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April 14-18

Fairmont ScottsdalePrincess

Scottsdale, Ariz.

We need tocomplete the puzzle!Plan now to attend theindustrys premier gatheringof baking industry executives.

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2012 ABA

CDont be the missing piece!

REGISTER TODAY! www.americanbakers.org


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New

Ideas

Why Should You AttenGet in the

GAMEbyattending the industrys

premier gathering of

baking industry executives.

All of the leaders of the industry arehere. If youre in this industry, this is

where you need to be. ATBI President Tim Miller, Cereal

Food Processors

NetworkingIdea

Exchange

Consumer

Trends

Industry

Leadership


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the 2012 ABA Convention

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EducationBusiness

Development Industry

News

Leading Inspired Teams ThroughChallenging Times

Todd Hale, SVP, Consumer

Shopper Insights, Nielsen

Shawn Baldwin, SVP,

Fresh and Freezer Cooler,

Sams Club

David Orgel, Editor, Supermarket News

Get Into the Mind of Todays Consume

Retail Panel:

ATBI Speaker:

As a Navy SEAL, Rhodes Scholar, and award-

winning humanitarian leader, Eric Greiterns has

inspired his teams despite the most dire situations

of poverty and war. It is not enough to endure

challenging times, we have to embrace them, and

Eric will impart how leaders inspire their people

to embrace challenge, create hope, and thrive.

Opening Speaker:

Capitalize on Changing ConsumerTrends

Find out how changing consumer trends and buying behaviors

behavior expert Todd Hale will share the most recent sales

trends for the bread and baked goods category and how

fostering the retail/manufacturer relationship can help bakin

businesses capitalize on the latest consumer trends.

InspirationalSpeakers

This distinguished panel of key industry representatives

will explore how the very dichotomous consumer base i

making purchasing decisions with regard to baked good

The panel will provide new ideas as to how commercia

bakers can partner with their retail customers to promo

higher growth of branded, private label, and in-store

bakery sales, encompassing an array of innovation,

marketing, and merchandising strategies.


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8:00 am 12:00 pm

12:00 pm 3:00 pm

12:00 am 4:00 pm

2:00 pm 6:30 pm

2:00 pm 3:00 pm

3:30 pm 5:00 pm

5:30 pm 7:30 pm

IBIE Committee

QBA Meetings

Independent Bakers

Association (IBA) Meeting**

AIB Meetings

Audit & Finance Committee

ABA Executive Committee

IBA Reception

6:00 pm 7:30 pmMillers Welcome ReceptionOfficially kick-off your convention experience by catching up

with old friends and meeting new colleagues at this opening

reception.

Sponsored by The Millers: ADM MillingCompany, Bartlett Milling Company, Bay Stat

Milling Company, Cereal Food ProcessorsInc., ConAgra Mills, General Mills Bakeries &Foodservice, Horizon Milling/Cargill, MilnerMilling and Pendleton Flour Mills

4:15 pm 5:15 pmELDC Planning Meeting

4:15 pm 5:15 pmGFF Board of Trustees Meeting (by invitation)

5:30 pm 6:00 pmNew Attendees ReceptionFirst ABA Convention? Then you must attend this special event...

meet and network with ABA Board members, other first-timers

and get an orientation on the industrys most prestigious event!

Sponsored by B.C. Williams Bakery Service

Monday, April 16

6:45 am 7:30 am

ATBI Board of Directors Meeting

7:30 am 9:15 amATBI BreakfastLeading Inspired Teams Through Challenging Times

Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL, Founder of The Mission

Continues, and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Drawing from his military experience

as a Navy SEAL in some of the worldsmost difficult situations of poverty an

war, Eric will impart how leaders inspire

their people to embrace challenge, crea

hope, and thrive.

Sponsored by ATBI, Bundy Baking Solutions anStarPak LTD

2012 ABA Convention | April 14-18 | Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Refreshments Sponsored by

Lallemand/American Yeast

Convention Schedule

Business is not a game

of chance. Sharpen your

corporate strategy by

attending the 2012 ABA

Convention.Convention.

Sunday, April 15

* Saturday events are by invitation

9:30 am 1:15 pmABA Board of Directors Meeting & Lunch

1:30 pm 4:00 pmAll Membership/ABA Board of GovernorsMeetingOpen to all ABA member attendees, this is the annual business

meeting of members of ABA. It features the annual state of

the association address by ABA Chairman Allen Shiver, Flowers

Foods, the gavel exchange to the new Chairman, and a special

presentation by the Grain Foods Foundation.

** For the frst time, ABA and IBA are

co-locating their annual meetings. To

sign up for the IBA meeting, please go

to www.independentbaker.net.

Saturday, April 14*


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9:30 am 12:00 pmSpouse EventsGet to know the desert with a choice of two events: a guided

desert nature walk to explore rugged desert or a special class in

making southwestern centerpieces to be featured at ABA events,

then yours to take home. Sign up on the registration form.

12:15 pm 1:30 pmBBQ LuncheonBreak bread together and visit between business sessions

Sponsored by ARAMARK Facility Services andCaravan Ingredients

1:30 pm 2:30 pmAfternoon General Session

Bringing the Industry Togeth

ABA PAC Speaker:

Former Arkansas Governor

Mike Huckabee

Political Talkshow Host and

Best-Selling Author

Dinner Sponsored by BerryPlastics Corporation

Refreshments Sponsored by Danisco USA

& Lallemand/American Yeast

Convention Schedule

9:30 am 12:00 pmMorning Business Sessions

Sponsored by Turkington USA

Speaker Sponsored by Dawn Food Products

4:00 pm 5:00 pmPAC High Donors Roundtable (by invitation)

What could the 2012 Election mean for thebaking industry?

special guests to discuss the upcoming election and the curre

political climate.

Sponsored by AMF Bakery Systems

6:00 pm 7:30 pmCocktail ReceptionEnjoy cocktails and hors doeuvres while networking and

socializing with industry colleagues at this popular event.

Sponsored by Bemis Company, Inc.

7:30 pm 9:30 pmAmerican Bakers PAC Dinner (Optional Paid Even

What can America expect from the upcomingelection?

Join Mike Huckabee as he discusses the current politicallandscape and his own vision and aspirations for America.

Todd Hale, Nielsen

Shawn Baldwin, SVP, Fresh and Freezer Cooler,

Sams Club

David Orgel, Editor, Supermarket News

Retail Panel:

Retail Panel Sponsored by Stewart Systems

Get Into the Mind of Todays ConsumerWho knew so much thought went into buying a loaf of

bread? A panel of key retail representatives will share what

todays customers are thinking when they buy baked goods and

how bakers and retailers can work together to increase sales.

Consumer behavior expert Todd Hale will explorehow retailers and manufacturers can worktogether to take advantage of consumer trends

such as evolving demographics, convenient foodsolutions, and health and wellness.

Speaker: Todd Hale, SVP, ConsumerShopper Insights, Nielsen

Capitalizing on Changing Consumer Trends

The Future of Wheat Panel Presentation

Find out how all segments of the industry must work together develop strategies now to guarantee they will be able to cost-

effectively feed Americas families well into the future.

Panel Sponsored by Mother Murphys

Wheat Grower: Dana Peterson, National

Association of Wheat Growers

Baker: Larry Marcucci, Alpha Baking Company

Wheat Research: TBD

Ag Economist/Forecaster: Bill Lapp

Moderator: John Miller, Miller Milling Compan

Wheat Panel:

Sponsored by Colborne Foodbotics, LLC

Additional Morning Program TBA

Speaker Sponsored by CSM Bakery Products

Monday, April 16 (continued)


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7:00 am 7:30 amContinental BreakfastSponsored by Dunbar Systems & LeMatic, Inc.

7:30 am 12:30 pmPaul Abenante PEC Golf TournamentThe golf tournament is open to all attendees, spouses andguests, but is limited to 144 players. This is a shotgun start,scramble-format event. Pairings based on handicaps. Toparticipate, sign up on the Convention Registration Form. Thegolf fee is $175 per person, plus an additional caddy fee of $20

required by the golf course.

Sponsored by BEMA, Burford Corporation, andsponsoring member companies of the Allied

Trades of the Baking Industry.

Tuesday, April 17

Andrew Magee Winner of four PGA events

and the only person in PGA Tour history to hit ahole-in-one on a par-4 hole during a PGA Tourevent.

Sponsored by McGahee, Lacy &Associates, Printpack Inc., andRed Star Yeast Company

2:30 pm 4:30 pmTennis TournamentJoin us on the courts of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Beverages and prizes will be provided. Attendees, spousesand guests are welcome. Sign up on the Convention

Registration Form. Fee is $50 per person.

Sponsored by Kwik Lok Corporation

6:30 pm 8:30 pmGame Fun Night Farewell Reception

Go back in time with this fun night of playing your favoritechildhood games or simply reminiscing about game nightswith friends and family while growing up. Dont be themissing piece at Tuesday evenings Game Fun FarewellReception!

Sponsored by AB Mauri Fleischmanns andKwik Lok Corporation

1:00 pm 2:15 pmSports Lunch & Golf Awards CeremonyAll ABA Convention attendees are welcome.

Sponsored by D. Thomas & Associates

Sports Day!

Golf Pros:

Dennis Satyshur 1997 Assistant Ryder CupCaptain and Head Pro, Caves Valley Golf

Club

Sponsored by Allied Trades of

the Baking Industry (ATBI)

See you next year!

2013 ABA ConventionApril 20-24

Turnberry

Aventura, Fla.

Room Key Cards Sponsored by Cain Foods Industrie

Convention Amenity Sponsored byManildra Group USA

Wine Welcome Gift from Lallemand/American Yeas

Lanyards Sponsored by Formost Fuji Corporation

Additional Sponsors:

Beverage Carts: Compass Industrial Group

Tournament Prizes: AMF Bakery Systems

Golf Trophies: Topos Mondial Corporation

2012 ABA Convention | April 14-18 | Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Who will win this years

J&K Hole-in-One

Contest?

Wednesday, April 187:30 am 9:00 amGet-Away BreakfastGrab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee and say good-bye to fellow

Sponsored by J&K Ingredients


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Travel & Accomodations

Resort Information

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess7575 East Princess Dr.

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Reservations:$259/night (Single/Double)

Phone (866) 840-8402 or (480) 585-4848.

Ask for the ABA Convention rate.

Reservation cut-off: March 16, 2012After March 16, room rates will be based on space and rate

availability. Group rates are available April 10-20, 2012, based on

availability. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior

to check-in date.

Experience the ultimate desert magic experience!

Overlooking breathtaking vistas of the McDowell Mountains, the

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess showcases an enthralling blend of

desert magic and modern luxury.

Celebrated as one of the best Scottsdale hotels, the Fairmont bo

the Willow Stream Spa, one of the best spas in North America,

four award-winning restaurants, and two 18-hole championship

golf courses. A recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award every ye

since 1990, this highly-acclaimed Scottsdale hotel resort is truly

experience like no other.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 30

minutes from the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. All major carriers

fly through Phoenix, with US Airways and Southwest Airlines

having the most flights.

Location & Car Rental

US Airways www.usairways.com or 800-428-4322

Southwest Airlines www.southwest.com or

800-I-FLY-SWA (800-435-9792)

For questions regarding the convention, please contact ABA V

americanbakers.org or 202-789-0300. Information can also be fou

on the ABA Web site at www.americanbakers.org.

Questions?

Dining

Variety is the spice of life at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princes

Restaurant options at this resort cater to every mood and

reservation or for off-site dining assistance, call (480) 585-

4848 and ask for Restaurant Reservations (x7374) or ask for th

concierge.

Attire

Receptions will be held outside (weather permitting), so a jacket

light wrap is advisable. Daylight savings time will allow extenddaylight and warm weather.

Business Attire

Welcome Reception

Monday Evening Cocktail Reception

American Bakers PAC Dinner

Business Casual

Meetings and Business Sessions

Barbeque and Sports Luncheons

Casual Attire

Tuesday evenings Game Fun Farewell

Reception If youre daring, dress as your

favorite game piece!

Bringing the Industry Togeth

Car RentalABA has special rates with Avis call (800) 331-1600 and use

the Avis Worldwide Discount number D006356 to receive the

best car rental rates available.

Hotel ParkingValet parking is available $20 fee for overnight, including in-

and-out privileges. Overnight parking fees are waived for hybrid

cars. Self-parking is also available $10 fee.


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