The March 2004 poster contest is sponsored by the Nutrition Committee of the Arkansas School Food Service Association (ASFSA) in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Child Nutrition Unit (CNU). The American Dietetic Association National Nutrition Month slogan, "Eat Smart, Stay Healthy" is this year's theme. The theme must be on the poster to be considered for judging.
There will be a $50.00 student award for each state level winner in grades K-11 and a $300.00 cash scholarship for the grade 12 state level winner. Each state level winner will receive a trophy. A $100.00 award for classroom art supplies will be presented to the instructor/art teacher of each state level winner. The food service manager at each statewide winner’s school site will receive one year of ASFSA membership dues paid for the upcoming year.
All posters should be ready for local school judging no later than March 3, 2004, with district judging scheduled prior to March 17, 2004. Winning school district posters for state competition should be delivered to the State Child Nutrition Office by March 26, 2004. All posters must be mailed or brought to the Child Nutrition Office for judging. This year, CNU, ADE will not pick up district winners from the Educational Cooperatives.
In order for district winners to be considered for state competition, the attached district ENTRY FORM must be completed and mailed or faxed to the Child Nutrition Office no later than March 22, 2004.