MONDAY LEARNING SESSIONS
2019 TASN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Connecting With Your Customers: Gen Z students & their Parents
Speakers: Giselle Restrepo and Don Strain, Schwan's Food Service, Inc.
San Saba 4 |
| TASN Levels 1, 3As the demographics of the United States continue to evolve, the preferences and attitudes of both students and parents are changing. In this session, we will share information on how students and their parents are demographically different from previous generations and how these changes impact your operation. From food preferences and attitudes to communications, today's students are on the forefront of trends! Come learn how you can adapt your menu, communications, and marketing to best connect with your customers.
No Hairnet Required
Speaker: Lindsey Copeland, Primero Edge
San Saba 3 |
| TASN Level 4Whether you work in the central office, the warehouse, or the kitchen, you have one common mission: to feed the future of America. Join this session to rediscover the importance of child nutrition professionals, no matter their role. You'll leave with four principles to follow in order to advance yourself and your team in this industry, while fulfilling your mission to lead and feed.
Orange Frog: The Happiness Advantage
Speakers: Megan Sherman and Jason Meek, TASBO
Escondido 1 & 2 |
| TASN Level 4In this upbeat and interactive session we will introduce participants to the parable of the Orange Frog, provide the opportunity to practice strategies that reinforce a positive mindset, and develop a personal action plan to practice positive mindset strategies.
Wasted Food = Wasted Money
Speakers: Gayle Swain, Cambro; Duane Guidry, Chrane Foodservice Solutions
Texoma 1 & 2 |
| TASN Levels 2, 3This session will cover ways to reduce food waste both in the front and the back of the house, including maximizing the shelf life of fresh produce, best practices for fresh made and scratch cooking, better portion control measures, share tables for students to deposit uneaten items, and using software to better plan and track meals.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Learn, Grow, Cook!
Speakers: Jennifer Earthly and Kaisha Martelly Molinar, Aldine ISD
Mesilla 1 |
| TASN Levels 2, 3, 4, 5Learn, Grow, Cook is an educational initiative that incorporates nutrition education, gardening, and culinary skills. Learn – a hands-on interactive classroom with designated stations focusing on the MyPlate concept. Grow – it's a growing garden where students focus on the planting and harvesting of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Cook – students get to cook the fruits, vegetables, and herbs harvested from the garden. Knife skills and food safety are also practiced with students.
Disaster Strikes! What Do I Expect? What Should I Do Next? How Do I Prepare?
Speakers: Annette Schonhoeft, Equipment Preference Inc.; Ross Schonhoeft, Aransas CISD; Dana Bigham, Victoria ISD; Jeff Atkinson, Gregory-Portland ISD
Escondido 1 & 2 |
| TASN Levels 4, 5Natural disasters can easily be considered some of the most terrifying events that a community might experience. They are unpredictable and can be absolutely devastating to us in terms of loss. The great state of Texas, despite its vast beauty, is subject to a handful of potential events such as hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The unpredictability of such occurrences requires us to be prepared in more ways than one. We would like to bring attention to three unique stories by professional food service directors who have recently been forced to overcome in times of tragedy. What do you do if your kitchen is in total disarray or you are locked out? What do you do if your students have no place to go or if you have to feed the neighboring district's students in addition to your own? Each of their stories and situation will shed a unique light on how you can be better equipped with necessary solutions to handle the unthinkable.
Go Wild Marketing Your Commodity Meals
Speaker: Jeanne Reilly, Maine RSU; Ronald Adams, Wild Berry Commission of Maine
Escondido 3 |
| TASN Level 3Don't be the best kept secret restaurant in your town! Learn from a school nutrition social media expert how to change the perception of your program and bring more students into your cafeteria. Explore effective marketing tools to engage your customers and sell more commodity based meals to improve your bottom line. Complete a marketing template with multiple media channels and a schedule that can be sued for your food promotion efforts in the coming year.
USDA Foods
Speaker: Jaclyn Cantu, Director of Commodity Operations, Texas Department of Agriculture
High Plains 1 |
| TASN Level 5Director of Commodity Operations for TDA Food and Nutrition would like to provide an update regarding USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program. Updates will include changes in staff, upcoming changes to TX-UNPS, and changes in TDA's processes. Additionally, updates will be provided concerning new outreach efforts, foods available, and general information concerning entitlement and inventory.
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Local Leadership Training
Speakers: Karen Andrasi and Valerie Delarosa, TASN; Pamela Mallory, Klein ISD; Michelle Skiles, Santa Fe ISD
Texoma 1 & 2 |
| TASN Level 4This is the place where you can find out the information you need on how to form a chapter in your region. We invite you to join us! TASN can assist you in forming a chapter, as well as increasing your membership and your participation in our organization.
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
I Got The Power…To Lead!
Speaker: Tiffany Muecke, Klein ISD
San Saba 3 |
| TASN Level 4What makes a great leader? Leaders know what to do, how we do it, but also WHY we do it. Leaders create environments where employees have psychological safeness and freely exchange ideas. Learn how to create a "circle of safety", inspire others by starting with the why, and empower all employees in your organization.
Champions are BUILT!
Speaker: Amanda Ford, Dairy Max
San Saba 4 |
| TASN Level 3Chocolate milk, with its perfect ratio of carbohydrates and protein, is one of the most affordable, nutrient dense, and natural recovery tool for young athletes. And on top of all that, it's delicious, too! This session will highlight how you can use 1% flavored milk in your district to fuel both students and athletes alike. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the USDA 1% ruling and learn about the programs offered to help you fuel athletes and increase ADP in your district.
Ideas for Promoting Your Program - SNA Can Help! / SNA Update
Speaker: Reginald Ross, SNA
Mesilla 1 |
| TASN Level 3SNA provides PR tools for promoting your program. This class will discuss ways to jumpstart your promotions and provide ideas for showing the community your very best. An SNA update will follow.
Does Your Serving Line Say What You Want it to Say?
Speaker: Jennifer Fasano, Spring ISD
Escondido 1 & 2 |
| TASN Levels 1, 2Everything speaks, from the perfectly displayed orange slices to the not-quite proofed rolls. What do you want your serving lines to say? Language barriers and hard-to-follow instructions are tough challenges in the fast-paced kitchen environment. In this class we discuss creative ways to overcome some of these obstacles.
USDA Food Update – Industry Members
Speaker: Jaclyn Cantu, Director of Commodity Operations - Texas Department of Agriculture
High Plains 1 | Audience: Industry Members | TASN Level: Industry
The Director of Commodity Operations for TDA Food and Nutrition would like to provide an update regarding USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program. Updates will include changes in staff, upcoming changes to TX-UNPS, and changes in TDA's processes. Additionally, updates will be provided concerning general information concerning program operations. This session will also provide a platform for industry to voice concerns for program operations in Texas.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Finding Gold in Your Nutrition Program
Speaker: Sharon Glosson, North East ISD
San Saba 3 |
| TASN Level 5This session will describe methods to increase revenue and decrease expenditures in your school food service operation. Small changes to existing procedures can make a positive impact on your bottom line. This class will help you stay in the black and expand your program.
Simple Strategies for Using Social Media to Increase Participation
Speaker: Lindzee Barrera, Simplot
San Saba 4 |
| TASN Level 3You're a busy foodservice director that is passionate about kids and food, but now you're expected to be a social media marketing expert too. While most K12 foodservice programs use social media to promote their offerings, many are still struggling to find the time to master the strategies and platforms. In this presentation, Simplot Senior Digital Marketing Manager Lindzee Barrera will show you how to create a coordinated approach to Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat that multiplies the effectiveness of your efforts. She'll also present turnkey solutions that allow you to maximize your presence with the least amount of effort and time.
Pioneering Family Style Service in NSLP
Speakers: Kory Keimig and Valerie Meinen, Houston ISD
Escondido 3 |
| TASN Level 3Learn how HISD Nutrition Services answered How, What, When, Where, & Why as they implemented Family Style Service in a school environment. Gain an understanding of best practices and take home tools for starting a Family Style Service program within NSLP.
TDA Update
Speaker: Angela Olige, Texas Department of Agriculture
High Plains 1 |
| TASN Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5