CURRENTLY THE VENDOR HOTEL BLOCK IS SOLD OUT!

Please see the vendor information at the bottom of the page for overflow hotel information.

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ATTENTION 2025 Missouri SNA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES!!

MSNA WILL HAVE A CONFERENCE APP THIS YEAR!
There will not be a printed conference booklet.  Stay tuned for additional information as it becomes available!

Hotel Accommodations: The Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center will be the official site for the conference lodging. A block of rooms for attendees is available for reservations. After the association has received your registration and payment, you will be sent the link to the Online Room Registration at the Chateau on the Lake.

Missouri SNA reserves the right to cancel, without notification, any reservation that does not have a corresponding attendee(s) registration(s) for Missouri SNA 2025 Annual Conference. Room reservations must be made before Sunday, October 5, 2025. The reduced room rate will be $146.00 for single or double, plus tax per night.

Parking: Surface lot parking is $10.00 per 24 hours (waived if you are a registered overnight guest of the Chateau). Garage parking is available for $15.00 per 24 hours. Valet parking is available for $25.00 per 24 hours.

The 2025 Attendee Brochure is available Here!

The 2025 Attendee Credit Card Registration link is available Here!

The 2025 Attendee Check Registration link is available Here!

Conference Registration Cutoff is Friday, October 24, 2025.

 

Pre-Conference Information

MSNA Pre-Conference: Farm to School Planning

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Meet by Registration in Atrium by 8:55 a.m., sharp.  Bus will depart from the Chateau for the Air BnB venue at 9:00 a.m.

Hosts:

• Barbara Shaw: Food & Nutrition Coordinator (DESE)
• Katlyn Lanoue RDN, LD: Officer of Nutrition and Compliance (Kansas City Public Schools)

Location: Air BnB 5 minutes from the Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Mo

Transportation: Bus transportation to and from the Air BnB venue

 

Cultivating Connections from Farm to Cafeteria

In partnership with DHSS, this hands-on, interactive pre-conference is designed to equip school nutrition professionals with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to launch or expand Farm to School initiatives. From local purchasing to recipe development, participants will gain practical skills and a clear roadmap to success. 

What You’ll Experience:

• Farm to School Fundamentals: Understand the core principles and benefits of integrating local agriculture into school meals.
• Local Purchasing Strategies: Learn how to source ingredients from nearby farms and producers.
• Culinary Innovation: Engage in a recipe development session featuring a spaghetti meat sauce made with seasonal, locally grown produce.
• Grant Funding Guidance: Discover how to leverage available grant funds to support Farm to School efforts.
• Producer Connections: Meet local growers and explore opportunities to collaborate and utilize funding effectively.
• Action Planning: Walk away with a personalized, actionable plan to integrate Farm to School into your district’s nutrition program.

 

Who Should Attend:

School nutrition directors, food service managers, educators, and anyone passionate about improving student access to fresh, nutritious meals through local sourcing.

Limited Availability:

Only 20 spots are available. Secure your place early to be part of this transformative experience.

Opening & Closing Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote Speaker, Linda Larsen

Linda Larsen, Saturday Opening Keynote Speaker
https://www.lindalarsenmotivationalspeaker.com/

 

Closing Keynote Speaker, Candy Whirley

Candy Whirley, Sunday Closing Keynote Speaker
https://www.candywhirley.com/

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ATTENTION 2025 Missouri SNA VENDORS!!

NEW THIS YEAR!

MSNA will be using a conference app for the first time this year!  Using an app opens up a few more opportunities for introducing and displaying your company to attendees.  The Industry Partner Program has been enhanced to include these new levels of sponsorships.  The flyer can be viewed HERE!

There are also several ways to sponsor an event at annual conference without becoming an Industry Partner Program member.  That sponsorship flyer can be found HERE!

The 2025 Vendor Prospectus is available HERE!

The Vendor Hall Layout can be viewed HERE!

The Exhibit Booth credit card registration is located HERE!

The Exhibit Booth check registration is located HERE!

The form to order electric and internet from the Chateau is HERE!

BE SURE AND VIEW THE VENDOR HALL LAYOUT BEFORE REGISTERING.  YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MAKE THREE BOOTH SELECTIONS FROM THE AVAILABLE BOOTHS.

Hotel Accommodations: THE VENDOR BLOCK AT THE CHATEAU IS SOLD OUT!! The Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center will be the official site for the conference lodging. A block of rooms for vendors will be available for reservations. After the association has received your booth registration and payment, you will be given access to the Online Room Registration Link at the Chateau on the Lake. Missouri SNA reserves the right to cancel, without notification, any reservation that does not have a corresponding booth registration for Missouri SNA 2025 Annual Conference. Room reservations must be made before Sunday, October 5, 2025. The reduced room rate will be $146.00 for single or double, plus tax per night.

Overflow Hotel Accommodations:  The association has secured a block of rooms for vendors at The Ozarker Lodge located at 995 Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616.  The room rate is $149.00 per night for double queens.  To make reservations you can call the hotel directly at 417-348-1683 and reference the Missouri School Nutrition Association to receive the contracted rateor use the online reservation link https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=39666&arrive=2025-11-06&depart=2025-11-09&group=2511MOSCHO    Reservations must be made by Monday, October 6 to receive the group contracted room rate.

 Parking: Surface lot parking is $10.00 per 24 hours (waived if you are a registered overnight guest of the property). Garage parking is available for $15.00 per 24 hours. Valet parking is available for $25.00 per 24 hours.

Stay tuned for more vendor information as it becomes available!

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