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25 LEAD THE WAY, TODAY! Departments THE TASN 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
President's Message 3 SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE by Laura Mason, TASN 2017–2018 President 45
4 Association News 48 TASN SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS 4 Calendar 5 Headquarters Highlights by Karen Andrasi, TASN Executive Director
33 Local News Publication of the Texas Association for School Nutrition 4130 Spicewood Springs Rd #201, Austin, TX 78759 39 Membership (800) 444-5189 Shelley Livaudais 47 Education Editor/Designer [email protected] 49 Industry Karen Andrasi, CMP Executive Director
51 TDA Update Tanya Noujaim, CMP by Angela Olige, Texas Department of Agriculture Meeting and Events Coordinator TASN 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT VICE PRESIDENT Laura Mason Shelly Copeland Melissa Bryan Pasadena ISD Spring ISD Copperas Cove ISD IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Debbie Needham Ashlee Kane Kevin Truong New Caney ISD Klein ISD Spring ISD
CHAIR OF AREA EDUCATION CHAIR INDUSTRY CHAIR REPRESENTATIVES Betty Stanley Vince Varjabedian Jeannie Stallings Huffman ISD Borden Dairy Company Spring ISD
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR ORGANIZATIONAL AFFAIRS PUBLIC POLICY & Pamela Mallory CHAIR LEGISLATIVE CHAIR Klein ISD Terry Mendez-Arauz Darin Crawford Los Fresnos ISD Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE AREA 2 REPRESENTATIVE AREA 3 REPRESENTATIVE Alexandra Grand-Molina Michelle Skiles Krista Scott McAllen ISD Santa Fe ISD Montgomery ISD Winter 2018 AREA 4 REPRESENTATIVE AREA 5 REPRESENTATIVE AREA 6 REPRESENTATIVE 2 Flo Green Serena Spivey Dawn Foos Beaumont ISD Copperas Cove ISD Glen Rose ISD AREA 7 REPRESENTATIVE AREA 10 REPRESENTATIVE TASN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Janet Bell Brenda Rodriguez Karen Andrasi Ector County ISD North East ISD TASN Headquarters PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
With Winter Comes New Beginnings
I hope that everyone had wonderful holidays, time with participation on family and friends, and some time to rest. I visited my a committee, and family in New Hampshire over Thanksgiving but was exposure to board glad to get back to the warmer weather here in Texas! meetings. We hope that graduates will The season of winter represents endings, new be interested in beginnings, renewal, and hope. Beginnings may come serving in TASN in the form of a New Year’s resolution, but as many leadership positions of these quickly end, I encourage you to set small, in the future. achievable goals for yourself at any time of the year. I renewed my commitment to begin exercising again There are a number late last year. I fell off the exercise wagon after foot of upcoming events surgery a year ago, and it has been extremely difficult that we encourage to get back into the habit. The thought of going back you to participate to the gym and taking classes was of no interest to in. On February 13 me. I had to start at the beginning. Thinking too big we are having a local Legislative Action Day (LAD) was keeping me from starting at all. So I began with where board members will visit with our state walking, and set small goals to build up my time and representatives. We ask that you participate by calling pace. I got my bike tuned up and started riding. I will your legislators on that same day. By now you should try other activities as well, perhaps yoga, or maybe have seen e-blasts providing our position paper and go back to the gym. My long term goal is to remain some talking points. It is quick and easy to pick up the vital into my golden years, which is more likely with phone, and VERY important to create relationships a lifetime of good habits, but it is NEVER too late to with those that make decisions that impact us. start. NOW is a good time for new beginnings, new habits and new or revised goals. TASN will be attending SNA’s Legislative Action Conference held in Washington D.C., March 4–6. This This is my 20th year in child nutrition. When I went is an opportunity to be a part of the political process at back to school to become a Registered Dietitian years the federal level that sometimes produces regulations ago, one of the classes had guest speakers from a we may not agree with, or that result in more work school nutrition program. After hearing some of to administer our programs. We hope you will come their chaotic stories (some of which were likely for and advocate with us for child nutrition programs. entertainment value) I crossed that career option off my list. After working in a hospital for a brief time, Shelly Copeland and her planning committee are however, one of my professors gave me a lead on a job working on the details to prepare for the TASN Annual in a school district that would use many of my skills, Conference, which will be held June 17–20 in San and the rest is history. I can’t think of a profession that Antonio. There will be information packed sessions, I would rather be in! networking, and, of course, fun. Each year a ceremony recognizes those that receive scholarships or awards. I want to remind you again how important our If one of your goals is to further your education mission is. Hungry children are NOT ready to learn. and career, check out the TASN website (under the www.TASN.net By providing nutritious and appealing meals, and a education drop-down menu) for information on how warm, friendly smile, EACH ONE OF YOU is helping to apply for scholarships, or how to nominate others our students prepare for their futures, and some of to be recognized with TASN and SNA awards. I will them will no doubt become our future leaders. look for you on stage at the Annual Conference!
This year we have started developing a Future I wish you all happiness and success in setting and Leaders Academy. This will begin in June 2018 at the progressing toward your goals and dreams in this 3 Annual Conference and end with graduation in June New Year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, 2019. The curriculum will include classes at board and I hope to see many of you at upcoming events! meetings that provide leadership skills training, 2018 Calendar of Events
SNA School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) SNA Legislative Action Conference (LAC) January 21–23, 2018 | New Orleans, LA March 4–6, 2018 | Washington, D.C.
Legislative Action Day (LAD) SNA Leadership Conference February 13, 2018 | Austin, TX April 26–28, 2018 | Long Beach, CA
TASN Directors Academy (Session 2) TASN 2018 Annual Conference February 13–14, 2018 | Austin Marriott South June 17–20, 2018 | San Antonio, TX
TASN Second 2017–2018 Board of Directors Meeting SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) February 13–14, 2018 | Austin Marriott South July 9–12, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV
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Headquarters Highlights by Karen J. Andrasi, CMP TASN Executive Director
Now that the holidays are over, it is time to jump back in and prepare for all of the upcoming events that will be taking place. Last year, we took some chances by combining some meetings and also moving some of the meeting dates and locations. Although some worked out well, others needed a little tweaking. You spoke and we listened. We moved the Managers and Directors Academies back to October and February with the graduation ceremony taking place at the Annual Conference. Thank you for your input.
We are all working hard to secure speakers, teachers, and volunteers for the 2018 Annual Conference in San Antonio. If you are interested in teaching, speaking, or volunteering please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
As you all know, each year TASN has elections to fill the board positions. Please take the time to vote for your next set of leaders. This is important for you and also for the association. In addition, if you are interested in running for a position, please contact me and I will be happy to discuss the qualifications, responsibilities, time out of office, and any other questions you may have. TASN needs strong leaders to move us forward.
The February Board/Committee meetings will be held at the Austin Marriott South in Austin, Texas on February 13–14, 2018. Please join us and take part in the meetings, as this is your association and we want and need your input. If you are interested in serving on one of the TASN committees please contact me.
Last but certainly not least: TASN has several different scholarships available and we also have a very healthy reserve of funds to offer to you, the members. The criteria and the forms are available on the TASN website at www.tasn.net or you can contact Christina Mosny at [email protected].
The quote below is by Mahatma Gandhi and every time I read it, I think of all of the hard work each of you does each day to make a positive difference. Thank you for all that you do.
We look forward to this upcoming year! www.TASN.net
5 Summary of First Board of Directors Meeting 2017–2018 October 12, 2017
The first Board of Directors meeting for the 2017–2018 program year was held on October 12, 2017 at the Sheraton in Georgetown, Texas.
Report of Officers Education Committee
Executive Committee members were given the A motion to add an additional scholarship in the form opportunity to make oral reports and submit written of complimentary registration for Industry Seminar reports. for a person in the decision making role.
Report of Executive Committee Nominating Committee Report The accepted slate of nominees: Three motions were brought forth: President Elect: Melissa Bryan A motion to the Policy and Procedures Manual that the Vice President: Michael Francis and Betty Stanley past president may hold a position on the nominating committee section 4.6 and the nominating committee Education Chair: Calvin Pittman and Lacey Willy shall not include more than two members from the Chair of Area Representatives: Flo Green and same area. Michelle Skiles A motion to provide insurance for the TASN Approval of the Slate of Candidates employees. United Healthcare was determined the best for medical, dental, life/accidental death, with A motion was made to accept the slate of candidates for Humana as an option for vision. It is better coverage the 2018–2019 TASN Board of Directors as presented. for staff.
A motion that the Executive Committee accepts the Announcements slate of nominees as is for officer and committee chair positions that currently have two candidates. A. SNA School Nutrition Industry Conference Executive Committee wants to open nomination January 21–23, 2018 | New Orleans, LA process up to secure two nominees for Area B. TASN Second Board of Directors Meeting Representatives (even) and Membership Chair February 13–14, 2018 | Austin, TX through December 11. C. SNA Legislative Action Conference March 4–6, 2018| Washington, DC Report of Headquarters D. SNA Leadership Conference Karen Andrasi, Executive Director of TASN – written April 26–28, 2018 | Long Beach, CA report has been filed. E. TASN Annual Conference June 17–20, 2018 | San Antonio, TX Report of Membership Committee F. SNA Annual Nutrition Conference Winter 2018 July 9–11, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV A motion was made to hold a Spring Membership 6 Drive. Respectfully Submitted, Report of Area Representatives Ashlee Kane Klein ISD Discussion on members wanting change in color for TASN Secretary, 2017–2018 their area. ASSOCIATION NEWS
TREASURER’S CORNER by Kevin Truong Spring ISD TASN 2016–2018 Treasurer
Welcome to 2018! because it uses more commodity pounds. Maybe you change how certain items are packaged. Instead of I hope all of you enjoyed using a hot dog tray, maybe place it directly on the the holidays, spent time student’s tray. Every little bit counts, because that $0.04 with family and friends, saved from one meal multiplies into hundreds and and were able to relax a bit. thousands of dollars for your school, and your district.
This school year has really Once you make the changes, take a look at your gone by quickly. It was financials to see what improvements were made. not too long ago that we Adjust your budget to show the changes and be all were dealing with the realistic about where you will end the year. It will not aftermath of Hurricane be long before you will be looking at the 2018–2019 Harvey and celebrating school year budget, too. Houston’s first World Series championship! Go ‘Stros! I know I talk about budget in some sort of way in Now that we are halfway through the school year, it every article I write, but I’m the TREASURER - it’s is a good time to look at your department’s financials what I DO! and make any necessary adjustments. You can make adjustments to the budget, or actual adjustments to The Finance Committee will continue to post your direct or indirect cost. Even though Hurricane financial reports and other financial information on Harvey has come and gone, some of us are still the TASN website. If you need anything from me, feeling the impact of the storm. Here at Spring ISD, please contact TASN headquarters or look for me we were out of school for ten days. The district is during the TASN Annual Conference in San Antonio! not making up these ten days, so that changes our revenue because no meals equals no reimbursements. Expenditures also changed because of the food we lost during the storm and deciding to pay our staff for those two weeks even though they did not work.
So what would you do? The first thought for all of us should be, how do we make it up? Well, to get
more revenue, you need more meals to increase www.TASN.net your reimbursements. If students like a particular menu item, maybe you menu it more and replace a not-so-popular item. Have you considered serving a third meal through CACFP? The reimbursements for those meals are higher compared to a snack. You can always sell more a la carte items, too! What about selling ice cream at breakfast? (Just a thought…I’m not actually telling anybody to do it, but let me know 7 how it works, if you do.)
Instead of increasing revenue, what if you decide to save on the expenditure side? Maybe you decide to change a menu item altogether Greetings from Area 2 Representative Michelle Skiles
Greeting from your Area 2 As I write my newsletter it kind of saddens me. Representative! This is an election year for Areas 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12, which means someone will be stepping into my I hope everyone had a great position in June. I am running for the Chair of Area holiday with family and Representatives position in the upcoming election, friends. I am grateful for my to stay on board with the wonderful group at TASN association. We adopted two headquarters. Whether I win or lose, I will always families and all the ladies be here to help you in any way I can. I hope that I jumped in to make sure the have been a good representative for you and your kids had a great Christmas. chapters. Keep up the great work and networking to I love seeing everyone come keep our students happy. together as some of our community is in need, especially after Harvey. We collected presents at our I hope to see everyone at the Annual Conference. meeting to donate to our social worker’s effort to Make sure you apply for the scholarships that TASN help other families in need. offers. Scholarship application deadlines are in March. Fundraise, fundraise, fundraise! This is the great part about being a TASN member. We come together as a group and get the job done. If you need help getting your chapters started, or just Together as Texans we get together and network, advice, please feel free to call me at 409-925-9072. take classes, and get knowledge to better help in our schools, so that our students get the best service, Shoot for the stars, become members, and encourage knowledge, and healthy meals on a daily basis. We your co-workers to become members, and you can go don’t always know what’s going on in their home anywhere and everywhere you put your mind to. See lives, but at school we treat each student as our own you in June. kid and for that each of them is grateful. Thank you for all that you do to be a part of our students’ lives.
Greetings from Area 3 Representative Krista Scott
Hey y’all! is “Lead the Way, Today!” and I can’t wait to see what is in store for us. I hope each of you had the opportunity to enjoy the Another thing to be on the lookout for is the upcoming holiday season surrounded “Spring Forward with TASN” Membership Drive! by family and friends, and This membership drive will begin February 5 and that you are ready to tackle end April 30. There are some incredible prizes to be the remainder of the school won. Good luck and get out there and recruit! year! Something to keep you motivated to start out this If you ever have any questions about TASN, whether Winter 2018 second semester strong is the it’s membership, education and certification, or upcoming TASN Annual Conference, which will be starting your own local chapter, please don’t hesitate 8 held in San Antonio, Texas, this June. to reach out to me! The Annual Conference is something that I look forward to each and every year! There are so many opportunities to learn, network, and find new and inspiring ideas - I’ve come to expect the unexpected when it comes to attending. Just when I think TASN has done it all - BAM! - there is something new and exciting to attend and learn from! This year’s theme ASSOCIATION NEWS
Greetings from Area 4 Greetings from Area 5 Representative Representative Flo Green Serena Spivey
We are halfway through the Howdy from Area 5! This school year, and I am looking school year has been exciting, forward to the next break meeting new people and we will have. I have reached helping chapters grow! I have out to my area to see how enjoyed meeting everyone everyone is coming along. and cannot wait to see them Our area is still recovering again. from Hurricane Harvey, but everyone is progressing well. I attended my first board meeting at the Industry I attended the directors Seminar in October, and I meeting at Region 5. I provided updates from TASN learned so much. Each Area Representative is on a and discussed the different scholarships TASN committee, and that helps our organization grow in has available. President Tanisha Bodden had two all areas of TASN. I am on the Education Committee outstanding speakers. Harib Massu, who spoke at the and we have worked on a new scholarship for 2017 TASN Annual Conference, did a presentation TASN members. This scholarship, Industry Seminar called “Chopped: The State of School.” She focused Scholarship, is for one person to be able to attend our on the current state of schools Industry Seminar, and it is only for members that are with regard to our political in decision-making roles who have not attended the leaders. Danny Lovett, Region Industry Seminar before. The seminar is a great way 5 Executive Director, presented to network with vendors and other decision makers. “Creating your Culture.” Tanisha I also had the honor of attending the membership had a good turnout and two committee meeting. The Fall Membership Drive has dynamic speakers. been completed for new and old members alike. They have cooked up some exciting news for the Spring I would like all of Area 4 to Membership Drive. reach as far as you can, identify people who are not members, and bring them in. We have some areas Ladies and gentlemen, no matter what district you without a chapter. Even if a potential member isn’t are in, take the time to look at our scholarships, as part of a chapter, he or she can we have several waiting to be awarded. We have still join TASN at large (and it scholarships to further your education, get a GED, only takes six members to form even ESL (English as a Second Language), and a chapter!) I plan to continue don’t forget the Directors and Managers Academy to promote membership and scholarships. Some scholarships require a Level 1 certification class throughout certification, but not all do – check the TASN website Area 4. for more information. www.TASN.net
We had a great board meeting in Thank you, Temple ISD, for inviting Christina, Karen, Georgetown, Texas. It was very interesting, we got a and me to your chapter meeting. These ladies are so lot accomplished, and lot of information was brought excited about TASN; it was AWESOME to be there. back to our areas. We discussed the 2018 Annual We have several that are looking forward to running Conference in San Antonio and the SNA National for Area Representative when my two years are over, Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was able to attend and it is so exciting that people in my area want to the installation ceremony for Houston ISD with help others to grow as individuals and chapters. 9 Jeannie Stallings, Chair of Area Representatives, and Krista Scott, Area 3 Representative. It was very nice. Our next board meeting is in February. I would love We are working on the President’s Plan of Action. to see some of you attend, and you can also sit in on Hope everyone is having a great year. Hope to see the committee meetings. you soon. If you need help, please contact me, Serena Spivey, by phone 254.547.1227 or 254.290.3144 or by email [email protected]. Remember, I am here to help you. Contact me, email me, call me! Greetings from Area 6 Representative Dawn Foos It is hard to believe that we certification classes and conferences, we are striving are already in our second to learn more and work with our government, both half of the school year. So state and local, to make sure we are doing the best we much happened in the first can. As we go ahead into this year, let us work with part of the year, with so TASN to make our occupation strong and keep our many schools that were students nourished in mind and body. Even when affected by Hurricane Harvey. we are shorthanded, or without all the tools that we There were lunch ladies that need, know that we play an important part of the worked 70 to 80 hours a week nourishment of this state. to feed people, and wanted to do it. When you have an There will be a spring membership drive (“Spring organization as large and strong as TASN, that is what Forward with TASN Membership”) and I hope that can happen when we all participate and work together. we can encourage new employees to join and be a part of this great organization. Remember to get all Our occupation gives us the opportunity to feed of your scholarship and award applications in by the children and adults every day. When we go to deadline dates. Have a great new year.
Greetings from Chair of Area Representatives Jeannie Stallings
It has been a very busy year Area Representatives have been busy partnering with for everyone. Thousands the areas that do not have representatives. Our “Call of employees in the Gulf for Leadership” is a very important thing throughout Coast area were impacted by the state. We need more members to get involved. Hurricane Harvey. We have helped families and families Plans have moved forward to work on TASN have helped us. This is why President’s Plan of Action. Membership drives are we proudly say “Houston being held throughout the state. In October, I traveled Strong.” Thanksgiving was with the Area 3 Representative to install officers for a great time of year when the Houston Association for School Nutrition. At this happy messages came from time over 200 employees from Houston ISD have all over the state, as we were signed up. Yeah, Houston! all grateful for a little time off and enjoying a lot of turkey. Have a wonderful winter. Stay warm.
Greetings from Organizational Affairs Chair Terry Mendez-Arauz Winter 2018 TASN is excited to organize their chapters and grow their membership. welcome back the We are currently processing a few more chapters and following two chapters: we will update you in our next issue. 10 Houston Association for School Nutrition, and I hope everyone had a blessed and restful holiday Dallas Association for season. I am looking forward to the new year and School Nutrition. seeing everyone at our conference in beautiful San Antonio! Members from both chapters have been working diligently to ASSOCIATION NEWS 2018 - 2019 V OElection T E IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION On the next few pages you will read about the candidates’ membership, involvement, education, and goals. All candidates were given the same election biography form to fill out and return to TASN headquarters. This election is being held for the following positions: Vice President, Education Chair, Membership Chair, Chair of Area Representatives, Area 2 Representative, Area 4 Representative, Area 6 Representative, Area 8 Representative, Area 10 Representative, and Area 12 Representative.
Members who are eligible to vote are employed by a Texas school non-profit nutrition department, either public or private, or governmental agencies that work with schools such as TDA or an ESC. Individuals with retired, affiliate (administrative duties at ISDs, colleges, etc.), student, and industry memberships are not eligible to vote. To find your area, please reference pages 20–21. Please take a moment to place your vote for the candidates of the 2018–2019 election. Remember, voting is online and by phone this year. Please check your email for updates. The phone number can be found on page 20. If you do not receive the link to vote, please email www.TASN.net Christina Mosny at [email protected] for assistance.
11 PRESIDENT-ELECT
Melissa Bryan Copperas Cove ISD | Director of Child Nutrition & Warehouse Services
TASN Member: 8 years| SNA Member: 9 years TASN Positions Held: Area 5 Representative; Education Committee TASN/SNA Presentations: Taught Marketing at Directors Academy; Taught fitness class (Zumba) at TASN Education/Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Business; TASN Level 5 certification; ServSafe certification (proctor and administrator) Goals for Office: I have been attending TASN and SNA events for many years and for a lot of those years I sat and enjoyed the classes and conferences and enjoyed all that was offered by TASN. I have seen such a change in TASN that has encouraged me to start stepping up and volunteering for different areas.
As the vice president, I will work hard to continue on the path that the current president, the TASN Board of Directors, and past presidents have started working towards. That path is clearly defined in that we strive to meet all the goals set in the TASN Strategic Plan 2016–2019.
Goal 1: Marketing - promoting TASN and building relationships that help us grow. Goal 2: Membership - encourage more membership and the importance of being a member. Goal 3: Certification - identify needs of both individual members and industry members to make sure certification is offered on every level that is needed. How TASN is the leading authority in training. Goal 4: Financials - making sure funding is adequate for all needs but still stay within guidelines.
As TASN Vice President I will make it a priority to attend all meetings and obligations that are required. I will work hard to continue to empower the community of school nutrition professionals through partnership and education, which IS the mission statement of TASN.
The TASN vision, which states that TASN is the recognized leader in promoting excellence through school nutrition, is very true. At SNA conferences I have heard year after year that TASN is a leader in this field, and to be allowed to be a part of this group of outstanding professionals is amazing to me. I have sat on the education committee and have been the TASN Area 5 Representative for the last two years. I want to continue to make a difference at TASN and meet each one of you, and hear your voices and what you would like to see TASN accomplish in the coming years. Growing and changing is hard for some people, but as we have all realized in the last five years in school nutrition, changing is just part of the new norm Winter 2018 for our profession. So let’s work together to make this “change” beneficial to all involved. I ask that you vote for me as TASN Vice President so that we can continue to make each member of TASN a success and encourage each other to set goals 12 and reach for them together. ASSOCIATION NEWS VICE PRESIDENT
MICHAEL FRANCIS Spring Branch ISD | Assistant Director
TASN Member: 9 years | SNA Member: 9 years TASN Positions Held: N/A TASN/SNA Presentations: N/A Education/Certifications: B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management – University of Houston Other Information you would like to include: 5 years at Katy ISD – Nutrition and Food Services 3 years at Region 4 ESC – Child Nutrition Services 1 year at Spring Branch ISD – Child Nutrition Services Goals for Office: I will continue my efforts to ensure school nutrition professionals are recognized for their hard work and dedication, and I feel it is truly important to continue to bring our industry together as ONE TEAM!
BETTY STANLEY Huffman ISD | Child Nutrition Supervisor
TASN Member: 23 years | SNA Member: 10 years TASN Positions Held: Area Representative, Education Chair 2016–2018 TASN/SNA Presentations: Various certification topics, Directors Academy, Menu Planning, Marketing, and Promotions Education/Certifications:Directors Academy graduate, Level 5 certification
Other Info You Would Like to Include: I have helped revise the Education Handbook and am a strong supporter in www.TASN.net Continuing Education. I work with local districts to promote and host certification classes. Goals for Office: My goals for the position of the Vice President include providing support, information, and total representation for every child nutrition employee. I want each member to have a better understanding of the role they play and the importance of each meal that is served to the students in our schools. 13 EDUCATION CHAIR
Jessie Calvin Pittman Lampasas ISD | Director of Nutrition Services
TASN Member: 11 years | SNA Member: Currently in the process of joining TASN Positions Held: Area 5 Representative, Local Chapter President & Vice President TASN/SNA Presentations: Presented at the first annual Team Up for School Nutrition Success Workshop for TDA in Austin, TX. Education/Certifications: Temple Junior College, TASN Managers & Directors Academy graduate, numerous classes at ESC Region 12 Other Info You Would Like to Include: I have been married to my wonderful wife Linda for 25 years this year. Together we have four wonderful children. Daughters Laura, Audra, and Krystal, along with our son Daniel, are our beloved family. Our daughter Krystal has made us proud grandparents to Eva and Eli. After college and many years with Wilsonart International I was ready for a change. I accepted a position with Belton ISD in special education. This set the stage for meeting TASN Past President Mrs. Reba Baker, who gave me my first opportunity to work in school nutrition as a cafeteria manager. Reba provided me with the opportunity to learn all I could about school nutrition, and even sent me to the TASN Managers Academy. Then she helped me apply for a scholarship to attend the TASN Directors Academy. This formal training and her mentoring gave me the skills to become the Food Service Director for Academy ISD and Troy ISD. I am currently the Director of Nutrition Services for Lampasas ISD. Goals for Office: to pay it forward to all the TASN Members that would like to take advantage of our educational opportunities throughout the association. If elected I will work with the education committee to develop ways that will make our Managers & Directors Academy more affordable to all those willing to step up and move their careers to the next level. As a committee, we can work with SNA to learn what other states are doing to push the education of their association members. I want to see our association use its technology to streamline some of these courses/academies through webinars and zoom so we can eliminate much of the travel cost when possible. This in itself would allow a higher participation from the smaller districts that cannot afford to travel at all. Even some of our larger districts are having trouble with funding for nutrition training. It’s time for a change that will put our educational opportunities within reach of those who struggle to afford the chance. TDA has raised the training bar with the professional standards so I feel we should help build a nutrition team that can outshine all others.
Lacey Willy, MA, RDN, LD, SNS Dickinson ISD | District Dietitian/Nutrition Educator
TASN Member: 5years | SNA Member: 2 years TASN Positions Held: N/A
Winter 2018 TASN/SNA Presentations: Created presentation “Develop a Professional Incentive Training Program” (2016); created poster session presented by Judy Lee: “Grow Your Own Herbs at School” (2014); co-created and co-presented “Got Water? Offering Water as an Additional 14 Beverage with the Reimbursable Meal” (2014). Education/Certifications: School Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Texas Licensed Dietitian, Masters of Science in Health and Human Performance Other Info You Would Like to Include: Recipient of the Nutrition Education Award for Outstanding Nutrition Education 2014; Recognized as UT School of Public Health Preceptor of the Year Award 2016 Goals for Office: Assist the association in achieving nutrition integrity for the profession, as well as provide time and knowledge in creating beneficial and realistic tools to enhance the effectiveness of the school nutrition programs. ASSOCIATION NEWS CHAIR OF AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Flo Green Beaumont ISD | Child Nutrition Manager
TASN Member: 27 years | SNA Member: 18 years TASN Positions Held: Area 4 Representative TASN/SNA Presentations: “Energy you get SYNERGY” at 2016 TASN Annual Conference; “Moovin’ and Groovin’” at 2017 TASN Annual Conference Education/Certifications: Associate Degree in Management, Lamar University; Associate Degree in Restaurant Management, Lamar University; TASN Level 5 certification; Directors Academy graduate; Train the Trainer; Servsafe certification; SNA certification Other Info You Would Like to Include: Beaumont ASN president; Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.; Fletcher PTA; Youth counsel for Top Teens American; President of Priscilla Circle Mission; NCNW; Mother of two, Angela (Dexter) and L.B. (Loyola) ; Grandmother of three, Cayden, Alyssa, and Aniyah. Goals for Office: Support the President’s Plan of Action, the Board of Directors, and TASN; Work with Area Representatives and Membership Chair to reach out and recruit new chapters and increase membership; offer more certification clases across the state.
Michelle Skiles Santa Fe ISD | Supervisor for YUM Nutrition
TASN Member: 18 years | SNA Member: 5 years TASN Positions Held: Area 2 Representative TASN/SNA Presentations: “Movin’and Groovin’” for the past two years with Jeannie Stallings Education/Certifications: Graduated high school and working on my Level 5 certification
with TASN. Went to Managers Academy in 2016 and have taught classes at the TASN www.TASN.net workshops on Saturdays. Other Info You Would Like to Include: I have been on the board for the last three years and have learned a lot. I enjoy working for the kids and planning fun and educational events for healthy eating. I enjoy going to each school and having lunch with groups of students to get their ideas on improving, so that they will eat through the lunch line every day. My home life is all about family - I have seven grandkids that keep me very busy. I enjoy watching and playing with them in basketball, soccer, dirt bikes, baseball, swimming, and kickball. I love weekend family get-togethers and playing outside and good BBQ. 15 Goals for Office: My goals are simple: stand up for our rights as members; support every district in the state; build a strong bond between our area representatives and the districts they represent; be there to help when needed by any school district; keep all TASN members, new and old, informed of events and by-law proposals so that everyone knows what they are voting for or against at the Annual Conference. I will do my best at all I do. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Pamela Mallory Klein ISD| Field Supervisor
TASN Member: 3 years| SNA Member: 2 years TASN Positions Held: Membership Chair TASN/SNA Presentations: Local Leadership Training at 2017 Annual Conference; TASN Certification class instructor for 3 years Education/Certifications: Bachelor of Business Administration; completed Directors Academy; attended TASN Annual Conference 3 years; attended SNA Annual National Conference 2 years. Other Info You Would Like to Include: Being on the TASN Board of Directors has been a great learning experience. I am looking forward to continuing the work I have started this year as Membership Chair. Goals for Office:Increase total membership by targeting and growing local chapters; maintain high renewal rateof current members; develop new leaders in TASN; continue to align the Membership Committee to meet TASN Strategic Plan objectives.
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Margaret Panciera Santa Fe ISD | Assistant Cafeteria Manager
TASN Member: 3 years| SNA Member: 1 year TASN Positions Held: N/A TASN/SNA Presentations: N/A Education/Certifications: TASN certification Level 4 ;and 41 hours toward my TASN Level 5
Winter 2018 certification Other Info You Would Like to Include: I’m looking forward to this new endeavor in order 16 to grow in leadership skills and knowledge of this wonderful organization for the state of Texas. Goals for Office: My goals for office are to encourage an increase of membership on local chapters. I would encourage all TASN members to attend their monthly chapter meetings and encourage them to go to the TASN Annual Conference. I would also encourage members to attend TASN classes and explain the importance of attending classes in order to level up.
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Tanisha Bodden, RDN, LD Nederland ISD | Child Nutrition Director
TASN Member: 7 years | SNA Member: 7 years TASN Positions Held: N/A TASN/SNA Presentations: “Diet Soda : Do You or Don’t You” – TASN Annual Conference, 2016-2017 Education/Certifications: Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, Registered/Licensed Dietitian Other Info You Would Like to Include: President of Region 5 Administrator’s Association, 2017–2018 Goals for Office:1. To bring awareness to Region 5 about TASN membership/participation. Our region has several new faces in child nutrition, and I want to be an advocate for TASN to help encourage membership and participation. My team and I enjoy the TASN Annual Conference and being able to network with others. I want to share that excitement and feedback with others. 2. To be a liaison between TASN and Area 4 members. I want to be the voice for area members and be able to communicate their needs/concerns to TASN as well as communicate the need/concerns of TASN. Communication is important when building membership. I’d like to assist with the communication flow between the members and the association.
Delois Harris Beaumont ISD | Child Nutrition Supervisor
TASN Member: 8 years | SNA Member: 4 years TASN Positions Held: N/A TASN/SNA Presentations: N/A Education/Certifications: TASN Managers and Directors Academies, ServSafe
Certification, Train The Trainer, TASN Level 5 Certification, Food Manager’s Certificate, and www.TASN.net completed numerous sessions from the Institute of Child Nutrition. Other Info You Would Like to Include: I have instructed several in district training sessions, also instructed my first summer conference this summer at our Region 5 ESC. I have worked in child nutrition for 23 years. I am very passionate about school food service. I get great joy in having the opportunity to see new food service employees grow in their knowledge of child nutrition. Goals for Office:My goals as Area 4 Representative will be to educate those that are non-members in Area 4; promote 17 membership and certification throughout my area; work closely with all Area 4 TASN members. Continue to learn all that I can to make Area 4 “TASN SUCCESSFUL.” AREA 6 REPRESENTATIVE
Dawn Foos Glen Rose ISD | Child Nutrition Director
TASN Member: 25 years| SNA Member: 2 years TASN Positions Held: Area 6 Representative; Area Chair; Industry Committee; Membership Committee TASN/SNA Presentations: Fundraiser presentation; promotion presenter Education/Certifications: Directors Academy graduate; TASN Level 5 certification; Team up For School Nutrition Success; Countless hours of child nutrition training; two years of college. Other Info You Would Like to Include: I went to Washington, D.C. in 2009 to meet with our representatives concerning child nutrition. I have attended the TASN Annual Conference 15 times. Goals for Office: To get our newer employees active in TASN, and bring back the ones who have made TASN what it is today.
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Sharon China San Antonio ISD | Kitchen Manager
TASN Member: 4 years | SNA Member: N/A TASN Positions Held: N/A TASN/SNA Presentations: N/A Education/Certifications: Currently attending Ashford University. I will be receiving my Bachelors in Health and Wellness in 2020. Managers Academy, 2010-2011 Other Info You Would Like to Include: I have never had the opportunity to work with TASN. Where I was before, they were not involved as much. Now being with SAISD I have a lot of opportunity to help others. Not only the members, but the community as well. I look forward to being a part of this great association. Goals for Office: To help the area I would represent “go to the top.” I believe the sky’s the limit. Whatever people set their mind to, they are capable of achieving any goal. I want communities to know more about food nutrition and what we are about, and know that we are here to help students, but that we are here for the families as well. I would like for families to go back to cooking healthy meals together, talking to one another the way things used to be. Last, but not least, I want this office to make me a better person.
Roxanne Ruiz Fort Sam Houston ISD | Director of Student Nutrition
TASN Member: 15+ years | SNA Member: 1 year TASN Positions Held: N/A TASN/SNA Presentations: TASN 2013 Annual Conference presentation on communication: “I Know You Can Hear Me but Are You Listening?”; TASN 2014 presentation on effective documentation: “Building Success with Effective www.TASN.net Documentation.” Education/Certifications: ServSafe certified food protection manager; ServSafe certified instructor; registered ServSafe examination proctor; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; Master’s degree in Organizational Development Other Info You Would Like to Include: With the assistance of TASN programs and educational courses I was able to achieve my goal to become a Child Nutrition Director and have strong resources to pull from because of my membership. 19 Goals for Office: To encourage and recruit others, starting with the specialist level, to join TASN and share the benefits to them and to our students of becoming a member. AREA MAP Dallam Sher man Hansford Ochiltree Lipscomb
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Winter 2018 (if you have an email address on file with the TASN office.) You will then February 23 - March 23 be able to log into our voting site by using the internet or by calling a toll- 20 free telephone number to cast your vote! (833) 609-5464 Before voting, be sure to review the biographical material included in Be sure to have your this issue of the magazine. We hope you take advantage of this quick TASN membership and easy way to voice your vote! active by January 31, 2018 Please refer to the list on the next page to locate your county of in order to vote. residence and area number. ASSOCIATION NEWS TASN AREAS BY COUNTY
AREA 1: Brooks, Cameron, Dimmit, Duval, Hidalgo, AREA 7: Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, El Paso, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Glasscock, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Midland, Pecos, Oak, McMullen, Nueces, San Patricio, Starr, Webb, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, Winkler Willacy, Zapata
AREA 2: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Colorado,, AREA 8: Brown, Cole, Coleman, Comanche, Concho, De Witt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Runnels, San Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Tom Green Victoria, Wharton
AREA 3: Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, AREA 9: Bandera, Edwards, Frio, Kerr, Kinney, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Milam, Maverick, Medina, Menard, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Montgomery, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, Zavala Walker, Waller. Washington
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Volunteer and Moderator Request Form TASN Conference Phone: 512-371-0087 / Fax: 512-371-0125 Volunteers/Moderators help make every TASN Conference a success.
Please complete the form below and return to TASN Headquarters. Choose One or Both: Volunteer Moderator Name: Email: ______Phone: ______Emergency Contact Name: ______Emergency Contact Phone: ______Please Note: Although we value and appreciate our volunteers/moderators, TASN is unable to reimburse volunteers/moderators for travel and/or conference expenses.
Volunteer Preferences: Please rank the following opportunities 1 through 4, with 1 being your first choice. Ribbons Booth: Assist members in finding ribbons to display their professionalism and TASN connections. Convention Center Directional Hostess/Greeter: To be placed strategically throughout the convention center to provide direction to conference attendees. ______Moderator: Assist speakers at assigned learning session by helping with introducing speaker, and passing out handouts. General Session: Assist with handouts. Floater: Will cover any area that needs coverage.
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LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT: Each form must be signed before registration can be processed. I request that you accept me as a participant at the TASN conference to be held in San Antonio, TX June 17-20, 2018. I understand there is some risk inherent in 23 traveling to and from and as a result of attending the conference. The undersigned hereby releases TASN and the committees, members, officers, employees and directors from all liability for injury, death and property damage that may be suffered in connection with such activities, whether due to negligence or otherwise, accepting such risks involved and waiving all rights of any kind that might otherwise arise. The undersigned agrees to indemnify TASN, its committees, members, officers, employees and directors against all judgments obtained and against the cost of defense of such claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Signature: ______Date: ______SNA LAC March 4-6, 2018 | Washington, D.C.
Join your fellow school nutrition colleagues in the nation’s capital for a unique opportunity to shape and define national policy relating to child nutrition. SNA’s 46th Legislative Action Conference (LAC) will take place March 4–6, 2018, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C.
LAC is where SNA members, allies, and advocates come together in force and united in the mission to share their stories and help shape national policy relating to school nutrition. Learn more at the SNA website: www.schoolnutrition.org (under the meetings & Events tab) ASSOCIATION NEWS TASN 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE 17 – 20 JUNE2018 17 – 20 SAN2018 ANTONIO TEXASSAN ANTONIO www.TASN.net TEXAS
2725 Welcome to beautiful San Antonio, the most visited city in Texas!
It’s no wonder that, as the home of the Alamo, the peaceful Riverwalk, and the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, San Antonio makes our great state shine! TASN is proud to host our 2018 Annual Conference in this amazing city. The newly renovated Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, located directly on the Riverwalk, is at the center of the hub of activity, including shopping, museums, and outstanding restaurants. Imagine a slower pace of life, festive music, laughter with friends, and a relaxing time by the river. This is San Antonio!
This year our conference theme is Lead the Way, Today! While many may not consider themselves leaders, we all lead in some way, every day. It is no surprise that Texas is a leader in school nutrition. Our association and our partnership with industry members are a large part of the reason we are a success. TASN supports school nutrition and industry members by offering one of the largest annual state conferences in the nation. This includes our outstanding learning sessions, phenomenal vendor show, and countless networking opportunities, which strengthen us and help us grow in our profession.
The support and contributions of our industry partners are also key to the success of our conference. And let’s just say it: it certainly would not be as fun without them. The TASN Annual Conference is the place to get recharged and inspired as you head into the new school year!
Join us and find the leader in you, as weLead the Way, Today! in San Antonio!
Shelly Copeland Director of Child Nutrition, Spring ISD President Elect 2017-18 Winter 2018
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Join TASN and over 2,100 ISD foodservice professionals and industry partners as we shape, build, and support K-12 child nutrition programs in Texas. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? This year’s conference sessions and industry tradeshow are designed to certify staff, grow careers, provide leadership development, educate about the challenges and opportunities available to school foodservice programs, and recognize the outstanding work and achievements of TASN members and volunteers. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All ISD K-12 foodservice employees, specialists, managers, directors, supervisors, superintendents, stakeholders and Industry partners.
Early Bird Registration: Members $250, Non-members $290, paid before April 30, 2018
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS GRAND HYATT SAN ANTONIO TASN has reserved a block of rooms at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. The hotel is just a few steps away form the landmark Riverwalk, as well as the Alamo, iconic riverside restaurants, quirky shops, and more. After exploring, unwind in your www.TASN.net spacious guestroom, with a location in the heart of the San Antonio’s historic downtown.
The final cut-off date for making reservations is May 30, 2018. Please note: this is not a guarantee of availability. When reserving, it is 27 very important to ask to be placed in the TASN RATE: $179 single/double nightly rate room block in order to secure your spot at this $186 triple/quadruple nightly rate special rate. The room block must be filled to avoid extra cost and penalty to TASN. The room block will likely fill up before May 30, so please Grand Hyatt San Antonio | 600 E. Market Street make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. San Antonio, Texas |78205 | (210) 224-1234 or book online by visiting www.tasn.net/tasn-2018 SPEAKERS
KAY FRANCES
From leaders to customer service agents to front-line employees, Kay is a speaker who will craft a motivational message that speaks directly to them. After hearing this speaker, they will leave your meeting energized, fired up and ready to take on their challenges with renewed vigor! So is Kay Frances really funny? Of course! She was a professional standup comedian for many years, appearing on a number of national television and radio programs. Additionally, she lived and performed in New York City, appearing at the nation’s top comedy showcase clubs. Kay’s comedy skills combined with her expertise in peak performance makes for an event planner’s dream. You get both an educator AND an entertainer! But, more than that is her SOLID CONTENT that will stick with your people for months–even years–to come.
TIM GABRIELSON Tim Gabrielson has been performing and speaking for over 28 years. He originally became in-demand nationally for his riveting show combining clean humor and highly- skilled magic. It didn’t take long for him to land fill-in spots for Vegas headliners like Ron Lucas and Mac King before acquiring his own room at The House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Tim realized that his humor was touching lives by allowing people to see beyond their immediate hardships, and give them perspective. So, for the past 10+ years, he has blended comedy, magic, and inspirational principles Winter 2018 as he presents to corporations and educational groups- equipping them to live with more joy and intentionality. 28 You are the only one who controls how you think, feel, and act. When this “common sense” becomes “common practice,” you gain perspective. Perspective enables your organization to solve problems easier, find solutions quicker, create a more overall efficient team, and have fewer turnovers all by implementing positive change. LEARNING SESSIONS
TRAIN THE TRAINER (3 PARTS) This three-day workshop will prepare new trainers with critical training skills and introduce seasoned practitioners to the latest techniques for delivering powerful training. Whether you have been a trainer for years, or have never been in front of a classroom, this workshop will show you how to become a facilitator of learning.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Administering school nutrition programs has become increasingly complex with new menu planning standards, rising food costs, and higher compliance requirements. With school nutrition directors being expected to operate their programs as financially solvent businesses, there is a need for directors to become skilled at strategic financial planning and resource optimization. This session will show you the impact of your operational decisions on the financial performance of your program.
GRANT WRITING You can’t receive a grant if you don’t submit a proposal – but how do you even start? This session will help you identify your program’s goals, how to identify grants to pursue, and what you need to know to write a successful and strong proposal.
For workshop schedule and costs, visit the TASN Conference website: www.tasn.net/tasn-2018 www.TASN.net
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The landmark San Antonio Riverwalk EVENTS
AWARD CEREMONY MONDAY, JUNE 18 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM This ceremony is also the perfect time to honor TASN members’ achievements. Come cheer on this year’s award winners! TASN members are encouraged to come and be a part of this memorable ceremony. Food will be served. INSTALLATION CEREMONY TUESDAY, JUNE 19 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM TASN would like to invite you to the Installation Ceremony & Reception Tuesday, June 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Shelly Copeland will be installed as our 2018-2019 TASN President. Additionally, the 2018-2019 TASN officers and Area Representatives will be installed. INDUSTRY EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT TUESDAY, JUNE 19 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Industry Committee is working on a night to remember for the Industry evening event. Check the TASN website for details as the conference approaches: www.tasn.net.
Don’t forget about the 2018 Annual Conference app for Winter 2018 your smartphone! Available in the Apple and Android 30 app stores - and it’s free! TASN 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE San Antonio, TX | June 17-20, 2018 SATURDAY, JUNE 16 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Finance Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Third 2017–2018 Executive Committee Meeting – Convention Center (private meeting) Noon – 4:00 PM Registration Open – Convention Center Noon – 3:00 PM TASN 2018–2019 Board Training / Lunch Noon – 5:00 PM Train the Trainer (Part 1) Paid Session 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM SNS Credentialing Exam –Hotel (pre-registration required) 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Third 2017–2018 Board Meeting – Convention Center 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM First General Session Rehearsal / Flag Ceremony Rehearsal– Convention Center ballroom 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Incoming/Outgoing Board Dinner (invitation only)
MONDAY, JUNE 18 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in – Exhibit Hall 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration and Chapter Sales Open – Convention Center 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Learning Sessions for all – Convention Center 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Train the Trainer (Part 2) 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM Annual Meeting – Convention Center 11:00 AM – Noon Lunch- Convention Center Noon – 1:30 PM First General Session / Flag Ceremony 1:45 PM– 5:00 PM Paid Sessions 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Maintenance / Operations Classes – Convention Center 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM Learning Sessions for all – Convention Center 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Train the Trainer (Part 2 continued) 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Installation Ceremony Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Awards Ceremony Rehearsal – Convention Center ballroom (invitation only) 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Award Ceremony / Graduation
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Tour – Maintenance / Operations Personnel ONLY (badge required) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration and Chapter Sales Open – Convention Center 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Learning Sessions www.TASN.net 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Local Leadership Training - Convention Center 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Train the Trainer (Part 3) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Learning Sessions for Non-Decision Makers – Convention Center 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Exhibits Open for Decision Makers ONLY – Exhibit Hall 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Exhibits for All – Exhibit Hall 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Learning Sessions – Convention Center 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Installation 31 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Industry Evening Event / Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 8:00 AM -9:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM TDA / Second General Session 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM Exhibits for All 2018 TASN Annual Conference Registration Form Early Bird Payment Deadline: April 30, 2018 San Antonio, Texas | June 17-20, 2018 Badges will be assigned per the paid TASN Membership Category Registration Information for ISD, TDA, and ESC Personnel Only
Name (required): ______Member Number:______School District (required): ______Position: ______Summer Address (required): ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Email (required): ______Phone: ______Fax: ______Special Accommodations or Dietary Restrictions: ______
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CHAPTER NEWS Brazosport continued
Our annual hot roll sale continues to help with Area 2 our senior scholarships and also helps to send our members to enjoy the TASN Annual Conference this Alvin SFSA summer in the culturally festive San Antonio. Keep a lookout in February for our TASN workshop Season’s Greetings from Alvin ISD. that you’re sure to enjoy.
We were busy this holiday season. We started our Dickinson ASN November meeting with our annual Thanksgiving dinner, which included ham and turkey, along with all the fixings. Welcome back to the new year! My name is Melissa Martino and I am the FNS Manager at Hughes Road Every year the Elementary. I have been elected to be the secretary for association puts our Dickinson chapter and I have a lot of information together Christ- to share. This summer, five managers and I had the mas goody bags. opportunity to attend These bags are the Region 6 Meal given out dur- Appeal University ing Breakfast in Conroe. We had with Santa, which is put on by the Alvin Library three full days of League. Kids love receiving their goody bags while training, with classes visiting with Santa. that consisted of food photography, food presentation, knife skills, To end the holidays we visited a local retirement baking, and seasoning stations. Texas Agrilife had home. We started by singing Christmas carols, and information on how to create school gardens and how passing out shawls for the women and lap blankets to “Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go!” It was an amazing for the men. event that refreshed our professional skills and gave us many innovative and new ideas to bring back to Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Alvin our kitchens and students! School Food Service Association. We also just had our Brazosport ASN chapter Christmas party, which was located at the Star Cinema Grill. It was Brazosport Association for School Nutrition’s holiday nice to be on the receiving season was nothing short of festive and giving. BASN end, being served and kicked off Thanksgiving with a bang by hosting its first waited on. This was annual community-wide Thanksgiving meal served much needed due to our ladies still recovering from on Thanksgiving Day. Hurricane Harvey presented
the challenges and effects that Hurricane Harvey www.TASN.net a unique challenge for our chapter by increasing the brought with it. The party was what we all needed, number of families in need this holiday season. So we something to remind us that we can all come together thought outside of our usual means and partnered as one team, with one goal ,and that we are all strong with two local city halls to make this event grand. – Dickinson strong! We’re looking forward to earning Doing this allowed us to expand our reach throughout scholarship monies through our bake sale, fund our community. It has also allowed us to shed light on raising for our graduating seniors this year. We will the fact that so many of our friends and neighbors are keep you informed! still dealing with the hurricane’s devastation. Many 33 council members and district employees have noticed our efforts and given their support. Way to go, Area 2! In addition to the community meal, we participated 66% in our local Christmas in the Park event. In an effort to of the chapters from Area 2 submitted chapter put smiles on children’s faces, we sold funnel cakes updates for this issue of the TASNews. and fried Oreos to earn money for our local Blue Santa program. Can your area beat that? CHAPTER NEWS Cypres-Fairbanks continued
Fort Bend ASN were October 21 and 28. The classes went well. We also held our very first Spanish class. We have had a great deal of feedback about this. Our next set of FBASN officers were able to attend the board meeting classes will be held February 10 and 17. this year in Austin, Texas. We are very thankful to our food service director. He We celebrated National School Lunch Week October offers a monetary incentive for each of the five TASN 9–13 with the theme “Rock the Day with a Healthy certification levels that any employee completes. He School Lunch.” Our cafeterias participated in a is also allowing us to hold our classes at our food contest for the best decorated cafeteria and the best production center. Our employees are eager to work food presentation, and winners received awards. on their TASN certification. Students were given coloring and activity sheets and got to taste our harvest of the month sample, which We enjoyed welcoming Mark Stevenson and Amanda featured bell peppers. They also tried a delightful Freeman from PrimeroEdge as the guest speakers recipe, tri-color pepper ratatouille. In November, we at our November meeting. They shared with us the introduced pumpkin and used it in a recipe called “Laugh & Learn – Bridging the Generational Gap” pumpkin squares, which everyone loved. session. Our special guest at our meeting was our new Area 3 representative, Krista Scott. One lucky member All our fundraisers were successful – pan and knife won a free CFSFSA certification class being held in sales, Thirty-One products, RTIC tumblers, and February. I am proud to say that our members helped holiday pie sales. Many thanks to all who supported with Wreaths Across America again this year. our fundraisers! We also had our holiday food basket for some of our employees through the generosity of Our December meeting was a blast. We met for fun all members. and fellowship at a restaurant. We had an optional
th gift exchange. Everyone had fun with the steals and Everyone is getting prepared for our upcoming 25 gifts that were shared. anniversary Epicurean Afternoon, WATCH Week, and National Breakfast Week in February. We have many great things planned for the rest of this year. We hope everyone else in food service is We hope you enjoyed your holidays and we wish striving to reach their goals as well. It is going to be everyone a great new year! another busy year! We are looking forward to seeing each of you at the Annual Conference in June. Area 3 Houston ASN Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Warm holiday greetings and happy new year from Greetings from Cypress-Fairbanks! the Houston Association for School Nutrition!
Our school year started off busier than ever due to Things are finally starting to fall into place for opening two new elementary schools and a new high Houston as we move forward from the catastrophic school. Hurricane Harvey did not help anyone. Our aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The Houston ISD district had quite a bit of flooding. I am glad to say family really pulled together to make things happen
Winter 2018 we are all now back to the routine and are enjoying for our community during what proved to be a very the school year. In our first meeting, a lucky member difficult time for us and the community we serve. earned a free TASN membership and free certification Despite the setbacks, Team HISD proved once again 34 classes through CFSFSA this year, and our association that when we come together there is nothing we is paying for the member’s level certificate. cannot overcome!
Our theme for the Cy-Fair School Food Service Our senior leadership team and I enjoyed a very Association this year is “We take care of our own.” educational and informative time at this year’s In order to help our members with their education, it Industry Seminar and TASN board meeting. It was decided to hold classes just for our school district was wonderful to see some old friends from years employees, and that we would hold three sets of past and make new friendships with so many from classes during the school year. The first set of classes around the state. We are already looking forward to next year’s seminar! LOCAL NEWS
Houston continued Humble continued On October 19, the Houston Association for School Luckily, we proved to be HoUSton Strong, and Nutrition held our first association meeting! Jeannie received enough donated items to make 22 baskets. Stallings, Krista Scott, Pamela Mallory, and Flo Green That’s more than double the amount we have done joined in and helped us with the installation of offi- in past years! We all enjoyed an ornament exchange cers! This event was particularly special to us because party in December, and are looking forward to another it was the first time in 21 years that Houston ISD was food drive in January, and a Step-A-Thon that will be given the opportunity to share in the privilege of open to all Humble ISD employees in February. installing chap- ter officers and Katy ISD hosting our own chapter associa- Howdy from Katy ISD! The Katy ISD Nutrition and tion meeting. Our Food Service Department celebrated National School chefs, along with Lunch Week 2017 with the theme “Rock the Day our fantastic ca- with a Healthy Lunch.” Each school in our district tering depart- decorated its cafeteria lines with the posters created ment, provided an by the “You Art What You Eat” contestant winners. amazing array of Hawaiian cuisine for our members Elementary schools also decorated the walls with as we celebrated a new beginning for our department many coloring pages celebrating the week. Two and association! This year our focus is certification elementary schools were chosen as celebration sites and continu- where invitees included KISD district personnel, ing education. school namesake individuals, Katy ISD school board Our goal is to members, and Katy ISD PTA council members. Each have 100% of our members certified by the end of this school year.
In closing, I would like to take the time to publicly thank all of you, the members Group picture from our 2017 NSLW celebration which and executive board of TASN. Everyone has been so includes our NFS Director Donna Pittenger and warm, welcoming and helpful as we strive to launch our Superintendent Lance Hindt. new chapter. Words alone cannot express our gratitude guest was accompanied by an elementary student for everything TASN and its members have done to chosen to be a guide and dining partner. The Nutrition help make our association a success! We are looking and Food Service staff collaborated with school staff forward to what the future holds for us in the coming and PTA members from each of the schools hosting years! Our membership is rapidly growing, and our the luncheons to create a fun venue for the students team is looking forward to building a bigger, stronger, and visitors.
and more powerful association than ever before! www.TASN.net Our chapter is excited to have new members join this Humble CNA year, raising our enthusiasm to new levels. Chapter members helped construct a vegetable garden at an Each November, Humble Child Nutrition Association elementary school, and purchased seeds and plants has a food drive to put together Thanksgiving to assist the culinary students with creating a garden. baskets for child nutrition employees in need. Due to When harvested, those vegetables will become Hurricane Harvey, the need was great this year. delicious meals for the budding chefs to prepare and serve. We spread holiday cheer singing carols with 35 Alzheimer’s patients at a retirement home, sponsored two children in the Santa Cops program, and held a holiday potluck and annual gift exchange. We can’t wait to see what the new year brings! CHAPTER NEWS
Klein ISD Spring ASN
Hello from Klein! It has been a very busy year for Hello TASN members! I am very proud to belong Klein. We’ve had an awesome turnout this year for to Spring ISD. We had a hard start due to Hurricane KASN. So far, we have 162 active members, and our Harvey. We held our certification classes with great newcomers are still rolling in. success. We had 198 members in attendance. Our fall meeting had 75 employees in attendance. We played Congratulations go out to bingo and everyone enjoyed hot dogs. Brandy Dean. She won the TASN Fall Membership We feel blessed with all the monetary donations Drive for recruiting many that were distributed to our families in the nutrition new members. department that were severely affected by Hurricane Harvey. On November 10 KASN We worked hard on our annual sales of pies and sponsored the yearly cheese balls for the holidays. We loved seeing the veteran breakfast. We salute designs of our successful ginger bread contest which our veterans and would was held in December. The gingerbread contest has like to thank them for their become an exciting team building fun event. sacrifice and service. The KASN board Our association is already making plans for the KASN sponsored 20 conference in San Antonio this summer. San Antonio families in need for Thanksgiving. Cans and non- is a fun place to go and we are looking forward to perishable items were collected throughout our 48 great learning sessions and exhibits. schools. HEB also donated turkeys for each family. Together school nutritional professional make the Hurricane Harvey difference. Be loud and proud! See you all at the San hit us hard. The Antonio Annual Conference!! devastation affected so many people so fast that the Klein Tomball ASN school district was closed for six days. Greetings to all our fellow TASN members from But that did not slow Tomball ASN! School here in Tomball got off to a our community down. Volunteers came from far and great start the first and second time around after the wide to work side by side with law enforcement and visit from Harvey. KISD employees to assist with rescue efforts and set up shelters for those most affected by the storm. Klein A few of our members were able to attend a Palette ISD set up two shelters, two community feeding sites, Painting Party at Shabby Chic Shenanigans. We got and multiple donation sites. In all we helped out with to hammer, sand, stain, and paint. The best part was 387,402 breakfasts and 1,210,187 lunches. being with friends. Our new board members are Paula Hoover, President; New Caney ASN Wendy Hewson, Vice President; Beth Hunt, Winter 2018 Treasurer; and Aaron Wilson, Secretary. Thanks to It was a busy time of year for our members with our mentors, Julie Whitlock and Stephanie Dalton, the holiday fund raisers to help raise money for who are both always there to help with certification 36 scholarships and conference funds for our members. and help us be successful. A special thanks to our director, Whitney Johnson, and assistant director October 31 to November 10 was our fall can food Kevin White for all the support and incentive to drive. New Caney ASN collected cans of food for attend the TASN Annual Conference. our local mission! We held a pumpkin and red velvet roll sales fund raiser from October 30 to November 6. We are looking forward to the 2018 TASN Annual We hope you all had a happy holiday season and a Conference at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention wonderful new year. Center in San Antonio, June 17–20, 2018. Hope to see you there! LOCAL NEWS
Area 4 Nederland continued
Beaumont ASN Our association has had several fun and productive meetings so far. We couldn’t be more thankful “Recipe For Success.” National School Lunch Week and excited about the support we have from our was a great week. Every day was a different theme: community with our fund raising, starting with “Ingredients for Success;” “Success Isn’t Grown RADA sales and jumping right into selling homemade Overnight;” and “Success Takes Time.” We had a rolls, cinnamon rolls, and corn bread dressing. Our dynamic speaker, Mrs. Denise Spooner, who came out annual Christmas party was a great success, as and talked to the kids about the always. We are ready to spring into all our activities importance of eating a healthy we have planned this spring! lunch. She presented Flo Green and staff with a balloon bouquet, that said “Thanks for all you do,” Area 6 for feeding our kids a nutritious and healthy lunch everyday, Birdville ISD each balloon a different color for each food group. Mrs Spooner had McDonald’s and Fall fund raisers! Raising funds for the TASN 2018 Chick-Fil-A gift cards for the summer conference began in the fall. We sold Durham kids. Everyone participated, Ellis pecans and snacks and RADA knives. and it was successful. We had our turkey day lunch at all of our campuses. During breast cancer awareness Students, parents, and teachers were very month we released pink balloons complimentary of the delicious meal! We also enjoyed for the survivors of breast some time off for Thanksgiving and spent it with family cancer. We celebrated Veterans Day and friends, giving thanks for our many blessings. with a program and had veterans visit various campuses. Everyone Christmas bingo! At our December meeting, the has been busy, trying to get things members enjoyed a potluck dinner and we had a fun back together after Harvey. We did time playing Christmas bingo. As a service project, manage to gather items to give six new pairs of socks were brought so that they could Thanksgiving baskets away. Hope everyone has a be donated to the Birdville ISD Clothes Connection. great new year. The Clothes Connection is a district organization that helps provide items to our students.
Glen Rose ISD
The Glen Rose School Food Service Association has been working hard at fundraisers so that we will have enough for our senior scholarships. We have www.TASN.net also contributed to our school’s Christmas Express.
We also had a great Christmas party for all of our employees. This is a yearly occasion with all of us getting together and sharing our blessings.
Nederland ISD Our association will be having another membership drive in April to get the rest of our staff on board with 37 Nederland Child Nutrition hopes everyone had an TASN and the GRSFSA. Hope to see you all in June. amazing first half of the 2017–2018 school year! We didn’t let the challenges of Hurricane Harvey slow us down. Our entire district was able to receive a healthy WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! breakfast and lunch free of cost for the first part of the year. We almost doubled the amount of meals we Send your chapter news & updates by were serving since last year. february 13 to [email protected]! DISTRICT NEWS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK at Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
We participated in NSLW by encouraging our normally on campuses to participate in some of the activities our menus. available on Squaremeals.org and by decorating our cafeterias for the event. All schools We focused on featuring featured local locally grown products products dur- during the week. We used ing the week. the locally grown window Our elemen- clings and passed tary schools participated in a harvest of the month out buttons to our special on Friday, featuring locally grown staff and stickers spaghetti squash, roasted and tossed with to our students. tomatoes and Parmesan. The students loved We consider it a success because our the spaghetti squash! Our cafeteria staff students are made aware of the locally also decorated their cafeterias utilizing the grown products that we have each and squash to engage the students and fun facts every day on the menu and are also about squash were presented to the students. exposed to new local products during the week, including grapefruit, that isn’t
2017
TASN was honored to receive a 2017 TASN has won honors this year for the Gold MarCom design award. The ninth year in a row. The 2017 Official MarCom Awards is an international Conference Guide received a Gold Winter 2018 creative competition that recognizes MarCom design award in the Association outstanding achievement by marketing category. The Gold Award is presented to and communication professionals. those entries judged to exceed the high 38 The competition is well respected in standards of the industry norm. The 2018 the industry, and entries come from Exhibitor Prospectus and the Spring 2017 corporate marketing and communication TASNews issue receiveded honorable departments, advertising agencies, mentions in design. national public relations organizations, design shops, production companies, Thanks for your part in creating and freelancers. publications we can be proud of! 2017 Official Conference Guide Gold MarCom design award winner MEMBER RECOGNITION
NEW TASN ISD MEMBERS November 2016 – November 2017
Lane Aaberg Mona Lithn Boldon Keila Chacin De Plaza Macarena Desgroux Dusty Abilene David Bonilla Villatoro Jill Chambers Davidson Mariana DeSilva Slivia Abrego Tanya Boone Maria Teresa Chancellor Ashrafa Dhuka Ernesto Acosta Reyna Booner April Chavez Joshua Di Napoli Elvira Acuna Michael Borges Rosalinda Chavez Concepcion Diaz Maria Adame Jeffrey Borowicz Divya Chhabra Damian Diaz Ronald Adams Marie Borrego Carol Chin David Diver Suzanne Adams Nancy Bosco Teresa Chisenhall Joe Dives Jason Adams Sara Bowen Kim Choonhwa Alma Dominguez Sherry Adams Joel Brandon Milkah Christian Elizabeth Dorris Vickie Adcock Micah Brassfield Shawna Christian Latoya Downey Misty Admire Roberto Bravo Maimound Cissoko Cristi Dozeman Maria S. Aguilar Kastalene Breedlove Lydia Clark Ronda Drewery Marisol Aguilar Sarah Bridgeman Sunny Cleveland Alana Drury Daniel Alcorta Michele Bridges Casey Coetzee Nikki DuBois Mark Allen Paula Brinson Marsha Coleman Rachel Dunn Elizabeth Almazan Denise Brown Chiquita Coleman Kathy Durrence Irma Alvarez Ann Brown Violeta Colunga Mark Easter Ada Alvarez Roger Brown Cortney Combs Tiffany Eckenrod Joan Alvarez Ramos Robin Brown Chip Conner Terri Eddins Elizabeth Alvord Chandra Brown Miriam Contreras Evelyn Edwards Anna Amboree Mary Brown Martha Cook Juliana Elandary Juana Amezquita Karl Browning Mary Cooper Debbie Elkins Rhonda Amin Gloria Bryant Shannun Corbin Josh Elmore Keli Anderson Tara Burchfield Marilyn Cordell Caroline Encarnecon Sonia Arguelles Gwendolyn Burney Kevin Corey Kandace Englishbee Marlana Armendariz Mitch Burney Nina Corley Seon Ervin Jan Ashford Rachel Burnside Angelina Cormier Rocio Escalante Lisa Austin Elizabeth Burrow Karina Coronilla Flor Esnayra Guadalupe Avalos Caroline Burum Kerry Costello Cecilia Espinosa de Gutierrez Ramon Ayala Alire Bush Mike Craig Brenda Essenburg Lilian Ayala Bertha Butler Afrionlunsa Crawford Angelia Evans Maged Ayyad Virginia Cabrera Kimberly Cudini Vanessa Farris Chandra Babovec Ingrid Cabrera Michelle Cuellar Paul Fay Irene Bagby Juana Cabrera David Cuevas Deborah Fernatt Jennifer Bagwell Jeffrey Caguioa Michelle Cunningham Paulita Ferrera Joshua Bain Yolanda Calderon Anna Cunningham Danielle Fickel Antonia Baiza Teresa Callahan Monica Cyrus Brittany Fields Rosa Bajrektarevic Marla Camarena Harrison Dalton Chasta Fields Tatiana Bakhoum Melisa Camarena Linley Danner Don Fieler Shannon Ballard Mayra Campos Joe Danyali Dannette Fiero Teresa Balog Gilda Canales Kris Figueroa
Jacque Darsey www.TASN.net Denise Bankhead Jessica Canas Mary Davenport Earl Finely Keyna Barahona Carla Cannon Mary Davidson Cahena Fisher Corinne Bartok Paula Card Debbie Davies Jeri Fletcher Beatriz Basham Melodi Cardenas Maria Davila Jessica Flores Neil Bautista Jhonary Cardenas Sarah Davis Renee Flores Cherilyn Beard Donna Carney Jessica Davis Nohemy Flores Paola Bello Tammy Carpenter Ivan Davis Zandra Flowers Olga Benavides Jodie Carr Mykela Davis Ana Flynn 39 Ashley Benford Bertha Carreon Raymundo De Leon Tory Fobbs Billie Benton Celia Castaneda Shiren Dean Yolanda Fontenot Carol Berg Aydee Castillon Travis DeBell Michelle Ford Patricia Bernal Ignacio Cavazos Camerina DeHoyos Amanda Ford Paola Bernal Martha Cedillo Martha Delgado Frances Foster Michelle Billings Stephanie Ceh Sarah Dellarciprete Evan Foster Shelley Black Yolanda Cerda Helia Delmas Valerie Fountain Charlotte Blocker Rosa Cervantes Yuneisi Delvaty Martinez Rachel Foutz Jennifer Bodron Yolanda Cevalles Amandeep Deol NEW TASN ISD MEMBERS November 2016 – November 2017
Becky Fox Bertha Guillew Cynthia Ibarra Kelvin Lee Kimberly Franco Pamela Guillory Maria Isabell Gloria Lee Ana Frausto Vickie Guillory Jessica Jackowski Ginger Lee Joyce Freedman Lorna Guity Jacqueline Jackson Maria Leon Ponce Nadean Freeman Maria Gutierrez Virginia Jackson John Leslie Nicole Frels Manuela Gutierrez Marla Jacobs Angela Lester Katina Frey Christina Hall Lydia Jacquet Joanna Lewis Jo Ann Galindo Randi Hamilton Blanca Jacquez Keith Lewis Erica Gallego Kirsten Hancock Mary Jo James Jennifer Liappes Esperanza Galvan Kristin Harlander Henry Jancose Aklima Lima Moises Garay Chris Harlander David Janitz Francisco Limas Amy Garcia Shannon Harmon Ana Javier Patricia Linzy Blanca Garcia Rebecca Harper Renata Jimenez Dr. Tim Little Diana Garcia Diedria Harris Leonor Jimenez Diane Livesay Elena Garcia Cohnie Harris Mary Johnson Michael Locklear Evigal Garcia Sheila Harris Eric Johnson Larissa Logan Pamela Garcia Stephanie Harvey James Johnson Daryn Lombardo Steve Garcia Maryann Hatch Karen Johnson Sarah Looney Sylvia Garcia Karen Hatch Greg Johnson Crystal Lopez Maria Garcia Hidalgo Bria Henderson Curtis Johnson Maria Lopez Myrna Garcia-Tovar Vanessa Henry Chawn Johnson Reynaldo Lopez Jr. Kelly Garrett Reba Henson Trannikha Johnson Elena Lozano Demetra Garrett Marcy Herbeck Omega Johnson Katherine Lucas Angela Garza Amelia Hernandez Lakee Jones Dina Lumbreras Greg Garvey Dunia Hernandez Neyra Jones Josie Luna Maria Garza Gladys Hernandez Ariel Jones Priscilla Luna Nora Garza Juana Hernandez Brittany Jones Joann Lusky Connie Gassaway Rolando Hernandez Robert Jones Sabrina Lylte Kimberly Gentry Rosa Hernandez Judy Jowers Francys Machado Cathy Gerik Teresa Hernandez Wanda Judie Maria Madrid Carmina Giandiletti Vickie Hernandez Josephine Jularbal Michelle Magahis Mona Gifford Angelica Herrera Dony Jules Alejandra Maldonado Kate Gillihan Janie Herrera Mary Kamrath Dana Manahane Nancy Gilmore Wendy Hewson Sandeep Kaur Zohra Maredia Jessica Girouard Jane Hickey Kory Keimig Janece Marquez Priscilla Gomez Sheryl Hickman Lareina Kelly Anabel Marquez Veronica Gomez Tosha Hicks Maggie Mae Kennedy Amalia Marrofo Carolina Gonzales Sharon Hill Mary Kenrick Malissa Marsden Maria Gonzales Elizabeth Hill Suzie Kerley Robin Martin Giannina Gonzalez Brenda Hill Nytisha Keys Tessa Martin Olga Gonzalez Anna Hinojos Karla Killion Josefina Martin Esperanza Gonzalez Keionta Hinton Deborah King Anaberta Martinez Maria Gonzalez Lauren Hoffman Aerial Kingston Linda Martinez Nikisha Goode Christina Holbrook Sandee Kirkham Elizabeth Martinez Jesscia Gorka LaShaun Hollomon Lisa Kitterman Leticia Martinez Lee Gorman Keonarin Hongham Lawrence Kizzee Perla Martinez Greg Goulet Andre Hooks Joshelia Kliser Dora Martinez Winter 2018 Kim Graw Sharlette Hooser Kayla Knippers Cindy Martinez Bilbrey Robert Green Tamika Hopkins Kelley Kocurek Kelly Massengale Tammie Green Lorrie Hornaday Patricia Kontur Gloria Massie 40 Deyen Greene Evans Diane Houston Traci Krahn Lucia Mata Vickie Griffith Sabine Howell Diane Kreuzer Jacqueline Mathews Tabitha Grimes Johnnie Hubband David Krinn Andrea Matney Geoffrey Grosz Tiffany Hudson Ross Lagana Allison Mayer Daniel Guerra Janeland Hughes Crystal Lammers Katie Mayfield Martha Guerrero Barbara Hull Christi Landry Felecia Mays Corbin Maritsa Guerrero Ylda Hurtado Bonifacia Laughlin Marray Mbayo Fedalma Guice Alma Hurtado Garcia Jorge Leal Nancy McBrady Jasmin Guidry David Husbands Arabella Leal Brandy McCaig MEMBER RECOGNITION
NEW TASN ISD MEMBERS November 2016 – November 2017
Patrick McCain Kymm Mutch Lien Phan Mark Rodriguez Cheryl McCarthy Matarazzo Kiele Naranjo Jordan Phillips Araceli Rodriguez Kimberly McClenton Joyce Nash Ashley Phillips Marisol Rodriguez Maria McCoy Teresa Navarrete Magda Pinegro Denise Rogers Skylar McCullaugh Kelly Neely Ronald Poe Maria Romero Levi McDonald Vashti Neil Luz Ponce Jean Ronnei Gene McDonald Glenda Nelson Jill Ponder Soroush Rouhani Crystal McGary Zachary Nelson LaDonna Porter Tracy Roys Becky McGuire Tosiha Nephew Terri Povec Julie Rucker Cheryl McKain Ed Nicewicz Lillian Powers Joe Rufo Pauline McKinley Kathy Nicholas Christian Prado Alma Ruiz Elizabeth McLean Casey Nichols Diane Pratt Monica Ruiz Morin Lidia McLemore Lindsey Nicks Susana Prince Shrelle Russell Ashley McMillon Selena Nimchan San Juanita Pundt Timothy Ryan Charlotte McShan Margo Oats Thelmo Quezada Glenda Salazar Alma Medina Araceli Ochoa Mariana Quijada Edwina Salcido Margarita Medina Vianey Ojeda Laura Quintana Jesmin Salim Valarie Meinen Aura Olds Clendia Quirarte Endy Salinas Luz Melendez Laura Olivares Alia Quoeshi Cecilia Salvador Diana Mena Olubunmi Oliyide Crystal Raines Adriana Sanchez Rosa Mendiola Rick Olson Robby Raju Antonio Sanchez Maria Mendoza Dan O’Neal Victor Ramirez Christine Sanchez Margaret Menninger Ingar O’Neal Angelica Ramirez Gloryvette Sanchez Christopher Milani Mayte Oppenheimer Colleen Randazzo Griselda Sanchez Teresa Miller John O’Pry Candy Rangel Maria Sanchez Melinda Miller Jennifer O’Quinn Charles Rawls Mayra Sanchez Kellie Miller Marcela Orellana Sheleah Reed Sharon Sandidge Candace Mills Alisha Orozco Barbara Reed Stephanie Santos Samira Milxati Delia Ortega Montemayor Shawn Reed Diana Santos Rosa Miranda Ma Ortiz Ruby Reese Maria Sarmiento Katherine Mitcham Geneva Ortiz Angelica Regmund Stephen Sawyer Amy Mitchell Amy Osteen Humera Rehman Vickie Schodek Syreeta Mitchell Delesia Owens Heidi Reilly Michael Schodorf Kaisha Molinar Tammy Pace Danielle Reimers Precious Scott Ryan Molnar Kody Paddack Erika Requejo Regina Scott Caroline Moloney Elisa Padilla Martha Resendez Rosalino Scott Maria Montelongo Pamala Padilla Youssy Reyes Azalia Seeberger Maria Montes Ruth Padilla Nicolas Reyes Yubelly Serrano Nuria Montoya Marielena Palomares Elizabeth Reyes Catherine Shaw Sherry Moore Cecilia Pareja Kathryn Ricciardi Joyce Shell Angela Moore Amy Parker Donna Rice David Shepherd Niviana Morales Lisa Parks Kizzie Sherrod
Amy Richards www.TASN.net Dona Morales Itzel Parra Ken Richards Amy Shifflett Blanca Morales de Gonzalez Henry Parrish Raquel Richardson Martha Shirley Tiffany Morawiec Cameron Paschel Robbie Richardson Chad Shivar Valencia Moreno Mauricio Patino James Riggen Kimberly Sida Elizabeth Moreno Robert Paulk Vanessa Riggs Ellen Sidibeh Esbeidi Moreno Rodriguez Susana Pena Wualberto Rincon Chrystal Simmons Nadine Morgan Erinna Pena Francisca Rios Shwanda Simpson Rhoda Morin Candy Penny Mary Rippstine Nancy Sinner 41 Staci Morris Elizabeth Perez Mary Risco Paul Sisler Robin Morris Sharo Perez Wilmarie Rivas Martinez Jami Sivil Juli Morris Rachel Perez Jessica Rivera Anna Smith Alma Moses Rosemary Perez Catherine Roberts Chequita Smith Kay Moye Tomica Perez Karen Roberts Clayton Smith III Greg Mozley Katie Perkins Keona Robertson Dawn Smith Gloria Munoz Paula Perkins Monika Robinette Traci Smith Rhonda Murphy Rosa Maria Perry Joyce Robles Thomas Sneed Lisa Musgrave Cloressa Petty Adrian Rodriguez Sheila Smith Snell NEW TASN ISD MEMBERS November 2016 – November 2017
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Please include only those officers that will serve during the above year:
Chapter Name: ____District : Area#
PRESIDENT:
Name: __Membership #:(Must include)______
Address: City: St: Zip:
Phone (Include area code): Home: _____-______-______Office: ______-______-______
E-mail Address: ______Fax: ____-______-______
PRESIDENT ELECT:
Name: _ Membership #(Must include)______
Address: City: St: Zip:
Phone (Include area code): Home: _____-______-______Office: ______-______-______
E-mail Address: ______Fax: ____-______-______
TREASURER/SECRETARY:
Name: __Membership #:(Must include)______
Address: City: St: Zip:
Phone (Include area code): Home: ____-______-______Office: ____-______-______
E-mail address:______Fax: ____-______-______
**FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:
Name: Membership # Must include):______
Address: City: St: Zip:
Winter 2018 Phone (Include area code): Home: _____-______-______Office: ____-______-______
E-mail address:______Fax: ____-______-______44 **If more than one school district is represented in your chapter, please list school districts with the name, address, phone number and fax number of the Food Service Director on the back of this form. Please fill out entire form completely to assure all chapters will receive all correspondence!!!
TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION 4130 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 201 Austin, TX 78759 PHONE: 800-444-5189 FAX: 512-371-0125 MEMBER RECOGNITION
Fall 2017 Membership Drive Winners The Fall Membership Drive was a success! Thanks to your efforts, we had 202 new members from 28 school districts join our association!
Congratulations to Brandy Dean of Klein ISD, who won first prize and recruited 18 new members! Brandy received a $100 gift card and a one year TASN membership.
And congratulations to our second place winner, DeWayne Rawls of Houston ISD, who took home a $25 gift card and a TASN gift bag, and recruited of 46 new members.
Great job, TASN members! www.TASN.net WITH TASN THE SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 45 February 5 – April 30 See details on next page
Spring Forward with TASN Membership Membership Drive from February 5- April 30, 2018 (Postmarked by April 30) Requirements: Must be a new member or a person that has inactive member status with TASN for two (2) or more years. Must include email address to be eligible. Must use this Membership Drive Form to be eligible for drawing. Recruit at least three (3) members to have your name entered into a drawing that will take place on May 8th on TASN Facebook Live. Prizes: Grand Prize: A one night stay in a hotel (Value $200.00) Second Place: A TASN Swag Basket (Value $50.00)
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Category: Please circle your title under the category section Individual $20.00 Employee: Cooks, bakers, bookkeepers, technicians, assistants, etc. $25.00 Manager: Managers, head cooks, assistant managers. $40.00 Director and Supervisor: Working in the foodservice program at the school district level. $40.00 TDA, ESC, TDH: Working in state office for child nutrition programs, including nutrition education. $15.00 Retired: Retired school foodservice workers. $10.00 Students: Full-time students enrolled in college/university foodservice, nutrition, or dietary program. $15.00 Affiliate: Persons involved in non-foodservice administrative duties of a school district, college/ university in Texas, or an allied non-profit organization. *Please answer the following required questions: Please check if you would like to view TASNews □ On-line □ Mail Is your salary paid by a management company? □ Yes □ No Do you make purchasing decisions for your district or organization? □ Yes □ No
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by Betty Stanley Huffman ISD 2016-2018 TASN Education Chair
Along with the great learning sessions you will also hear Greetings! Thanksgiving feasts and holiday parties some of the best motivational speakers to encourage you are over, diets have come and get you pumped. You will also see many awards and gone, and we are now given to individuals and to many school districts. I expect thinking about how time flies this to be a year where more awards and scholarships by. Instead of the usual here are given to child nutrition employees and districts than we go again attitude, let’s think ever before. There is always so much excitement during about something exciting: the awards ceremony that you can hardly hear.
Conference / San Antonio/ If you have never had a chance to attend I hope Fun! I have attended the you will make this your year to come. It is such TASN Annual Conference for about 22 years, and I an awesome experience that I know you will want cannot express how excited I am every year when I to attend every year after. It truly is a great way to go. There is something wonderful about the chance realize the sensational job you do. See you there. to see old friends and familiar faces, and to do something for me. The Annual Conference is a fast- Lunch Ladies Rock in San Antonio!! paced whirlwind of learning opportunities, as well as the opportunity for sharing with others the great things that you are doing.
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TASN supports various educational programs and TASN Award Info awards a variety of scholarships on an annual basis. TASN awards are given each year to school All applications submitted by the deadline will be foodservice professionals to thank them for all their considered and the winners will be selected by the hard work and dedication to providing the best Education Committee in April 2018. Scholarship nourishment to children all around Texas. These winners will be recognized at the 2018 Annual awards promote achievement and management Conference in San Antonio. Members are eligible to excellence to help our members excel in their careers. receive up to one scholarship per year. All applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2017 in order to be considered. Types of Scholarships • General ($150) Awards • ESL ($200) • School Nutrition Specialist of the Year • GED ($200) • Manager of the Year • College ($1000) • Managers Academy ($395) • Director of the Year • Directors Academy ($550) • Partnership in Nutrition Award • Outstanding Achievement Award for Continuing Scholarship Requirements Education • Must be a TASN member. • Nutrition Education Award • Prior to submitting an application, applicant must be employed in a Texas school nutrition program • TASN Membership Award for at least nine months. • TASN Certification Award • All application information and attachments must • Breakfast Participation Award be postmarked by February 15, 2018 • Lunch Participation Award • Provide a personal statement explaining the purpose for the scholarship and how it will be used. • Local Plan of Action/ Yearbook Award • Additional information may be requested by the • Diamond Leadership Award TASN Education Committee. Deadline: February 15, 2018 Deadline: March 1, 2018
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• Applications that are not signed will not be considered. • Please visit www.tasn.net for scholarship and • Applications postmarked after the deadline will not award details and applications (look under the Winter 2018 be considered. Education menu tab). • Letters of recommendation MUST be typed or All applications must be submitted to Christina written on official letterhead and require a signature. 48 Mosny at TASN headquarters. • Please use spell check and have someone proofread your personal statement. Address: 4130 Spicewood Springs Rd #201 • Please keep in mind all required written portions Austin, TX 78759 must have complete sentences. Email: [email protected] • Please feel free to contact Christina Mosny at TASN Fax: (512) 371-0125 headquarters to confirm your application was Phone: (512) 371-0087 or toll-free at received. (800) 444-5189 ext. 205 INDUSTRY
Keys to School Foodservice Success: Collaborating and Innovating to Keep Up with an Ever-changing Industry
By Mark Rodriguez Director of Sales East, Somma Foods
As I went through the products are measured. Manufactures are now driven process of selecting to create products that fit new standards for nutrition, a topic for this taste, and variety. Kids may still eat the same menu article, I reflected items that they ate 25 years ago, but the products on the 33 years I’ve being requested and served are much different. Now spent working in the more than ever, manufacturers must innovate to keep school foodservice up with the demand for clean label products made industry and found with real ingredients. one common theme: change. I began to At Somma Foods, we consider what kids and operators realize that I could are looking for in their food at every stage of product write an entire book development. We know what our customers don’t about the changes I’ve want to see on the ingredient statement, and one of seen and experienced throughout my career in this our top priorities is making those statements as short constantly evolving business. as possible, with nutritious and familiar ingredients. We take the process to the next level by constantly Just 25 years ago, I was hitting the road and paying innovating our product offerings, listening to our visits to every school district in Texas, from Texarkana customers, and incorporating new flavors and foods to El Paso, Amarillo to Brownsville. I hand wrote they love. The food we make is food that we feel good orders and faxed them to our office at the end of about feeding our own children, and our simple and each week. At that time, we as an industry were just transparent approach is what makes us unique. beginning to get involved with commodity processing. Backhauls were abundant, and no one commingled or While we can’t be sure what changes will take place shared their beef, chicken, pork, or turkey pounds. in the next 25 years, we can find success now by The wheels of change churned ever forward. continuing to work together and constantly looking for new ways to improve. Each conference and industry event presented an opportunity to collaborate. We discussed old and new challenges and shared our ideas to better the industry. We worked closely together every day to accomplish things that others thought weren’t possible. The National School Lunch Program has www.TASN.net been feeding students for 71 years. That means I have been a part of this industry for almost half of the time the program has been in existence, and I know that none of the great things we’ve been able to achieve would have been possible without our commitment to coming together and collaborating.
Today, that commitment to working together and 49 sharing ideas is as strong as ever. One of the many changes we’ve experienced over the years is an increase in the information available to kids. Our customer is more informed than ever before. Students know what they are eating and demand products that fit their needs and preferences. The famous “golden arches’ are no longer the standard by which our BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
by Melissa Moore Foodservice Consultant Foodservice Design Professionals
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: This topic has been discussed on several occasions through verbal conversations and presentations. However, the importance of the subject matter gives me pause, as I have seen firsthand the discord created when foodservice and facilities are not on the same page. For districts that do not have a facilities department, this information holds true for all the decision makers in your district that may be involved with any project.
Building a strong relationship between the foodservice department and facilities (internal decision makers) should be a priority. Everyone on the team has the same desired outcome: Building a functional, appealing, inviting, cost effective facility where children want to enter and are presented with nutritional menu options. That is a tall order to fill if there is a lack of communication or discord between the team members.
The foodservice director and the facilities director both want the same outcome but come at it from two different directions and thought processes. Neither one is right or wrong, and they both have valid concerns. But if you don’t have a strong working relationship, sometimes you have a hard time meeting in the middle.
May I suggest taking your facilities director (or other decision makers) to lunch or possibly treating their department to a special luncheon? This relationship truly is instrumental to a successful program. Having time to sit down and discuss a game plan on how to effectively incorporate the ideas/decisions from all parties will be greatly beneficial to the overall project.
During your allocated time with the other decision makers on your team I recommend a discussion about creating district standards, if you haven’t already done so. Having a set of district standards will be beneficial in many ways, including keeping equipment consistency within your district - your maintenance department will thank you!
Lastly, we recommend you request to be involved in all design meetings if you are currently not. This is the time for everyone to come together and move toward a common goal, with handshakes and smiles. I believe in the power of communication. Anything can be solved with communication and the willingness to try and understand the differing views within the team.
If you have a good relationship with your facilities department, keep it up. If you have a struggling Winter 2018 relationship, take it one step at a time. One kind gesture begets another. 50 TDA UPDATE
It’s A New Season, It’s A New Day!
By Angela Olige Assistant Commissioner Food and Nutrition Texas Department of Agriculture
What a joy to welcome 2018! the school cafeteria was up and running. Their It has been quite the year. This time last year I single goal was to feed students. wrote that 2017 had taken the world on quite Food service directors and staff worked hard to a roller coaster ride. Little did I know the ride limit the time during which students received was just starting. I went on further to write, “As cold meals, and they were very creative in their 2017 leaves the station, I realize it is impossible efforts to serve hot meals as soon as possible. to know what we will remember in 2018 when Superintendents bolstered their staff’s morale we look back after another exciting ride. Nobody with inspiration and humor while valiantly has the power to predict the future with complete accuracy, but I do know that we all have the ability to shape the future. This year I know you will embrace the opportunities “Although many of these individuals and make 2017 a pivotal point on your thrill- were dealing with great personal loss filled journey to excellence and achievement for school nutrition.” and stress, they worked tirelessly to
Well, 2017 truly did prove to be filled with ensure the school cafeteria was up pivotal points for many of us. Opportunities and running. Their single goal was abounded with each challenge faced, and you met them head on. Once again you to feed students.” www.TASN.net successfully navigated regulation changes, scaled walls of uncertainty and cleared operational hurdles to clear the path for your shedding light on the needs of the district and students so they could experience an inviting community. School principals worked hand-in- and nutritional environment no matter how big hand to house multiple campuses at one location, the obstacle. undaunted by the challenges. Teachers, who had just made their classrooms ready for the year and 51 I saw this spirit in action firsthand as I visited stocked them with supplies, willingly went to school districts ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. work gathering all of their creativity and courage At each location I witnessed the indomitable to make the classroom an inviting educational spirit of child nutrition professionals and haven once again. Students welcomed other school administrators. Although many of these students displaced from impacted schools with individuals were dealing with great personal acceptance and comfort. School districts far away loss and stress, they worked tirelessly to ensure from the direct effects of Hurricane Harvey continued on next page continued from previous page
provided food from their inventories to help feeding the hungry and nourishing the minds of with the distribution of household commodities our future generation. We will grow in our ability in presidentially-declared disaster areas. Texas to identify needed operational and regulatory responded. The spirit of goodness was evident changes as well as our resolve to see viable and all around and collaboration was the practice of sustainable change happen. We will grow in our the day. People pulled together to work for the desire to provide customer service as well as in good of all. our execution of providing that service with equity and excellence to all. We will grow in our This team spirit was at work on the front lines ability, aptitude and affirmations to perform our and in the agencies that support child nutrition job duties and all tasks while ensuring we meet every day. The Texas Department of Agriculture, the highest professional standards. I am confident Texas Health and Human Services, the Texas Ed- we will do this … and more … because of you! ucation Agency, and the U.S. Department of Ag- riculture all collaborated to present flexibilities The dedication and commitment I have seen and ease administrative burdens for recovery and over these past few months testify on your be- restoration. Private corporations also stepped half and speak volumes regarding what can be in to ease the strain. The PepsiCo Foundation accomplished when we all work together. Let pledged 1 that be our ral- million meals ly cry for 2018. which many “The dedication and commitment I have There is noth- school dis- ing that we tricts utilized seen over these past few months testify cannot achieve to provide when we keep families with on your behalf and speak volumes others in mind, sustenance regarding what can be accomplished serve with our when school heart, work was not in when we all work together. Let that be with our might, session. Non- our rally cry for 2018.” engage our cre- profit orga- ativity and em- nizations brace change. and the faith community at large stepped in to The Texas Department of Agriculture team, led provide shelter, food and hope. Private citizens by Commissioner Sid Miller, stands ready to from near and far came to the aid of many. They assist you throughout this year. When you suc- rescued families from flooded areas, served as ceed, our children succeed. Therein is our future disaster care managers, and helped clean out made bright! Happy New Year to you all! damaged homes. North Carolina’s state child nutrition department sent funds collected by their staff to Texas. All hands were on deck.
Winter 2018 It’s A New Season, Although many areas of Texas were not directly 52 impacted by Hurricane Harvey, all of Texas It’s A New Day! joined in to render aid. Many areas are still reeling from the consequences of the hurricane and some communities have a long way to go. In spite of this, I am confident that we in child nutrition across this great state will continue to help each other and grow. We will grow in our resolve to continue to achieve our mission of 2018 Index of Advertisers
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Tips for Sticking with Resolutions If you’re like a lot of folks, you make a fresh start when a new year begins, and pledge to do better, to exercise more, or to make time for special pursuits or people. But, like the rest of us, sometimes you find it difficult to keep the promises you make to yourself without help. Here are some tips for sticking with your resolutions, according to psychologists. 1. Define your goals clearly. What does “get in shape” mean to you, or “be on my 4. Be public about your goals. iPhone less?” Be specific - “lose 5 pounds” or “no Letting friends & family know about your resolution phones during family time” are clearer goals, and is likely to provide accountability for yourself, as easier to measure. well as increase the chances of the people around you 2. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS. helping to support your goals. It’s as easy as keeping a log on a notebook or your 5. Have patience. phone to keep track of how you’re doing. This also Don’t worry if you don’t see instant results in your helps you stay motivated as you see results! behavior, weight, health, or whatever you’re trying to 3. avoid “all or nothing” thoughts. improve. Real change that lasts long-term is usually Nobody’s perfect, and everyone slips from time to achieved bit by bit, step by step. You can do it! time. If you “cheat” on your resolution, don’t throw the goal out the window completely. Just resolve yourself to get back on track the next day. Something HAPPY NEW YEAR! is better than nothing! aWE APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR ALL THE a RUNNING IN THE HALLS.
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