Arkansas Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

Arkansas Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals Executive Committee 2012 President Loretta Kilts CDM, CFPP President-Elect Lynn Farmer CDM, CFPP Past President Sherri Williams CDM, CFPP, MHS Secretary Stanley Vault CDM, CFPP Treasurer Tina Harris CDM, CFPP EDITOR: Amy Hickman, CDM, CFPP VOLUME 49 ISSUE 4 NOV 2012

Letter from the President: It is finally fall! The trees are turning into God s vibrant quilt colors lining the roads, hillsides and mountains. The quilt God has draped over the young vegetation to protect them from the coming winter months. I suggest when you get that extra moment take that cup of coffee out to the back terrace and enjoy the splendor of God s creation. I want to Thank all of the ANFP Arkansas members, students, vendors and speakers who attended the fall conference this past September in Hot Springs. The Austin Hotel had suffered some cosmetic damage when strong weather swept through the last past of the summer yet that did not stop the hotel from honoring a relationship they have had with us for years. JoElla and her staff went so far out of their way to make certain everything was as close to perfect as possible. For those who left their tennis shoes at home not knowing Thursday was exercise day we applaud you for hiking back and forth to the convention center to attend the educational classes. We are all food service professionals and we never know from one day to the next what we will face going to work. I applaud the staff and management of the Austin Hotel for everything they did for us and want them to know we will see them in 2013! I want to also thank SYSCO HEALTHCARE, USFOODS, COLEMAN DAIRY, DENNIS DOTSON, RONDA SELF, ED FASON, and anyone else for their assistance in making this a great meeting for us. To all our speakers we received rave review about this years topics. Thanks for making this a great meeting for us. Let us never forget the gentleman from Group Purchasing Advantage, Bingo would not be the same with out Zack and the boys! We will have some AWSOME giveaways this year and additions to upgrading our scholarship program. We all know of someone we work with who has never attended a state meeting either because their facility does not cover their expenses and/or they just don t have the funds to put up front then wait to be reimbursed. The board is working on the required forms and policy so we may give some lucky members an all expense paid trip to the State meeting in Hot Springs next fall. This will include the registration, accommodations at the Austin Hotel and transportation expenses. We will have more on that in the coming months. Also we will give an expense paid trip to the National Meeting in July in Savannah Georgia to one lucky member of our ANFP Arkansas family. Over the years we have heard a lot of complaints concerning the going green doing everything online however, by doing this we have saved so much in postage that now we can as a family make it easier for one of our members to attend meetings they never thought possible and this should make all of us proud to be members of the ANFP Arkansas. The holidays are quickly approaching and we will all be busy with cooking, decorating, and last minute shopping. Let us not forget those in nursing homes, orphanages or senior citizens living alone with no family. It is better to give than to receive so this year I hope every district will gather together and adopt a cause for the holidays then share your story with all of us in our next newsletter. May we also keep all those who were in the path of Hurricane Sandy, not only our friends and family but our ANFP families as well in our prayers. Until next time may God bless you and keep you safe Loretta Kilts, CDM,CFPP FUN FALL FACTS Autumn is one of four seasons that occurs from roughly September 21 through December 21. It is more commonly known as "fall" because the leaves fall off of deciduous trees during the season. Modern Halloween has its origins in the Celtic holiday at the end of the annual harvest, similar to an ancient Thanksgiving. Carving pumpkins didn't become a part of the holiday until the 19th century. The cornucopia or horn of plenty is a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers, nuts, other edibles, or wealth in some form until the 19th century

My Favorite Pumpkin Recipe: Ingredients: LIBBY S PUMPKIN ROLL Letter from the Editor: Fall has Arrived, All the colored leaves on the trees, the wonderful smells from the kitchens, the crispness of the air, and everything having to do with pumpkins. Fall is Here! I love this time of year. It makes me start thinking about Christmas shopping (yes I said the c word), getting out and having a family portrait in the fall foliage, and it makes me want to bake for my family and friends. We all had a great time at the State Conference in Hot Springs. We had wonderful speakers with a wide range of topics. We thank each and everyone of you and your companies for making it such a huge success. If you have never thought about attending one of our state meetings, think again. It not only is a great way to earn CEU s, but it is a way to meet others from across the state who share the same business ideas and goals. Who knows, you might come and be so inspired, that you sign up to be part of our board. We are always looking for new faces. I am so proud to be a part of the Arkansas ANFP, thank you for allowing me to be your newsletter editor for another term. With the holidays approaching, I hope that each one of us can count all of our blessings and share with others. This is a time for giving, not only of material things but of ourselves. Make time for the little things, and know that each minute is a gift. Happy Holidays to all!! Amy Hickman CDM, CFPP Washington Regional Medical Center 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 cup walnuts (chopped (optional)) 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese (at room temperature) 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine (softened) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Powdered sugar (optional for decoration) Directions: FOR CAKE: PREHEAT oven to 375 F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly -roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar. COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts. BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. (If using a dark-colored pan, begin checking for doneness at 11 minutes.) Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Cool on wire rack. FOR FILLING: BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. COOKING TIP: Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel when rolling up the cake so it will not stick. Courtesy of Libby s, Nestle, and Meals.com

Roll Call: 6:10 pm Sherri Williams, President-Present ARKANSAS ANFP BOARD BUSINESS Arkansas Association of Nutrition & Food Service Professionals Loretta Kilts, President-Elect-Present Danielle Franks, Secretary-Present Stanley Vault, Treasurer-Present Malia Harris, Central Dist. President-Not Present Diane Walker, NE Central Dist. President-Present Stacy Jester, Southern Dist. President-Present Board of Directors Fall Meeting Sept. 12 th, 2012-Hot Springs, AR Sherry Sterling, Ozark Dist. President-Not Present but Alicia Treat- Present Loretta Kilts, Past President, Program Chairman-Present Fred Miller, Advisor-Not Present Spokesperson - Open Secretary Report- Danielle read the minutes from June 2, 2012 board meeting. Treasurer Report- Stanley read report from Sept 12, 2012 see attached. District Reports- Central District- see attached Northeast Central District- Diane spoke that there has not been any meeting since the one in April at BRTC, however, their will be a meeting sometime in November 2012 at Piggott hospital. Ozark District- Alicia Treat said that they will install new officers for district in October or November and next meeting will be possibly in October or November at Fort Smith/Van Buren Golden Living. Stacy Jester- Reported that she has taken over as president and will get to planning a meeting soon. Program Chair Report- Loretta presented to the board that there will be 11.5 ceus. Also, the program looked good other than the placement of the meetings issue. The presidential bingo is building your own salad bar. Ways & Means Report- Diane presented to board the black and maroon portfolios to be sold at the fall meeting. Also, she reported that the banner is still in process and will be ready at the spring meeting and table cloths as well. Danielle motioned to change price of portfolios to be sold to $20. Lynn second this motion and all were in favor.

ARKANSAS ANFP BOARD BUSINESS News Letter Report- Amy presented to board that we had won the outstanding newsletter award at the national meeting. Also, requesting more information for next newsletter. Also, there is a new format and it seems everyone likes it so far. Amy also agreed to be newsletter editor another term. Membership Report- There is 409 members as of Sept. 12, 2012. Loretta sent out all the welcome letters and coupons for new members and letters to students as well for the Fall meeting. Expo Report- See attached Spokesperson Report open position Old Business: Southern District, no representation Status of this District- Stacy Jester as agree to take over as district president. Southern District Check Book We have found the check book. Ways & Means-Banner and newest merchandise- The banner will be at the March 2013 meeting in Little Rock. And the portfolios are at this fall meeting. New Business: Mileage reimbursement for State meetings will go back to original process It was discussed that we will go back to original process. Will leave old policy in place- Diane motioned this and Amy second it and all were in favor. We will do a Check of the check book of districts at board meetings- Stated that we need balance and where it is located and this needed to be reported to secretary to be put in board meeting minutes and for record. National ANFP meeting San Diego June 30, 2012 was very good and lot s of good ideas and speakers were good. Sherri and Lynn were part of Cupcake wars and raised $265 in their group. Lynn was the marketing person. Purchased a Brick for the ANFP Foundation in honor of our state- It was $200 and was purchased for the walkway. Need to start now for the Administrator of the Year award for next year. - Was discussed and will be getting a start on. Will be put in newsletter. Award scholarships for attending one of the two meetings for next year. It was discussed and district presidents will present to the board their nominations for 2 members a year to get mileage, rate of hotel, and cost of meeting paid for either the spring or fall state meetings. Then the board will vote on these. Amy made a motion on this and Lynn second it and all were in favor. Any other new business?-not at this time Adjourn: 6:45pm All in favor

ARKANSAS ANFP BOARD BUSINESS Treasurer s Summary Report Business Checking Account Balance as of 09/12/2012 $ 32,282.68 Deposits of $ 6,065.00 Expenses of $ 3,989.55 Balance as of 10/19/2012 $ 34,358.13 Savings Account $ 9,515.08 CD Account $ 3,134.78 The Ways & Means sales at the Fall Meeting in Hot Springs did well with sales around $600.00. If anyone comes up with new ideals for Ways & Means for the Spring Meeting, please let me know. Member of the Year Recently the ANFSP Arkansas presented a plaque to Fred Miller as 2012 Member of the Year. Fred has done so much for the organization over the years he has been an active member holding positions from President to his current position as Advisory to the Board, a position he has held for the past three years. We couldn t do it with out you Fred, Thanks

Fall Conference in Hot Springs, AR 2012

Fall Conference in Hot Springs, AR 2012

Fall Conference in Hot Springs, AR 2012

Fall Conference in Hot Springs, AR 2012

District Reports Northeast Central District The Northeast Central District is planning a meeting that will be held November 14 at Piggott Community Hospital. Ozark District Announcing Our Next Meeting November 8, 2012-Golden Living Corporate Headquarters, Fort Smith, 1000 Fianna Way in Fort Smith. 7:30AM-Registration 8:00AM-9AM-First Presentation 9AM-11:30AM- Serve Safe Training & Test for Certification 11:30AM-12N-Business Meeting & Election of New Officers 12Noon-Adjourn Southern District It is our great honor to announce Stacey Jester has accepted the role of President of the Southern District. Plans are being made for a December meeting. Central District District meeting was held at Sysco Food on Aug 9th. There were 18 attendees. Meeting was presided over by Malia Harris, incoming Central District President, as I was absent attending a funeral. Speakers included Ronda Self, who gave insight into future trends stating in the next 5 years Panera Bread and Chik-Fil-A will be the top two! Food was provided by Sysco and Food Sales East. I have enjoyed being Central District President this past year. I have total confidence in Malia to do an AWESOME job! Lynn Farmer CDM, CFPP Past President Central District President Elect Ark ANFP Thanks to our Vendors: Sysco Healthcare Coleman Dairy Group Purchasing Advantage US FOODS Lakeland Marketing Advantage Way Point MEDFARE INC Sterling Sales & Marketing Ecoroq of Arkansas Lyons Magnus Ben E Keith Foods AIMCO Equipment Co 1st time Vendors: Lakeland Marketing Sterling Sales & Marketing AIMCO Equipment Co Attention: CDM NEEDED! Please contact Cheryl Mauldin @ M.Calaway@adcarehealth.com

Member Comparison by State 10/01/2012 State Last Year Current State Last Year Current NORTH CARO- ALASKA 48 52 LINA 544 544 ALABAMA 231 245 NORTH DA- KOTA 106 101 ARKANSAS 391 369 NEBRASKA 203 217 ARIZONA 109 112 NEW HAMP- SHIRE 44 43 CALIFORNIA 446 491 NEW JERSEY 281 272 COLORADO 99 101 NEW MEXICO 52 52 CONNECTICUT 58 60 NEVADA 43 38 DISTRICT OF COLUM- BIA 5 5 NEW YORK 285 275 DELAWARE 34 34 OHIO 626 626 FLORIDA 1,009 1,004 OKLAHOMA 419 388 GEORGIA 243 230 OREGON 92 96 GUAM 8 10 PENNSYLVANIA 937 899 HAWAII 50 50 RHODE ISLAND 13 13 IOWA 292 280 SOUTH CARO- LINA 278 272 IDAHO 82 83 SOUTH DA- KOTA 151 151 ILLINOIS 536 526 TENNESSEE 428 420 INDIANA 526 521 TEXAS 494 490 KANSAS 442 431 UTAH 30 29 KENTUCKY 215 213 VIRGINIA 305 292 LOUISIANA 184 174 VERMONT 40 37 MASSACHUSETTS 45 49 WASHINGTON 176 159 MARYLAND 208 210 WISCONSIN 446 458 MAINE 73 79 WEST VIRGINIA 172 169 MICHIGAN 541 548 WYOMING 57 62 MINNESOTA 495 483 CANADA 13 8 MISSOURI 445 423 US MILITARY 1 1 MISSISSIPPI 181 187 US TERRITO- RIES 1 0 MONTANA 61 53 FOREIGN 5 6 STATE MEMBER COUNT Grand Totals 13,299 13,141