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OSNA 2025 Annual Industry Seminar & USDA Foods Diversion Products Show

Oct. 10, 2025, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

More than 120 school nutrition professionals came together for a vibrant Oregon School Nutrition Association Annual Industry Seminar on October 10! In the true spirit of “Building the Future Together,” attendees let their creativity shine by assembling their own custom Lego mini figurine keychains, setting a playful tone for the event. A giant animated Lego character roamed the seminar, encouraging attendees to take memorable photos.

Networking was front and center in the energetic Coffee and Connect Networking Lounge, where participants mingled before the main event and again after the USDA Foods Diversion Products food show. This relaxed atmosphere encouraged everyone to swap stories, share laughs, and gather new ideas from one another. The Oregon Department of Education shared the latest updates on child nutrition priorities, while an expert panel provided insightful tips that sparked lively discussion and inspired learning throughout the crowd.

Big shoutout to all who joined in the excitement and special thanks to those generous souls who donated nearly 80 Lego sets to Chelsea’s Closet—the OSNA Industry Committee appreciates you!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CELEBRITY GUEST — LEGO MAN

Yes, that’s OSNA’s immediate past president, Lynne Shore of Willamina SD, She says, “I’m also available for birthday parties :-)” As a matter of fact, one industrious OSNA member wanted to book her for her grandson’s birthday!! Great job, Lynne, and thank you for bringing the smiles to another great OSNA educational and networking event!

Pictured (from left to right): Full house for ODE Update Session; Lego Man and Kim Burns, Centennial SD; Hillsboro SD’s Whitney Ellersick and Lego Man; Welcome Coffee and Connect Build Your Network flyer featuring new 2025-2026 OSNA Directory Cover; OSNA members ready for opening session; Lego Man in the Networking Lounge; USDA Foods Diversion Products Show set up; current and past Hillsboro SD folks reunited; Lego Man networks with Crista Hawkins, Oregon Dairy Council; mini fig keychain building station; Unleash Your Imagination with Building Brick Figurines flyer; Professionals Panel with Anne Leavins, Kim Burns, D Sanchez, and Joanna Duyck, moderated by Alex Singer; OSNA mini fig key chains, Willamina SD staff showing up and showing out with Lego Man: Jennie Chestnut, Staci Johnson, Katrina Smith, Trisha Crace, and Becky Snowden; CN Professionals Panel with Anne Leavins, Kim Burns, D Sanchez, and Joanna Duyk, moderated by Alex Singer.