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Driving Industry Impact Together

BEMA’s standing committees bring members together to shape the programs, resources, and connections that strengthen our industry. These groups serve as collaborative hubs where ideas are shared, initiatives take root, and members can make a meaningful impact on the direction of the association.

Opportunities To Lead And Contribute

Serving on a committee is a hands-on way to get involved, build relationships, and contribute your expertise to the broader baking community. Whether guiding education, events, or member engagement, committee volunteers help ensure BEMA delivers real value while creating stronger bonds across the industry.

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BEMA Committee Details

Term Goals:

  • Identify and recruit 40 bakers to Convention.
  • Identify new bakers/baking companies to represent 30% of total bakers.
  • Develop a list and extend Convention invitation to regional bakers (Puerto Rico focus, expanding as logical).
  • Research and select keynote speaker.
  • Design a bakers-only breakfast/reception/event at Convention 2025.

Chair persons: Brandon Woods, Audrey St. Onge, Sergio Caballero

Staff Liaison: Emily Bowers

Term Goals:

  • Create and track a membership prospect list with committee member assignments. (Policy 20)
  • Identify member companies at-risk. Track and assign each to a committee member. (Policy 20)
  • Formulate and recommend membership policy as needed (Policy 20) – Review/revise/create a member code of conduct document.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations for maximizing BEMA’s content and membership benefits as part of the renewal process and welcome process.

Chair persons: Joanie Spencer, Mike LaValle, Blake Day

Staff Liaison: Wes Luczak

Term Goals:

  • Plan, recruit and execute one regional dinner each quarter.
  • Promote, recruit and execute the BEMA ASCEND scholarship program at NEXUS, with target of 3 ASCEND attendees, in collaboration with the Membership Value committee.
  • Plan, recruit and execute BEMA member gatherings at PackExpo 2024 (November) and IBA 2025 (May).
  • Develop a detailed plan to grow the BEMA Intel program that includes membership and baker participation, as well as tracking metrics.

Chair persons: Craig Souser, Wendi Ebbing, Todd Oelschlager

Staff Liaison: Wes Luczak