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School Nutrition Association It's SNF's Webinar Wednesday! Sign up for today's webinar at www.schoolnutrition.org/afterschool and learn about Afterschool Snacking Programs.
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The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) in partnership with Kraft will be offering a FREE Wednesday Webinar on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 2:00-3:15 pm EST, entitled “After the Bell: Nourishing Students in Afterschool Programs”.

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The 2010 FAME Award winners have been announced and the Golden School Foodservice Director of the Year is Karen Johnson of Yuma, AZ. Congratulations to all of the winners and their fabulous achievements as school nutrition professionals. Find the complete list of winners at http://www.schoolnutrition.org/Blog.aspx ?id=13216&blogid=622
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November 3, 2009—Three SNA past presidents will be recognized for their longstanding and ongoing contributions to the school nutrition profession at the 2010 FAME Awards ceremony in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

School Nutrition Association Big Ideas for School Nutrition SNA’s 2010 Annual National Conference in Dallas, Texas is all about big ideas for school nutrition. So what would help school nutrition programs thrive? How can SNA help? Submit your big idea for school nutrition and be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of three (3) free ANC 2010 Dallas registrations. For complete rules and to enter visit www.schoolnutrition.org/ANCSweeps

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SNA President Dora Rivas, SNS, attended a Healthy Kids Fair at the White House as an invited by First Lady Michelle Obama. In a pep talk to students, parents and special guests, Mrs. Obama highlighted the HealthierUS School Challenge, encouraging more schools to make the commitment to making fresh, healthy food availab...le, getting rid of unhealthy choices and setting aside time during the school day for physical activity and nutrition education. She announced that the program would be expanded to now include middle and high schools.Read More

School Nutrition Association New government report confirms need for increased funding to support healthy school meals.
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Report: School lunches need fewer calories, more fresh fruits and veggies

School Nutrition Association Love Your Veggies? Check out this grant opportunity to fund fresh produce education initiatives.....
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October 21, 2009—Diane Zipay, director of nutrition services for Westside (Omaha, Neb.) Community Schools, is passionate about her vegetables. So it’s only fitting that she was awarded a 2008 Love Your Veggies™ grant, made possible by the makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings. ...

School Nutrition Association Read the cute article from Ann Arbor about some kid's books challenging cafeteria stereoypes.
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I learned this week (October 12th - 16th) is National School Lunch Week to help students learn about the importance of eating healthy and being active. This would also be a good time to remember the people that make it all happen, like the Lunch Ladies and cafeteria staff.

School Nutrition Association NSLW - New Buffalo Area Schools, MI is celebrating with a community food drive. The message of “I’m an All-Star -- I care about the people in my community” is a powerful lesson for our children to learn according to Patty Iazzetto, FSD. Anyone that ...donates food will sign a “star” to be displayed by the food collection area. Way to go New Buffalo!

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Could your program use 10 new pieces of equipment? Winston Industries and the School Nutrition Foundation are looking for you! The Winston Equipment Award Program will award 10 pieces of equipment to one school district. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 23. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform ...your school nutrition operation. For more information and the on-line application link, visit http://www.schoolnutrition.org/Content.a spx?id=12968.Read More
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Applications will be reviewed looking at need, impact of new equipment on school foodservice program and proposed plan to integrate new equipment into operations.

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Obama administration officials learn about school nutrition program challenges during Friday school lunch with SNA http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we- can-eat/food-politics/kitchen-cabinet-si ts-down-for.html
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A VIP panel studies school lunch in the trenches, while starry-eyed students ask for their autographs.

School Nutrition Association Happy Nationals School Lunch Week! Visit the basketball themed www.allstarschoollunch.org and check out some of the student created trading cards!
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School Nutrition Association Love your veggies? SNF and Hidden Valley are encouraging schools to apply for Love Your Veggies grants. Visit http://bit.ly/lyvtw for more information. http://bit.ly/lyvtw

School Nutrition Association As part of the Summit Awards, ASAE created a special video for SNA and The video not only highlights the Vote for School Lunch campaign, but the key issues facing school nutrition programs today.
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As part of the Summit Awards, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) created a short video about the School Nutrition Association and the Vote for School Lunch 2008 Presidential Edition campaign.
























