Issue # 83 June 29, 2016

American Society of Baking eNewsletter
 MarketPlace 2017 Table-top Registration Opens September 7

Returning 2016 MarketPlace exhibitors will be given priority table-top assignments for MarketPlace 2017.  Registration will open on September 7, 2016 for returning 2016 MarketPlace Exhibitors.

MarketPlace 2016 returning exhibitors who wish to maintain their same table-top assignment must submit exhibitor application and payment by September 23, 2016.

If application and full payment are not received by September 23, 2016, table-top space will be forfeited, made available for general sale after September 23, and not guaranteed for MarketPlace 2017.  All assignments after September 23 will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please visit the MarketPlace 2017 website for full table-top assignment policy and exhibitor registration fees
 ASB Will Be At IBIE 2016, Will You?

IBIE will be held 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 a panel discussion by leading experts in the industry on October 9th.  See below for more details:

  • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Solutions for the Natural and Organic Baker - Lin Carson, BAKERpedia
  • 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM: Preparations for Production Recalls - Ramon Rivera, Bimbo Bakeries USA; Charlie Moon, Flowers Foods; Josh Sosland, Sosland Publishing
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Oven Profiling: Solving the Mystery of Your Oven - Phil Domenicucci, AMF Bakery Systems
 Baking Hall of Fame Nominations

The Baking Hall of Fame is an initiative of the American Society of Baking to recognize industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.  The individuals selected into the Hall of Fame are recognized for their achievements in organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in ingredients technology and processing or related service to the commercial baking industry.

Why should you nominate someone?  Just listen to why Fred Springer of Burford and John Del Campo of REPCO feel the Hall of Fame is so important to the industry. 

Nominations for the 2017 Hall of Fame are now being accepted.  If you nominated someone for the 2016 Hall of Fame, you do not have to re-nominate them. The deadline for nominations is September 1.

Nomination forms can be downloaded here or completed electronically here.  

 2016/17 Membership Renewal Season Open!

The 2016-17 Membership renewal season is now open!  By renewing now, you guarantee there won't be an interruption with your member benefits.

To renew online, log into the home page using your unique username and password, select "Renew Membership" from under the For Members tab and follow the listed instructions on the webpage


WHY RENEW?

As a member you have exclusive access to benefits not available anywhere else.  You will receive major discounts on registration fees to BakingTech 2017.  Throughout the year you have unlimited access to the Society's online resource library of important wholesale baking industry related papers, presentations and bulletins not available anywhere else.  Your professional networking circle is also expanded with exclusive access to ASB's Virtual Member Directory and participation in networking events during BakingTech

ASB is committed to providing outstanding benefits, programs and services.  If you have any questions regarding the 2016-17 renewal season or your ASB membership in general, please contact Amanda Gonzalez at agonzalez@asbe.org.

American Society of Baking 
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In This Issue
  • MarketPlace 2017 Table-top Registration Opens September 7
  • ASB Will Be At IBIE 2016, Will You?
  • Baking Hall of Fame Nominations
  • 2016/17 Membership Renewal Season Open!
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