Highlights from SchoolNutrition.org Vol. 11, No. 15 - July 25, 2012

In This Issue

Sandra Ford Named 2012-2013 President of SNA
Sandra Ford, SNS, Director of Food and Nutrition for Manatee County School District (Fla.), has become the 65th President of SNA, representing 55,000 school nutrition professionals nationwide.
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Biggest Loser Winner and The Beach Boys Bring ANC 2012 to a Memorable Close
"Biggest Loser" winner Ali Vincent and a performance by The Beach Boys were the perfect conclusion to SNA's 2012 Annual National Conference (ANC), where once again school nutrition professionals came together in camaraderie for the good of the profession.
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SNA Launches Personal Wellness Initiative
SNA has launched the STEPS Challenge, a new personal wellness initiative designed to help its 55,000 member school nutrition professionals improve their quality of life, while embracing the healthy habits they promote in school cafeterias.
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Feature of the Week
2012-13 Promotional Calendar
SNA's annual online Promotional Calendar, a free member service produced by the editorial staff of School Nutrition, is now available for SNA members. The Calendar offers celebration dates and features numerous fun facts and promotional ideas. Use it to plan special events in your school or district throughout the year!

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Domino's Pizza Smart Slice
Domino's Pizza Smart Slice - A line of reduced fat, reduced sodium pizzas created specifically for schools and delivered freshly baked from our ovens.
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Better Nutrition Made Simple
Red Gold has put flavor first in its new line of tomato products. These products offer lower sodium and contain 100% natural sugar as the sweetener. Many also are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C and E. We're confident you and your students will love them!
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USDA Revises Q and A Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program
On July 16, 2012, the USDA released a memo addressing Questions and Answers Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program.
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SNA Submitted Comments to USDA Interim Final Certification Rule
Yesterday, SNA submitted comments in response to the Interim Final Rule regarding Certification of Compliance With Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program Under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
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SNA Announces Candidates for 2012 Election
The SNA Nominating Committee recently met in Denver to select a slate of candidates for the 2012 election ballot.
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Answer the Call: Submit Your Proposal to Present at
ANC 2013
SNA's 2012 Annual National Conference (ANC) has just recently come to a close and yet it's already time to start thinking about next year's conference in Kansas City! The ANC Program Committee is calling on you to share your expertise by submitting your proposal to present by September 30th.
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Sam Kass and Chopped Competitors Wow ANC Attendees
At SNA's 2012 Annual National Conference (ANC) in Denver, attendees were shocked, awed and amazed by the surprise appearance of the Chopped contestants.
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School Nutrition Professionals Honored for Extraordinary Achievements
SNA recognized three of its own at the Annual National Conference (ANC) in Denver. In addition to state and regional award winners, three SNA members received national recognition for their superior accomplishments in the school nutrition arena.
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SNA Calendar

Events
October 15-19, 2012
National School Lunch Week

November 7-9, 2012
Fall Industry Boot Camp

January 13-15, 2013
Child Nutrition Industry Conference

March 4-8, 2013
National School Breakfast Week


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Exams
8/7 - East Syracuse, NY
8/9 - Hershey, PA
8/14 - Marlboro, MA
8/14 - Barre, VT
10/18 - Stowe, VT
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