What’s Trending, What’s Working?
TSNA Industry Conference
October 28-30, 2015
Chattanooga Convention Center
Wednesday:11:30–1:00Registration at the Convention Center
1:00-1:15Welcome and Overview, TSNA President, Anthony Terrell and Susan Johnson
1:15-1:30Remarks from TSNA Industry Scholarship Recipients
1:30-2:15“What’s Trending for You and Yours” Lisa Cowan – Sunny Food Service
Jeff Joiner is a world class professional speaker and food service consultant who has
worked with school nutrition programs in 25 states helping them improve their
teams and work places. Jeff’s session will strengthen and enhance our operations.
2:15-2:45Team Building Activity– SFS Feud - Participate andtake this activity back to
your district. Paula Taylor ACOSTA Food Service, ScottBlazer Key Impact,
Teresa Graham Advance Pierre
2:45-3:00Break
3:00Innovation Stations Instructions – Wanda McDowell, Super Bakery
3:10-4:30Innovation Stations
Free Evening
Thursday:7:00-7:30Wellness Walking Tour - See the beautiful TennesseeRiver, fall color and
other sites in the crisp Chattanooga morning air. – Kristen Nauss – Hamilton
County Schools
Breakfast on your own
7:30-8:00Registration
8:30-9:30“What’s Working in the Mornings” School districts that operate successful
School Breakfast Alternative Programs will present their Grab and Go, Second
Chance and Breakfast in the Classroom Programs. Industry representatives will
discuss small wares and other equipment that is needed for these programs.
9:30-10:00 “What’s Trending from the State Department”
Phyllis Hodges, Interim School Nutrition State Director, will share USDA updates.
10:00–10:15Break
10:15–11:15“What’s Working After Hours” – An exciting presentation featuring “Chef T” Anthony Terrell and Shelby County’s Successful Supper Program. Also featured will be Ginny Spencer, ES Foods. Ginny will be sharing Supper Program, After School Snack Program and Summer Meal Program ideas and success stories from many parts of the country.
11:15–11:45Team Building Activity –SFS Timeline - Another fun and fabulous group juncture!
Paula Taylor ACOSTA Foodservice, Scott Blazer Key Impact, Teresa Graham Advance
Pierre
11:45 –1:00 Lunch Provided
1:00–1:10Instructions for Innovation Stations – Wanda McDowell, Super Bakery
1:10–2:00Innovation Stations
2:00–2:15Break
2:15–3:30Innovation Stations
6:30–9:00Halloween Banquet
(Come in your Favorite Halloween Attire)
Purse and Handbag Fashion Show! – Melody Turner, Wilson County TSNA Past President
Live Auction!
Friday 7:30–8:00Registration
Grab n’ Go Breakfast for Attendees - Lisa Cowan – Sunny Food Service
Wanda McDowell, Super Bakery
8:00–8:45“What’s Working for a 100?” Tennessee Health Department
An Environmental Specialist will share new regulations and answer your questions for a perfect score!
8:45-9:45“What Goes Bump in the Night?” Our very own School Nutrition Director from Carter County Schools, Marisa Potter, who is a “Black Belt”, will share an important presentation on Self Defense and Personal Safety.
9:45–10:00Break
10:00-11:00Industry Table Tops
11:00–11:30One Lucky Attendee will Win the “Best of Show” Designer Handbag!
Conference Registration Drawing
Wrapupand Conference Evaluation