National Food Service Management Institute
The University of Mississippi
Procurement Education and Training
Live and Interactive Teleconference
Presented: January 21, 2004
Procurement education is an on-going process of acquiring knowledge and making application.
According to Marlene Gunn, school foodservice purchasing authority, "Procurement is not an exact science,
and training is essential for successful decision-making appropriate for the situation."
Ms. Gunn hosted a 90-minute live and interactive teleconference for the National Food Service Management
Institute on January 21, 2004.
Viewers of Procurement Education and Training will be able to:
- Identify the steps of the procurement process for Child Nutrition Programs
- Describe successful methodologies used in procurement training
- Compare the similarities and differences of training needs for a variety of audiences including child care
- Discuss improvements in a school district that acquired procurement training
- Give examples of available training programs and resources
Guest panelists will discuss their involvement with procurement and the benefits of an effective training program. Questions for the panel discussion may be submitted in advance or during the program by calling 800-321-3054 or by e-mail to nfsmi@olemiss.edu.
Panelists
- Marlene Gunn, Procurement Specialist, Corinth, MS
- Denise Londos, Specialist, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Alexandria, VA
- Sonia Cotto Moreno, Child Care Food Program Director, Texas Migrant Council, Inc., Laredo, TX
- Doug Davis, Food Service Director, Burlington, VT
- Sandy Flores, Education Specialist, Chalfont, PA
Child Nutrition Program professionals, Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsors
and providers, school administrators and business managers, and others interested in child nutrition procurement
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.
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This program is approved for 1.5 hours of School Nutrition Association (SNA) Continuing Education Credit (CEC). Credit may be available through other professional associations. For information contact your association.