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Another Horizon Users Group Conference is in the record books, and we are so grateful for your attendance. Your contributions, suggestions, feedback, and participation are what make our Conference successful!
We would like to thank our speakers Jim Hemmen, Linda Stoll, and Joanne Kinsey for their i
nteresting and informative talks... everything from inspiring us to dream big to the nitty gritty of how to obtain funds. We are appreciative of their experience and their insight.
Our deepest thanks go to our generous sponsors, for without them, we could not offer the kind of conference that you've come to expect.
If you haven't already completed our online survey, please take a few moments to let us know what you thought about the conference. Take me to the survey!
Thank you again for your attendance. Safe travels to all, and we hope to see you again in 2014!
I needed to talk with others in my profession about how they get things done, and I needed to know from the experts that we were doing it right. After this conference, I feel like I'm on the right track!
If registration for the three-day event is received between January 1–March 15, 2013, the rate is $1,595.
Includes:
- General sessions
- Product Update sessions
- All training classes & workshops
- Tuesday evening event
- Wednesday afternoon activities
- Movie night
- Lodging at Lake Lanier Islands Resort Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights
- Dinner Monday evening
- Breakfast, lunch, & dinner Tuesday & Wednesday
- Breakfast & lunch on Thursday
- Round-trip airport transportation
If registration for the three-day event is received between January 1–March 15, 2013, and lodging is not needed, attendees will receive the standard rate of $1,195!
Includes:
- General sessions
- Product Update sessions
- All training classes & Workshops
- Tuesday evening event
- Wednesday afternoon activities
- Movie night
- Lunch Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
If you only plan to attend the first day of the conference, and you register between January 1-March 15, 2013, the rate is $395.
Includes:
- General sessions
- Product Update sessions
- Tuesday evening event
- Lunch & dinner Tuesday
*All-Inclusive registration includes lodging, all meals, activities, and roundtrip shuttle airport transportation on Monday, 3/25 and Thursday, 3/28
**First Day Only registration includes sessions, updates, and activities on Tuesday, March 26 only
Registration fees for cancellations received prior to December 31, 2012, are fully refundable.
Registration fees for cancellations received January 1 – February 22, 2013, are refundable less a $200 fee, and 50% of registration fees will be refunded for cancellations received February 23 – March 15, 2013.
Registration fees for cancellations received after March 15, 2013, are non-refundable.
Registering by fax or mail? Download registration forms here.
This was my first time at the conference, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to say I was pleased with the nice balance of classes and down time. I feel like it was worth the cost to my employer.
| Monday | |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Welcome Dinner |
| Tuesday | |
| 7:00am – 8:30am | Breakfast/Registration |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Opening Session |
| 9:30am – 10:15am | Strategies in School Nutrition: Top Chef's Vision for a Sustainable District (Jim Hemman) |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break/Technology Pavilion |
| 10:30am – 11:15am | Product Update Sessions |
| 11:15am – 12:00pm | Product Update Sessions |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch/Technology Pavilion |
| 1:30pm – 2:15pm | Strategies in School Nutrition: Innovation in the Lunchroom (Linda Stoll) |
| 2:15pm – 3:00pm | Strategies in School Nutrition: Don't Take Technology for "Grant-ed" (Joanne Kinsey) |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Break/Technology Pavilion |
| 3:15pm – 4:00pm | Product Update Sessions |
| 4:00pm – 6:30pm | Free Time |
| 6:30pm – 10:00pm | Evening Event: The Horizon Derby (Mouseover to view event info) |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #1 |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Break |
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #2 |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #3 |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #4 |
| 1:30pm – 1:45pm | Break |
| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #5 |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Afternoon Networking Activities: Customer Choice (Mouseover to view activities) |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Movie Night: "Argo" (Mouseover to view information) |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #6 |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Break |
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #7 |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #8 |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Welcome Dinner |
| 7:00am – 8:30am | Breakfast/Registration |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Opening Session |
| 9:30am – 10:15am | Strategies in School Nutrition: Top Chef's Vision for a Sustainable District (Jim Hemman) |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break/Technology Pavilion |
| 10:30am – 11:15am | Product Update Sessions |
| 11:15am – 12:00pm | Product Update Sessions |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch/Technology Pavilion |
| 1:30pm – 2:15pm | Strategies in School Nutrition: Innovation in the Lunchroom (Linda Stoll) |
| 2:15pm – 3:00pm | Strategies in School Nutrition: Don't Take Technology for "Grant-ed" (Joanne Kinsey) |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Break/Technology Pavilion |
| 3:15pm – 4:00pm | Product Update Sessions |
| 4:00pm – 6:30pm | Free Time |
| 6:30pm – 10:00pm | Evening Event: The Horizon Derby (Mouseover to view event info) |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #1 |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Break |
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #2 |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #3 |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #4 |
| 1:30pm – 1:45pm | Break |
| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #5 |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Afternoon Networking Activities: Customer Choice (Mouseover to view activities) |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Movie Night: Argo (Mouseover to view information) |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #6 |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Break |
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #7 |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Training Classes & Workshops — Course #8 |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunch |
Product Updates |
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| 10:30am-11:15am | 11:15am-12:00pm |
3:15pm-4:00pm | |
Room 1 |
OneSource/KidServe Front of the House | OneSource/KidServe Front of the House | - - - |
Room 2 |
OneSource/KidServe Back Office | MyPaymentsPlus | MyPaymentsPlus |
| Room 3 | VBOSS Back Office | FastLane | OneSource/KidServe Back Office |
*All times and classes are subject to change.
All training classes offered have been approved by SNA for CEU credit. Mouseover class names to see descriptions.
| 8:00am-9:00am | 9:00am- 9:15am |
9:15am-10:15pm | 10:15am-10:30am | 10:30am-11:30am | |
Room 1 |
Back Office Basics | Break | OneSource/KidServe Front of House for Experienced Users | Break | TrainSmart: Web-Based Training for All Levels |
Room 2 |
Using Technology to Increase Participation | Break | SourceBoard: Using Digital Signage to Inform, Educate & Entertain | Break | OneSource/KidServe Order Processing |
Room 3 |
OneSource/KidServe Front of House for Experienced Users | Break | MyPaymentsPlus Basics | Break | MyPaymentsPlus Troubleshooting |
Room 4 |
Preparing for your Administrative Review | Break | VBOSS Troubleshooting | Break | FastLane Troubleshooting |
Room 5 |
Free & Reduced Application Processing for New Users | Break | OneSource/KidServe Inventory Setup & Maintenance | Break | OneSource/KidServe POS for New Users |
Room 6 |
Support Lab | Break | Support Lab | Break | Support Lab |
| 11:30am- 12:30pm |
12:30pm-1:30pm | 1:30pm-1:45pm | 1:45pm-2:45pm | |
Room 1 |
Lunch | OneSource/KidServe Basic Troubleshooting | Break | OneSource & KidServe Advanced Troubleshooting |
Room 2 |
Lunch | Marketing & Social Media: Reaching Parents & the Community | Break | Converting from Fastlane to OneSource |
Room 3 |
Lunch | OneSource/KidServe Menu Planning for New Users | Break | Free & Reduced Verification Process |
Room 4 |
Lunch | Managing Your Warehouse Operations with OneSource | Break | TrainSmart: Web-Based Training for All Levels |
Room 5 |
Lunch | Online Free & Reduced Applications | Break | Advanced Menu Planning & Nutrition Analysis |
Room 6 |
Lunch | Support Lab | Break | Support Lab |
*All times and classes are subject to change.
All training classes offered have been approved by SNA for CEU credit. Mouseover class names to see descriptions.
| 8:00am-9:00am | 9:00am- 9:15am |
9:15am-10:15pm | 10:15am-10:30am | 10:30am-11:30am | |
Room 1 |
OneSource/KidServe Front of House Letters | Break | OneSource/KidServe End-of-Month Reporting | Break | Free & Reduced Application Scanning |
Room 2 |
Converting from VBOSS to OneSource | Break | Incorporating Reimbursable Meal Vending Into Your Program | Break | Physical Inventory Best Practices |
Room 3 |
Maximizing System Integration: Information Flow in OneSource | Break | OneSource/KidServe Production | Break | Preparing for Next School Year |
Room 4 |
Protecting Your Assets & Keeping Your Food Safe with Temperature Management | Break | Using BidAdvantage for Schools with OneSource | Break | TBD |
Room 5 |
Component-Based POS: Lose the "Meal" Button | Break | SIS & Direct Certification Imports | Break | Menu Plan Ordering |
Room 6 |
Support Lab | Break | Support Lab | Support Lab | |
| 11:30am - Lunch and Airport Shuttle | |||||
*All times and classes are subject to change.
The Tuesday night events during Horizon's Users Group Conferences are always a crowd pleaser— the first time during the busy day that everyone has a chance to really relax and visit with colleagues.
This year, in keeping with the fun-filled, high-energy festivies of the past, Horizon is pleased to offer Casino Horse Racing.
Casino Horse Racing is a unique, exciting, highly interactive stage show with lights, sound, and a lot of action.
The announcer's exciting presentation of the races, a well-decorated stage, lights, music between races, and the sounds of a real horse race underscoring each race... all combine with the prize drawing at the end of the evening to create an experience guests will not soon forget!
The 2012 Horizon Users Group Conference introduced several new afternoon activities in which attendees could participate, conveniently located within the Lake Lanier Islands Resort. We're bringing back the very popular ziplining and boat ride, and we're adding hiking and Masterpiece Mixers. And for those of you who'd rather head into the city, do your own thing, or just cool your heels, of course, there's the option to choose none of these activities
Be sure to choose one of the options when you register. Participation is limited in each activity, and registration is first-come, first-served.
Here is more information on the activities to be offered:
- Boat excursion around Lake Lanier
Enjoy a 90-minute scenic tour around Lake Sidney Lanier. Relax with colleagues and enjoy the beautiful scenery and refreshing beverages. This is a great way to experience the natural beauty of springtime in the South. - Zip-lining around Legacy Lodge
Try out seven exciting zip lines and two sky bridges all located around Legacy Lodge. Be enchanted by picturesque views and entertained by knowledgeable guides as you breeze your way throughout your adventure.
(250 lb. weight limit)
- Masterpiece Mixers
Looking for something new, exciting and creative to do? Come join us to mix up your own masterpiece. We'll supply the canvas, the paint, and the brushes, while our professional, fun teachers will guide you step by step in creating your own piece of art that you take home at the end of the event. This fun event is designed for all levels, from "never held a paint brush" to avid artists. Beverages provided. - Legacy Limits trail hike
Legacy Limits offers the hiking buff a 1.6 mile trek around the tip of Legacy Island. This is a natural trail formed by deer and other hiking enthusiasts. It runs along the water's edge, with natural obstacles placed by Mother Nature herself. Come and enjoy the flora and fauna of a southern springtime. Hiking boots or well-soled shoes are recommended. - No activity
Wednesday night, after you've enjoyed the afteroon activities, we will meet in the media room. Comfortable chairs and a large viewing screen make for a relaxing time watching the movie, Argo. Before and during the movie, you'll be treated to beverages, snacks, and freshly-popped popcorn. And finally, movie goers will have an opportunity to win some cool door prizes.
We hope you'll join us for our final networking event of the conference!
You can watch the trailer and find out more about the movie here.
It was nice to have speakers who have been 'in the trenches' of the lunchroom like we have.
A speaker's words have more impact when you feel like they understand the issues you face day in and day out.
Jim Hemmen is currently the Child Nutrition Services Director & Executive Chef for Roosevelt School District in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, he is a member of the adjunct faculty staff at the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he has taught hospitality business classes and shared his industry experience since 2003.
Jim has over 30 years' combined industry experience, holding a variety of positions. During this time, he held significant leadership roles with large hospitality companies servicing Fortune 100 companies in Arizona and the Pacific Northwest, and he owned and operated a successful restaurant and a gourmet food development company that practiced "farm to table" concepts for a over a decade. He now maintains a consulting practice that coaches small businesses to practice many of these ideals and to develop success principles. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management from Washington State University.
Jim recently embarked on designing and leading the district to develop a five-acre property into a sustainable food distribution facility, culinary instruction lab, wellness and nutrition education center, and a living-edible landscape. This project has created a gathering place for students, parents, educators and the community to learn about healthier lifestyle practices and enjoy fresh highly nutritious meals together.
Jim’s passion for hospitality and culinary arts are what drive him to succeed and to get up every day to serve those around him. People who know him will often hear him say, "Some of life’s best moments are experienced sharing great food and beverages with people who you love, who inspire you, and who uplift your spirits."
Linda Stoll, MPH, is currently the Executive Director of Food Services at 86,000-student Jefferson County School District, Golden, Colorado, and has worked in the school nutrition industry since 1983. Prior to Jeffco, Linda served as Director of Food Services for Boulder Valley School District, CO and Director of Nutrition Services for Mat-Su Borough School District in Wasilla, Alaska.
Linda’s approach to innovating her school nutrition programs has earned her peer and industry recognitions over the years. Hiring an executive chef and doing more quick scratch cooking, conducting focus groups to better understand student demands, working with local companies to create new products, and partnering with schools to run the student stores and vending machines are a few creative solutions she has implemented.
Most recently, Linda was recognized as Food Service Director of the Month for May, 2012 by Food Service Director magazine. In 2011, she was named as winner of SNA’s Silver Leadership Award, which recognizes a director who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication, fiscal achievement and innovation in menuing/merchandising.
Linda received her Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University.
Joanne K. Kinsey has been a professional educator for thirty-five years. Her undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Home Economics/Vocational Education. After teaching school four years, she accepted a position as Director of School Food Service for the Camp Lejuene Dependent Schools at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Ms. Kinsey has been active in Child Nutrition Programs in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, the New England area and currently Virginia.
After serving in numerous management capacities, Ms. Kinsey created her own firm, THE KINSEY KOMPANY. She has presented seminars and workshops covering a wide range of topics in management, personnel training and nutrition education. She has also conducted research for large food companies in relation to the school food service market.
Mrs. Kinsey works closely with the Child Nutrition Foundation (CNF) serving as a national trainer for numerous educational programs. She also provides technical support for the National Food Service Management Institute located in Oxford, Mississippi. During her time in Pennsylvania, Joanne served as a Master Instructor for Project PA. This initiative is a joint food service training program between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Penn State University.
Joanne participated in several People to People Citizens Ambassador delegations with the School Nutrition Association visiting South Africa and China. She traveled to El Salvador as part of a medical mission team in 2008 and 2009. As a result of her travels, she remains active in the international effort to promote child nutrition partnerships around the world.
Joanne is very active in the School Nutrition Association (SNA). She is a past president of the state associations in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. She served as Northeast Regional Director and the Education Chair on the SNA Board of Directors.
Joanne is Director of School Nutrition Services for the Chesapeake Public Schools. The district has 47 schools with a student enrollment of 40,000 in grades K-12. The Chesapeake Public Schools School Nutrition Program was recognized in November 2010 as a District of Excellence by the School Nutrition Foundation.
She has been featured in School Foodservice and Nutrition magazine (May 97, April 2010) under “Profile of Success”, Food Service Director Magazine (Feb 98, May 2010), and numerous other publications for her innovative school programming. She was named the Outstanding Food Service Director of the Year for the state of Pennsylvania for 2003-04 and Virginia 2010. She also received the 2006 Lauretta Woodson Award for exemplary service to the Allentown School District and Citizens of the Commonwealth of PA. In 2009 she received the FAME Golden Star Award for Foodservice Director of the Year. In May 2010, Joanne was recognized with the prestigious Silver Plate Award (Elementary/Secondary Schools) from the International Food Manufacturers Association.
Horizon Users Group Conferences have a long history of providing informative, entertaining speakers, and this year is certainly no exception.
This year we welcome Jim Hemmen, Linda Stoll, and Joanne Kinsey speaking on the topics of “Strategies in School Nutrition”.
Please click on the tabs above to find out more information on our speakers for the 2013 Horizon Users Group Conference.
Horizon 2013 UGC Conference Funding Advice
In these challenging economic times, it is sometimes difficult to gain funding for conferences and training opportunities without sufficient justification for the cost.
Horizon is pleased to provide the information you need to present to your manager to help them fully understand the benefits of your attendance at our annual conference. Through the conference training and networking, you will gain a greater understanding of how to make your software a more successful and efficient part of your school food program's daily operations. With that kind of initiative and commitment from you, funding for your attendance is more likely to be seen as an investment, rather than an expenditure.
Click on the tabs to the right to view the information available to assist you in your cost-justification preparation.
Use our Horizon UGC app to keep up-to-date on what you need to know about during your time at the 2013 Users Group. You'll be able to see the agenda at a glance, post your own messages to the news feed*, receive important push notifications from and stay in contact with Horizon staff. Available for both iPhone® and Android® users.
More information will come to the app as the conference gets closer. You'll want to stay on top of it all with this handy app!
Visit the Horizon UGC app page. (Window will open on top of this page.)
Below are some easy-to-follow instructions after you click the link or graphic to go to our app page.
1. a) On the app page, use your smartphone to scan the QR code -OR- b) enter your email or mobile phone number into the space provided.
2. If you use the QR code, you will be taken directly to the app store to download the Yapp Box. (Note: The Yapp Box is the app that contains the Horizon app, much like iTunes® contains your songs.)
If you entered a mobile phone number or an email address you can receive on your mobile phone, you will receive a message that provides a link to the app store.
3. Open the link you receive.
4. Click "Install."
5. Click "Accept & Download."
6. Once the app has downloaded, find the "Yapp Box" app on your smartphone and click to open it.
7. The Horizon UGC app will start to install. (If it seems like it's taking too long to install, try clicking on the app icon and see if it will start.)
8. That's it! Enjoy your app!
If you would like to be updated with Push Notifications, be sure to allow that when prompted. Whenever we make changes to the app, your app will let you know that an update is available.
*Once you've installed the app, you may also post message to the news feed; however, if you need to contact someone, please use the "Contact" tab for any questions you may have.
How to Justify Attending a Conference
Following are suggestions for how to justify your UGC attendance:
- Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation and Q&A session to your colleagues when you return to share what you learned. Others can benefit from your attendance too!
- Share conference materials, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts with your colleagues. As a three-day attendee, you have unlimited access to training materials provided for you on the jump drive you will receive at registration.
- Explain what you plan to get out of attending and how that will benefit your work, organization, and customers.
- Be ready with a plan that shows who at your organization will cover for you while you are attending the conference.
- Compare the cost of attending with the cost of attending another educational course, conference, or on-site training.
Why You Should Attend
You will come away from the conference equipped with tools that can impact your organization in a positive way.
- You will come away from the conference equipped wirth tools that can impact your organization in a positive way.
- Valuable training classes for users of all skill levels
- Breakout sessions to learn about product updates
- New Horizon product introductions
- Technology pavilion allows one-on-one time with hardware providers
- Cost- and time-saving strategies
- SNA continuing education units (CEU)
- One-on-one support and advice for district-specific issues
- Learn how other Horizon users put technology to use in their districts
Letter to Your Manager
Copy and paste this letter into an email or Word document to send to your manager to request permission to attend the 2013 Horizon Users Group Conference.
Subject: Improving my Understanding and Usage of our Horizon Software Solutions
Dear [put your manager's name here]:
While we have already benefited from using Horizon's technology solutions, I have an opportunity to further improve the way I use their software in our day-to-day operations. I believe that by attending the annual Horizon Users Group Conference this year, I will have the opportunity to bring back new ideas that will help us efficiently and effectively deal with our operational challenges in a positive way.
The 2013 Horizon Users Group Conference will focus on the following areas:
- Generating revenue with Horizon solutions
- Increasing participation with streamlined processes
- Reducing waste and controlling costs
- Improving food safety
- Providing systems training and SNA CEU credits
- Encouraging new ideas through networking
By surrounding myself with industry peers, Horizon staff, and their vendors, I will gain a better understanding of how Horizon solutions can help our organization increase revenue and reduce costs, which in turn will allow us to provide better service to our customers.
In order to maximize this investment, I will be happy to prepare a follow-up report which shares what I have learned during the conference that directly relates to the increased efficiency of our food service technology and processes. I will be glad to share this information and conference materials with the entire food service team as needed.
If you have any questions about Horizon's Users Group Conference, please let me know and I will share the conference literature with you. You can also view the conference website at www.horizonsoftware.com/2013UGC. I hope you will agree that my attendance at this training event would make a significant, positive impact on our organization.
Best regards,
[Your name will appear here
Cost-Saving Tips:
With a little advance planning and some online research, you can find ways to save even more money and improve your chances of justifying your attendance.
- Register early. Register on or before 12/31/12 and take advantage of the lower conference rate.
- Don't go hungry or spend a fortune on meals. All full-conference registration packages include breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and dinners.
- Save on rental cars. Shuttles will be provided between the airport and the conference center at various times on Monday and Thursday.
- Fly airlines that are offering special rates. If you book far enough ahead, you can sometimes find discounted flights that will result in significant travel savings.
- Earn continuing education credits.
Post-Conference Reporting
Commit to your manager that you will prepare and share a conference report with him or her and your team.
Examples of information you might include in the conference report:
- Executive summary of key themes, concerns, ideas, and practices discussed
- Keynote session highlights
- Specific breakout or session highlights
- Two or three detailed ideas from the training classes that will impact your day-to-day usage and/or processes
- Networking event takeaways (new contacts, why they are important, who will follow up and when)
- Program ideas or recommendations picked up or thought up while at the conference
I was very impressed with how smoothly the conference ran. Never having been to Atlanta, I was worried that I might get lost. Fortunately, I knew where I was supposed to be and what I was supposed to do all along the way.
Driving
Horizon Software is looking forward to seeing you at the 2013 Annual Users Group Conference. If you are driving, Lake Lanier Islands Resort is located at:
7000 Holiday Road
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Buford, GA 30518
Located north of downtown Atlanta, take I-85N to I-985N to exit 8 (Lanier Islands Parkway). Follow the signs to Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Or take GA 400N to exit 14. Go East on GA 20, turn left on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and left on Lanier Islands Parkway.
Airport Shuttle Pickup
Shuttle times to and from the airport will be announced closer to the event time.
If you are flying and planning to utilize one of a shuttle, please send Julie Denmon your flight information as well as your cell phone number as soon as possible so that she may coordinate capacity needed for each shuttle. It will be of great help to the drivers if we can provide them with your cell phone numbers. They will already have your flight information, but cell phones help a great deal in the event they need to contact you.
In the event you miss the first shuttle, please notify Strictly Business Limo Services that you will catch the next available shuttle.
Airport Shuttle Departure
Horizon will also provide a shuttle run from the hotel back to the airport on Thursday, March 28.
Shuttle times will be announced closer to the event time. You will be instructed where to gather at least 15 minutes before departure.
Atlanta Airport Information
We will make every effort to make your shuttle transition as smooth as possible. For those who have never ventured through the Atlanta airport, below are a few helpful facts you should know:
- Strictly Business Limo Services will be operating the shuttles. If you should need to call them once you arrive at the airport (should your flight be delayed, cannot find a greeter, or need directions, please call 770-925-2900 or 404-569-3602.
- You will meet the shuttle driver at Door LN-1. (Complete information regarding shuttle location and pick up can be downloaded here. ) A greeter will be there with a Horizon Users Group sign.
- For more information about Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, you can visit their web site or you can download this fact sheet (PDF).
I enjoyed the Product Fair. At first, I didn't think I would learn that much, but listening to each of the vendors made me start to think of ways we can improve in the future.
Horizon works closely with vendors to provide the very best technology to help run your school food service program. Please contact Steve Davis or Amy Huff if you are interested in supporting our Users Group Conference or would like additional information.
Diamond Sponsor
UnyPOS is a supplier of point-of-sale and industrial products. UnyPOS's core products include cash drawers, touch-screen displays, and POS terminals. In addition, they also design and manufacture kiosks and OEM custom applications. UnyPOS has a global footprint with facilities in the US, Canada, and two joint venture locations in Latin America. Their technical expertise, product portfolio, and global reach are unmatched. This diversity is a considerable strength and enables them to leverage opportunities across industries and geographies.
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Horizon has partnered with SMART Temps to offer an integrated temperature management solution, TempAlert. TempAlert is the only wireless temperature management system that is seamlessly integrated with menus and production records to ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliance. Food temperatures are automatically submitted to production records, helping clients meet all HACCP reporting requirements with ease and eliminating the tedious chore of hand-written temperature logs.
TempAlert also helps food service operations avoid costly food losses by continuously monitoring temperatures in freezers, refrigerators, milk coolers, and storerooms, and sending alerts via email, text, and/or phone if temperatures are not in the proper range.
Visit the SMART Temps web site. Gold Sponsor
USI (U-Select-It Intelligent Dispensing Solutions) offers intelligent dispensing solutions for every segment of traditional food service and non-food-dispensing markets. Leading the way with the VendNetwork, USI (IDS) is integrating vending into today's cashless society with the broadest cashless support of all. Providing solution-oriented approaches increases convenience for consumers and expands the use of vending equipment into new applications—maps, tools, safety equipment, office supplies, school lunches, medical supplies, and more.
Visit the USI web site. Silver Sponsor
The FeePay™ online meal and activity payment system is easy to set up and use, reliable and secure. Created by cutting-edge Minnesota software developer TIES, FeePay was a finalist for the national CODiE Awards and won a prestigious Tekne award from the Minnesota High Tech Association.
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Electrone has been solving customers' IT problems for over 20 years as suppliers of IT peripherals and keyboards. Electrone offers a range of custom, standard, and hybrid solutions for data input. Horizon and Electrone partnered in the late 1990s to design and implement the Horizon ZPad and ScanPad devices.
Visit the Electrone web site.Dell is one of the largest hardware providers in the world, and Horizon has been an active reseller for their products for over five years. Dell selected Horizon as one of only a few resellers in the education market. Because of this relationship, we are informed of new products and technologies before they are publicly released, and advised about emerging hardware solutions that may benefit our client base.
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From the time I registered to the time I left for the airport, everyone at Horizon and at the resort were very helpful and answered all of my questions.
Qualifying for the Early Special depends upon receiving your registration by January 11, 2013. Your payment is not due at the time of registration. Payment for all registrants must be received by March 16, 2013.
You may pay by check, credit card (VISA or MasterCard), or purchase order number.
Horizon will reserve your hotel room upon receipt of your registration, but each attendee is responsible for securing his/her own travel plans. You will receive detailed information to help with coordinating your travel at the same time that you receive your conference registration confirmation. The most current information concerning travel will also be posted online. If you would like to extend your stay, please contact Julie Denmon by phone, 770-554-6353 ext. 201, or by email, and she will make arrangements for you.
We have arranged with Lake Lanier Islands Resort a special room rate for those attendees who want to extend their stay and enjoy the area and its attractions. Please contact Julie Denmon by phone, 770-554-6353 ext. 201, or by email, and she will make arrangements for you.
Once you've determined which shuttle time you would like to use after the times have been announced, please plan your flights accordingly. Remember to allow time for airport security checks, baggage claim, walking the concourse, etc. And when planning your flight home, please allow at least an hour of travel time from the hotel to the airport.
Yes. Scheduled transportation via shuttle bus will be provided. Times for the shuttle runs will be sent with your registration confirmation as well as being posted online.
Horizon shuttles will run only at the designated times. In the unfortunate event you should happen to miss the provided shuttle, you will be responsible for your own transportation. Taxis are available at the airport and hotel for a designated cost.
Check in at the resort registration desk upon your arrival on Monday. On Tuesday morning prior to the beginning of the conference, you will be provided a welcome package at Horizon's registration area at the conference center. It will contain all of your instructions about the conference. This will be your starting point for finding your way around the conference.
For participants who are staying at the resort for the full conference, all meals from Monday evening dinner through Thursday lunch are provided.
For participants attending the full conference but not staying at the resort, all lunches from Tuesday through Thursday (and Tuesday night’s dinner event) are provided.
For participants attending the first-day event, lunch and dinner on Tuesday will be provided.