2022 Professional
Growth Conference
Begins In
Conference
Schedule
Little America Hotel / Conference Center
February 25-26, 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022
“Better Together: Leading the Way for School Nutrition.”7:30 – 8:30 AM
Grand Ballroom
This special time is allotted for our Industry members to find and set up their exhibit tables and put out their point-of-sale materials for the exhibit time in the agenda.
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Arizona Foyer
After you pick up your registration materials be sure to check out the wonderful Silent Auction items you can bid on to support SNAAZ be sure to use your special bidder number to bid on the items you want.
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Grand Ballroom
Brienne Ross, RDN, SNS – SNIC Chair
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom
Lindsay Aguilar, RD, SNS – SNAAZ PPL Chair
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Grand Ballroom
Keynote Presentation – Candy Whirley, MS, CSP – “It Takes 4 To Tango”
11:30 – 11:45 AM
Grand Foyer
While you are enjoying your break be sure to also check out all the great Silent Auction gift baskets.
11:45 – 1:15 PM
Grand Ballroom
This time is allotted for you to visit with all the great exhibitors that we have to help you learn about the great items they offer you and your CN programs. This year we will be dividing our school attendees into two groups so you will have plenty of time to check out the first half of our exhibitors.
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Arizona Foyer & Terrace
After picking up your delicious lunch you have the choice to sit in various areas at the beautiful Westin La Paloma. Don’t forget to check your Silent Auction bids because right after lunch the bidding ends.
2:15 – 3:45 PM
Grand Ballroom
Craig Weidel, SNS, MNLP., MHt. – “The Power Of Persuasion 2.0”
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Arizona Foyer
It has been a wonderful day or learning so it is time for a well deserved break. Go back to your room and change into your shorts and flip flops and come back down to enjoy time do more networking and have a refreshing beverage.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Arizona Foyer & Terrace
Be sure to partake in the wonderful dinner that the Westin’s Executive Chef has prepared just for you. After dinner the SNIC Committee has some fun games planned for your enjoyment or you can just sit back relax and visit with all your old and new friends … the choice is yours.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
“Better Together: Leading the Way for School Nutrition.”7:00 – 8:00 AM
Arizona Foyer & Terrace
Day two will start out with a scrumptious Continental Breakfast to get you energized for day two’s activities.
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom
Candy Whirley, MS, CSP – “Emotional Intelligence – Get Off The Roller Coaster”
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Arizona Foyer & Terrace
Time for a well deserved energy break to regenerate and refuel.
10:15 – 11:45 AM
Grand Ballroom
It’s time to switch sides and visit the other half of the exhibits that you missed on Monday. Be sure to complete your Scavenger Hunt Forms so you will be eligible for one of the great prizes that we are giving away at the wrap up session.
11:45 – 12:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
Wow where did the time go? You won’t want to miss this short session because we have some important information and great prizes to give out to some lucky attendees!
