University of
Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
July 28 - July 31, 2024
Registration
Registration is Now Open!
Registration for the conference includes: Conference materials, meals, and activities.
Full Registration: $450.00
Guest Registration: Guest passes can be purchased for dinner for each night of the conference. To purchase guest passes you will receive a link in your full registration confirmation email.
Payment Information
Credit Card: Accepted cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
Checks: Please make all checks out to Wisconsin Union - FoodPro and mail to Wisconsin Union Conference Management | 800 Langdon St | Madison, WI 53706
*Please select 'Pay Later' if you would like to pay for your registration fee in FY25. If selected, you will be emailed a payment link in July to complete payment by July 12th.*
Lodging
Standard Room Rate: $199 per night
King Suite Rate: $249 per night
To book a room at the Graduate, please call (608) 257-4391 and ask for the FoodPro room block or book online here. All reservations must be made by Sunday, July 7, 2024 to receive the discounted rate.
The Graduate Madison is located just steps from Madison's iconic State Street district's dining and shopping, and a stone's throw from the Memorial Union. The Graduate offers unique amenities near the heart of UW-Madison's campus. Enjoy Camp Trippalindee, a summer camp themed rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the State Capitol and picturesque Lake Mendota, a café serving coffee and all-day breakfast in the lobby, and 24-hour onsite gym. Enjoy a room design inspired by the lakeshore and college lifestyle complete with cozy beds, workstations, an HD TV, docking stations, and a lounge chair. Valet parking is available.
Meeting Agenda
SUNDAY, JULY 28TH, 2024
General FoodPro System Training
Before Conference | Pyle Center
This training session
is separate from the conference. If you are interested in attending,
please contact Aurora Information Systems.
Conference Registration
1 PM – 8 PM | Memorial Union, 2nd Floor
Presenters Meeting
5 PM – 5:30 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Commons
Quick meeting for presenters to go over expectations, IT information, etc during the conference.
Shuttle
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Continuous shuttle pickup at Graduate Hotel and Memorial Union to Union South
Opening Session
6 PM – 7:15 PM | Union South - Marquee Theater
Welcome and Introduction, Dining Services Director Speech, Board Introductions, Aurora Information's Speech, Session Review, Housekeeping, What is the FoodPro User Group and Additional Resources.
Opening Reception
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM | Union South - Pavilion
Wisconsin Tailgate Theme with heavy appetizers, stations and bar. We will have drink tickets and a bar. Plus, tours of Union South.
Shuttle
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Continuous shuttle pickup at Union South to Graduate Hotel and Memorial Union
Hospitality Suite
9 PM - 11 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Deck
Overlooking the Memorial Union Terrace. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as games and entertainment.
MONDAY, JULY 29TH, 2024
Breakfast
7 AM – 8:30 AM | Memorial Union - Profile & Tripp Commons
Conference Welcome
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Memorial Union - Tripp Commons
Conference welcome, introductions and housekeeping items.
History of the Wisconsin Union & Networking Activity
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Memorial Union - Tripp Commons
Breakout Sessions (A)
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Pyle Center
Content:
Inventory Programs Review & Best Practices | Rm. 232
Kathleen Franc, Princeton University
Data Integration & How it is Used | Rm. 335
Brian Jermyn, Tufts University
Aurora Information Systems Presents
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Commons
FoodPro release highlights and client activities
Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:20 PM | Memorial Union - Restaurants
Breakout Sessions (B)
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM | Pyle Center
Content:
Nutrition Roundtable | Rm. 232
Kathleen Franc, Princeton University
Using FoodPro to Manage Costs | Rm. 335
Josh Berg, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Union
Breakout Sessions (C)
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM | Pyle Center
Content:
In case You Missed It - Little known features that you can do in FoodPro | Rm. 232
Eric Lam, Aurora Information Systems
Leadership/Director Roundtable | Rm. 335
Patti Klos, Tufts University
Tours of the Wisconsin Union's Food Service Operations
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | TBD
Free Time & Hoofer’s Water Sports
5 PM – 7 PM | Memorial Union - Lower Level Hoofers
Attendees have free time and can use their Hoofer’s Water Sports Coupon
Dinner Buffet & Evening Activity
7 PM – 10 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Commons
Hospitality Suite
10 PM – 11 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Deck
Overlooking the Memorial Union Terrace. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as games and entertainment.
TUESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2024
Breakfast
7 AM – 8:30 AM | Pyle Center
Breakout Sessions (D)
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM | Pyle Center
Content:
Enhancement Modules - Implementation Overview | Rm. 232
Jim Ciccaglione, Aurora Information Systems
Strategies for Menu Planning for Accurate Forecasting | Rm. 335
University of Northern Iowa
Breakout Sessions (E)
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM | Pyle Center
Content:
Global Recipes - Overview on Global Recipes and Best Practices | Rm. 232
Joseph Zavala, University of California-Riverside
FoodPro Standard Operating Procedures Roundtable - How do we operationalize FoodPro? | Rm. 335
Maggie Doherty, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Union
Breakout Sessions (F)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM | Pyle Center
Content:
Getting Started with FoodPro Web Solutions | Rm. 232
Kathleen Franc, Princeton University & Eric Lam, Aurora Information Systems
Purchasing & Ordering Processes, Responsibilites and Tools in FoodPro | Rm. 335
Jason Schroer, Ohio University
Lunch
11:20 AM – 1 PM | Pyle Center
Breakout Sessions (G)
1 PM – 1:50 PM | Pyle Center
Content:
FoodPro Internal Order Groups | Rm. 232
Jon Panganiban, University of California-Riverside
TCL - The Basics & Tips | Rm. 335
Kathleen Franc, Princeton University
FoodPro User Group Business Meeting
2:15 PM – 4 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Commons
Moderated by
the FoodPro Advisory Board. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate. A
voting delegate from each school is required to attend.
Free Time & Hoofer’s Water Sports
4 PM – 7 PM | Memorial Union - Lower Level Hoofers
Attendees
have free time and can use their Hoofer’s Water Sports Coupon
Plated Dinner
7 PM – 8:30 PM | Memorial Union - Great
Hall
Evening Activity
8:30 PM – 10 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp
Commons
Hospitality Suite
10 PM – 11 PM | Memorial Union - Tripp Deck
Over looking the Memorial Union Terrace. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as games and entertainment.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2024
Breakfast
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM | Pyle Center
Some Wishes Do Come True
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Pyle Center - AT&T Lounge
An open
forum where you can contribute your ideas and enhancement requests to a Wish
List that will be compiled and presented to Aurora Information Systems. Many
requests from prior Wish List sessions have already been incorporated into
recent FoodPro releases.
General Session
9:40 AM – 10:30 AM | Pyle Center - AT&T Lounge
Content: Ask the Wizards
General Session
10:40 AM – 11:30 AM | Pyle Center - AT&T Lounge
Content: FoodPro Staying on Top Discussion
We will be sharing some recurring topics that are brought up in the FoodPro User Group. Proctored by Maggie Doherty, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Union.
Conference Wrap Up
11:40 AM – 12 PM | Pyle Center - AT&T Lounge
Lunch
12 PM | Memorial Union Restaurants
The conference will be held at the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. As one of the most beloved and historic destinations on campus, Memorial Union is the place to come socialize, relax, study, eat and enjoy all the beautiful sunsets and lake views that Madison has to offer. Situated on the shores of Lake Mendota, the classic architecture of the building boasts a picturesque lakeside view as well as a terrace with 600 colorful sunburst chairs.
Madison, WI
Guest Meals
Menus Coming Soon!
Traveling to Madison
We recommend flying into the Madison Dane County Airport (MSN). It is not necessary to rent a car while at the conference, everything is within a few blocks and it is very easy to walk around town.
By Plane
Madison: Dane County Regional Airport is located 4 miles northeast of downtown Madison. Most major airlines fly into Madison. You can continue to the meeting site via taxi, Uber or Lyft and fares generally run between $12-$20. Please visit www.msnairport.com for more information.
Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (www.mitchellairport.com) is located in Milwaukee, WI, approximately 75 miles east of Madison. You may continue to Madison via car or bus.
Chicago: Chicago, IL is located 150 miles southeast of Madison and has two international airports: Midway and O'Hare International Airport. Both airports can be found by visiting www.ohare.com - passengers can continue to Madison via car or bus.
By Bus
Milwaukee: The Badger Bus Coach line runs 6 trips daily from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport directly to the meeting site for around $23 one way. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. Please call (608) 276-7490 for more information or visit www.badgerbus.com
Chicago: The Van Galder Bus Company runs several times daily from both O'Hare and Midway Airports, directly to the Madison meeting site. The one way fare is currently $30-$32 and travel time is approximately 3.5 hours. Please call (800) 747-0994 for more information or visit www.vangalderbus.com
Uber & Lyft
Uber and Lyft are both available in Madison and will provide rides to and from the Dane County Regional Airport. To utilize, download either the Uber or Lyft app on your smartphone.
Parking
Parking in Madison is very limited. If you plan to bring a car to the meeting, we suggest parking it at the hotel.
Contact Us
Wisconsin Union Conference Management
Conference Questions: msdoherty@wisc.edu
Registration Questions: conferences@union.wisc.edu
Wisconsin Union
Conference Management
800 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53706