Past Conferences
2011 NANASP Annual Training Conference
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
July 7-9, 2011
Conference Highlights
The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs welcomed nutrition program directors, dietitians, policy makers, and others nutrition program management providers and suppliers to Washington, DC from all over the United States for a very successful 3-day conference.
NANASP Executive Director, Bob Blancato was joined by Howard Bedlin, Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, National Council on Aging (NCOA), Sandy Markwood, CEO, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), Martha Roherty, Executive Director, National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) and Ashley Carson Cottingham, JD, Staff Director, Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor & Pensions) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, onstage for the Opening General Session to present Washington updates and how it relates to senior nutrition and aging services.
Following the conference opening remarks over 80 NANASP conference attendees headed to Capitol Hill for scheduled Hill Visits with their local law makers.
“The idea of Hill visits and the support given prior to it has been very helpful”
“Thanks for the direction and encouragement to do this”
The NANASP Conference Opening Reception was held on Capitol Hill, in the Russell Senate Office Building and was highlighted by a visit from Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee. Conference attendees enjoyed an evening of networking with fellow colleagues including NANASP vendors and sponsors.
“Outstanding—location was historical”
“Excellent food—good networking”
Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee & NANASP Executive Director Bob Blancato
Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee
NANASP President Paul Downey, Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee & NANASP Vice President Ann Cooper
Day two was highlighted by the singing of the National Anthem by Sheila Poole, Ms. Senior District of Columbia 2010, followed by the Keynote address by Richard Wolf, USA Today White House Correspondent.
Throughout the conference, participants enjoyed concurrent breakout sessions on the following topics:
Building Successful Partnerships and Advocating for State Nutrition Issues; “All Politics are Local” - A Formula for Lobbying State Government for Nutrition Assistance Funding; Video Advocacy: Using Video to Open the Eyes of the World to Elder Economic Security and Senior Nutrition Issues; Changing the Conversation: Senior Centers for the 21st Century; The Power of Protein in Optimal Health; SCSEP/Title V Moving to the Administration on Aging from the Department of Labor; Becoming an Advocate for Elder Economic Security; Utilizing Cable Television Access Centers to Create Engaging and Effective Nutrition Education Programming for Seniors; Motivational Interviewing (MI) Strategies for Effective Health Behavior Change; Partnerships Between Food Banks and Senior Nutrition Programs to Address Senior Hunger; Building Collaborations – Strengthening Program & Services of Older Adults; Setting the Table: Implementing the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Replace Lost Revenue: Build a Reliable Funding Stream from Individual Donors; Zumba, Mocktails, Paninis & Spas – Oh my!; Eye Health; Seniors Win When Levies Pass; Hot Topics in Nutrition Policy; Dinner’s Served! How Expectations on Choice and Service Among Seniors Create Market Opportunities; Resources and Activities from the National Diabetes Education Program for Older Populations with and At Risk for Diabetes
Pictured - NANASP Executive Director, Bob Blancato, & NANASP President, Paul Downey congratulate Nona Bear (center) on her Lifetime Achievement Star Award.
Pictured - NANASP Executive Director, Bob Blancato, & NANASP President, Paul Downey congratulate Jeanie Butler who accepted the NANASP Star Award on behalf of Loaves & Fishes Centers of Portland.
Here’s what 2011 participants had to say:
“This was probably the best conference I’ve attended in over 50 years of health related programs. Days were packed with multiple sessions and activities—but there was a perfect blend of nitty gritty practical sessions and high quality abstract, research oriented lessons. The Hill visits were a hit with me—I’ve done such visits at the state level, but this was new and special. I found all of the presenters particularly well prepared and interesting.”
“The passion and commitment I saw from members gave me more of an idea of the strength of each program and dedication they have to their seniors”
For more information, contact Pam Carlson pcarlson@nanasp.org
2010 NANASP Annual Training Conference
Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas, Nevada
June 2-4, 2010
Conference Highlights
The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs welcomed 200 nutrition program directors, dietitians, policy makers, and others nutrition program management providers and suppliers to Law Vegas from all over the United States for a very successful 3-day conference.
San Diego State University, Department of Gerontology Professor Joaquin Anguera kicked off the conference on Wednesday afternoon with his insight into the “Future of Aging: Creating New Images”. Dr. Anguera touched on the “old, the bad and the ugly” and the importance of focusing on pro-aging vs. anti-aging and inspired us to encourage older persons to find the ways in which they can celebrate life by expressing themselves most meaningfully and usefully! His presentation was followed by the always, much anticipate, Washington Update by NANASP Executive Director, Bob Blancato. After that, attendees had the opportunity to mingle with over 20 different NANASP supporters at the Opening Reception in the exhibit hall.
HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee delivered the keynote address at the NANASP Annual Conference. Her talk which covered the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for seniors, the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and the roles of health and nutrition in keeping older people independent was well received and inspired all in attendance.
NANASP Past President Martha Peppones surprised Jean Lloyd, National Nutritionist with the Administration on Aging by presenting her with the Lifetime Achievement Star Award on behalf of NANASP, upon completion of Asst. Secretary Greenlee’s address. “Jeans’ value to our network is incomparable. Not only is she a walking, talking encyclopedia of knowledge about the Older Americans Act, nutrition and older adults; she is a critical thinker as well. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sent her an email with a very simple question, only to receive a very lengthy reply with citations from the OAA, references to pertinent research, and a wealth of information that I didn’t imagine existed.” Jean has been a wonderful resource and friend of NANASP since she started at the AoA in 1992.
Pictured from left to right - NANASP Conference Co-Chair, Martha Peppones, Asst. Secretary of Aging, Kathy Greenlee, Immediate NANASP Past President, Keith Schildt, NANASP President, Paul Downey and NANASP Executive Director, Bob Blancato, congratulate Jean Lloyd (center) on her Lifetime Achievement Star Award.
The Older Americans Act Idea & Listening Forum on Nutrition Programs, Older Workers and Volunteers immediately followed. In which NANASP Executive Director, Bob Blancato and Experience Wave Public Policy Director, Brian Lindberg moderated a discussion and received testimony from select witnesses regarding how the Act could be changed to better support service/volunteerism and older workers as part of nutrition programs.
Throughout the conference, participants enjoyed concurrent breakout sessions on the following topics: The New Medical Home: Public/Private Partnerships for Health, Nutrition and Aging; The Market Basket, an alternative to Higher Cost Meals; Dancing With the Stars; Using Evidence-based Health Programs to Promote Healthy Aging; Achieving Food Safety without Sacrificing Quality and Nutritional Value; Creating Sustainable Funding in Challenging Economic Times; Advocacy 101; Revamp Your Fundraising in Preparation for Economic Recover; Volunteer Programs; Communicating with Your Staff & Others Made Easy Using DiSC; Mental Health Issues in Seniors; and Compassion Fatigue.
Here’s what 2010 participants had to say:
“Assistant Secretary Greenlee was great. Inspiring!”
"Very informative. Great networking opportunities"
“General session speakers were excellent. Advocacy updates from Bob Blancato were great!”
"Excellent! Can’t wait til next year’s conference!”
Resource materials from the conference are available to NANASP Members on thumb drives sponsored by GA Foods/Sun Meadow. For more information, contact Pam Carlson pcarlson@nanasp.org.
