Best of #ANC18: See What the Buzz is all About 2018-08-08 SNA understands that not everyone can make it to ANC. That is why we bring you the Best of Series and this year’s series is sure to prove to be engaging, thought provoking and fun! We have chosen the highest rated sessions to give everyone an opportunity to learn from the innovative and fresh ideas presented. We kick off the new school year with the complex issue of unpaid meal charges, which spurred productive conversations at ANC. Hear from two school districts, one large and one small, that will share their strategies for ensuring no child goes hungry- all while maintaining a balanced budget. Also, in August, join us for an hour packed full of inventive USDA food recipes, to stir up and inspire your upcoming school year menu. See below for a listing of all webinars in the Best of #ANC18 series!. Registration Open: Best of #ANC18: Managing Unpaid Meal Charges2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 USDA required all school districts to develop an unpaid meal charge policy in time for the 2017-18 school year. As presented at #ANC18, a panel of school nutrition directors and USDA will discuss different policies and best practices from districts across the country to help you assess what approaches may work best for your school community. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Best of #ANC18: Creative Recipes Using USDA Foods2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Maximizing USDA Foods requires ongoing planning and forecasting, as well as recipe and menu development. As presented at #ANC18, this webinar offers speed scratch techniques and great recipes using USDA Foods to leverage today’s trendy menu concepts. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Best of #ANC18: No More Guessing Games: Using Data to Get Exactly What You Need 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 To write an effective bid, school nutrition operators need to estimate quantities with a fair amount of accuracy. Effective forecasting can also help increase the likelihood you will receive the best price and value. Join this panel discussion to take home forecasting how to’s, templates and ideas to take back to your district. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Upcoming Webinars in the #ANC18 Webinar Series (Registration Coming Soon): No More Guessing Games – Using Data to Get Exactly What You Need2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Marketing to Generation Z2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 PLEASE Stop Working on Your Weaknesses2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 A Director’s Guide to SLAY the Administrative Review2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Rolling the Dice with Mobile Buses2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, October 10, 2018