American Society of Baking eNewsletter
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Now Open: BakingTech 2017 Call for Papers!
This year's BakingTech was a great success, and we are looking forward to BakingTech, "Diversity - It's All in the Mix", to be held February 26-28, 2017. We want attendees to be educated and inspired after each talk, and we need you to make this happen!
ASB invites you to
submit a paper proposal and share your knowledge, experience and solutions with industry representatives from around the nation.
We can all attest that the world is changing at a very rapid pace. DIVERSITY can be seen in nearly every aspect of the grain-based food industry. The topics below are areas that will teach and better prepare us for the challenges as well as the opportunities that lie ahead!
- Harnessing the Power of Social Media
- Utilizing Today's Technology
- Exploring Alternative Ingredients
- Expanding into Non-Traditional Products
- Developing Company Cultures
- Understanding the Standards
- Training - Best Practices
- Sustainability - Case Studies
We welcome all submissions, but will have the highest consideration for those papers addressing the subjects specified in the above list. Visit our
website to learn more about the topics, call for papers, and to
submit your proposal today. The submission site will remain open until May 13.
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Save the Date: 2016/17 Membership Renewal Season Opens Soon!
Mark your calendar today because July 1 officially opens the 2016/17 renewal season!
This year you'll even be able to renew as early as June. On the first of the month emails will be sent to all eligible members that renewal orders have been placed in the accounts and are available for payment.
WHY SHOULD YOU RENEW?
As a member you receive exclusive access to benefits not available anywhere else:
- Major discounts to the Society's Annual BakingTech Conference.
- Unlimited access to the Society's online resource library- Search and review important wholesale baking industry presentation and technical bulletins available nowhere else.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest industry practices and knowledge presented at BakingTech by receiving a copy of the current Annual Proceedings.
- Expand your professional networking circle with exclusive access to ASB's Virtual Member Directory and by attending networking events during BakingTech.
- Build your resume with opportunities to serve on important industry technical and governance committees.
- Present a paper and share your technical knowledge during Breakout Sessions at BakingTech.
ASB is committed to providing outstanding benefits, programs and services. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming renewal season or your ASB membership in general, please contact Amanda Gonzalez at
agonzalez@asbe.org.
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ASB Will be at IBIE 2016, Will You?
IBIE will be held again this year from October 8-11, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ASB has already registered to attend, have you?
ASB members can use an exclusive code for a discount on their IBIE registration. Enter ASB2016 to pay $75 versus the regular attendee rate of $99!
Be sure to register today so you can stop by ASB's booth #5023. Learn what's new with the Society, details about the BakingTech 2017 program, how you can help recruit new members, and to just say hi!
This year, ASB will also be hosting three classroom sessions during the event. Be sure to mark your calendars today, so you don't miss out! Attendees will be treated to two presentations and panel discussion by leading experts in the industry on October 10th. See below for more details:
- 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM: "Preparations for Production Recalls"- Ramon Rivera, Bimbo Bakeries USA; Charlie Moon, Flowers Foods; Josh Sosland, Sosland Publishing
- 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM: "Solutions for the Natural and Organic Baker" - Lin Carson, BAKERpedia
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: "The Best of BakingTech 2016"- speaker to TBA
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Welcome:
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Lee Hartman
Benjamin Reusser
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Consultant's Corner:
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Are you a baking industry consultant? Would you like to have your services promoted to the ASB membership and greater baking industry?
If so, visit the
Consultant's Corner on the ASB website and list yourself today. It's a great way to market to a large number of potential clients. This is a member benefit and available at no additional cost to you Be sure to list yourself today! |
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Member Tips:
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Website Tips: Update your ASB profile online. Login onto
www.asbe.org using your unique username/password, open the
Membership tap drop down list from the left menu bar and select " Update Profile". Then you may choose to update your profile information, or change your password.
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Need to Contact the ASB Staff?
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Office: 1.800.713.0462
Kent Van Amburg, Executive Director
Extension #1
Direct: 609.937.1519
Tawnee Brydebell,
Director of Meetings and Operations
Extension #2
Direct: 856.343.7838
Amanda Gonzalez, Membership Manager
Extension #3
Direct: 660.349.9844
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