News Release

 

 

Contact:         Robert Hirsch

                        847/920-1230

                        rhirsch@bema.org

 

Date:               April 5, 2002

 

 

 

 

BEMA Supports IBA BakePac

 

 

Boca Raton, FL – Dale Lecrone, past president of BEMA and chairman of the LeMatic, Inc. board of directors, presented a $3,000 check from BEMA at the Independent Bakers Association’s Annual Membership Meeting on Feburary 26, 2002, in support of the BakePac dinner.  Marvin Eversdyke, IBA chairman, noted that, “BEMA has sponsored this event exclusively for the past seven years,” and the IBA values  BEMA’s continuing support.  Bob Pyle, IBA president added, “The contribution will assist IBA’s lobbying efforts and help to preserve the independent baking industry.”

 

            Lecrone added that BEMA has embarked on efforts to work more closely with baking associations and organizations to support worthwhile activities benefiting the baking industry and is pleased to provide this much needed financial support.  In addition to the IBA BakePac, BEMA also has agreed to fund the IBA Smith-Schaus-Smith internship program and the Young Presidents’ Council receptions.

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