Sea Island GA- The 55th annual convention of the Cookie and Snack Bakers Association (CASBA) was held at the Cloister at Sea Island from September 22nd -24th. The keynote address was provided by former US Navy SEAL Stephen Drum, teaching aspects of leadership and decision making under pressure.

The event provided ample opportunities for networking and learning. Even sports activities provided a chance for attendees to give back to the industry, raising money for the CASBA Kit Murphy Scholarship Fund. The Fund was able to distribute over $20,000 this year to employee’s children of member companies.

Another highlight of the event was the awarding of the Person of the Year to Kevin Boyle, CEO of Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company. “Kevin has provided so many years of dedicated service to our industry and is very deserving of this esteemed honor,” said Mike Kriegermeier, President of CASBA.

The event also marks a time of transition for the organization. For the first time in the 55-year history of CASBA, a woman was elected as its incoming President. Felicia Quigg from Richmond Baking and More Than A Bakery took the reins of the organization for a two-year term. “I love CASBA and have made deep and long-lasting relationships through this organization. Our family business has become stronger and benefited from collaboration with other bakeries and their owners at CASBA. I am proud to serve CASBA as its President and honored by the fact that I’m the first woman to do so,” Felicia said.

Contact information for further questions:
Felicia Quigg: feliciaq@richmondbaking.com
Mike Kriegermeier, American Engraving: mike@aecdierolls.com

The Cookie and Snack Bakers Association (CASBA) is looking forward to another great convention in September 2024.

“Coming off of a great Conventions last year at The Grove Park Inn, we are looking forward to another wonderful gathering this year at The Cloister at Sea Island with friends and colleagues. We are very excited to announce that our Keynote speaker will be former US Navy SEAL, Stephen Drum, who will speak on Monday, September 23rd and once again this speaker will be sponsored by The Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company (Kevin Boyle),” says Mike Kriegermeier, current CASBA President.

His speaking topic will be, “Perform on the X – Learn how to meet any challenge with Courage, Confidence, and Readiness!”. Stephen inspires individuals and organizations to plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels and when it matters most.

2024 will bring the 55th annual convention of the Cookie and Snack Bakers Association to The Cloister at Sea Island from September 22nd-24th in Sea Island, GA. The Central Reservations Office is at 866-267-6705.

We will have more information on the exact schedule of the Convention and the additional Speaker’s as we get closer to the event.

If you prefer to arrive a day early, we have a few rooms reserved for the Saturday night of September 21st, as well.

See below for the information needed to book your rooms at The Cloister at Sea Island for our 2024 CASBA Convention. Note that the reservation cutoff date is August 21st, 2024.

Contact Information to Note

Guest Rooming Reservations:
Central Reservations Office at 866-267-6705

Shipments to The Cloister:
Caleb Morris, Catering & Conference Services
100 Cloister Drive
Sea Island, GA 31561
ATTN: “CASBA Annual Convention 2024, Mike Kriegermeier, 09/20/2024 – 09/25/2024”

Spa & Golf – (855) 572-4975
Shipping Golf Clubs:
Caleb Morris, Catering & Conference Services
100 Retreat Avenue
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
ATTN: “CASBA Annual Convention 2024, 09/20/2024 – 09/25/2024”

Restaurant Reservations:
Tavola – (912) 634-4348
Southern Tide – (912) 634-4341
Oak Room – (912) 634-3967
River Bar – (912) 634-4349
Sea Strike & Pub – (912) 291-2695
Davis Love Grill – (912) 634-4448

Thank you to all of the members who were able to attend the 54^th Annual CASBA Convention! Looking forward to next year & many more to come!!!

The Cookie and Snack Bakers Association (CASBA) is looking forward to another great convention in October 2023. “Coming off of two great Conventions since we restarted after the pandemic, we are looking forward to another wonderful gathering this year with friends and colleagues,” says Mike Kriegermeier, current CASBA President.

2023 will bring the 54th annual convention of the Cookie and Snack Bakers Association to The Grove Park Inn from Oct. 8th–11th in Asheville, NC. The Central Reservations Office is at 800-438-5800.

Founded in 1970 as a forum for members to build business and personal relationships under a collegial atmosphere, the annual CASBA convention has become a fixture in the baked goods industry’s networking calendar.

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The Cookie and Snack Bakers Association (CASBA) is looking forward to another great convention in October 2021. “With what everyone’s been through with COVID, we’re looking forward to getting some sense of normalcy back with our 2021 convention,” says Joe Newell, CASBA President.

2021 will bring the 52nd annual convention of the Cookie and Snack Bakers Association to The Grand Hotel from Oct. 10–12th. Founded in 1970 as a forum for members to build business and personal relationships under a collegial atmosphere, the annual CASBA convention has become a fixture in the baked goods industry’s networking calendar.