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2008 Bulletins - Newsletter of the American Bakers Association

August 6, 2008 - Vol. 30, No. 4 - Senator Cornyn Will Address ABA/ATBI Joint Board Meeting

July 21, 2008 - Vol. 30, No. 4 - ABA Holds Successful Policy Conference - ABA Makes Progress in Band of Bakers II  

March 25, 2008 - Vol. 30, No. 3 - Highlights of ABA Band of Bakers March on Washington!  ABA Band of Bakers Press Congress, Administration to Address Wheat Crisis: Efforts to "Save Our Wheat" Continue

February 14, 2008 - Vol. 30, No. 2 - Bakers Band Together to Demand Relief - ABA Calls for March on Washington

January 23, 2008 - Vol. 30, No. 1 - ABA Executive Committee Meets with USDA - Commodity Issues Discussed


2007 Bulletins

November 14, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 9 - Food Safety, Nutrition and Farm Bill Key Topics Addressed at ABA FTRAC Meeting

November 3, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 8 - IBIE Special Edition - Chock Full of IBIE Highlights!   IBIE 2007 was held last month in Orlando, Fla., where nearly 15,000 baking professionals from around the world took part in the baking industry's most important event. Sponsored by ABA and BEMA, IBIE was an undeniable success!

August 8, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 7 - Human Resources Committee Holds Successful Meeting - Employee Free Choice Act, FMLA, Immigration - Top Issues Addressed by Human Resources Committee

June 27, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 6 - ABA-ATBI Joint Board Meeting - Bakers Make Voice Heard in Washington - Commodities, Card Check Key Focus 

To make it easy to download, we have divided Bulletin into sections:

Bulletin Pages 1-2

  • Bakers Make Voice Heard in Washington – Card Check, Commodities Key Focus
  • ABA and ATBI “Break Bread” with Important Member of Congress

    Bulletin Pages 3-5
  • ABA Reviews the “Top 10” Issues for the Baking Industry
  • American Bakers PAC Report - Fundraising Reaches All-Time High

Bulletin Pages 6-7

  • Commodity Task Force Brings Important Baking Issues to Capitol Hill
  • Commodity Task Force Sets Agenda for Year – Farm Bill, Sugar Reform Top Priorities
  • GFF Reports on Shift in Consumer Attitudes

Bulletin Pages 8-10

  • ABA FTRAC Annual Meeting with USDA Agricultural Research Service - Nutrition and Wheat Quality Issues Addressed
  • ABA Appoints Two New Board Members
  • More ABA-ATBI Meeting Highlights
  • ABA Membership Dues Investment Letters Sent to Members Earlier this Month
  • Human Resources Committee 2007 Summer Meeting Reminder
  • IBIE – Register Now and Save $35 Off the On-Site Fee!

 

April 30, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 5 - Top Two Stories: ABA Hosts Forum to Discuss Loss and Theft of Bakery Trays and Dollies I ABA Holds Dialogue with FDA on Tainted Chinese Gluten Issue

Special Edition Convention Bulletin - check out Bulletin, PowerPoint presentations, a complete photo gallery and much, much more from the 2007 ABA Annual Convention!

February 19, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 3 - Convention Highlights and Schedule - Register NOW! Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 22!

February 6, 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 2 - Strategic Policy Agenda and Dues Restructuring Highlight Aggressive ABA Executive Committee Meeting

January 8 , 2007 - Vol. 29, No. 1 - Joint ABA Meeting Facilitates Dialogue on Common Issues


2006 Bulletins -Newsletter of the American Bakers Association

November 7, 2006 - Vol. 28, No. 9 - ABA FTRAC Meeting Covers Many Critical Issues, Focuses on Sustainability

October 19, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 8 - ABA Executive Leadership Development Committee Gathers in Washington, D.C.

September 22, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 7 - ABA & ATBI Joint Boards of Directors Meeting Special Edition - ABA-ATBI Joint Boards Meeting Showcases Industry Impact in Washington - Over 60 Attendees Promote ABA Agenda with Key Policymakers

July 21, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 6 - ABA & ATBI Boards Joint Meeting

ABA-ATBI Board Meeting Features Capitol Dinner, White House Briefing

June 14, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 5 - ABA Chairman's Visit to Washington
ABA Chairman Turano Visits White House & Key Representatives on Capitol Hill

 

April 28, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4 - ABA Testifies in Congress
ABA Urges Congress to Rein in Rogue Standards Organization

LIVE Broadcast of Congressional hearing

Click on April 27 hearing

April 12, 2006 -Special ABA Annual Convention Edition

Feburary 2, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 2
ABA Human Resources Committee Meets--Sets Up Workforce Development Task Force
Bakers Come Together to Tackle Industry Challenges

January 6, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 1
A Message from ABA's President & CEO, Robb MacKie -
2006 - Tremendous Opportunities and Challenges for ABA and the Baking Industry


2005 Bulletins - Newsletter of the American Bakers Association

November 17, vol 27, No.10
7-Eleven President and CEO, Jim Keyes, to Speak at 2006 ABA Annual Convention

October 28, Vol 27, No.9
MacKie to Succeed Abenante as ABA's President & Ceo/Sanders is Appointed New Senior VP

October 3, Vol 27, No. 8
Motion Picture & GOP Star Fred Thompson to Headline ABA-ATBI Breakfast at 2006 Convention

September 13, 2005, Vol. 27, No. 7
ABA Meets with USDA Official on Sugar Crisis--Offers Key Solutions--USDA takes Unprecedented Actions for Relief

July 15, 2005, Vol. 27, No. 6
Maryland Governor Ehrlich Hosts Human Resources Committee at State House June 27, 2005, Vol. 27, No. 5 ABA Chairman Gary Prince Visits White House June 1, 2005, Vol. 27, No. 4 ABA Voices Concerns to House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman

April 5, 2005, Volume 27, No. 3
ABA Sees New Pyramid as Preservation of Grain Based Foods and Key to Daily Diet

Please call Kelly Kotche at ABA at 202-789-0300 or e-mail at kotche@americanbakers.org if you are interested in previous editions of Bulletin. The links have been removed from our web site, however, we can forward the edition you are interested in to you.


Bulletin Archives

2004

November 22
ABA and ATBI Joint Boards of Directors Meeting Special Edition

October 22
Chairman Bonilla to Headline Joint ABA-ATBI Board Meeting

September 21
ABA Lining Up Exciting Agenda for 2005 Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida

July
Foundation for the Advancement of Grain Based Foods Holds First Board Meeting - Historic Event for Industry

June 23
Grain-Based Foundation on Cusp of Being Formed - Tremendous Enthusiasm and Optimism Expressed by Bakers, Millers, Oversight Committee and Marketing Representatives

May 25
ABA Legal Committee Tackles "Cutting Edge" Issues at Annual Conference

April 27
40 Baking Companies Converge at FTRAC Meeting--Key Policies Set in Motion

February 16
ABA 2004 Convention Preview

2003

December 8, 2004 Volume 25, No. 13
Special Edition - Preview of 2004 ABA Annual Convention

November 12, 2003 Volume 25, No. 12
Leadership Development Committee Meeting Sessions Jam Packed--Attendees Push Baking Industry Issues with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

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October 28, 2003 Volume 24, No. 11
ABA and ATBI Joint Board Meetings--Special Edition

October 6, 2003 Volume 25, No. 10
Excellent Turnout Expected for Joint ABA Safety and Fleet Meeting

September 9, 2003  Volume 25, No. 9
Maryland Governor Ehrlich to Address ABA/ATBI Fall Board Meetings

June 27, 2003, Volume 25, No. 8
30 Bakers Reps Meet to Address FDA Compliance Issues - ABA Response to Food Security Proposals Finalized

June 9, 2003, Volume 25, No. 7
ABA Board Meets with Republican House and Senate Leaders--Health Care Dominates Talks - House Budget Committee Chairman Nussle & Senator Chambliss Special Meetings Guests

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING PHOTO SECTION

May 5, 2003, Volume 25, No. 6
ABA Legal Conference Covers Key Legal Issues Confronting Bakers

February, 25, 2003 Volume 25, No. 3
ABA FTRAC Meeting Focuses on Key Issues to Bakers--ABA Response to Food Security Proposals Top Priority

January 27, 2003  Volume 25, No. 2
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING SPECIAL EDITION - Health Care Policy Focus of ABA Human Resources Meeting - 25 Bakers Respond

SPECIAL HR MEETING PHOTO SECTION

January 15, 2003  Volume 25, No. 1
2003 ABA Annual Convention, The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL, March 23-26, 2003

Convention Schedule
Convention Registration Form
Hotel Reservation Form

CONVENTION BROCHURE ON THE WEB

2002

November 4, Vol 24, No. 12
22 Industry Safety Professionals Cover Aggressive Agenda

October 22 Vol 24, No. 11
ABA and ATBI Hold Joint Fall Board of Directors Meeting - Large Industry Turnout

October 1, Vol 24, No. 10
Chairman Deese Kicks Off "Best Ever" ELDC Meeting - 32 Industry Leaders Hone Skills, Promote ABA Policies

Sept. 10, 2002 Volume 24, No. 9
ABA Files Comments with FDA Regarding Implementation of Food Security Legislation - Centers on Registration of Food Facilities

July 31, 2002 Volume 24, No. 8
Human Resources Committee Tackles Industry Issues - 34 Attendees Gather in Michigan

July 1, Vol 24, No. 7
ABA Chairman Deese Visits with 14 Key Policymakers in Washington - Attends Presidential Dinner

June 10, Vol 24, No. 6
ABA Board of Directors Meets in Washington, D.C.
PICTURE GALLERY OF BOARD MEETING

May 24, Vol 24, No. 5
ABA Chairman Leads Industry Meeting with Monsanto Chairman - Future Biotech for Baked Goods Discussed

April 26, 2002 Volume 24, No. 4
Successful ABA FTRACMeeting Provides Forum for Productive Discussion on Key Industry Issues

BULLETIN SPECIAL EDITION -
ABA 2002 Annual Convention
March 17-20  The Phoenician
Scottsdale, Arizona

2001

February 19, 2002 Volume 24, No. 2
EPA Announces a Voluntary Bakery Partnership Compliance Program for the Use of Certain Refrigerants

January 31, 2002 Volume 24, No. 1
2002 ABA Annual Convention Program & Events - Reminder to Register and HR/FTRAC Joint Committee Meeting

November 19, 2001 Volume 23, No. 10
Food Security, Allergen Labeling and Biotechnology Topics of Discussion at FTRAC Meeting

October 26, 2001 Volume 23, No. 9
ABA Leads Discussion at AACC Biotechnology Symposium

October 5, 2001 Volume 23, No. 8
Following a Year of Study, ABA Releases Biotechnology Position for the Wholesale Baking Industry

July 27, 2001 Volume 23, No. 7
ABA Members Meet With Labor Secretary Chao

July 3, 2001 Volume 23, No. 6
ABA Chairman Gonnella Takes ABA Agenda to Capitol Hill - Chairman meets with seven members of House and Senate - Attends President's Dinner

June 11, 2001 Volume 23, No. 5
ABA Board Meets in Washington for Summer Meeting

May 4, 2001 Volume 23, No. 4
June ABA Board of Directors Meeting

February 12, 2001 Volume 23, No. 2
ABA Announces Inaugural Wholesale Baking Industry Legal Conference - May 14, 2001   Also in this edition: Annual Convention Schedule Program and Registration/Housing forms insert.

January 23, 2001 Volume 23, No. 1
Burger King, WalMart and Schnuck Markets Panel to Present Current and Future Trends - Highlight of Convention General Session

 
 
 

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