Recent Board of Director Actions
- Approval of the $12,500 grant to the Grains Food Foundation
- Approval of the FY2013-14 BakingTech and Operations budgets
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John MacAlpine
John MacAlpine, long-time ASB member, Robert A. Fischer Distinguished Service Award recipient and Chair of the Finance Committee passed away on July 4. John was a true advocate for the financial stability of ASB. John never looked for recognition. He just wanted to serve the industry and the Society he loved.
John MacAlpine's Memorial Service is as follows:
August 3, 2013 (Saturday), 11:00 am
Community Arts Center
414 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Community Arts Center - reference John's name on check or in a note.
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In Memorial
ASB asks you to take a moment in remembrance of two fellow ASB members who recently passed:
- Don Bianchi Sr. passed away on June 7, 2013
- Evan Poulos passed away in late June 2013
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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 ingredient technology and processing or related service to the commercial baking industry.
Nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame are now being accepted. If you nominated someone for the 2013 Hall of Fame, you do not have to re-nominate them. If you completed a preliminary nomination form at the Hall of Fame table outside this year's MarketPlace, please complete the formal nomination. The deadline for nominations is September 1.
Nomination forms can be downloaded here.
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ASB/AIB BakingTech Survey
AIB is currently planning a one-day program held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the conclusion of the American Scoeity of Baking (ASB) technical conference. To help AIB and ASB achieve maximum value to the baking industry, we ask you to respond to this short survey if you haven't done so already.
Click here to open the survey.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you have clicked on the survey link and then exited, you will not be able to re-enter the survey.
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New Website
The new ASB website is up and running. Thank you for your patience as we totally revamped our website with the goals of simplifying navigation and making all of our intellectual property searchable. We hope that you like the new look, the new navigation tools and the increased access to past Proceedings and Technical Bulletins.
Please get on the new website (www.asbe.org), log-in by using your email address and password "Password1", create your own password, update your profile and take it for a test spin. Please let Darla Eastlack, ASB's Director of Technology, know if you find any potholes so that we can fix them immediately (deastlack@asbe.org). |
Membership Renewals
The 2013/14 renewal season is now open. On July 12, all members were sent an email with instructions on how to renew via the new website.
In a continuing effort to "go green", you can save time and postage by renewing online via your member portal. For instructions please see your July 12th e-renewal notice or contact the Membership Manager at agonzalez@asbe.org.
With the launch of the redesigned ASB website all member were assigned new login information. Usernames now reflect the primary/preferred email address to which a member receives ASB correspondence. Passwords are set to Password 1 until such a time that the member creates their own.
Hard copies of the renewal packets were mailed on July 15th and contain a renewal payment form for those who do not wish to electronically renew.
To our complimentary Lifetime and Associate members your packets have been mailed. Please remember it is essential to either return the enclosed form in your renewal packet or contact ASB to ensure your continued membership with the Society.
Please note the deadline for renewal will be August 31, 2013. If you do not renew by the deadline, your access to the valuable member tools and information on the website will be temporarily suspended until membership dues have been paid.
For questions concerning the renewal period, or any general membership questions please contact the Membership Manager, Amanda Gonzalez, at agonzalez@asbe.org. |
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ASB Staff and Contact Information
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 336, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Main Phone Number: 1.800.713.0462
Fax Number: 1.888.315.2612
Executive Director:
Kent Van Amburg
Extension #1
Direct: 609.937.1519
Director of Meetings/Operations:
Tawnee Shuey
Extension #2
Direct: 856.343.7838
Membership Manager:
Amanda Gonzalez
Extension #3
Direct: 660.349.9844
Director of Technology:
Darla Eastlack
Extension #5
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Chairman's Corner:
by Dave Hipenbecker
ASB Chairman
ASB_Chairman@asbe.org
Quote: Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation. -Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Quip: Sometimes old habits are difficult to break!
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Membership Tips:
Have you been promoted, changed jobs, moved or retired? Outdated information = missed information and networking opportunities. Please help us stay current by updating your profile online or calling the office.
Website Tips:
Update your ASB profile online. Login to your account and select "Update My Profile" (on the right). Then you may choose to change your profile, your password, or pay outstanding invoices. |
Please Welcome ASB's Newest Members:
Baker
Carlos Hernandez
Jamie McQuillan
Jeff Anderson
John Howard
Robert Drago
Valerie LaDuca
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