The 2011 ABA Convention, "Enriching Bodies and Lives," March 26-30, 2011, at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, is dedicated to celebrating the 70th anniversary of the enrichment of flour and bringing attention to this important historic landmark for the baking industry.

Convention confirmations will be e-mailed March 17, 2011 to all registered attendees.
 

On March 3, ABA submitted comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on its proposed changes to the current hours of service regulation. ABA commented on key issues including: the unworkable midnight to 6:00 am time-frame limitations; short haul burdens; 34 hour restart provisions; and the general inflexibility of the proposal. These comments follow ABA's Distribution Task Force meeting with FMCSA's Associate Administrator William Quade on January 25 to discuss the association's perspective on agency safety initiatives. ABA is committed to staying abreast of, and complying with, all safety initiatives while continuing to voice concerns when such rules would not improve safety and, in fact, potentially inadvertently harm the business model.

 

Read the ABA comments

ELDC to Meet During ABA Convention

The ABA Executive Leadership Development Committee (ELDC) will hold its annual planning meeting during the ABA Convention on March 27 from 4:15-5:15p.m. ELDC works to expand the future leadership of the wholesale baking industry and ABA by bringing together executives in a forum which informs attendees on industry trends; encourages participation in public policy discussions, the political process and its impact on the industry; educates participants on the role of ABA and its activities; and develops personal leadership, ethical and management skills. Join ELDC at this important meeting where the 2011 ELDC Public Policy Forum, Sept. 22-23, Washington, D.C. Contact Kelly Knowles for additional information at 202-536-8236 or kknowles@americanbakers.org

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting Registration Now Open!

The Energy & Environment Committee will meet May 10-11, 2011 at the ABA office in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, May 10
Committee Meeting (1:00-5:00pm)
Group Dinner (6:00pm)
Wednesday, May 11
Committee Meeting (8:30am - 3:30 pm)
Program details coming soon!

• NEW! Register Online (Login/Passwords were sent to all EEC members this afternoon by Kelly Kotche.
• Register with the traditional PDF form

Please note: we are transitioning from paper to online registration. We appreciate your patience as we work through the challenges. If you experience technical difficulties or have comments, please e-mail info@americanbakers.org  or call the ABA office at (202) 789-0300.

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Allied Member in the Spotlight: CSM Bakery Products

CSM Bakery Products manufacturers a wide range of bakery products and ingredients for in-store foodservice, artisan and industrial markets. One of the largest bakery manufacturers in North America, CSM Bakery Products' family of brands includes some of the industry's most trusted brands:  Brill, Best Brands, Henry & Henry and Multifoods.     

Contact: Director of Sales Dave Caucutt

E-mail: dave.caucutt@csmglobal.com | (262) 752-0317 

 

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