In the News...

MSNA members Pat Mergens of St. Paul and Colleen Fairbanks of Osseo, will be presenting a video for marketing your school in Philadelphia PA at the Annual National Conference in July.
The title is "Light's Camera, Action" Steps to Creating a state video. They will present on Tuesday, July 22 from 9:45-10:45. If you are going to the ANC please make sure you support Pat and Colleen during their presentation.

MSNA DVD “Visions and Values” is now available through the Learning ZoneXpress.
This video is an inspiring look into the work of all school foodservice professionals. Minnesota School Nutrition Association hired Tom Whitney, to create a video about “their” story. The video expresses their mission, vision and values to: members, Potential members, Industry, School Boards and Legislators. You can order online at www.learningzonxpress.com and enter the product number #3472. Cost $39.95

Dover-Eyota Superintendent Bruce Klaehn had opportunity to witness and participate in “Kids Against Hunger” event. Read letter and see pictures from event.

MSNA Membership Chair Mary Betlach presented the Director of the Year Award and the MSNA Heart of the Program Award during the MSNA Chapter 11 meeting on March 19, 2008.
Lynn Halverson of Winona, was awarded the "Director of the Year" and Okcha Chang of Rochester was awarded the MSNA "Heart of the Program" award. Congratulations to both of them.

Mary Betlach, Okcha Chang, Lonnie Voll	Mary Betlach, Lynn Halverson and Lonnie Voll	Lynn Halverson and Okcha Chang

Bringing Life to School Lunches
Seth Bixby Daugherty is a man on a mission to change the way America eats. He carried his message to Sartell High School this week, meeting with student council members and food service staff to help revamp cafeteria offerings.
See the article on the St. Cloud Times website...

MSNA Boot Camp
St. Ben's College, St. Joseph, MN
June 25-26, 2008
Download your registration information here (pdf)...

MSNA Annual Conference
August 4-6, 2008
St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN
Download your registration information here (pdf)...

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