OFFICERS

Lisa Sims
President

 

Ginger Gray, SNS
President Elect

 

Paula Maddox
Vice President

 

Martine Smallwood
Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

KSNA Gold Partners
2009-2010
ButterBuds Food Service
Byrne & Associates
C&T Design & Equipment Byrne & Associates
C&T Design & Equipment
ConAgra Culinary Schools KeyImpact Sales & Systems
Food Sales East, KY
Michaels & Associates
Pierre Foods
Schwan’s Food Service
Tyson Foods
Winston Industries
Wolff Group

 

 

Gold Partner - $2,200

• KSNA Annual Conference – Chapter Presidents’ Reception Sponsor – this event has become very popular with attendees. This fun event is preceded by a reception for our Industry Partners.
• Recognition on KSNA stationery as Gold Level Partner.
• KSNA Website link .
• One (1) free exhibit booth at 2010 state conference; reduced rate for additional booths ($660).
• Choice of booth space location.
• Booth and general session recognition at KSNA annual conference.
• One free, full meeting registration per partner, including admission to all education sessions, general sessions and other activities; KSNA member registration fee applies to additional conference registrations.
• One (1) quarter page ad in conference program.
• Two (2) quarter page ads in the “Challenger” magazine; discounted ad upgrade fees.
• Opportunity to be a representative on the KSNA Industry Advisory Council (pending election).
• Including Corporate Membership Benefits in KSNA**.

Silver Partner - $1,650

• Invitation to attend a special Industry Partner reception prior to the Chapter President’s Reception.
• One (1) free exhibit booth at 2009 state conference; reduced rate for additional booths ($660).
• Choice of booth space location.
• Booth and general session recognition at KSNA annual conference.
• One free, full meeting registration per sponsor, including admission to all education sessions, general sessions and other activities; KSNA member registration fee applies to additional conference registrations.
• One (1) quarter page ad in conference program.
• Two (2) quarter page ads in the “Challenger” magazine; discounted ad upgrade fees.
• Opportunity to be a representative on the KSNA Industry Advisory Council (pending election).
• Including Corporate Membership Benefits in KSNA**.

**Corporate Membership - $350

• On the mailing list to receive information about member activities.
• Special recognition with signage at meetings and in publications.
• Subscription to Challenger magazine.
• Meeting registration for your staff at discounted member rates.
• Electronic Directory of School Food Service Directors.

 

A la Carte

• Exhibit Booth                         $825

 

KSNA 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 28-30, 2010
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Covington, Kentucky

“Top Chefs, Cooking Up Good Nutrition”

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

 

The Exhibit Hall will be located in Hall 1 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (NKCC).

1. Exhibits will tentatively be open from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm on Tuesday, June 29th. 

Directors only from 10:00-12:00 and opening up to all other participants from 12:00-2:30.

1. Set-up will be 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Monday, June 28th and 7:30am – 9:45 am on Tuesday, June 29th.
   
   
2. The loading dock for Exhibit Hall 1 is located off River Center Drive between Madison and Johnson Street.  Due to limited space vendors should unload and then move their vehicles promptly so that all can get unloaded.
3. Break-down may be completed after the exhibits are closed on Tuesday, June 29th.
4. Admittance to exhibit area will be by name badge only - for exhibitors and other conference participants.
5. Exhibitor registration will be held on Monday afternoon at the NKCC, in front of the exhibit hall, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and again on Tuesday morning at NKCC from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
6. Booth assignments will be made on a priority basis. Gold and Silver Level Partners will receive first priority if contract and payment are received by April 30, 2010. All vendors may indicate a booth number preference on the exhibit contract.  Refer to the 2010  KSNA Exhibit Layout when selecting preference.   FINAL BOOTH ASSIGNMENT WILL BE MADE WHEN PAYMENT IN FULL IS RECEIVED.  PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE WITH THE CONTRACT.
7. Vendors who elect to become Industry Partners will pay $660.00 per additional booth. 

Regular booths shall be at a cost of $825.00 per booth.

1. The Industry Partner fee varies by level of sponsorship.  Refer to 2010-2011 Industry Partner Opportunities for additional information.
2. Any exhibitor wishing to provide a door prize is encouraged to do so. 
3. George Fern Company is contracted to provide the booth set-up.  You will receive information directly from them pertaining to requests you may have concerning your booth.  If you have questions pertaining to booth needs, please contact them at 502-367-0254.
4. Refer to the 2nd email attachment regarding the 2010 KSNA EXHIBIT LAYOUT & Booth #’s.
5. Booth fees include the following:


10’ x 10’ draped booth
2 - 8’ tables, one skirted, one not
1 folding chair
1 garbage can with 4 liners

6. - 7’ x   44” Identification Sign
7.  Ice and refrigerated or frozen storage will not be provided by KSNA for show samples. 
8. The NKCC has exclusive rights to provide all electrical, water and drain service for the exhibit area.   Forms for these services will be included in the Exhibitor Service Kits mailed out by the George Fern Company prior to the show.   Discount Pricing will be honored up to the deadline of June 14, 2010.
9. The NKCC requires all vendors to complete a form indicating the types of samples they will be providing. The form is included in the George Fern packet and should be submitted directly the  Northern KY Convention Center.  Please direct all questions to NKCC at 859-261-1500.
10. Allowable Products in KSNA Exhibit:  Only products that are within the USDA regulations to be sold in Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) may be shown during this exhibit.  Products that may not be sold in Child Nutrition Programs, and therefore may not be represented in the exhibit are defined as foods of minimal nutritional value and are identified by 7 CFR 210 Appendix B and include: Soda water including carbonated beverages, Water Ices, Chewing Gum, Certain Candies such as Hard Candies, Jellies and Gums, Marshmallow Candies, Fondant, Licorice, Spun Candy, Candy Coated Popcorn.
11. Cancellation of exhibit space must be requested in writing.  In no event will a refund be made for a cancellation after May 21, 2010.
12. Only REGISTERED EXHIBITORS will be admitted into the exhibit hall. All attendees must register to enter and must represent a company who has purchased booth space.  All exhibitors must wear a name badge at all times.
13. Housing information: Three sites will be available for room reservations:  Marriott River Center, Embassy Suites River Center and Radisson Riverfront.  You must tell the reservation desk that you are with the Kentucky School Nutrition Conference.

http://kysna.org/state-conference/state-confererence.html

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

 

  

2010-2011 Industry Partner/Exhibit Space/Challenger/Other    
APPLICATION/CONTRACT
Kentucky School Nutrition Association Annual Conference
Exhibits: Northern Kentucky Convention Center 4June 29, 2010

Return contract with check payable to KSNA, to:
Michelle Coker, RD
Fayette County Public Schools
400 Springhill Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
FAX: 859-381-3831
Michelle.coker@fayette.kyschools.us

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY – Provide additional booth sign and name badge information at bottom of page 2 of application.
Name of Company/Broker: ________________________________________________
Þ BOOTH SIGN COPY: ____________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________
Phone: (______)________________(800) _________________ Fax: (______) _____________
Company Contact: __________________________ E-mail: __________________________________
Þ NAME BADGE COPY: _____________________________________________________________
Website: ___________________________ Exhibit Contact(if different) ________________________

PARTNER PROGRAM: Optional (CHECK ONE ONLY)                                                                                        AMOUNT
______  Option 1 – Gold Partner                     $2,200                                                                                   ______________
______  Option 2 – Silver Partner                   $1,650                                                                                   ______________

STATE CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION:                                              BOOTH#              QTY.
Booth – GOLD or SILVER Partner                                       PREFERENCE1One 10’ x 10’ Booth                                                                           _______                                *  1                              FREE            *
Additional Booth - $660 each                                          _______                                ____                       ______________
Booth – Non-Partner        
One 10’ x 10’ Booth - $825 each                                     _______                                ____                       ______________
1refer to NKCC Exhibit Layout; subject to change until paid in full; you may also indicate a second choice; use reverse if nec.
Meals – GOLD or SILVER Partner             
Monday President’s Reception                                                                       *  1                              FREE            *
Additional tickets - $40.00 each                                                                   ____                       ______________
Tuesday Banquet                                                                                              *  1                              FREE            *
Additional Tickets - $40.00 each                                                                 ____                       ______________
Wednesday Brunch                                                                                           *  1                              FREE            *
Additional Tickets - $40.00 each                                                                 ____                       ______________
Meals – Non-Partners
                                Monday President’s Reception       $40.00 each                                          ____                       ______________
Tuesday Banquet                               $40.00 each                                          ____                       ______________
Wednesday Brunch                           $40.00 each                                          ____                       ______________

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP:                                    $350.00                                                                                 ______________
(NOTE: Corp. Membership included in Partner benefit; only use this space if you are not a Partner!)

                                                                                                SUBTOTAL – PARTNER/EXHIBIT……………$______________

                                                                                               
Name of Company/Broker: ________________________________________________
Company Contact: __________________________ E-mail: __________________________________
Phone: (______)________________

ADVERTISE IN Challenger:
The Challenger is printed and distributed twice each year – fall and spring.  Please forward electronic ad copy to Michelle Coker at michelle.coker@fayette.kyschools.us. Each Gold and Silver Partner receives a ¼ page ad in the conference program at no additional charge.  The deadline for the conference program ad is May 7, 2010 (firm)!

                Option 1 or 2: Gold or Silver Partner [CHECK APPROPRIATE ONE(S)]
_____    ¼ page ads in Fall and Spring Issues – FREE                                                                                      FREE           *
_____    ½ page ads in Fall and Spring Issues - $150                                                                                   ______________
_____    Full page ads in Fall and Spring Issues - $300                                                                               ______________

Non-Partner [CHECK APPROPRIATE ONE(S)]
_____    ¼ page ads in Fall and Spring Issues - $300                                                                                   ______________
_____    ½ page ads in Fall and Spring Issues - $600                                                                                   ______________
_____    Full page ads in Fall and Spring Issues - $900                                                                               ______________              
_____    Single ¼ page ad in Fall Challenger - $200                                                                                     ______________
_____    Single ¼ page ad in Spring Challenger - $200                                                                                ______________

 

                                                                                                                SUBTOTAL – CHALLENGER ADS       $______________

 

                                                                                    GRAND TOTAL                           $_____________

 

PLEASE RETURN BOTH PAGES WITH YOUR PAYMENT.

 MAKE A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORD

 

KENTUCKY SCHOOL NUTRITON ASSOCIATION
ADVERTISING IN THE Challenger AND CONFERENCE PROGRAM

 

AD SPECIFICATIONS
Advertising pages in the Challenger are 8-1/2 x 11 inches and are printed in black and white.  Three ad sizes are available: full page, ½ page and ¼ page

        

Kentucky School Nutrition Association 54nd Annual State Conference – June 28-30, 2010
Top Chefs, Cooking Up Good Nutrition
Sunday, June 27	Monday, June 28	Tuesday, June 29		Wednesday, June 30
WELCOME EVERYONE! Conference Registration	Conf. Registration	Opening General Session Exhibitor Registration 8:00-9:00 Booth Set-Up 7:30-9:45	Emporium Silent Auction Marketing Hall of Fame	Educational Sessions
Leadership Training/Chapter Team Motivation	Pre-Conf. Sessions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emporium & Silent Auction open	10:00 – 12:00 pm Exhibits for Directors Only	Round Table Session for Food Service Employees	Closing General Session With Brunch
Executive Board Meeting	Educational Sessions	12:00 – 2:30 pm Exhibits for All Attendees		HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME!
Explore or visit one of the many great restaurants in Northern Kentucky.	Exhibitor Registration 1:00-4:00 Booth Set-Up 1:00-5:00	Educational Sessions	Educational               Sessions
	6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Industry Reception Directors & Industry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Industry Sponsors, Chapter & State President Recognition All KSNA members	Pictures   Second General Session Banquet

***More Detailed Agenda to be provided at later date***

Kentucky School Nutrition Association
INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Industry Advisory Council  (IAC)is an important partner in helping KSNA achieve its goals.  Established in 1991, and revised in 2005, the IAC consists of 18 members.  Ten IAC members are from Industry (five from food service companies and four from equipment/supply companies); eight members are KSNA representatives.  Each industry member is selected from among the Partner representatives to serve a three year term.  The chair of the IAC is an industry member elected by all of the IAC members. 

2009-2010 Industry Advisory Council

Jason Shaw                             Key Impact                                         Chair, Industry Member
Chris Gardner                         WB Marketing                                    Vice Chair, Industry Member
Nancy Lane                             Hubert Company                                Industry Member
Chuck Robison                       Smart Systems                                                Industry Member
Chad Lunsford                        Winston Industries                             Industry Member
Roger Doseck                         JTM                                                     Industry Member
Chip Connor                            Kings Delight/Coleman Natural        Industry Member
Shawna Lee Smith                  Hall Sego                                            Industry Member
TBA                                                                                                    Industry Member
Charlie Wallace                       Immediate Past Chair                         Industry Member

Lisa Sims                                 KSNA President                                 KSNA Member
Ginger Gray, RD, SNS           KSNA President Elect                                    KSNA Member
Paula Maddox                         KSNA Vice President                        KSNA Member
Michelle Coker, RD                KSNA Exhibit Chair                          KSNA Member
Mary Kuhn, SNS                    KSNA Active Past President                         KSNA Member
Imogene Patton                       KSNA Single Unit Chair                    KSNA Member
Jo Williams                  KASFA Chair                                     KSNA Member
Terri Erwin                              KSNA Public Communications Chair              KSNA Member

Become a KSNA Industry Partner and take advantage of this opportunity to help the association reach its goals.  The IAC helps KSNA provide meaningful professional development and networking opportunities for our members.