Nourishing the Nurturer

Cindy Jones is the Assistant Director of General Administration for the Olathe Public Schools Food Services Division. Cindy has been a long-time leader of SNA. She has served as the State Association’s President, President-elect, Vice President, Industry Committee and Public Policy/Legislation Committee Chair. She also served on the SNA Public Policy/Legislation committee and the SNA Political Action Committee. She is currently serving as a Director on the SNA National Board of Directors. Cindy will be discussing how to advocate for child nutrition. 

Melanie Carvell is an inspirational health and wellness speaker who loves sharing her fitness enthusiasm with others.  She is a physical therapist, worksite wellness consultant, six-time All-American triathlete, and author of Running with the Antelope: Lessons of Life, Fitness and Grit on the Northern Plains. MElanie will be speaking to us about finding the heart of health and happiness. 

Wednesday, May 31st | 8 AM - 4 PM (lunch provided)

Master the Menu by attending the Pre-Conference Day during the 2023 NDSNA Conference. This training day will provide 6 ½ hours of training toward the Team Nutrition Training Program Master the Menu: Meal Pattern Breakdown (8-Hour Track) & A Manager’s View (40-Hour Track). We will spend the day breaking down the required meal components for you to Master your Menu! Presented by Emily Karel. 

Wednesday, May 31st | 10 AM - 4 PM (lunch provided)

After this training, participants will be able to identify the key elements of financial management and the required elements of a production record. Participants will be able to recognize key information when forecasting usage of menu items and calculate the cost of a menu item, meal equivalents and labor costs. Presented by ICN.