May is right around the corner and we hope that you will join us for the 2017 Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit on May 23rd and 24th at the Four Points at Sheraton in Norwood, MA. The first day of the Summit is full of educational and networking opportunities for school nutrition directors and managers, two keynotes speakers and impactful breakout sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.
The first day of the Summit will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with a warm welcome from Robert Leshin, MPA Director of the Office for Food and Nutrition Programs and Karen McGrail, MEd, RDN, LDN, Director of The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition.
The morning keynote “The Four Voices of Change,” will be presented by David Hulings, Motivational Transition Coach at Hulings and Associates, L.L.C. , who brings over thirty years of motivational training experience to the Summit.
As an experienced one-on-one executive coach for K-12 school nutrition professionals and administrators, we were thrilled when Hulings agreed to not only present the keynote address, but to also spend the entire day at the Summit. You will not want to miss his two breakout sessions in the Leading Your Business learning track to help you cultivate your leadership skills and strengthen your workforce.
The lunch keynote address “How to be Resilient in Times of Stress,” will be presented by Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli, EdD, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Author of The Stress Solution. Described by his audiences as an engaging and articulate speaker, Dr. Ciaramicoli will help you discover how perception and empathy can be used to reduce stress and create a happier life.
School nutrition directors are encouraged to register managers for the Growing your Business learning track on day one of the Summit to attend the “Utilizing the Cafeteria as a Classroom,” breakout session offered by the Institute of Child Nutrition. This session provides the tools and resources that will help managers develop and enhance a program that will be recognized as an integral part of the education system. Utilize your cafeteria as a classroom and help students turn nutrition knowledge into action!
Interested in enhancing your program’s purchasing and procurement process? The Maximizing Your Business learning track is for you! Get in the driver’s seat and take control of your program’s purchasing and procurement with tried and true financial management strategies. This track will also cover what to expect and how to prepare for a procurement review.
Be sure to register for the SNA of MA Reception immediately following the Summit on May 23rd from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Relax with your peers and vendors while enjoying light snacks in the ballroom of the Four Points by Sheraton. Participate in a scavenger hunt designed to help you learn about available products and services. Get fun facts about your vendors and school nutrition. This is networking at its best!
Each day of the Summit provides 5½ continuing education hours to meet USDA Professional Standards training needs. Don’t forget to register by May 5th. We hope to see you there!
The two-day conference is sponsored by the Office for Food and Nutrition Programs at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition.
