Let’s Talk Procurement this Webinar Wednesday! 2018-09-04 Whether you are purchasing for a cycle menu, or you are looking to buy a new cooler, there may be items you have failed to consider that will lead to an inaccurate bid. This can lead to imprecise purchasing sizes or buyer’s remorse. With a procurement checklist you can be more organized and hit your purchasing targets. Our 3 experts will go over a procurement checklist, and how digitized inventory can revolutionize your program. Then, join us for Q&A to have your burning procurement questions answered. The following week we will switch gears to focus on marketing those new purchases to Gen Z students! Registration Open: 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. Best of #ANC18: Marketing to Generation Z 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Generation Z, the kids you serve, have a distinct pallet, bright ideas, and a hungry appetite. Ever wish you could read their minds and really understand what they want and how to get them excited for school lunch? Stephen Vinson is the Gen Z whisperer, and he’s ready to share their secrets! Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Best of #ANC18: Making it Count with Offer Versus Serve 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Need a refresher on Offer vs. Serve? Gain a better understanding of the concept and how to identify a reimbursable meal quickly and correctly. As presented at #ANC18, this webinar will showcase real menus to minimize any confusion. Hear about resources, training materials, and strategies from USDA, a state agency representative, and a local director. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Best of #ANC18: PLEASE Stop Working On Your Weaknesses! 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 As presented at #ANC18, this leadership session webinar makes the concept of “working in your strength zone” practical and simple to understand and implement. We have all be told that we should work to improve in the areas of our weaknesses. In this leadership session, attendees learn why this might not be the most effective strategy for themselves or their teams. They will gain some insight to identify their strengths as well as the strengths of others and be empowered to pour energy into the activities that can yield the greatest return. 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): 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 How to find a chef2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Upcoming iWebinars (Registration Coming) Back to School: NEW SNA Resources and Tools to Benefit your Program2:00 pm ET on Thursday, October 11, 2018