JULY 2023 BOARD MINUTES

In attendance: Bryan E, Jer H, Roxanne W, Wayne W, Ray G, Andy M, Steve B, Phil McD

Meeting started at 7:15 PM on Jerry’s Back Porch

Beer & Sweat

  • Same setup as last year. Changing entry fees to $10 per, no volume discounts.

  • Sarah provided a list of sponsors and status of the list.

  • Discussed shirt colors, tasting cups, and judge gifts.

  • Discussed who can do pickups and stop in to local breweries to ask for donations

  • Can we ask Sarah to help us divide and conquer – assign everyone 5 places to contact?

  • Printing from the system - Andy to look into printing tap assignments. Should be easy from the new system

  • Ice, water, porta-potties, and reefer truck all on order. (Ray & Jer)

  • Use BBL tap handles for first place instead of glasses. Wayne tor Keith to call Trophy Awards and ask about a small plaque to place on each for first place. Andy has art done for medals and BOS.

  • Will have a limited shuttle booked for hotel transportation - on the hour from 9-11.

  • https://beerawardsplatform.com/35th-annual-beer-sweat

Treasurer’s Report: We have (some) money.

Membership Report: We have (some) members.

Future Club Meetings

July:

  • Tech Talk with Joe B and Metts P: Traditions of German Lagers and Saüergüt.

  • Bring HOMEBREW!

  • Bring your Big Brew Day entires for tasting.

  • Law Firm is brewing their Porter on July 29 @ Humble Monk

August:

  • Beer & Sweat is Aug 19, same setup as last year. See separate notes.

September:

  • Ciders with Darrin Wilson, owner Northwood Ciders.

October:

  • New Brewer Q&A - Get all your questions answered in-person by tenured, award winning brewers.

November:

  • BARLEYWINES!

Upcoming Social Nights and Meetings

  • July 15 - Kayaking on the Little Miami - see emails for signup. Don’t want to kayak? Meet us for lunch at Little Miami Brewing around noon!

Other Business

  • Brew your Winter Warmers to support the Cass River Homebrewing Competition - Dec 2!

June Bored Meeting

  • Monday, Aug 7 at 7 PM. Location TBD.

Meeting Adjourned 8:30pm

Andy Melchers