issue # 52 December 9, 2013

American Society of Baking eNewsletter
Returning Exhibitor Deadline: THIS Friday, December 13

ASB offers exhibitors participating in past BakingTech conferences the opportunity to be assigned the same table top as they've had in previous years.  To take advantage of this opportunity, ASB must receive full payment by Friday, December 13, 2013.

Table tops are quickly selling out with new exhibitors registering for the MarketPlace.  Should a returning exhibiting company not submit an exhibitor/partner application by December 13, their previous table top assignment will be forfeited and will not be guaranteed for MarketPlace 2014.  Due to the popularity of MarketPlace 2014, there will no extensions to the December 13 deadline for returning exhibitors. 
 ASB Membership Renewal- The First Step in BakingTech Registration

Have you renewed your 2013/14 membership dues yet?  If not, there's still time!  Membership renewal is the first step to registering for BakingTech 2014.

To obtain member registration rates for the conference your 2013/14 dues must be paid and current.  Renewals can be completed by clicking on the below Renewal Membership Dues link.  Please note dues must be renewed before registering online.  

Renew Membership Dues

*Remember- to renew online you will need to log in with your membership username and password.  Usernames now reflect the primary/preferred email address to which a member receives ASB correspondence and passwords are set to Password1 until such a time that the member creates their own. 
 Young Professional Events at BakingTech 2014

The ASB Young Professional Committee, chaired by Brittny Stephenson, has planned networking and education events at BakingTech for ASB members who are 40 years old and younger.  

The Young Professional Networking Event on Sunday evening, March 2, will be a Scavenger Hunt/Pub Crawl.  This will be a great opportunity for young professionals to expand personal and professional networks.  Our educational session on March 3 will feature a Young Professional panel discussion.  Information on panel participants and topics will be announced soon.

Look for upcoming announcements about our next webinar, A Young Professional Guide to BakingTech!  This webinar will be offered early 2014 and will help Young Professionals prepare for the Best Week in Baking!  Join us for this webinar to learn more about BakingTech events, including our Young Professional Networking Event and Panel Discussion.

Are you a Young Professional interested in more information on committee activities and networking?  Join the ASB Young Professional LinkedIn Group page. 
 Ride the Crest of the Wave at BakingTech









ASB members are reporting that they are having a great year.  Sales and future orders are up and so are profits.  New business is booming and the future of the baking industry is looking bright again.  Don't miss the opportunity to maintain the momentum and follow-up on new business leads started at IBIE by attending BakingTech and MarketPlace 2014, March 2-4, 2014 at the Marriott in Chicago.

Click here to Register Today!
Regards,

American Society of Baking 
PO Box 336
Swedesboro, NJ 08085

Office: 1.800.713.0462
Fax: 1.888.315.2612
asbe@asbe.org
Need to Contact the ASB Staff?
Office: 1.800.713.0462

Kent Van Amburg, Executive Director
Extension #1
Direct: 609.937.1519

Tawnee Shuey,
Director of Meetings and Operations

Extension #2
Direct: 856.343.7838

Amanda Gonzalez, Membership Manager
Extension #3
Direct: 660.349.9844

Darla Eastlack,
Director of Technology
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by Dave Hipenbecker
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Quote: Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them. -David Allen

Quip: The more we share, the more we gain. 
Member Spotlight:
Join ASB in getting to know your fellow members:

Victor J. Strama, CMB
Strama & Associates
Woodstock, CT

Victor joined ASB in 1966 and just celebrated his 47th anniversary with the Society.  He recently entered and completed 2 marathon races and 3 half-marathon races this past year.

Are you interested in participating in the Member Spotlight?  If so, please email the Membership Manager at agonzalez@asbe.org.  
Please Welcome ASB's Newest Members:
Baker
Brian Miller
Deb Tuggle
Edward Reinwald
Marika Doob
Mary Beth Fitscher
William Tingue

Allied
Bryan Hobbs
Jerry Van Oort
Jonathon Titterton
Mark Holloway
Member Tips:
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Have you been promoted, changed jobs, moved or retired?  Outdated information equals missed information and networking opportunities.  Please help ASB stay current by updating your profile online or emailing the Membership Manager at agonzalez@asbe.org.

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.