Winter 2022 Mush On News

Winter 2021 Mush On

The Winter 2022 Mush On News, AKSNA’s member newsletter, is now available to read online or download.

Winter 2021 Mush On News

Winter 2021 Mush On News

In this issue:

  • Letter from the President
  • State Agency Update
  • An Interview with Walter Williams
  • Share Your Stories
  • The AKSNA 53rd Annual (Virtual) Conference
  • SNA National News
    • SNA 2021 Elections
    • SNA Award Nominations Open
    • USDA Proposed Rule to Restore School Meal Flexibilities

Winter 2019 Mush On News

Winter 2019 Mush On News

In this issue

  • A Note from the State Association President
  • AKSNA 52nd Annual Conference
    • Key Note Speaker: Chef Garrett Berdan
    • Apron Auction
    • Online Registration
    • Agenda
  • Get Connected with AKSNA Membership
  • 2020 SNA Election
  • Giving Tuesday
  • Alaska STAR (Strategies, Training, Action Plans, Resources)
  • State Agency Update
  • You Asked, We Answered, from SN Magazine Editors

Welcome Message from EED Commissioner

Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson is pleased to provide a welcome message in recognition of Alaska’s school nutrition professionals for the 2019 Alaska School Nutrition Association’s annual conference.

USDA Foods Update

USDA Foods - What's New?

Sue Lampert, USDA Foods Coordinator, Alaska Child Nutrition Programs presented theUSDA Foods Update.

  • Changes for SY19-20
  • Request driven orders
  • USDA Foods for Processing
  • Submitting Orders
  • Administrative Fee
  • Direct USDA Foods
  • Processed USDA Foods
  • Meal Pattern Requirements
  • Changes in Orders
  • USDA Tools

USDA Foods Advisory Council Meeting

USDA Foods, New Product Review, SY19-20

Sue Lampert, USDA Foods Coordinator, Alaska Child Nutrition Programs, hosted the USDA Advisory Council Meeting and introduced New Products for SY19-20.

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Understanding the Clean Label Movement

Understanding the Clean Label Movement, Bonnie Britt

Bonnie Britt, Regional Sales Manager, from Wild Mike’s presented, Understanding the Clean Label Movement. She discussed the trend toward clean label and how School Nutrition Professionals can take action.

  • Let’s talk about “Clean” Label
  • Review definitions of “Clean” Label
  • Is “Clean” Label a Passing Trend?
  • Restaurant Standards
  • K-12 Standards
  • Challenges
  • Product solutions
  • At home Clean Label

Tatiana Wilson Receives 2020 AKSNA High School Graduation Award

For Immediate Release

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Email: news@aksna.org

Tatiana Wilson Receives 2020 AKSNA High School Graduation Award

KING SALMON, AK – MAY 19, 2020 – The Alaska School Nutrition Association congratulates Tatiana Wilson, the 2020 AKSNA High School Graduation Award Program recipient.

Wilson graduated May 9, 2020 from Bristol Bay Borough School in King Salmon, AK and plans to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage.  Wilson is the daughter of Theresa Wilson, an AKSNA member and employee of the Lake and Peninsula School District.

Wilson wrote of two inspirational school nutrition professionals in her life, “These two women have shown me so much and are a real inspiration. They have shown me that even small gestures can brighten up someone else’s day. They have also shown me that even while struggling with your own problems you can take time out and show love and compassion for other people. I hope to be a strong and compassionate woman like these two women.”

About the AKSNA High School Graduation Program

The AKSNA High School Graduation Program was founded in the 2019-2020 school year to provide a one-time financial gift to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing postsecondary education.  To be eligible, applicants must be a dependent of an active AKSNA member, receive a high school diploma or GED certificate, and be enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution.  Applicants must submit a short essay on food insecurity, school meal programs, or an inspirational food service worker.

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AKSNA is the state affiliate of the School Nutrition Association (SNA), a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 58,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. Recognized as the authority on school nutrition, SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946.

Take Advantage of Your SNA Membership

Take Advantage of Your SNA Membership!

Kaye Wetli, SNS, Riverview School District, presented Take Advantage of Your SNA Membership.

  • SNA Purpose, Mission, and Vision
  • Member Benefits
  • Professional Development
  • Scholarships
  • Conferences and Meetings
  • Media
  • Advocacy
  • Tools

Summer 2021 Mush On News

Summer 2021 Mush On News [Cover Photo]

In this issue:

  • Letter from the President
  • Chef Day, presented by Juneau Schools and NMS
  • State agency update
  • Getting more from SNA
  • Managing inventory through a pandemic
  • High School Graduation Award Program Recipients
  • Updates from SNA