American Society of Baking eNewsletter
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ASB Membership Renewal- The First Step in BakingTech Registration
Have you renewed your 2014/15 membership dues yet? If not, there's still time! BakingTech 2015 registration will be opening early October and your membership renewal is the first step to registering for the conference.
To obtain member registration rates for the conference, your 2014/15 dues must be paid and current. Renewals can be completed by clicking on the below
Renew Membership Dues link. Please note dues must be renewed before registering online for the conference.
Renew Membership Dues
*Remember- to renew online you will need to log in with your membership username and password. Usernames now reelect the primary/preferred email address to which a member receives ASB correspondence.
For questions and assistance, please contact the Membership Manger at agonzalez@asbe.org.
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BakingTech 2015 Preview
Plan now to join us in Chicago for BakingTech 2015, Engage the Future: People, Products, Processes, at the Hilton Chicago! Whatever your educational and networking goals are, be sure to mark your calendars for March 1-3, 2015 to attend this gathering of experts in the baking industry. The BakingTech 2015 Planning Committee is assembling a seasoned group of presenters who are keen to share their insights and experiences with you.
The BakingTech 2015 program will offer 25+ high-quality presentations, papers and panel discussions on topics including:
- Innovative Products
- Sustainability
- Management
- Ingredients
- Manufacturing
- Workforce Development
- Education and Training
- Crisis Planning
- GMO Wheat: Both Sides of the Debate
- Communicating Across the Generational Divides
You don't want to miss this Must Attend event for what's next in high-quality and advanced level education. Keep watching the ASB website as registration and additional details on the 2015 program will be available early October.
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Accepting Applications for Innovation Awards Deadline: October 10
ASB is accepting applications for its inaugural Innovation Awards program, which celebrates industry leaders and companies in the grain-based food industry for their innovative development and implementation of leading edge products, equipment design and advancements in ingredient technology.
Please visits www.asbe.org to learn more about the program and submit an application today. Applications will be accepted through October 10, 2014.
Finalists will be selected by a panel of bakers in the wholesale baking industry in three categories: Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Eco Design and Sustainability and Operational Excellence. Winners will be announced in December and will be honored at BakingTech and MarketPlace 2015, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois on March 1-3, 2015.
ASB encourages suppliers throughout the wholesale baking industry - manufacturers, distributors, and service and ingredients providers - to submit applications.
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ASB Mentor Program - Seeking Volunteers
Take further advantage of ASB's networking opportunities by becoming a mentor!
ASB is seeking volunteers to help welcome and guide new members during their 1st conference. Mentoring offers members the opportunity to share their experience & knowledge about BakingTech with new attendees.
Benefits:
- First to network with new members
- Attend VIP New Member Reception
- Recognition in BakingTech Program
Visit our Mentor Program page to learn more and apply today.
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As always, we value your feedback and if there is anything that we can do to enhance your MarketPlace 2015 expereince, please do not hesistate to contact us!
Best Regards,
American Society of Baking
7809 N. Chestnut Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64119
Office: 1.800.713.0462
Fax: 1.888.315.2612
asbe@asbe.org
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Chairman's Corner
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by Anthony Turano
ASB Chairman
Thought: "The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." - Albert Einstein
Tweet:
@JoeMande: Apple just announced a new phone that controls all your financial transactions & a watch that knows everything that's going on in your body.
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Resource Library:
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Be sure you're taking full advantage of this valuable benefit year round. Read our highlighted technical bulletin today!
Bulletin #227
Use of Dairy Ingredients in the Baking Industry
By Jack H. Barcinski
"Milk and other dairy products have been used by bakers for centuries. Spurred by technology and economics, the variety of dairy ingredients has greatly increased in recent years, making selection more complicated and the understanding of product composition and functionality essential."
Additional technical bulletins can be accessed in the ASB Resource Library using your ASB username and password. |
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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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