the most important information from O.N.E. into a understandable presentation. 12
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Tentative Agenda Service Minded, Hunger Focused
Thursday, April 11, 2019
GSNA 2018-2019
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration
8:30 AM
GSNA Industry Advisory Board Meeting
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pre Conference Session
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Banquet Seating Sign-up
12:30 - 3:00 PM
Executive Board/House of Delegates Meeting
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Silent Auction Check In
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Opening General Session Awards: ALIRT, NAC Art, NAC of the Year, Scholarships/Grants-in-Aid, Wellness Award
Lobby
Lobby
Athena Ballroom
Friday, April 12, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 AM
Shake It Up Breakfast
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Silent Auction Check In
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibits (Open to all) Badges required. No strollers or children under 16 allowed!
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Banquet Seating Sign-up
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Silent Auction Open
1:15 - 2:30 PM
General Session: Chef Jeff Awards: Malcolm Quillen School Nutrition Hero Award
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Educational Sessions
Various Rooms
4:00 - 5:30 PM
District Meetings
Various Rooms
7:00 PM
Movin’ & Shakin’ Tailgate Party Pavilion Sponsored By
7:00 AM
Wellness Walk Around Downtown Athens
8:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Registration
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibits Open to All Badges required. No strollers or children under 16 allowed!
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Silent Auction Open
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Silent Auction Cash-out/Pickup
11:45 AM
GSNA STATE Past President’s Luncheon (For past Georgia State Presidents and VIPS ONLY)
1:15 - 2:15 PM
Educational Sessions
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Third General Session Athena Ballroom Leadership Academy Graduation Awards: Participation Awards, Culinary Arts Awards, Membership Awards, Scroll Awards
7:00 PM
GSNA Awards Banquet Athena Ballroom Awards: Ann C. Smith Award, N. Tolbert Central Office Support Award, Heart of the Program, Louise Sublette, Beyond the Plate, Director of the Year, Josephine Martin Award of Excellence and Local/District President’s Awards
Lobby Exhibit Hall Lobby Athena Ballroom
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Movin’ & Shakin’ Around the Hedges
Lobby Exhibit Hall
Various Rooms
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Accommodations Service Minded, Hunger Focused GSNA 2018-2019
To view hotel rates, availability and to make reservations go to https://book.passkey.com/event/49831590/ owner/14227/home or contact Connections Housing at 800-262-9974 or 404-842-0000. In order to see what hotels are available you must enter your check-in & check-out dates on the website. Hilton Garden Inn (Headquarters Hotel) 390 East Washington Street $179.00 per night plus tax Parking - $9.95 per vehicle per day Across the street from the Classic Center Amenities include: restaurant buffet $9.95 per day, complimentary in-room Internet Hyatt Place Athens 412 N. Thomas Street $179.00 per night plus tax Parking - $10 per vehicle per day .1 mile from convention center Amenities include: Complimentary Breakfast and internet Courtyard by Marriott Athens 166 North Finley Street $139.00 per night plus tax Parking is complimentary for overnight guests .75 miles to the Classic Center Amenities include: restaurant on-site serving breakfast only, complimentary in-room Internet, pool Graduate Athens (formerly Foundry Park Inn) 295 East Dougherty Street $129.00 per night plus tax Parking is complimentary for overnight guests 3-blocks to the Classic Center Amenities include: restaurant and bar on-site, room service, full-service spa, business center, fitness center, complimentary shuttle service and parking, pet friendly
Holiday Inn Athens 197 East Broad Street $159.00 per night plus tax Parking is complimentary for overnight guests .5 miles to the Classic Center 3-day prior to arrival cancellation policy Amenities include: restaurant and bar on-site, complimentary in-room Internet and fitness center/pool Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601 $139.00 per night plus tax Parking: $10.00 per day for registered guests only 1 mile to the Classic Center Amenities include: Business Center, Courier Service, Executive Floors, Wireless Data Connection, Health and Fitness Center (On-site), Standard Internet service is free for all guests. Springhill Suites/Downtown Athens 220 S. Hull Street, Athens, GA 30605 $139.00 per night plus tax .2 miles to the Classic Center Complimentary Parking Complimentary Breakfast. Fitness center, free Wi-Fi and all rooms include a refrigerator and microwave. Georgia Game Day Suites 250 West Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601 $119.00 - 219.00 plus tax All-suite property with full sized kitchen appliances. $8.00 Resort Fee (NOT included in room rate will be added). Per Room,Per Night. Complimentary Parking. Complimentary WiFi. *Rates do not include tax currently 14% (subject to change) _______________________
2019 Conference Sponsors Movin’ & Shakin’ Tailgate Party
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Conference Registration
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Service Minded, Hunger Focused GSNA 2018-2019
April 11-13 The Classic Center Athens, GA
Name ____________________________________________________ Title _____________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________ County/System Name________________________ City, State & Zip ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Preferred E-mail ___________________________________________________ o Please check here if this is your first time attending a GSNA Conference.
All persons (member or nonmember) working in school nutrition must pay a registration fee to attend. A Guest is a person NOT working in school nutrition. All nonmember registrations will automatically include a GSNA membership for one year. You will be emailed a registration confirmation to your preferred email above. If you have registered but have not received a confirmation at least a week prior to the Conference, please contact the GSNA office at 877-221-8733 or email info@georgiaschoolnutrition.com to confirm we received the registration. Mark Selection
Exhibit All Meetings Admissions
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Tailgate Party 04/12/19
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$225
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District Banquet Meeting Meal Included 04/12/19 Saturday
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Friday Only Registration (No Banquet)
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$190
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Retiree/Student/Guest Registration
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Additional Events Preconference Session Thursday, April 11, 2019 $75 x _____ = Total _______ (9:00am-12:00 pm) Minimum Participants: 10 o Check here if you will be attending. (Open ONLY to schools designated as
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Shake It Up Breakfast Friday, April 12, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 am
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Awards Banquet (Ticket Required) Saturday, April 13, 2019 $60 x _____ = Total _______
2018-2019 “Shake It Up” schools by GA Doe) No Additional Fee, but ticket required.
(Use to purchase a ticket or to purchase additional tickets for those doing Packages 1 or 2. Package 1 & 2 already includes one banquet ticket.)
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District Meeting Friday, April 12, 2019 - 4:00 pm
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Movin’ & Shakin’ Tailgate Party entertainment. No extra cost for this event, but we Friday, April 12, 2019 need to plan for the number of attendees. o
One day registration packets will be available AFTER 3:00 pm on the prior day. PLEASE COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Forms received after March 22, 2019 are not guaranteed a confirmation. Paid registrations will be processed first. A FAX will only be processed with credit card or purchase order payment. Email: info@georgiaschoolnutrition.com
Registration Total (RT):______________________ Additional Events Total (AET):_________________ Total: RT + AET = __________________________ o Check Enclosed o Purchase Order No. _______________________ o Visa o Mastercard Credit Card No._____________________________ Expiration Date_____________________________ Security Code ______________________________ Cardholder billing street address _______________ Signature _________________________________ Print Name ________________________________ REFUNDS: All request for refunds must be submitted in writing to GSNA Headquarters before March 22, 2019. A processing fee of $30.00 will be withheld from all refunds. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR CANCELLATION RECEIVED AFTER March 22, 2019. We encourage you to send someone else. Registration received after March 22, 2019 will be on site registrations. MEAL TICKET SALES: There are no meal ticket sales for on site registrations. GSNA is committed to making all meeting activities accessible to all attendees. For special needs, including dietary, call the GSNA office at 770-934-8890.
Mail or FAX or email your registration, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE METHOD. Return this form with payment to: GSNA 2372 Main St., Tucker, GA 30084 FAX: 770-934-8917 Email: info@georgiaschoolnutrition.com.
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Winter 2018 Service Minded, Hunger Focused
Around the State! GSNA 2018-2019
GSNA District 1
GSNA District 2
Grady County — Northside Elementary, National World Milk Day
Dougherty County — Radium Elementary had bell and hot peppers from their summer garden. Students harvested the hot peppers to eat with the salsa they made.
Treutlen County — homemade whole grain strawberry muffins.
Tift County — Honored for Farm to School Excellence at 2018 Golden Radish Awards, Platinum Award winner.
Tift County — Matt Wilson Elementary, Kale Day
Thomas County — Free Hug Friday sponsored by Cross Creek Elementary, with Amanda Owens
GSNA District 3
Muscogee County — Meredith M. Adams assistant principal at Dorothy Heights Elementary School and teachers welcoming students.
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Sumter County — Cafe Furlow Manager of the Year, Mr. Larry Jackson, invited Ms. Gerlach’s 5th grade class to hear him speak about the requirements for each healthy, reimbursable meal, the ordering and shipping processes, and the various pieces of equipment the staff uses in food preparation.
Taylor County — Taylor County has re-affiliated with GSNA. Harris County — Seamless Summer Feeding
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Around the State! GSNA 2018-2019
GSNA District 4
GSNA District Four fall event included knife skills and flavor profiles for veggie dips. Abbie Chaddick and Kimberly Donna Della of Georgia Organics and GSNA President Nicole James were our guest speakers.
Rockdale County — participated in a community event, coordinated by the Georgia extension program to hand out strawberry smoothies.
Gwinnett County — Staff at Cafe Britt Elementary School celebrate National School Lunch Week.
Ga DOE Annette Bomar Hopgood (ABH) Chapter — Celebrates National School Lunch Week
GSNA District 6
Butts County – Grits for Grandparents Day.
Henry County – Nutrition staff provided healthy snacks to students at Henry County BOE’s Parent Expo.
Butts County — Henderson Middle School World School Milk Day!! We offered 6 different flavors of milk each day in the Tiger Paw Cafe.
Jones County – Summer feeding program!!! Hunger focused.
Clayton County — Edmonds Elementary promotes local berries Carrollton City — Carrollton City Schools enjoyed having Dayle Hayes visit them in October.
Meriwether County – Summer Feeding Children selected a free book with their lunch.
Thomaston Upson County – Nutrition professionals in Thomaston-Upson showing off their love for School Nutrition.
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Winter 2018 Service Minded, Hunger Focused
Around the State! GSNA 2018-2019
GSNA District 7
Cherokee County – Cherokee County School Dean Rusk Middle School and Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Whitfield County — Georgia Grown Apple Day – New Hope Middle School students taste tested apple muffins made with apples from Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge. We also featured Georgia grown apples with cinnamon yogurt dip on the menu for each school.
Douglas County — Chef Rose, DCSN Brand Ambassador toured and working with ASP Programs, taught students quick and simple ways to make snacks that are healthy and taste great!
GSNA District 8
Cobb County — We raised funds and collected supplies to help the Center for Children and Young Adults. We also gave of our time to this great organization.
Fulton County — Fulton County Schools Breakfast For Lunch Promotion.
GSNA District 9
Forsyth County — A collage from Alliance Academy promoting “Eat the Rainbow.”
Hall County — We held a “paper” drive at the GA Mountain Food Bank. Paper products are not covered with WIC or Food Stamps and many people cannot afford them.
GSNA District 10
Jackson County — “Try it Wednesday” our kids taste testing peach salsa made from Georgia grown peaches.
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Columbia County — Dawn St. Michel Columbia GSNA President and Lee Ann proprietor of The Red Oak Manor in Harlem Georgia held an Iron Chef Competition. We had elementary, middle and high School team who competed in appetizers, soup and entrée. Director Kelly Schlein served as one of three judges.
Coffee County — Ag Science students and teacher Spencer Highsmith delivered bell peppers and banana peppers from the school garden to Manager Sonia Music. Bacon County— Bacon County Primary celebrated on Oct. 31 with all different types of apples.
Ware County — During NSLW, Waycross Middle School students who found a red dot on their lunch tray were entered into a drawing for a gift card and other prizes!
Wayne County — Celebrating NSLW at Noland Farms in Screven. We educated 3rd graders about farm life and the importance of drinking milk.
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