Office of Educational Services & Support

2008 Child Nutrition Institute

Make plans to attend the 44th annual Child Nutrition Institute in Sioux Falls at Augustana College on June 22-27, 2008. This year’s theme is “Jump into Good Nutrition.” Hundreds of foodservice professionals will participate in weeklong activities that provide up to date information and skills that are essential in running the day to day operations of a foodservice operation. Lots of networking opportunities allow you to build a vast networking community--and who knows better what you go through day in and day out than other foodservice professionals!

As in past years, participants may sign up for Tracks 1-6 or the Practical Computer Skills Track. A Baking class has been offered in previous years, but will not be offered this year. We have decided to review the curriculum to ensure the needs of the class and the products that are produced best reflect the whole grain trend that child nutrition staffs face daily. Track 1 must be completed before any other tracks (except Practical Computer Skills) can be taken. Tracks are best taken in order, however, once you finish Track 1, you may take either Track 2 or Track 3 in the order you choose. Once Track 1-3 are completed, you continue with Track 4. Once completing Track 4 you are able to take Track 5 or 6…again, in either order that you choose. To see a description of each Track, click on Track Descriptions in the Quick Links box located in the middle of this page.

In addition, the Quick Links box gives you all the information you need to sign up to attend Child Nutrition Institute. Don’t miss this year’s Institute…join us as we “Jump Into Good Nutrition.”

Registration Fees

The Early Bird registration fee is $170.00 per person if registration form and payment are received before April 25, 2008. The regular registration fee for those received between April 26, 2008 and May 9, 2008 is $195.00 per person. Registration deadline is Friday, May 9, 2008!

The registration fee is fully refundable if cancellation is made before May 23, 2008. Cancellation must be through written notice via fax, mail, or email. For cancellations received after May 23, 2008 there will be a charge of $40.00 per person. Cancellations received after June 2, 2008 and participants that fail to show up at on-site registration will forfeit the entire amount paid.

Meals

The meal fee for June 22 (supper) through June 27 (lunch) will be $130.00 regardless of the actual number of meals you eat. A graduation banquet will be held Thursday evening, June 26. All participants are expected to attend meals services, including the banquet on Thursday evening.  This is an important part of the overall education process.

Lodging  

Lodging will be available in the dorms at Augustana College.  The dorm rooms all have elevator access, air-conditioning, and are non-smoking.  One set of linens will be provided for you.  The dorm room fees, for arrival June 22 and departure June 27, will be $115.00 for a single room and $85.00 for a double room. If you have a roommate preference, please list this information on the registration form in the appropriate section.

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Special Accommodations

Notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that this training event is being held in a physically accessible place. Please notify our office at least two weeks prior to the training event if you have any special needs for which the agency will need to make arrangements. The telephone number for making special arrangements is (605) 280-4278. Handicapped parking is available; please contact the above number for specific location of handicapped parking.

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Daily Schedule

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Important Dates

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Event Maps

• Map of Augustana Campus

• Map of Sioux Falls surrounding Augustana (MapQuest)