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Upcoming SDA Events

    • Wednesday, December 06, 2023
    • 1:00 PM
    • Thursday, December 07, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Online
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    Dates: December 6 & 7, 2023 | 1 - 4 pm EST 

    Event Information

    The SDA Virtual Expo is a 2-day virtual event where senior living dining and hospitality professionals can connect and build business relationships through chat sessions, education sessions, and networking. Discover new foods, products, and technologies designed to enhance your dining program.

    CEU Certificate of Attendance with schedule is available 

    SCHEDULE

    WEBINAR TOPIC: BOOSTING EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN YOUR TEAM

    1:00 - 2:00 PM

    Description: Uncover proven tactics for keeping your team engaged, motivated, and loyal. This session offers actionable insights to help you build a workplace where people want to stay.

    Host – Travis Shreffler, Director of Education and Engagement

    DEMONSTRATION: EMPOWERING AUTONOMY IN SENIOR LIVING WITH VOLANTÉ SYSTEMS

    2:00 - 2:30 PM

    Description: Join us for an insightful session on revolutionizing senior living with autonomy and tech. We'll dive into how understanding autonomy contributes to residents' health and well-being, and how technology can empower them in their daily lives. Discover the latest tech solutions tailored for senior living environments, and walk away with practical strategies for implementing these technologies. Finally, we'll explore the exciting future of senior living tech. 

    Speaker – Maia Crockett

    CHAT TOPIC: CREATING MEMORABLE CULINARY EXPERIENCES ON ANY BUDGET

    2:30 - 3:00 PM

    Description: Whether you're pinching pennies or splurging, learn how to craft unforgettable dining events that wow your guests at any price point.

    Host – Travis Shreffler, Director of Education and Engagement

    DEMONSTRATION: ENHANCING EXPERIENCES AND REVENUE GROWTH THROUGH INTEGRATED

    3:00 - 3:30 PM

    Description: Explore how the introduction of a resident portal with online ordering and reservations can revolutionize your community's operations and enhance experiences for both residents and staff. This innovative solution not only offers flexibility and empowerment to residents but also serves as a catalyst for increased revenue. By linking this portal to your senior living Point of Sale system, it facilitates seamless cross-campus revenue capture and simplifies month-end billing processes.

    NEW MEMBER ONBOARDING

    4:00 - 4:30 PM

    Description: Welcome to the Senior Dining Association. Please join us and explore a multitude of perks that come with joining our unique community, like impactful chat sessions, peer groups, awards program, member forums, educational events, and engaging with the SDA. We're thrilled to have you join our thriving community—can't wait for you to experience all we have to offer!  Join us the first Wednesday of every month.   

    Host – Travis Shreffler, Director of Education and Engagement 

    THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

    CHAT TOPIC: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY THROUGH INCLUSIVE DINING

    1:00 - 2:00 PM

    Description: Dive into the impact of cultural inclusion in enriching residents' dining experiences. Learn how honoring diverse backgrounds can transform your dining program.
    Takeaways:

    1. The role of cultural sensitivity in crafting resident-preferred menus
    2. The link between inclusive dining and increased resident engagement
    3. Leveraging cultural events to build community and elevate the dining experience.

    Host – Travis Shreffler, Director of Education and Engagement

    SDA PEER GROUPS 2:00 - 3:00 PM

    • Director of Dining: Exploring Robotics in Senior Dining
    • Executive Chef: Working the norm “short staffed” and how to be effective
    • Rising Stars: Effective techniques that support efficient training
    • Dietitians:  Managing work/life balance during the holidays
    • Dining Executives | National & VP of Dining: Mastering the Hurdles of Launching New Programs

    WEBINAR TOPIC: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS: COOKING UP SUCCESS

    3:00 - 4:00 PM

    Description: Dive into the key ingredients that make a leader effective and impactful. Get actionable insights to elevate your leadership game and drive your team to new heights.
    Takeaways:

    1. The critical role of leadership in meeting organizational objectives
    2. Techniques for enhancing communication and decision-making skills
    3. The impact of leading by example to inspire and uplift your team

    Host – Travis Shreffler, Director of Education and Engagement






    Terms and Conditions:

    As an SDA Virtual Expo attendee, you agree to share your contact information including email with SDA Virtual Expo exhibiting partners. As an attendee you will be using Airmeet.com to access all the scheduled events and exhibit booths. SDA is not responsible if attendees cannot connect to Airmeet or have WiFi or any computer related issues. 

    • Thursday, December 14, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Airmeet
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    Sponsored Complimentary Webinar

    About the webinar:

    The dining experience continues to be a critical component of daily community life for residents. With advancements in technology, solutions like point-of-sale systems can help elevate the dining experience, create seamless workflows between front of the house and back of the house, easily manage meal plans, and capture necessary revenue in the community. Hear from a panel of seasoned dining operators as they share their own experiences with implementing a point-of-sale system and the positive differences it has made in their daily operations for both residents and staff. 

    Key Discussion Points:

    • Learn how a point-of-sale solution can improve staff workflows which results in time savings and increased efficiencies.
    • Understand the value in utilizing a point-of-sale system to track meal plans, capture revenue, and support billing processes.
    • Identify how a point-of-sale system could address common pain points in a dining program and how this can enhance resident satisfaction of the dining program.

    Presenter:

    Kelly Stranburg, Account Executive for FullCount. Ms. Stranburg is a seasoned senior living operator with 15 years of experience focused on community experience for residents and staff.

    Panelists:


    • Thad Parton, Assistant Vice President of Restaurant Operations, Mather
    • Dr. Milton McGowian, Vice President of Resident Services, The Sharon at SouthPark
    • Erin Perkins, Director of Dining Arts, Arbor Acres Retirement Community




        

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