MSNA 63rd Annual State Conference
River’s Edge Convention Center
St. Cloud, MN 56301

August 4-7, 2019
Vendor Show, August 6, 2019

Online Registration Link >>

2019 Annual Conference Registration Form (PDF)

1st Timer Scholarship 

Interested in attending MSNA’s 63rd Annual Conference in August as a first-timer or know of anyone else who would be? Don’t miss out on this great scholarship opportunity for first-time attendees that will help cover registration and up to $300 in hotel costs! Deadline for application is May 15, 2019! (if a winner has sent in payment, this will be reimbursed)

Two ways to apply for the scholarship

Paper Form or Apply online

• This scholarship will be for conference registration fee and up to $300.00 in hotel costs for Annual Conference held in St. Cloud MN August 5-7, 2019
• Scholarships are awarded to 1st time attendees only
• All MSNA members are eligible except: State Agency, Executive Board, Industry and Annual Conference Committee members
• Must be a member for at least 1 year prior to application
• Only one winner per district
• Pre-conference sessions are not included
• Application deadline is May 15, 2019
• All winners will be notified by May 17, 2019
• Hotel reimbursements will be paid out 2 weeks after the conference. If district pays, reimbursement will be sent to the district. Must have winner’s name on receipt.
• If winner is unable to attend, the scholarship will be awarded to an alternate, if available.
• Member Services Committee will judge all applications based on criteria submitted.

MSNA Hotel Block 
*Within walking distance from River’s Edge Convention Center

**Area Hotels not in the block (call for room rate)

Eric Kulikowski Opening General Speaker

Monday, August 5 -Eric Kulikowski
Since his days studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton, Eric Kulikowski has dedicated himself to the pursuit of individual and organizational excellence. Eric’s vision of being “better than most” motivates him to continuously build on earlier successes in his life. His success has been built on a platform of employee engagement, cultural significance and change leadership. As a professional leader development coach, speaker and consultant, Eric started his private practice, Dare to be Amazing, to help leaders make change possible. Businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals engage with Eric because they want to discover proven ways to thrive in the chaos that surrounds them everyday. They do this because they recognize they can’t control their exact circumstances, but hey do have complete control over the way they react to these circumstances. And, that’s where Eric comes in. Give yourself five minutes with Eric and you will walk away with a whole new outlook. His positive attitude is absolutely contagious.

Tami West, PhD Closing General Speaker

Wednesday, August 7-Dr. Tami West, PhD
Dr. Tami West cannot diagnose or treat your skin rash. She’s not that kind of doctor. What kind of doctor is she? The kind who got her PhD JUST so she could understand why we’re all so stressed out! The kind who wants to help you live happier, more fulfilled lives. Tami’s experiences working in healthcare, public schools, corporate sales, and the school nutrition industry provide her insights that she uses to help others improve personal and professional lives. Her publications include The Stress Club, A Woman’s Guide to Personal Achievement and Professional Success, and Life Without the Monsters. She has spoken for groups in 48 states across the US, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. When she’s not speaking or writing, you might find her traveling with family, reading historical fiction, or watching Big Bang Theory. Tami is always real, completely transparent, totally sincere, and consistently surprising. She will make you laugh, cry, and shine a refreshingly new light on life’s challenges.

Pre-Conference Education Sessions 
Sunday, August 4, 2019

MN Certified Food Protection Manager Renewal Course
11:00am-3:00pm
This four hour ServSafe based course has been approved by the MN Department of Health to renew your existing
Minnesota Certified Food Manager Certificate. All participants will receive the documents to renew their certificate at the end of the course. Must attend all four hours.
NOTE: This session does NOT renew your ServSafe Certificate.
Pre-registration and payment of $45.00 is required.

ServSafe Class and Certification Exam
8:00am-4:00pm
SNA Intial Core Course for Sanitation
This is the full ServSafe training and certification exam that meets the requirements for the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager program. This course also meets the Core Course for the SNA Certificate Program: Food Safety and Sanitation. Each participant will be mailed a ServSafe Book to review before the class. You must bring the book with you to the class.
Pre-Registration and Payment of $100.00 is required

CPR/AED (American Heart Association)
11:00am-1:00pm-Limit 12 attendees
1:30pm – 3:30pm-Limit 12 attendees
This class will be a hands on session covering the proper use of an AED (Automated external defibrillator )in a variety of emer-gency situations. Learn CPR life-saving knowledge and skills designed to keep you prepared in the event of an emergency, with all the latest health and safety training techniques to be used in school and your personal life. Attendees will receive a CPR Certificate after finishing the class.
Pre-registration and payment of $30.00 is required.

Activities for the Annual Conference
Sign up will open in early June!

Click here to download the Visit Greater St. Cloud Event App!

You may be a Ringer! Golf Scramble August 5th

Golf Registration Link

Pick your players and head out to Territory Golf Course for a quick, fun and friendly 9-hole golf scramble the afternoon of August 5^th.  Space is limited so early sign up is best.  The winning team with receive a gift from Visit Greater St. Cloud!

Me and My Girls Workshop August 5 and August 6th

Me, My Girls and Our Guy Workshop Sign up link

Looking for a lot of fun with a great custom takeaway?  Look no further than Me, My Girls and Our Guy Workshop!  During these exclusive classes, MMG owner and instructor, Jen, will guide you through the process of building and decorating your very own sign, box, or one of the many other wood projects this unique little shop offers.  Space is limited so early sign up is best.  Classes will be offered at 6pm on August 5^th and 6^th.

Game Night St. Cloud

Welcome to the Beaver Island Trail!  Download the Visit St. Cloud App, hitch up your wagon and head out downtown to participating restaurants and bars, checking in along the way.  Choose your path wisely, enjoying good food and drinks along the way to be entered in a drawing for a Visit Greater St. Cloud Gift basket!  Choose to complete the trail in one night or both, August 5^th and 6^th.

Nobody’s Watchn’  5k

Whether you’re an avid runner or casual stroller, we recommend the “Nobody’s Watchn’ “ 5k.  It’s Visit Greater St. Cloud’s recommended 5k route where you can take in some of the city’s best sites at your own pace.  No registration is necessary; simply pick up a map, download the App to access directions for the route, or just brag to your friends that you did it.  After all, nobody’s watchn’!

2018 Annual Conference Photos from Rochester  (Flicker)

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