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We had a blast Charting the NEW Course of Child Nutrition!

Our 2022 Annual Convention was a success! It was SO GREAT to be back together in person again. We met in October in Ocean City to conduct association business, visit tons of exhibits, be trained in education sessions and have fun at our Saturday night networking event! This annual event is surely a highlight and we invite you to Save the Date for our 2023 event back in Ocean City on October 20-21, 2023.






EDUCATION SESSION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:


PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW FOR SPECIAL DIETS AND COMMON FOOD ALLERGENS IN SCHOOL NUTRITION BY UMES DIETETIC INTERNS 2022:



REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED!
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION IN OCEAN CITY, MD
OCTOBER 20-21, 2023




Online registration with discounted pricing open through September 30th.
Exhibitors click here for Industry Partnership Opportunities.



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Sail away with us to Ocean City

Chart the NEW Course of Child Nutrition

October 21-22, 2022
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Ocean City, Maryland


Online registration with discounted pricing open through October 14th.
Exhibitors click here for Industry Partnership Opportunities.




FOOD SHOW EXHIBITS
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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PEER NETWORKING
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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MdSNA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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COCKTAILS & HORS D'OEUVRES RECEPTION AT SEACRETS!
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AND FUN! FUN! FUN! MAKING MEMORIES AT THE BEACH!

Anchors Aweigh!

We invite you all to join us as we sail away to Ocean City for the MdSNA 68th Annual Convention.

We will go back to our roots – which for Maryland School Nutrition Association means holding the event at the Roland Powell Ocean City Convention Center. The convention center has completed the renovations and is ready for us.
Our Industry Partners are ready to navigate the seas of uncertainty.

There is so much that has changed on both sides of the tasting tray. Our vendors are ready to bring out those samples and show us their new products and concepts. Let’s be sure to visit all of them so that we don’t miss any exciting new ideas!
 
Our keynote speaker, Tami West, SNS, is ready to cheer us on as we return to our cafeterias. She is a fun and inspiring speaker. Tami will also be sharing her motivating message during a breakout ed session.

We will learn some new skills, discover new ways to spice up our traditional favorites and de-stress our lives!
We will elect our new board members who will lead us through the next few years and honor our chapters for their Plan of Work.

To close us out – we will meet at the popular Seacrets to relax, enjoy some good food and beverages and network with our colleagues from around the state.

Click the link to register online for an early-bird discount. Bring a friend and meet us at the beach.

Don't miss Our Keynote Speaker, Tami West, and these excellent professional development sessions!


THE STRESS CLUB: TAKE YOUR POWER BACK
MENU INNOVATIONS & ECONOMY OF MOTION
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
FOOD ALLERGIES
DoD FRESH PROGRAM
CAFETERIA AS A CLASSROOM
MORALE BUILDING & TEAMWORK
FARM TO SCHOOL
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES & FOOD INSECURITY
CAFETERIA CONNECTIONS



WHERE SHOULD I STAY? 

Whether you are planning on attending both the MdSNA association training and House of Delegates activities on Friday as well as the full convention schedule on Saturday, or just coming to the convention events on Saturday, consider getting a hotel room and extending your stay and building in some extra-curricular time at the beach. Ocean City has so much to offer. Enjoy these hotel discounts when making your reservation. RSVP by September 5th.

VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE CALL THE HOTELS DIRECTLY RATHER THAN USING ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEMS. IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A MEMBER OF MDSNA TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES.

Please remember that SunFest, one of Ocean City's biggest attractions plus the Teachers Association are also in Ocean City at the same time as we are and rooms are filling fast.  Since we have a food show planned, vendors are also seeking rooms. As soon as you are sure you can attend please reserve your hotel room to be sure you can get one at a reasonable rate. 


Atlantic Oceanfront Inn
www.ocatlantic.com
4501 Atlantic Avenue
800-641-0011
OCEANSIDE
Call to RSVP and reference discount code: MARYLAND SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
Room rates from $89.10 on up


Castle in the Sand Hotel
www.castleinthesand.com
3701 Atlantic Avenue        
800-552-SAND        
OCEANSIDE
Call to RSVP and reference discount code: MARYLAND SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
Room rates from $64 on up

Hampton Inn & Suites Bayfront - ALMOST SOLD OUT!
www.hilton.com
4301 Coastal Highway        
410-524-6263        
BAYSIDE
Call to RSVP and reference discount code: MARYLAND SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
Room rates from $79 on up


WHAT'S HAPPENING WHEN? 

Friday, October 21st
12:00 p.m. - MdSNA Leadership Training with Boxed Lunch, OC Convention Center
3:00 p.m. - MdSNA House of Delegates, OC Convention Center

Saturday, October 22nd
7:15 a.m. - Attendee Check-In and Walk-In Registration, OC Convention Center
8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast available, OC Convention Center
9:30 a.m. - Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker, Tami West, OC Convention Center 
11:00 a.m. - Exhibits & Professional Development, OC Convention Center
3:45 p.m. - Closing General Session with Installation of Officers, Peer Recognition & Awards, OC Convention Center
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres Reception, Seacrets


IS YOUR MdSNA MEMBERSHIP UP TO DATE?
IF NOT, PLEASE RENEW BEFORE REGISTERING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED MEMBER RATES!



Online registration with discounted pricing open through September 30th.
Exhibitors click here for Industry Partnership Opportunities.