68 TH Annual National Conference 2014 Exhibit Hall Webinar

1. 68TH Annual National Conference 2014Exhibit Hall Webinar Tradeshow: July 14-16, 2014 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, Massachusetts

2. Today’s Panelist Sherry Carrigan, VP of Industry Relations & Meetings Crystal Harper Pierre, Exhibit Sales Manager

3. Questions + Answers • Type your questions into the “Question” box at any time during the webinar. • Questions will be addressed during the webinar and at the end as time allows.

4. ANC Description SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC) is the “School Nutrition Event of the Year.” Each July, thousands of school nutrition professionals and industry partners from across the country gather for four days of informative and inspiring sessions, endless exhibits and unparalleled networking opportunities.

5. Exhibit Hall (Hall A & B1) 3 General Session (Ballroom/Level 3) 90+ Educational Sessions (Levels 1 & 2) Registration/Market-place Area (North Lobby) Connect Lounges (charging stations) Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)

6. Public Safety within the BCEC • Medical Emergencies: • Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Security can be contacted by dialing (617) 954-2222 or ext. 2222 from any house phone to reach security/paramedics. • First Aid office is located, directly outside of the main entrance into the Exhibit Hall (North Lobby).

7. Concessions Registration and Marketplace First Aid Room Shuttle Bus Drop-off

8. Concessions for Sell Saturday and Sunday (set-up days): 11am – 3pm Exhibitor Lounge (Hall A): Monday - Wednesday Mon., 7/14: Breakfast: 8am -10am and Lunch: 11am - 2pm. Tues., 7/15: Breakfast: 7:30am - 10am and Lunch: 11am - 2pm. Wed., 7/16: Breakfast: 8am -10am and Lunch: 11am - 2pm. • Wicked Good Market is located in the West Pre function (level 1) of BCEC. The following stands will be open for operation: HUB, BOWLS and HEAT. • Food to Go potable stand is located in the North Lobby (level 1) of BCEC.

9. Volunteer Office – Room 52A Exhibit Hall (Hall A & B1)

10. Exhibit Hall (20 additional booths – 1700 aisle)

11. General Information Installation Hours:Friday, July 11: 7:00am – 6:00pmSaturday, July 12: 7:00am –9:00pmSunday, July 13: 7:00am – 9:00pm GES Service Desk Hours – Back of the Hall B1Friday, July 11 – Thursday, July 17: 8:00am – 5:00pm SNA Registration Hours – North Lobby Friday, July 11: 12pm – 6pm Saturday, July 12 - Tuesday, July 15: 7:30am – 5pm Wednesday, July 16: 7:30am – 12pm Show Hours Monday, July 14: 10:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday, July 15: 9:00am – 11:30am*** Tuesday, July 15: 11:30am – 2:00pm Wednesday, July 16: 10:15am – 1:15pm  ***This exclusive, non-competitive Exhibit Hall time is for Directors only. Dismantling HoursWednesday, July 16: 1:30pm – 9:00pmThursday, July 17: 7:00am – 5:00pm

12. Special Events • Inspirational Service: Sunday, July 13 @ 8:15am – 9:15am • School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing Exam: Sunday, July 13 @ 8:00am – 12:00pm • SNA Red Carpet Awards Ceremony: Sunday, July 13 @ 9:30am – 11:30am • STEPS Challenge Wellness Event: Tuesday, July 15 @ 6:00am – 6:45am • Exhibitor Sign-up for ANC15 Salt Lake City: Tuesday, July 15 @ 7:30am – 3:30pm / Exhibitor Lounge (Hall A&B1) • Directors-Only All Access Pass: Tuesday, July 15 @ 9:00am-11:30 am

13. Final Event: Huey Lewis & the News Wednesday, July 16; 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm; Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (Ballroom – Level 3) Cost for Tickets: $125 per person

14. Hotel Listings (14 hotels) • Westin Boston Waterfront (Headquarters Hotel) • Seaport Boston Hotel • Renaissance Boston Waterfront • Hilton Boston Downtown/ Faneuil Hall** • Boston Omni Parker House** • Hyatt Regency Boston** • Courtyard by Marriott Boston Tremont** • DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Downtown** • Boston Marriott Copley Place** • Sheraton Boston** • Hilton Boston Back Bay** • Westin Copley** NEW • Boston Park Plaza** NEW • Revere Hotel Boston Common** NEW ** Shuttle Service Provided to this hotel SNA’s Official Housing Bureau: Conference Direct at (877) 440-7549 Available M-F, 9am-5:30pm (EST)

15. SNA Official Show Vendors Tradeshow Decorator: GES/Global Experience Specialist(800) 475-2098; www.ges.com Lead Retrieval & Registration Company: EPIC, Inc. (980) 223-3777; leadinfo@epicreg.com Audio Visual Rentals: AVMG(214) 343-2864; exhibits@avmg.com SNA Advertising: Boyce Media Services Barbara Boyce, (303) 337-6854; bboyce@rmi.net SNA Photographer: EZ Event Photography – Jim Ezell(562) 277-6292; jezell@usa.net Electrical, Internet, Plumbing, Rigging & Wireless Services: Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA/BCEC) (617) 954-2000; www.massconvention.com Boston Convention & Exhibitor Center Catering Department: Levy Restaurants – Melissa Earl, (617) 954-2812; mearl@levyrestaurants.com Boston CVB: Lisa Deveney, Director of Convention Services (617) 867-8216;  ldeveney@bostonusa.com List Rentals: INFOCUS Marketing (800) 708-5478;  customerservice@infocuslists.com

16. ANC14 At a Glance ANC 2013 Kansas City ANC 2014 Boston as of 5/13 2,310 Pre-Registered Attendees; compared to last year 1,384 at 9 weeks out to ANC. 869 Exhibitor Booths 385 Exhibiting Companies – 50 NEW Companies • 5,488 Pre Registration • 849 Exhibitor Booths • 380 Exhibiting Companies • 54 NEW Companies

17. Important Documents • Boston Convention & Exhibition Center • Certificate of Insurance • Levy Restaurant & Catering • Sampling Authorization Form • Boston Health Department • Temporary Food Service Application

18. Certificate of Insurance

19. Certificate of Insurance The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center requires the following coverage be on your Certificate of Insurance: • General Liability: $1,000,000 million • Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 million • Excess/Umbrella Liability: $1,000,000 million • Workers Compensation: $500,000 thousand • Description: 2014 Annual National Conference, July 13- 16, 2014, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, GES – Global Experience Specialist • Holder: School Nutrition Association – 120 Waterfront St. Suite 300 National Harbor, MD 20745 Why is Insurance Required? Please believe me when I say accidents do happen at events. People slip and fall. People are hurt by products or have allergic reactions. Displays regularly fall damaging other exhibitors property and occasionally hurting someone. The best business practice is for everyone who attends an event to be responsible for their own acts and products by having insurance in place to handle the common claims that arise.

20. Sampling Authorization Form

21. Sampling Sizes

22. Boston Health Dept.: Temporary Food Service Application

23. Boston Health Dept. • First Section: YOUR COMPANY INFORMATION • Section Two: • Name of Event: 2014 Annual National Conference • Event Coordinator: School Nutrition Association • Phone: 301-686-3100 • Event Address: Boston Convention Exhibition Center (Hall A & B1) 415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 • Date of Event: July 13 – 16, 2014

24. Section Three: List All Food/Beverage Items & Location Purchased • Education/Equipment/Software/Supply: NONE • Education/Equipment/Software/Supply: pre-package item (ex. candy/mints; purchased at Walmart) • Food & Beverage Companies: Pre-packaged items (ex. muffins or bottled water); Manufactured & Distributed from your Company’s Warehouse (City & State) • Food Company: Food item (ex. pizza, chicken nuggets, fruit & vegetables, etc.); Manufactured & Distributed from your company Warehouse (City & State)

25. Section Four: Preparation/Cooking Facilities • Food is being prepared onsite within the booth; convection oven will be installed within booth. • Food is being prepared onsite by Levy Restaurant & Catering (BCEC) • Food is being prepared offsite; Local company facility (provide address) • Paper products will be used • Washing Sink will be installed with hot & cold water in booth

26. Section Five: Food Protection • Food/Beverage items contained within booth or items are transported from local facility within a food truck • Refrigeration: Yes or No • Refrigerator & Freezer within the booth or GES/Levy providing refrigeration of food/beverage items • Hot cabinets, heating lamps, heated stones, cold wells, coolers with ice packs, etc. • Clear removable covers, clear wrap, etc.

27. Sections Six & Seven: Garbage & Rubbish and Personnel & Handling Practices • Covered trashcans within booth or Conference Center pick-up • Number of employees handing food? • Handing Washing set-up within the booth • BCEC: Halls A & B1 • Hair Restraints: Yes • Gloves: Yes

28. Boston Health Dept. The Inspection of Booths will take place on Monday, July 14 @ 8:00am. • The Boston Health Dept. Inspectors will be present on the Exhibit Floor to evaluate your booth. IF your booth is found not in compliance, your booth can not open for the tradeshow.

29. Items you need for your Booth • Hand Washing Station for those companies serving food and beverages (includes pre-package items). • Disposable Gloves, Hairnets, Cleaning supplies • Utensils, Napkins, Plates • Ice Packs The Home Depot - South Bay/Boston 5 Allstate Rd, Boston, MA 02125 Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Located 10 minutes from the BCEC

30. Temporary Food Stand Hand-washing Set-up

31. Basic Food Safety Food Handlers should follow these food safety measures: • Hands - Wash hands frequently. Use disposable paper towels, as much as possible, for drying hands. DisposableGloves should be worn at all times when handling food. • Hair restraints - Hairnets should be worn at all times when handling food.

32. Best Practices 1: Practice Good Personal Hygiene - When To Wash Hands • Before starting to work with food, utensils, or equipment. • During food preparation, as needed. • When switching between raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. • After handling soiled utensils and equipment. • After handling boxes • After coughing, sneezing, using a tissue, or using tobacco products. • After eating and drinking; No eating in booth. • After touching bare human body parts; Shaking hands. • After using the toilet, wash hands at a hand-sink in the bathroom; and again when returning to work.

33. Best Practices 2:Transport foods at proper temps to prevent rapid bacterial growth • Hot prepared foods: >140 F ; chafing dishes must be kept above 140 degrees F. • Cold perishable foods (milk, yogurt, most dairy products): 32 F – 40 F • Frozen foods (frozen meats) <15 F • Coolers with ice packs

34. Best Practices 3: Reduce possible cross-contamination Eliminate the transfer of bacteria from one food to another: • Ensure that raw meat doesn’t contact ready-to-use food or fresh produce. • Keep liquid soap & bleach for cleaning and sanitizing. Clean work surfaces between contact, especially between raw and cooked foods. Wash utensils & equipment between uses. • ALWAYS store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food.

35. Best Practices 4: Food Sampling • Prepare samples ahead of time if possible; in a sanitary manner. • Food Handlers/Servers should always wear hand gloves and change frequently. • Cover samples to protect food from contamination (use clear removable covers, clear wrap, etc.). • Provide disposable single-use utensils (toothpicks, plastic forks, etc.) . • Put out small amounts of a sample (4oz food and 8oz beverages). • Samples should not be out NO MORE than 2 hours at room temp! • Keep HOT foods HOT & COLD foods COLD! • If using cutting utensils at booth, bring clean portable water and dish detergent. DO NOT cross contaminate knives or cutting boards. • Any fresh fruits and vegetables should be washed before cutting and served. • Many consumers have food allergens: post a list of all ingredients and clearly identify any common allergens.

36. QUESTIONS? • Type your questions into the “Question” box at any time during the webinar. • Questions will be addressed during the webinar and at the end as time allows.

37. SNA Industry Relations & Meetings Dept. Sherry Carrigan, CAE VP of Industry Relations & Meetings scarrigan@schoolnutrition.org; ext. 151 Membership, Meetings, Exhibits & Sponsorship Crystal Harper Pierre Exhibit Sales Manager charper@schoolnutrition.org; ext. 140 Exhibits Sales Nicolette Daleske Industry Relations Associate ndaleske@schoolnutrition.org; ext. 173 Membership & Sponsorship Cheryl Thompson, CMP VP of Meetings cthompson@schoolnutrition.org; ext. 130 Meetings, Logistics & Housing Nita Artis, CMP Meeting Specialist eartis@schoolnutrition.org; ext. 127 Meetings & Logistics Markita Bullock Meetings Assistant m_bullock@schoolnutrition.org; ext. 146 Housing & Registration

38. Thank You for Your Cooperation! Your help in making this conference successful & enjoyable is very much appreciated by everyone within the SNA family. Have a Great Conference!