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Previous ASPIN Weekly Updates for the month of December 2003. CONTENTS
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS: All of us in the ASPIN Office wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday! See you next year! NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE: The ASPIN Office will be closed January 1-2 for New Years. ASPIN WELCOMES SYLVIA RIOS!: We have hired a new employee for the position of ASPIN Member Services. Sylvia Rios will be joining us starting January 12th! Sylvia has an extensive background in customer service. Please help us in welcoming Sylvia to the ASPIN team! PROCESSED COMMODITY INVOICES: We have finally received invoices for processed commodities from the vendors. We will be sending ASPIN invoices this week for these products. We apologize for the delay in sending some of these invoices to you. MILK PRICING: The pricing for January for Shamrock Dairy is included as an attachment to this update. Finally, milk prices are back down! ASPIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: The next AEC meeting is scheduled at 9:00 am on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Shamrock Foods Company. All ASPIN members are welcome to attend. ASPIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: The date has been set for our Annual ASPIN Advisory Committee Meeting. Mark your calendars now for Thursday, February 12, 2004. Please plan on attending! We will be holding elections for the AEC. All members can vote but you must be present to vote! The meeting will start at 10:00 am at Shamrock Foods Company, 2250 N. 29th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009. We are planning a fun filled day! Don’t forget if you are interested for running for the AEC, please let Bette know. SHAMROCK FOODS UPDATE: Shamrock Foods will be ready to “test” the discount method for processed commodities beginning in January. This method of commodity processing will allow ASPIN members and other schools in Arizona to order “processed” commodities through commercial distribution. This is a very exciting new option for processed commodities. As we move further into the “test” phase, we will keep you posted about processed commodity options for next school year. We want to thank the staff at Shamrock Foods for their commitment to this project! ARIZONA LAC: The Arizona School Food Service Association will be sponsoring an Arizona Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 9th and 10th. Mark your calendars now! The registration information is included as an attachment to this update. ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): MILK PRICING; SHAMROCK PRODUCE; COLD STORAGE; LAC 2004 REGISTRATION. |
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS: All of us in the ASPIN Office wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday! See you next year! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE: The ASPIN Office will be closed on December 25 and December 26 for Christmas. We will also be closed January 1 and January 2 for New Year. The office will be open all the other days of winter break. ASPIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: The next AEC meeting is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at Shamrock Foods Company. All ASPIN members are welcome to attend. ASPIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: The date has been set for our Annual ASPIN Advisory Committee Meeting. Mark your calendars now for Thursday, February 12, 2004. Please plan on attending! We will be holding elections for the AEC. All members can vote, but you must be present to vote! The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. at Shamrock Foods Company, 2250 N. 29th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009. We are planning a fun-filled day! Don’t forget if you are interested for running for the AEC, please let Bette know. RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICING: Pricing for the week of December 22, 2003, for Rainbow Produce will be posted on our website as soon as we receive it on Monday, December 22. SHAMROCK FOODS UPDATE: Shamrock Foods will be ready to “test” the discount method for processed commodities beginning in January. This method of commodity processing will allow ASPIN members and other schools in Arizona to order “processed” commodities through commercial distribution. This is a very exciting new option for processed commodities. As we move further into the “test” phase, we will keep you posted about processed commodity options for next school year. We want to thank the staff at Shamrock Foods for their commitment to this project! ARIZONA LAC: The Arizona School Food Service Association will be sponsoring an Arizona Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 9 and 10. Mark your calendars now! The registration information is included as an attachment to this update. ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; LAC 2004 REGISTRATION. |
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ASPIN WELCOMES MEMBER #95!: Welcome to the Pima Unified School District! We are looking forward to working with Norma Miller and Rosie Ferguson at Pima Unified! STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT: Your statement of account of invoices due ASPIN will be faxed this week. Please notify Bette if there are any discrepancies. Thank you to all ASPIN members for their prompt payment of ASPIN invoices! ASPIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: The minutes from the November 18, 2003 AEC meeting are included as an attachment to this UPDATE: The next AEC meeting is scheduled at 9:00 am on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Shamrock Foods Company. All ASPIN members are welcome to attend. ASPIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: The date has been set for our Annual ASPIN Advisory Committee Meeting. Mark your calendars now for Thursday, February 12, 2004. Please plan on attending! We will be holding elections for the AEC. All members can vote but you must be present to vote! The meeting will start at 10:00 am at Shamrock Foods Company, 2250 N. 29th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009. We are planning a fun filled day! Don’t forget if you are interested for running for the AEC, please let Bette know. RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICING: Pricing for the week of December 15th for Rainbow Produce will be posted on our website as soon as we receive it on Monday, December 15th. PRODUCT CHANGE: The following product has a pack size and price change. The price per unit remains the same. #0878171 Hoagie Rolls 36ct has changed to #2100641 Hoagie Roll 60ct $16.20 for both State and Valley. WINTER BREAK: Your winter break is approaching fast! Please be sure to work well ahead of time with Charlene or Terry regarding your last order before the break and planning your first order back after the break. Thank you to all ASPIN members for planning ahead! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE: The ASPIN Office will be closed on December 25th and December 26th for Christmas. We will also be closed January 1st and January 2nd for New Years. The office will be open all the other days of winter break. SHAMROCK FOODS UPDATE: Shamrock Foods will be ready to “test” the discount method for processed commodities beginning in January. This method of commodity processing will allow ASPIN members and other schools in Arizona to order “processed” commodities through commercial distribution. This is a very exciting new option for processed commodities. As we move further into the “test” phase, we will keep you posted about processed commodity options for next school year. We want to thank the staff at Shamrock Foods for their commitment to this project! SFNS CREDENTIALING: There will be a credentialing exam in Phoenix on February 9th. When we receive more information from AzSFSA, we will let you know the details! ARIZONA LAC: The Arizona School Food Service Association will be sponsoring an Arizona Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 9th and 10th. Mark your calendars now! The registration information is included as an attachment to this update. ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; AEC MINUTES; LAC 2004 REGISTRATION. |
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ASPIN WELCOMES MEMBER #95!: Welcome to the Pima Unified School District! We are looking forward to working with Norma Miller and Rosie Ferguson at Pima Unified! STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT: Your statement of account of invoices due ASPIN will be faxed this week. Please notify Bette if there are any discrepancies. Thank you to all ASPIN members for their prompt payment of ASPIN invoices! ASPIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: The minutes from the November 18, 2003 AEC meeting are included as an attachment to this UPDATE: The next AEC meeting is scheduled at 9:00 am on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Shamrock Foods Company. All ASPIN members are welcome to attend. ASPIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: The date has been set for our Annual ASPIN Advisory Committee Meeting. Mark your calendars now for Thursday, February 12, 2004. Please plan on attending! We will be holding elections for the AEC. All members can vote but you must be present to vote! The meeting will start at 10:00 am at Shamrock Foods Company, 2250 N. 29th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009. We are planning a fun filled day! Don’t forget if you are interested for running for the AEC, please let Bette know. PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: Included as an attachment with this UPDATE is a list of products that will have a price increase as of December 15, 2003. This price increase meets the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods. PRODUCT AVAILABLE: Arizona Gold 5.75 oz. bean and cheese burritos are available at the following prices: It is Shamrock product code #0916451 Valley - $12.65 and State - $12.89. WINTER BREAK: Your winter break is approaching fast! Please be sure to work well ahead of time with Charlene or Terry regarding your last order before the break and planning your first order back after the break. Thank you to all ASPIN members for planning ahead! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE: The ASPIN Office will be closed on December 25-26, 2003, for Christmas. We will also be closed January 1-2, 2004, for New Years. The office will be open all the other days of winter break. SHAMROCK FOODS UPDATE: Shamrock Foods will be ready to “test” the discount method for processed commodities beginning in January. This method of commodity processing will allow ASPIN members and other schools in Arizona to order “processed” commodities through commercial distribution. This is a very exciting new option for processed commodities. As we move further into the “test” phase, we will keep you posted about processed commodity options for next school year. We want to thank the staff at Shamrock Foods for their commitment to this project! SFNS CREDENTIALING: There will be a credentialing exam in Phoenix on February 9, 2004. When we receive more information from AzSFSA, we will let you know the details! ARIZONA LAC: The Arizona School Food Service Association will be sponsoring an Arizona Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 9-10, 2004. Mark your calendars now! The registration information is included as an attachment to this update. ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; RAINBOW PRODUCE; PRODUCE PRICE INCREASES; AEC MINUTES; LAC 2004 REGISTRATION. |
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WINTER BREAK: Your winter break is approaching fast! Please be sure to work well ahead of time with Charlene or Terry regarding your last order before the break and planning your first order back after the break. Thank you to all ASPIN members for planning ahead! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE: The ASPIN Office will be closed on December 25th and December 26th for Christmas. We will also be closed January 1st and January 2nd for New Years. The office will be open all the other days of winter break. SHAMROCK FOODS UPDATE: Shamrock Foods will be ready to “test” the discount method for processed commodities beginning in January. This method of commodity processing will allow ASPIN members and other schools in Arizona to order “processed” commodities through commercial distribution. This is a very exciting new option for processed commodities. As we move further into the “test” phase, we will keep you posted about processed commodity options for next school year. We want to thank the staff at Shamrock Foods for their commitment to this project! AzSFSA SALVATION ARMY PROJECT: The Arizona School Food Service Association is asking for our help for those ASPIN members that live in the Valley. The “project” details are included as an attachment with this update. ASPIN ELECTIONS: Next spring we will be holding elections at our annual Advisory Committee Meeting for our Executive Committee. If you are interested in serving a two year term on our Executive Committee, or would like more information, please contact Bette. Serving on our Executive Committee is an excellent opportunity to become more involved with YOUR cooperative! FRENCH FRY CUTTING: Shamrock Foods is sponsoring a French fry “class” on Thursday, December 11th at 10:00 at Shamrock Foods. All ASPIN members are welcome to attend. The invitation for the cutting is included as an attachment to this update. PRODUCT TESTING AND SAMPLING: Jeanne Gallagher with Food Service Sales has offered to have regional product testing and sampling for our outlying districts. Jeanne has offered to travel to all of the counties in an effort to have more ASPIN members be able to test and try new products. If you are interested in having one of your schools “host” a mini food show for ASPIN members, please contact Bette. COLD STORAGE PRICING: Cold Storage Pricing for the month of November is attached to this update. SFNS CREDENTIALING: There will be a credentialing exam in Phoenix on February 9th. When we receive more information from AzSFSA, we will let you know the details! ARIZONA LAC: The Arizona School Food Service Association will be sponsoring an Arizona Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 9th and 10th. Mark your calendars now! When we receive more info, we will publish it on the website! SERVE-SAFE CLASSES: Do you have staff members that are in need of Servc-Safe certification? Please notify Bette if you would like ASPIN to arrange for a Serve-Safe certification course to be offered in January. MILK PRICING: Milk pricing for the month of December for all counties is included as an attachment to this update. ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; RAINBOW PRODUCE; SALVATION ARMY PROJECT; FRENCH FRY CLASS; MILK PRICING; COLD STORAGE. |
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