Thursday, September 20, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Swift Hall, Room 107, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
What are our school age children facing in terms of: Food Procurement? Nutrition? Obesity? Community Engagement? What are the pillars of creating a school community supported food movement?
The Moderator is:
Bob Heuer who draws on two decades of experience exploring agriculture’s role in regional economies to help organizations in the civic, public and private sectors respond effectively to one of the most important trends shaping the future.
The confirmed Panelists are:
Kim Minestra who is the Director of Nutrition Services for Evanston Township High School District 202. She has been instrumental in the success of the Evanston Township High School Edible Acre Garden and using all of the produce in the cafeterias.
Dan Schnitzer who is the Director of Sustainability and Operations for the Academy for Global Citizenship- a Chicago Public School focused on environmental responsibility and global education.
Lisa Dziekan who is a Co-Chair of the Green Committee at Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, IL. She is also the recipient of Governor Quinn's 2011 Environmental Hero Awards for composting efforts at Dewey school.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:20 Arrive, Fill Your Plate, Settle In
6:20 – 6:25 Welcome, Group Announcements
6:25 – 7:10 Roundtable Panel: Inspiring a Youth Food Movement in Evanston K-12
7:10 – 7:25 Audience Q & A
7:25 – 7:30 Thanking of Panelists; Closing Remarks; Upcoming Dates
7:30 – 8:00 Networking
The Moderator is:
Bob Heuer who draws on two decades of experience exploring agriculture’s role in regional economies to help organizations in the civic, public and private sectors respond effectively to one of the most important trends shaping the future.
The confirmed Panelists are:
Kim Minestra who is the Director of Nutrition Services for Evanston Township High School District 202. She has been instrumental in the success of the Evanston Township High School Edible Acre Garden and using all of the produce in the cafeterias.
Dan Schnitzer who is the Director of Sustainability and Operations for the Academy for Global Citizenship- a Chicago Public School focused on environmental responsibility and global education.
Lisa Dziekan who is a Co-Chair of the Green Committee at Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, IL. She is also the recipient of Governor Quinn's 2011 Environmental Hero Awards for composting efforts at Dewey school.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:20 Arrive, Fill Your Plate, Settle In
6:20 – 6:25 Welcome, Group Announcements
6:25 – 7:10 Roundtable Panel: Inspiring a Youth Food Movement in Evanston K-12
7:10 – 7:25 Audience Q & A
7:25 – 7:30 Thanking of Panelists; Closing Remarks; Upcoming Dates
7:30 – 8:00 Networking
