Convention

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

Our theme of “Charting the NEW Course of Child Nutrition” is particularly relevant given the work that you as Child Nutrition Professionals have done since Friday the 13^th!

We are all very excited to be welcoming all of you to back to an in-person meeting.

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.

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.

4301 Coastal Highway Bayside, 410.524.6263
THIS HOTEL IS CLOSEST TO THE CONVENTION CENTER

$79 single bayside | $89 suite bayside

$79 single city view | $89 suite city view

2100 Baltimore Avenue Oceanside, 410.289.6191
$69 city view | $79 partial ocean view | $89 direct ocean view

10100 Coastal Highway Oceanside, 410.524.3535
$99 standard room (no suites)
Use Group Code MS1021 if calling to book your room or click here for online RSVP link.

WHAT'S HAPPENING WHEN? 

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

7:15 a.m. - Attendee Check-In and Walk-In Registration, OC Convention Center

7:15 a.m. - Continental Breakfast available, OC Convention Center

8:30 a.m. - Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker, Tami West, OC Convention Center 

10:00 a.m. - Exhibits & Professional Development, OC Convention Center

2:30 p.m. - Closing General Session with Installation of Officers, Peer Recognition & Awards, OC Convention Center 
5:00 p.m. - Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres Reception, Seacrets