SNA Marketplace
Discover the many benefits available to you as an SNA member in the SNA Marketplace, including the Emporium, CyberStop e-mail stations and informational kiosks on membership, certification and more.

Global Child Nutrition Forum 2007
The 9th Annual Global Child Nutrition Forum, preceding ANC, will bring together school nutrition professionals from around the world to discuss school meal programs in their respective countries. Forum participation is by invitation only.

Chapter Leadership Day
Saturday, July 14
All chapter leaders are encouraged to attend this all day session. Presentation topics will include developing strong leadership, planning effective meetings and building membership. Please indicate on the ANC Registration Form if you will attend. Cost: $25

SNS Credentialing Exam
Sunday, July 15
The School Nutrition Specialist (SNS, formerly SFNS) credential recognizes a high level of professional achievement. To learn if you qualify to sit for the exam, call the SNA Service Center at (800) 877-8822 or visit www.school nutrition.org for more details. The registration deadline is July 1, 2007.

Inspirational Service
Sunday, July 15
Once again, the nondenominational inspirational service will feature a chorale of musically talented SNA members. Join this year’s chorale by contacting the SNA Service Center at (800) 877-8822.

State Award Ceremony
Sunday, July 15
This year’s state presidents will be honored for their efforts to further the mission of the Association. Also, winners of the Louise Sublette Award, Heart of the Program and Director of the Year Awards will be recognized.

CNF Silent Auction
Sunday, July 15-Tuesday, July 17
The Child Nutrition Foundation’s annual Silent Auction provides attendees with the opportunity to bid on a variety of unique items. All proceeds support the Foundation’s Pro-fessional Growth Scholarships. For more information or to donate an item to the auction, contact Sasha Bleifield at (800) 877-8822, ext. 104, or at sbleifield@schoolnutrition.org.

Wellness Event Against World Hunger
Monday, July 16
Show your support for eliminating world hunger by participating in this early morning activity, sponsored by the Child Nutrition Foundation and The Schwan Food Company. Schwan’s will make a donation to the Foundation for each person who attends this inspiring event.

Child Nutrition Showcase
Monday, July 16-Tuesday, July 17
This is the place to learn about recent research and best practices in school nutrition. These poster presentations will be displayed for two days. For more information, contact Susan Coppess at (800) 877-8822, ext. 131, or at scoppess@schoolnutrition.org. Submission instructions are available at www.schoolnutrition.org. The deadline for submitting an abstract is March 28, 2007.

Silver Circle Luncheon
Tuesday, July 17
Have you been an SNA member for 25 years or more? If so, celebrate this milestone at the Silver Circle luncheon held in your honor. Cost: $50 per person. (Register in the Special Functions section on the ANC Registration Form.)

Exhibit Hall
Considered the biggest and best in school nutrition, the ANC Exhibit Hall has been cited in post-conference interviews and evaluations as one of the most valuable elements of the conference. This year, the Exhibit Hall will feature more than 800 exhibit spaces showcasing food products, equipment and services available to the school market. Highlights of the Exhibit Hall will include:
• Culinary Demonstrations, illustrating unique culinary techniques
• Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt, featuring great prizes and fun for all
• The new Dance Heads™ booth, where you can get your groove on as you create your very own dance video. Sponsored by: Hobart Corporation
Also, be sure to stop by the New Products Showcase, on display near Registration, to see the latest innovations in school nutrition.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Exhibit hours and education sessions are specifically designed not to conflict, maximizing the opportunity for attendees to visit the Exhibit Hall.
Monday, July 16 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Tuesday, July 17* 9:30 am-11:00 am*
Tuesday, July 17 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Wednesday, July 18 10:00 am-1:00 pm
*Special Exhibit Hall time for Directors only.
NOTE: No one under 16 years of age will be admitted to the Exhibit Hall for any reason. No bags with wheels will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall.

FINAL EVENT
Wednesday, July 18; 5:00 pm-10:00 pmEver wanted to cruise below the ocean in a submarine? Or perhaps your dreams take you high above the clouds in a jet plane? Could it be that you have a fairy-tale princess deep inside of you, who just is waiting to come out? Whatever your secret dreams, you surely will get a taste inside Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, the destination for ANC’s fantastic Final Event. This massive museum is one of Chicago’s most popular tourist attractions, featuring more than 2,000 interactive exhibits and 35,000 artifacts, as well as the Omnimax Theater with a giant, wrap-around movie screen.

As you walk through the doors to this museum, you will enter a stunning world where you will find captivating and compelling experiences that will bring out your inventive genius. Jump start your imagination at one of the not-to-be-missed exhibits, including the U-505 Submarine, Flight 727, Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, Walk-Through Heart, The Chick Hatchery and many more. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, visit one of the several food stations to enjoy some eats or dance the night away as you listen to live music.

With so much to do and see, this event is sure to be a highlight of ANC 2007! Co-sponsored by: Rich Products and SNA (For extra tickets for the Final Event, register in the Special Functions section on the ANC Registration Form. Cost for extra tickets: $85 per person)