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Public Policy Forum

September 21-23, 2011Washington, D.C.

American Bakers Association

W E D N E S DAY, S E P T E M B E R 2 1

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. “Freshman Orientation” for First-Time Attendees Or for those who need a refresher course! (Optional) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Industry Networking Reception (ABA & ATBI Boards Invited) Todd Gray’s Watershed Adjacent to Hilton Garden Inn T H U RS DAY, S E P T E M B E R 2 2

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Program Session

Welcoming Remarks ELDC Co-Chair Tim Marron, BCW Food Products

Special Message from the ABA Chairman Allen Shiver, Flowers Foods Preparation for Capitol Hill Visits ABA Legislative Issue Review*

Lobbying Techniques 101 Kelly Johnston, Campbell Soup Co.

10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Capitol Hill Visits with ABA & ATBI Board Members

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Capitol Hill Keynote Congressional Speaker Sen. Kelly Ayotte R-NH (Invited)

* ABA will conduct a Webinar for all meeting participants on Wednesday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m. EDT to provide a thorough review of legislative priorities in advance of

the Public Policy Forum Lobbying Visits.

L O B BY I N GT E C H N I Q U E S1 0 1Kelly Johnston Campbell Soup Co

Please note: The American Bakers Association (ABA) and Allied Trades of the Baking Industry (ATBI) will conduct a joint board meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn September 20-21. Members of both the ABA & ATBI boards will be invited and encouraged to attend all ELDC sessions and social functions.

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K E Y N OT E S P E A K E RSen. KellyAyotte (R-NH)(Invited)

A BAC H A I R M A NAllen ShiverFlowers Foods

2:00 – 5:30 p.m. Afternoon Program Session

Grassroots Tools for ABA Members Bethany Dame, Business & Industry Political Action Committee

American Bakers PAC Update Kelly Knowles, ABA

Baking Industry Leader Series Len Amoroso, Amoroso Baking Co. (Invited)

Powered by Happy Beth Thomas, Sequent Consulting

7:00 p.m. Group Dinner with the ABA Legal Committee Charlie Palmer’s Steakhouse Keynote Congressional Speaker Senator John Boozman (R-AR)

F R I DAY, S E P T E M B E R 2 38:30 – Noon Morning Program Session

A Day in the Life of a House Freshman Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC-1)

Understanding the Senate Filibuster Chris Davis, Congressional Research Service

Bakery Sustainability/Energy Star Rating Kellogg (Invited)

Investing in the Grain Foods Foundation is Good Business Bill McCurry, Grain Foods Foundation

Food Industry Trends Update Lynn Dornblaser, Mintel

12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks ELDC Co-Chair Miles Dennis, Flowers Foods

T H U RS DAY, S E P T E M B E R 2 2 ( C O N T. )

P O W E R E D BY H A P P Y

B e t h T h o m a s

A DAY I N T H E L I F Eo f a H o u s e Fre s h m a n

Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC)

Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)

K E Y N OT E S P E A K E R

D i n n e r S p o n s o re d by B C W Fo o d P ro d u c t s

E L D C L E A D E RS H I P

Miles DennisFlowers Foods

Tim MarronBCW Food Products

Connie VaughanMcKee Foods Corporation

Pete FrederickMilner Milling

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E L D C M I S S I O N

A M E R I C A N BA K E RS AS S O C I AT I O N1300 I Street NW, Suite 700 West, Washington, DC 20005

Phone (202) 789-0300 Fax (202) 898-1164 www.americanbakers.org • info@AmericanBakers.org

Hilton Garden Inn1225 First Street NE, Washington, District of Columbia, USA 20002 202-408-4870 OR 1-800-HILTONSwww.hiltongardeninn.comGroup code: ABA

H OT E L I N F O R M AT I O N

AT T I R E

The attire for Wednesday and Fri-day’s events will be business casual. Thursday’s dress should be business attire as attendees will be going to Capitol Hill to meet with Congres-sional Members and their staff.

The Executive Leadership Development Committee is dedicated to developing the future leadership of the wholesale baking industry and the American Bakers Association by bringing together executives in a forum which:

Informs participants on industry trends.

Encourages active participation in public policy discussions, the political process and its impact on the industry.

Educates participants on the role of the American Bakers Association and its activities.

Develops personal leadership and management skills.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located only minutes from downtown Washington. Taxis will cost approximately $15-20 with additional charges during rush hours. Capitol Metro service is also accessible from DCA. The Hilton Garden Inn is located within close proximity to Union Station.

T R AV E L I N F O R M AT I O N

M E E T I N G L O G I ST I C S

ELDC Staff Liaison: Kelly Knowles, ABA Director of Political Affairskknowles@americanbakers.org

ABA Registration FormExecutive Leadership Development Committee (ELDC) Meeting

Sept. 21-23, 2011Hilton Garden InnWashington, D.C.

Cancellation Policy for ABA Meetings: Cancellations must be in writing and can be sent by fax or e-mail to Margaret Collins on or before Sept. 1. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after Sept. 1. Delegating a substitute from the same company is permis-sible at no charge. For questions on registration, contact Margaret Collins (mcollins@americanbakers.org) or Karin Soyster Fitzgerald (kfitzgerald@americanbakers.org) at 202-789-0300.

The American Bakers Association has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn. For reservations, call 202-408-4870 or go to the hotel Website and use the ABA group code: ABA. A one-night’s deposit, by credit card or check, will be required to guarantee the room. Guests of the hotel will be required to leave a valid credit card with the hotel at the time of check-in for any incidental expenses. Reservations must be made by Aug. 24, 2011 to guarantee rate and availability.

Hotel Reservation Deadline: Aug. 24, 2011Room availability and rate cannot be guaranteed after this date.

Hotel Rate: Single/Double $199.00 (+tax)

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HILTON GARDEN INN1225 1ST ST, NEWASHINGTON, DC 20002202-408-4870 OR 1-800-HILTONS

Wednesday, Sept. 21ELDC Orientation (4:00 – 5:30PM) Joint Industry Reception (6:30 – 8:00PM)

Schedule of Events:Friday, Sept. 23 ELDC Meeting (8:00AM – 12:00PM)

Thursday, Sept. 22Hill Briefing & Cont. Breakfast (7:30 – 9:30AM)Capitol Hill Visits & Lunch (10:00AM – 2:00PM)ELDC/Legal Meeting (2:00 – 5:30PM)ELDC/Legal Group Dinner (7:00PM)

(ABA/ATBI Boards invited)

Registration Fee: $599.00Spouse (optional): $75.00

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