I don't know who the genius was who decided that Noon EST would be the best time to try to get in touch with a bunch of chefs probably busy with lunch service, but I'm passing this information along anyway.
As a chef who is actively participating in this program, I encourage those foodservice professionals who are interested in making a difference, to sign up and listen in.
What: Chefs Move to Schools Webinar
Date: Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Time: 12 pm- 1 pm EST
The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service invites you to participate in this one-hour webinar to learn more about how chefs and schools are working together to help children make healthier food and beverage choices.
Featured speakers will include:
Sam Kass, White House Assistant Chef and Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives;
Janey Thornton, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services;
Timothy Cipriano, Chef and Executive Director of Food Services for New Haven Public Schools;
Lora Gilbert, Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services for Orange County Public Schools;
Rochelle Davis, President and CEO of the Healthy Schools Campaign; and
Audrey Rowe, USDA Deputy Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs in the USDA Food and Nutrition
Target Audience: Chefs and school personnel participating in the Chefs Move to Schools program
This session will be available via Microsoft Office LiveMeeting (Webinar) and is free for all participants. You will need access to a phone line and a computer with Internet access for this webinar. To participate, please complete the online registration. Further information will be forthcoming to registered participants. You must register to receive additional information.
Here's a link to the registration page.......
http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/17fb9g49426
