Program Description

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps to fill the hunger gap by providing meals to millions of children each day when school is not in session. The information presented during this teleconference will help you learn how to start a new SFSP or enhance an existing program. Learn more about: roles and responsibilities, budgetary concerns, marketing ideas, and mentoring. Join NFSMI and a panel of experts in a discussion of the SFSP.

Target Audience

• Child nutrition personnel
• Public or private non-profit schools
• Units of local, municipal, county, tribal, or State government
• Private non-profit organizations
• Public or private camps, universities, or colleges

Panelists

• Heidy Camorongan, Director of Food Services, West Contra Costa Unified School District, California
• Demetrious Giovas, School Nutrition Program Director, Gadsden Independent School District, New Mexico
• Cecelia Torok, Summer Food Service Coordinator, Ohio Department of Education
• Ron Ulibarri, Senior Program Analyst, Program Policy and Program Development Branch, Food and Nutrition Service/USDA

Satellite Coordinates and Times

The following information is subject to change beyond the control of NFSMI.

ONE VIEWING ONLY

A 15-minute test period will precede the broadcast.


Eastern: 3-5:00 pm | Central: 2-4:00 pm
Mountain: 1-3:00 pm | Pacific: Noon-2:00 pm

Satellite Coordinates

C-Band

Telstar 4, Transponder 11
89 degrees West
Downlink Frequency: 3920 Vertical

KU-Band

SBS6, Transponder 02
74 degrees West
Downlink Frequency: 11749.5 Vertical

Important Phone Numbers

Satellite Reception Trouble: 1-919-850-4565

Satellite Seminar Questions:

Voice: 1-800-321-3054

Fax: 1-800-321-3061

E-mail: nfsmi@olemiss.edu

Finding or Sponsoring a Site

To sponsor a site or locate a site near you, contact your State Satellite Coordinator.

Continuing Education Credit

This program is approved for two hours of American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) Continuing Education Credit (CEC). Credit may be available through other professional associations. For information contact your association.

Panelists' Slides

Facilitator Resources

Click on the materials that you require.

Satellite Program Announcement Flyer (PDF)

Satellite Facilitator Sourcebook This resource for the satellite facilitator contains general information that does not change from one program to another. It includes duties of the facilitator, choosing a viewing site, and backup plans. New facilitators should review this sourcebook.

Attendance Roster The roster should be completed and returned to the state satellite coordinator or the ASFSA state certification processor following the satellite program training session.

Rebroadcast/Duplication Request Form This form is rarely needed. No permission is required for taping a single copy for later use.

Webcast

This teleconference will be available by webcast the day of the program and will be archived for future viewing.