Bakers
Band Together to
March on Washington
To All RBA Members
MARCH ON WASHINGTON
March 12, 2008
PURPOSE
To let our government officials know that there is
a “CRISIS” happening to bakers of every type and
size. Commodities prices for every item we use are out of
control and rising faster then we could ever hope to catch
them. If there is not some type of relief many small businesses
will not survive.
This march is in conjunction with the American Bakers Association
(ABA) and bakers from around the country will be in Washington.
Meetings have been set up with government officials including
the Secretary of Agriculture for the board members of ABA
and RBA. It is our hope to show just how much of a crisis
we face. This issue is not about the “big guys”
vs. the “little guys”. This issue is about how
our industry will survive the next 12 to 18 months. By standing
side by side we can implement change.
If you can attend, please make an appointment with your Representative
and/or Senators. Contact information for Congress is at www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/index.htm.
RBA will make every effort to help with hotel reservations
and logistics but we will need to hear from you ASAP. There
is no time to hesitate. This is the very important first step
to solving this crisis.
Please be aware that we are just starting to make plans for
this march. We have not had the luxury of time. We will continue
to post information on the RBA website as we make arrangements.
If you cannot attend you can still help. Call, e-mail, fax
or snail mail your opinions to your legislators. Let your
voice be heard. They will listen especially in an election
year.
RBA NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT ON THIS ISSUE.
OUR INDUSTRY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT ON THIS ISSUE.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD.
Michael Kalupa
President
Retail Bakers of America
Click here
for a sample letter to write your local congressperson or
senator.
Click here
for information from ABA.
Click here
for coverage from the New York Times regarding the current
state of wheat supplies.
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