Registration

Make a difference. One voice at a time! Join your fellow school fellow school nutrition colleagues in the nation’s capital for a unique opportunity to shape and define national policy relating to school nutrition. SNA’s 43rd Legislative Action Conference (LAC) will take place March 1-4, 2015, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The LAC program highlights will include the opportunity to learn from Washington insiders and hear from Members of Congress and representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the issues that matter most to children’s nutrition. And you will have the opportunity to walk the halls of Congress to advocate on behalf of the children you serve every school day.

See you in March in the nation’s capital for four informative and inspiring days!

HOW TO REGISTER

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR LAC IS NOW CLOSED!
To register, download the LAC 2015 Onsite Registration Form and turn in at the Registration Desk at the conference. SNA ONLY accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. If paying by check or purchase order, be sure to include the individual’s name on the check stub or purchase order for proper payment credit.

*Please DO NOT mail or fax registrations. Bring the registration form with you onsite after this date*

REGISTRATION FEES

EARLY BIRD RATE: EB (Received on or before 1/20/15)
REGULAR RATE: RR (Received after 1/20/15 and before 2/13/15)
*ONSITE RATE: OS (Received after 2/13/15)

*Do not mail/fax registrations after February 13, please register onsite 

Membership Categories	EB	RR	OS
FS Member/Retired Member	$475	$525	$555
FS Nonmember	$525	$575	$605
Industry Member	$540	$590	$650
Industry Nonmember	$640	$690	$750
Patron (1st registrant)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Government Rate	$475	$525	$555
Family/Spouse*	$415	$465	$465
College Student**	$90	$140	$190
Daily Rate***			$250

*Family/Spouse qualification applies to those individuals who are not in the industry
**Please note that photocopy of College ID must accompany Registration Form
***Please note that Daily Rate is only available onsite

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION
How to Successfully Lobby Lawmakers and Federal Agencies, (February 28, 1:00-4:00 pm), $100

SPECIAL EVENTS
Please note that the Industry Forum, Luncheon and Breakfast are complimentary when purchasing a full registration, but you MUST check the events if you plan to attend, so SNA can guarantee space.

• Industry Forum with boxed lunch, (Industry only, March 2, 12:00-1:30pm), $65 each
• Luncheon GUEST ticket, (March 1, 12:30-1:45 pm), $70 each
• Breakfast & Closing General Session GUEST ticket, (March 4 8:00-11:30 am), $65 each

REGISTRATION DETAILS

FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Access to all general and educational sessions, Reception & Banquet, Breakfast & Closing General Session and the Industry Forum (Industry only; boxed lunch not included). Confirmation of registration will be sent via email immediately upon processing. If you registered others, each individual will receive their own confirmation. If registered by mail, please allow three weeks for processing.

ATTENDING HAS ITS REWARDS!
In addition to all the learning, ideas, and networking, you will also earn 16.5 continuing education units toward your SNA Certificate and SNS Credential when registering for a full registration.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
We’d hate for you to miss the conference, but if you must, cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing by February 13, 2015. Refunds will be processed less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after February 13, 2015, or for NO SHOWS. Requests may be submitted via email to meetings@schoolnutrition.org, via fax to (301) 686-3115, or via mail to Markita Bullock, SNA, 120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300, National Harbor, MD 20745.

TRANSFERS
Registrants who are unable to attend the conference may transfer their registration to another individual within the same organization, provided advance written notice is forwarded to meetings@schoolnutrition.org; fax to (301) 686-3115; or mail to Markita Bullock, SNA, 120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300, National Harbor, MD 20745. Please provide your name and the individual’s name whom you are transferring your registration. All transfers must be received by February 13, 2015, and will not be accepted onsite.

NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE?
To make any changes, such as your registration type, contact information, or to purchase tickets to an event or register a guest/family member, please contact us at meetings@schoolnutrition.org, or (800) 877-8822 and we’ll be happy to assist you.