In This Week's Newsletter
Teacher Institute
Have you registered for Teacher Institute? If your name is not on the list HERE, then you need to register ASAP.
If you haven't registered, use the link HERE
Looking for the tentative agenda or hotel information? Click HERE
Last chance to submit topic suggestions at the survey HERE
Industry Awards
Do you know an outstanding ProStart student who embodies the ProStart Core Values of leadership, passion, and community and shows great promise and aptitude for a future career in the foodservice industry? What about an educator who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the advancement of the Ohio foodservice industry? Each December, we celebrate a ProStart student and hospitality educator at our Industry Awards dinner. Nominate them today by completing the form - HERE. Nominations close Tuesday, September 23.
National ProStart Data Collection
The Data Collection emails hit your inboxes on Tuesday. The sender address is prostartdatabase@nraef.org. If you did not receive it please check your junk or spam folders. The surveys are due by September 29th.
Monthly Recap
The first monthly recap went out on Monday. Let me know if you did not receive it.
Educator Office Hours
Our first office hours of the school year will be on Thursday, September 4, from 2:30-3:30. Teams Invites will be sent out on Tuesday, September 2.

Ohio Hospitality CTSO Update
Registration for Ohio Hospitality CTSO is open. You can use the link HERE to register your students for the 2025-26 school year.
Student Waiver Link is HERE. CTSO Handbook is HERE.
Important CTSO Dates
August 18 - CTSO Leadership Campaigns Begin
September 15 - CTSO Chapter Registration Closes
September 15 - CTSO Chapter Leaders Due. Submit to adelriesgo@ohiorestaurant.org
September 15 - Chapter Leader Training Begins
Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grant
It's time! The Rachael Ray Grant application is open. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get funds for your classrooms! Get more information HERE
Grant applications close Friday, September 19, 2025. Let us know if you apply!
Mobilize
Do you know about the Mobilize platform? ProStart educators from all over the country share ideas and communicate through this platform. Let us know if you do not have access. This is by invite only and we want to see you on the platform! Click HERE to see if you have access.
Calendar of Events - CLICK HERE
In Next Week's Edition
School contact survey
Burger Battle, Creative Cakes and Mocktail Madness Rules & Registration
Data Collection Survey Continues
Industry Awards Nominations Continue
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