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Big City Impact on Kids' Menus
Shop Talk presented September 24, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
Move over, brown rice, and hello, freekeh and tri-color quinoa. Variety is good, but kids still need to eat all of their brown rice, veggies and good proteins. We'll talk about how to balance trends and still be healthy and compliant.
Presented by:
Children's Aid
Kent K. Williamson
Beth Bainbridge, RD
Witney Reuling, MA
Adria Cruz, MPA
Cynthia Pacheco, BA
Feeding Infants Guide Explored
Shop Talk presented October 1, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
We'll talk about how to use this USDA guide to make the most impact for infants.
Presented by:
Anjelica Terry, MS,
Texas Education Service Center Region 4
Marlene Herrera, Texas Education Service Center Region 4
Veronica Howard, Texas Education Service Center Region 4
Simon Orjiako, Gulf Coast Community Services Association
Financial Backups for Fiscal Audits
Shop Talk presented September 10, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
Are your backup expense files organized and ready to go? We'll share methods that make audits and reviews successful.
Presented by:
Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Food for Kids
Lindsay Talbot, CMP, Nevada Department of Agriculture
Bill Saylor, CPA, CGMA, Barnard Vogler & Co.
Fundraising Ideas
Shop Talk presented September 10, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
Let’s share great fundraising ideas. Get 4 - 6 ideas on how to fundraise.
Presented by:
Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association
Kati Wagner, CMP, CCNP, Wildwood CACFP
Susan Ison, CMP, Helping Hands
Managing from Home? Engaging Remote Staff
Shop Talk presented October 8, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
We're sharing ideas on how to help employees feel connected and engaged during the COVID Pandemic.
Presented by:
Lisa Mack, National CACFP Sponsors Association
Carolyn Miller, CMP, CCNP, Texas Education Service Center Region 11
Levell R. Baker, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Strategies for Virtual Monitoring in the CACFP
Shop Talk presented August 12, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
All sponsors are navigating virtual monitoring during the pandemic. Get ideas from small, medium, and large sponsoring organizations on how they are performing reviews and providing technical assistance to their homes and centers.
Presented by:
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP, For the Children
Gabriela Rangel, CCNP, Child and Family Resources
Annetta Rutland, CMP, CCNP, 4C for Children
Desi McKoy, Child Nutrition Program
Farm to Table: Fresh Foods & Garden Tools
Shop Talk presented October 22, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
Introducing children to fruits and veggies early has long-term, positive impacts on health, wellness and social and emotional skills. We're sharing resources to engage kids with fresh foods and garden tools.
Presented by:
Lacy Stephens, National Farm to School Network
Shironda Brown, Center for Environmental Farming Systems
Lynn Policastro, Wake County Start Smart
Shannon Holbrook, Quality Care for Children
Brittany Martens, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Chat with Champions: Learn from Afterschool Meal Experts
Shop Talk presented November 11, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
Hear ideas, insights and inspiration from No Kid Hungry's first-ever cohort of Afterschool Meals Champions. Let's expand meal service through CACFP's At-Risk Afterschool program!
Presented by:
Walt Thompson, PhD, FACMS, FAACVPR, After School All-Stars at Georgia State University
Christina Alley, Houston Food Bank
Christa DeBoer, Youthprise
Barbara Muse, Bread of Life Development Ministries
Carolyn Wait Vega, MPH, RD, Share Our Strength
Healthy Eating for Families
Shop Talk presented November 12, 2020 | 0.5 hours credited CEUs
Looking for ideas to help promote health and nutrition to the families you serve? We'll share tips for promoting healthy eating through meal planning.
Presented by:
Kennesaw State University
Dr. Raynice Jean-Sigur, MS, PhD
Dr. Douglas Bell
Dr. Debra Coffey
Professor Monique Johnson
More Shop Talks on Thursdays!
Join in, as our guest, to listen to these small group conversations to learn and connect with professionals who are facing the same challenges and opportunities as you. Unscripted and dynamic, shop talk presenters will share ideas and solutions.
