Now that the November election is in the books, it is important to say thank you to the members for the overwhelming support. The baking industry stepped up its participation in the policy and political process to a whole new level. This allowed ABA to significantly ramp up its activities and visibility.

ABA conducted more meet and greet events, plant visits and PAC events in its history. ABA-PAC early on identified five key Senate races on which to focus, and I am pleased to say all five candidates - all but one a challenger or open seat race - won their elections. ABA has a number of "go to" Senators with which to work in the new Congress. These new Senators understand the business environment of bakers. Similarly, ABA-PAC supported many of the new members of a record breaking freshman class in the House of Representatives. We are diligently working to educate these members.

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• In-depth discussion on the U.S. sugar price-support program
• Dodd/Frank financial regulatory reform bill - Baking industry impact
• Discussion on what to expect in the 2012 Farm Bill
• Strategy session on continuing problems with market volatility
• Joint discussion on biotech wheat with the ABA Food Technical Regulatory Affairs Committee
• General CAPC Issues Update
• Hill visits and a joint committee dinner

• "Emerging Food Safety Issues within FDA's CFSAN"
  - Jenny Scott, PhD, Senior Advisor for the Office of Food Safety FDA CFSAN (confirmed)
• "Connecting with Consumers on Modern Food and Agriculture"
  - David Schmidt, President and CEO, International Food Information Council (invited)

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2. Safety Committee Meeting Registration Form | Safety Agenda  
    
3. Legal Committee Meeting Registration Form | Legal Agenda
    
4. Distribution Meeting Registration | DTF Agenda (tentative)
    
5. More information on joint sessions and program