Annual International Conference
September 17-20, 2023"Mixing Ingredients for Success"

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - 5641 Indian River Road - Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464
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Registration Information:
Attendee Information:
(Tentative and subject to change)
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Need help asking your supervisor to let you attend the 2023 Conference? Use the form letter above to let them know the valuable experience that you don't want to miss out on.
(Tentative and subject to change)
Register: Online or by
Need help asking your supervisor to let you attend the 2023 Conference? Use the form letter above to let them know the valuable experience that you don't want to miss out on.
The 2023 ACFSA Annual International Conference and Vendor Showcase will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia! The theme for the 2023 ACFSA Annual International Conference and Vendor Showcase is Mixing Ingredients for Success! ACFSA and the 2023 ACFSA Conference Committee has continued to diligently work on another outstanding program for you with relevant, exciting educational sessions to keep you up-to-date on the latest trends in the Correctional Food Service Industry.
Join your industry peers in person again!
Hot Topics Include:
Hot Topics Include:
- Food Safety
- Victims inside and outside of prison
- Dietitian's Panel
- Reentry
- Leadership Development
- Teamwork/ Problem Solving
- Employee Wellness/ Cell phone addiction
- Audit Preparedness
- Dealing with Mental Health
- Ethics
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
The 2023 ACFSA Conference is the perfect place to be as we are "Mixing Ingredients for Success" with an agenda focusing on
honing your Correctional Food Service Skills, as well as touching on some of the hottest topics in the industry!
As always, we ask that you be on hand to recognize our Annual Award winners! We aew back in person for the Annual Awards Banquet so we can all recognize the Operator of the Year, Employee of the Year, Founder's Award Recipient, President's Award Recipient, Chapter of the Year and the Bud Chambers Industry Appreciation Award recipients! It's a great night to spend with friends and to honor your peers and colleagues for their hard work.
Training and Education
As always, the main focus of this conference is to provide training and education opportunities to our membership and Conference attendees. ACFSA strives to bring the most current information and trends in the Correctional Food Service Industry to light in our educational sessions, Keynote Presentations and certification courses. This year's Agenda is outstanding in scope and touches on the most important topics that our members are currently interested in and challenged with.
ANFP has approved up to a total of 19.75 CE if you attend the entire conference:
10.75 GEN; 5 SAN(if you attend the Servesafe course); 1 ETHICS; 3 Food Show; for a total of 19.75 CE.
Educational Sessions for the 2023 Conference will be "Food Safety", "Victims inside and outside of prison", "Let's Talk About It", "Reentry", "Leadership Development", just to name a few. Additionally, we will take a look at Employee Wellness/ Cell phone addiction, work on Team Building and, of course, there will be a Dietitian's Panel led by Barbara Wakeen. Don't miss out on the great topics this year!
As you can see, this is Correctional Food Service's most important gathering of the year. With great sessions and numerous networking opportunities with colleagues, peers, friends and Industry experts, you cannot afford to miss it! Mark your calendars now! Register for the 2023 Annual International Conference and Vendor Showcase and then book a room at the Town & Country Resort. Rooms are filling up fast, so don't delay, do it today!
Keynote Speakers:
Schedule:
(Tentative and subject to change)SUNDAY, September 17
ServSafe Class: 10am - 2:00pm - Jefferson AmpitheaterRegistration: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Meeting: 1:00pm - 3:45pm - Patrick Henry
ServSafe Test: 3pm - 5:00pm - Jefferson Ampitheater
Chapter President's Meeting: 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Patrick Henry
ACFSA Board welcome attendees (hotel bar) 4:30pm - 6:30pm - The Commonwealth
Dinner - ON YOUR OWN
MONDAY, September 18
Registration: 7:00am - 4:00pmBreakfast on own: 7:30am - 8:30am - Swan Terrace Restaurant
Opening Ceremonies: 8:30am - 8:45am - Virginia Ballroom 1
"ACFSA Conference Commencement" - Todd Ishee: 8:45am - 9:30am
"What is New with the 2022 FDA Food Code and Beyond" - Robert McKeon: 9:30am - 10:30am
"Victims inside and outside of prison" - Amber Leake, Emily Sattie: 10:35am - 11:35am
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN: 11:40am - 1:30pm
CFSM Luncheon (Invitation Only)
Hosted by Design Specialties Inc
Hosted by Design Specialties Inc
Dietitians In Corrections Luncheon (Invitation Only)
Hosted by Good Source Solutions
Hosted by Good Source Solutions
Food Administrators Lunch (Invitation Only)
Hosted by Food Concepts
"Let’s Talk About It" - Dr. Anthony Vann, PhD, MBA: 1:30pm - 2:30pmHosted by Food Concepts
Break/Networking Break: 2:30pm - 2:45pm
"Registered Dietitians Panel" - Barbara Wakeen, MA, RDN, LD, CD, CCFP, CCHP: 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Regional Round Table: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
- Region 1 - Virginia Ballroom 1
- Region 2 - Benjamin Harrison
- Region 3 - Benjamin Franklin
- Region 4 - James Madison
First Time Attendee Reception 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Atrium
Vendor Reception / Networking / Dinner and Entertainment 6:00pm - 10:30pm
TUESDAY, September 19
Scenic Walk: 7:00am - 8:00am sponsored by GoodSource SolutionsBreakfast on own: 7:30am - 8:30am
"Reentry Success: Interrupting Generational Cycles of Incarceration" - Jessica Lee, Travis May: 8:45am - 9:45am
Vendors Showcase: 10:00am - 1:00pm -
Break/Networking Break: 1:00pm - 1:15pm
"Communicating using The Platinum Rule - Behavioral Profilers: Self Assessment" - Jessica Coleman, Jimmy Small: 1:15pm - 2:15pm
"Bridging Yesterday & Today with Effective Communication & Teamwork" - Curly Sellers: 1:15pm - 2:15pm
"Employee Wellness/ Cell phone addiction" - Jennifer Jessee, BS, MA, GCDF, Doctoral Candidate: 2:20pm - 3:20pm
"Compliance, Certification and Accreditation: Life, Health, & Safety of a Department of Corrections" - Emmanuel Fontenot: 3:25pm - 4:25pm
"Chasing the Dragon: The Disease of Addiction" - Michael Fatula, LPC, CAADC : 3:25pm - 4:25pm
Photos/Reception: 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Ballroom Foyer
Awards Banquet 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Virginia Ballroom 3-4
WEDNESDAY, September 20
ACFSA State of the Association Breakfast Business Meeting: 8:30am - 9:30am - Virginia Ballroom 3-4"Working in Mental Health" - Dr. Judy Emenalo-Strange, Psy.D.: 9:40am - 10:40am
"Ethics" - David L. Rogers: 10:50am - 11:50am
Cook-Off Regional Team Building Competition: 11:50am - 12:50pm - Virginia Ballroom 1-2
Lunch 11:45am - 1:30pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
Conference Center Info:
The Founders Inn and Spa
5641 Indian River Road - Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464
Reservations (757)-366-5700 - Main (757) 366-5700
Book Online
Prevailing Government Per Diem Rates:
5641 Indian River Road - Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464
Reservations (757)-366-5700 - Main (757) 366-5700
Book Online
Prevailing Government Per Diem Rates:
- Single/Double - $117
- *Room reservation cut-off is August 16th, 2023
Sponsors:
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Scholarship Donors
Platinum
Tucs Equipment, IncLBC Bakery
Bronze
Design SpecialtiesFoodservice Sustainability Solutions
New England Food

Airport Transportation
Costs are quotes at time of posting and may fluccuate.
Ride Sharing:
Lift
$20-$25* - one way
Uber
$20-$25* - one way
*Prices vary based on traffic, time of day, etc.
Lift
$20-$25* - one way
Uber
$20-$25* - one way
*Prices vary based on traffic, time of day, etc.
Virgina Beach Attractions, Restaurants, and Coupons:
We are getting close to the start of Conference and it's time for you to make plans and ensure that you maximize your experience in the Virginia Beach, VA! Here are a few links to sites that will help you to make decisions ahead of your time.
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