KEVIN E. RENFRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Introducing the new scholarship program for members of the School Nutrition Association of Arizona- The Kevin E. Renfro Memorial Scholarship. Founded and sponsored by Southwest Training Systems, Inc. and SFS PAC.

This program is designed to reward outstanding community service performed by members of SNAAZ. As we can all attest to, the daily efforts of school nutrition staff is in itself is a great service to our communities and in every district there are individuals who go above and beyond the call for their school, their church and/or the community at large. This scholarship is designed to reward those who take the extra step to impact their community.

The program is named for the late Kevin E. Renfro, who believed that service to humanity was the best work of life. Kevin was the co-founder of Southwest Training Systems. Inc. and believed in the culture of continuous education. He was committed to the mission of school nutrition professionals. Kevin was always the first to help and this was especially true for those who were serving others.

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PAULA BARLETTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Paula Barletta Memorial Scholarship was developed in memory of our friend and colleague Paula Barletta, one of the founders of the School Nutrition Association of Arizona. AN adored and admired member of the Yuma Chapter, Paula was tireless in her devotion and the children of Arizona. She was a unique individual that came to America as a German war bride and went on to make her mark in our nation's history. At the gateway to New York where the Statue of Liberty is located, her name can be found on the Ellis Island "Wall of Immigrants" as an immigrant that made a significant contribution in American history. She developed an amazing relationship with many leaders in American politics while furthering the School Nutrition Association's goals of feeding all school children.

Paula loved to travel. It was the intention of Paula's family and SNAAZ members to salute her memory with the establishment of the Paula Barletta Memorial Fund. Its purpose it to offer one scholarship annually to attend the SNA Annual National Conference (ANC). She believed the best opportunity for professional development for a school food service worker was at ANC. Towards this end, association members closest to her, worked together to develop this Scholarship for Association members at the kitchen manager/employee level.

The 2013 Paula Barletta scholarship information will be posted in June 2012.