Brew Bros of Pikes Peak (BBoPP) General Membership Meeting Minutes

16 March 2013

Approximately 50 members attended the March meeting held at 56 Ring. SafeBrew called the meeting to order at 1530 by thanking the hosts for their hospitality. Plenty of chili and beer were available.

Treasurer’s report (LandyBrew): $3300 as of 16 March; $ as of the last meeting. Expenditures: … Income: $….

1. Safe explained the silent auction which will buy brewing books to be managed by Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).  See below.

2. Hardly explained the Chili Fest.  There were about 12 pots of chili of varying heat and ingredients.

3. Two new members introduced themselves.

4. Members were reminded to sign attendance form – Big Bob took charge and reminded people to pay dues and/or sign liability waivers.

5. Todd Baldwin, the president and CEO of Red Leg Brewing Company, described his operation and answered questions from aspiring microbrewery owners.  His 30 bbl brewery is near Trinity and plans to open in April.

6. Safe reminded members of club services: BJCP judging for members’ beers and the Brew Buddy program

7. Dino discussed the home brewing library initiative.  PPLD will manage books and material bought by BBoPP.  Jammin’Brew donated a book to the cause.

8. Competition Update

   1. PeteFest winners are posted on our website.  Safe read the names and styles of all first place winners of PAFB and our winner at DredHop. Safe and G2 were recognized for their support of the PAFB event.

   2. Peak to Peak competition 23 March in Frederick, CO.  Judges needed.  Contact Safe.

9. 23 March 4PM tapping at Brewers Republic, 112 North Nevada Ave, of Justin’s King Albert Belgium Dark (10.2%) beer that was brewed at O’Dells on their 5 barrel system

10. Big Brew for National Homebrew Day – Saturday, May 4; Lefty said it is at Pikes Peak again

11. Colorado Beer Week – March 18 – 24  check out our website for events

12. Hardly motioned for a gift for our president’s new baby which received unanimous approval

13. Axe provided a very informative pitch on his award winning cream ales.  His presentation is on YouTube, slides on our website.

14. Next meeting will be … at …

Peace out, Dino

BBoPP Executive Meeting

5 March 2013

Rock Bottom

• Members in attendance were:   **Name** means the task is your – need not be present to win!!

  • Lefty, Safe, Dino, Flanders, Hardly Brew; Landy; Axe; Klute

• John Haven gave a detailed de-briefing of the PAFB event

  • Invoice has been submitted to The Club

  • Final report has been submitted to AHA

    • Dino verified he has received points for judging the event

• There was a consensus agreement to offer At-Large board positions to:

1. Bob Gray (Big Bob)

2. Steven Shelton (Sting Brew, formerly Sling Brew)

   1. Consider adding:

      1. Marc Malenfant

      2. Greg Mizell

• Some of the remaining SWAG will be auctioned off in a silent auction at the next general membership meeting (proceeds to buy Brewing related books for the Pikes Peak Library District [PPLD]) and the remainder will be added to the next raffle ** Safe**

• Do you have old brewing or beer related magazines you want to get rid of? If so, bring them to our general membership meetings. We will bind them into yearly issues and plan to make them available thru PPLD.**Safe**, **Lefty**, **Dino** Need Donations

• Efforts to build up the brewing industry in the Southern Colorado area: Look for volunteers to become BBoPP liaisons to local business, especially our sponsors. Lefty has volunteered to work with Paul at 56 Ring; recommend yeasts and grains to stock; establish as a low cost CO2 distributor; potential Big Brew South, etc.; others are needed to advise Woody at High Country; Old West; Rock Bottom; etc.**Need Volunteers**

• Club Resources: The goal is to store and issue from a commercial location such as 56 Ring. We also need to define usage rules and costs, for example use the jockey box and 20 pound CO2 tank costs $5 per use because the CO2 is an expendable and needs to be refilled as a cost to the club. No fee for non-expendables**Lefty**

• Firkin fill – needs to be scheduled and the results needs to be shared at a party for the BBs. **Big Bob**

• Do we want to make a current picture a requirement on Meet-up? TABLED **Flanders**

• Meetings accountability and name tags: **Flanders**

  • We need a sign-in roster to track attendance statistics

  • We need permanent officer name tags

  • We need to purchase “disposable” name tag holders

  • We would like to be able to print name tags with the BBoPP logo on them

• E-mail accounts: **Flanders**

  • Organizational accounts such as BBoPP President, Competition Coordinator, etc. coming soon

  • Need to replace the old club contact (registered with AHA) with a new contact address. Axe is currently monitoring BrewBros.com and this role needs to be assigned with the new address

• Membership: **Flanders**

  • We have 105 members signed-upon Meet-up and 25 not signed-up on Meet-up

  • We have 56 paid members and 37 who have not paid their annual dues

    • A reminder e-mail to pay  dues and to sign the liability waiver was sent to the 37 members

• Laptop purchase / donation:

  • The need to add a laptop computer to our equipment/office supply was discussed and was TABLED **Safe**, **Flanders**, **Big Bob**

    • Check with Big Bob to see if we can get an inexpensive used laptop **Safe**

    • Axe to use his Chrome Book on Saturday when he presents Cream Ales (evaluate capabilities) **Axe**

• Google Docs: **Flanders**

  • You can upload Windows based docs and convert to Google Chrome for presentation

  • Need to make repository available

  • Need to allow others to upload

  • Need a training / overview presented to membership

• Meet-up**Flanders**

  • Need a training / overview presented to membership

  • Need feedback from members

  • Problem – will do single member, but not family membership

• Point People:

  • **Hardly Brew** is lead for events like (Salida, Brew Bus, etc.)

  • Need a lead for events like Big Brew, website uploads, etc. .**Need Volunteers**

  • Greg Mizell & Lou have been entering upcoming events into Meet-up for others to see

    • List of upcoming competitions

    • Google can send an automatic reminder to all of cut-off dates

  • Cryptid is Competition Coordinator

• Planned replacements for 2013 – 2015: .**Need Volunteers**

  • Ator would like to step down as IT lead – need a replacement

  • Marc Malenfant to replace Dino as El Paso Fair coordinator

  • Safe to lead PAFB for 2014, need a 2015 replacement

  • Add Big Bob and Sting Brew as At-Large Members

  • Officers for 2013 election

  • Need to groom replacements

    • Greg Mizell

    • Gary Gagnon

    • Pat Duby

    • Other interested new members

• Pay Pal working fine, but requires monitoring; also 3% surcharge, so plan on this expense

  • Consider using as a means to pay for 2014 PAFB competition **Safe**

• Consider using Zen Cart for the next grain buy **Lefty**

• Consider change the club name to Home Brewers of Pikes Peak vs Brew Brothers of Pikes Peak **Flanders**

• Need to register our next testing date – December 2014 is next available **Safe**, **Axe**

  • Need to engage the Pueblo brewers (no judges in Pueblo)

  • Woodland Parks Clubs?

  • Does Pueblo have a homebrew shop?

• General membership meeting and mini-chili completion – may reschedule due to weather; decision time is @ 10AM Saturday **Flanders**

• Upcoming club events TABLED ( time was running out) **Flanders**

  • Big Brew, need a POC and location(s)

    • Pikes Peak; 56 Ring; Woody’s shop; multiple locations?

• Buddy Brewers due in September **Flanders**

• Possible equipment purchase:

  • Laptop

  • Portable 1 barrel homebrew system with pump

  • Wood barrel

• 501 c 3 status:**Sid**, **Flanders**SAFE**

  • Need to go for the c3 status vs c7 status:

    • Based upon training provided by the club & community support

      • Support:

        • Purchased projector; printer; screen; laptop?

        • Monthly presentations to membership

        • BJCP judge training & testing

        • Revamped website to have a training section w/links

        • Guest speakers at general membership meetings

        • Support to ACBF (fellow 501 c 3) to help then increase charitable donations

        • El Paso County fair – educate the community

        • Big Brew days – educate the community

        • Support to PAFB event and future BB table —  educate the community

        • Support to beer walking around program – education the community

        • Support to establish Brewing section at the Pikes Peak Library District

        • Brew days at various homes to teach others/improve brewing techniques

        • BB support by providing Judges and stewards to other CO events

        • Etc…

• Pints: Award must be sustainable, attainable and the memento needs to be lasting, unique and publically presented **Landy**

  • 4 to earn first glass

  • 8 pint award (max $20) TABLED

  • 12 pint award (??) TABLED

    • Possible 12 pint mementos:

      • Beer Boot

      • Ceramic Growler

      • Engraved stemmed snifter glass

  • Points are earned by an individual, and are not combined as in a family membership

  • Consensus – move out – spend the money on the deserving members; bring recommendations to next meeting

• Recognize Marlene **Flanders**

• Desire for Cicerone training / presentation at one of our membership meetings**Dino**

  • https://cicerone.org/content/certified-beer-server

  • Certified Beer Server; this is the first level of certification in the Cicerone program.

  • Prerequisites – None

  • Exam Format & Components – 60-question multiple choice exam, administered online. A grade of 75% is required to pass. Candidates must also pass a short quiz about the Cicerone program. Each payment allows you 2 attempts to achieve a passing score.

  • Exam Cost – $69

  • Initiating an Exam – Become a registered user on this site and then access the exam from your “My Account” page.

  • Knowledge Area Responsibilities – The Certified Beer Server requires competent knowledge of beer storage and service issues as well as modest knowledge of beer styles and culture and basic familiarity with beer tasting and flavors and basic knowledge about brewing process and ingredients. Knowledge of the Cicerone Certification Program’s levels and titles is also required. The Certified Beer Server Syllabus outlines the knowledge required for this Exam. To access the Certified Beer Server Syllabus, click below: https://cicerone.org/sites/default/files/Certified%20Beer%20Server%20Syllabus%20v1-2.pdf

• The BBoPP Website needs a face lift. TABLED *Safe**, **Flanders**

  • Need a volunteer lead

    • Robert Dunn has agreed to help us with a focus on our social media.

      • He is waiting for us to provide direction and ask him to assist

    • Limitations on hosting platform – what are they?? **Ator**, **Flanders**

      • Cost vs benefits

      • Alternative locations?

  • Will draft out “look, feel & content” **Safe**, Flanders**

    • Automate functions of PAFB

    • Training

    • Links

    • Etc.

  • Monthly News Letter will be homed on the web site

Needs someone to write it .**Need Volunteers**

Brew Brothers of Pikes Peak

General Member Meeting

Feb. 5th, 2013

Location: Pikes Peak Brewery, the Barrel Room
Start Time: 6:20pm
Attendance: Approx. 35 members in attendance
(Flanders forgot to nominate a note taker, so this is a memory recap)

• Started with thanks to PPBC
• Welcomed new members
• Housekeeping
  • Talked about donate-a-book program with PPLD
  • Ask members to fill out liability waivers
• Eric Seufert introduced his homebrew shop he is opening in Castle Rock
• Treasurer’s Report – Landy
  • $700 for Brew Bus
  • $500 from ACBF
  • More money coming in from membership dues
• Pint Program
  • Talked about activities to earn Pints
  • Gave out snifter glass awards, most awardees weren’t in attendance
• Competition update
  • Winners from Big Beers acknowledged
  • Judges needed for Rock Bottom comp (Feb. 16th)
  • Dredhop registration ends on Feb. 15th
  • Club-only comp barleywines coming up, need judges (also on Feb. 16th)
  • club-only upcoming – extract beers (>50% “consumables” comes from extract)
  • Odell brew day recap – lots of fun.  Odell treated them well.
• “Homebrew Huddle” – Brew-In-A-Bag, presented by Dr. Ken Andrews from Bristol Brewing Co.
  • Brand new projector didn’t work, but Ken did an awesome job without it.  Lots of useful information.

Meeting Minutes

BBoPP Executive Council

29 January 2013

The meeting was held at Pipes Peak in Monument from 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Attending were:

A discussion was started by Ned in reference to roles for Stephen and that all tasks are not necessarily IT. For example, the need to develop an architecture for files, where to post them, the formation of club e-mails (president, VP, Comp Coord), etc, are not solely the responsibility of IT.

(We need to break tasks into achievable pieces and solicit member to volunteer)

A discussion was started in reference to the Pikes Peak Library District establishing/expanding a section for home brewers.  Rich Mock has action to pursue.

A discussion was started in reference to charities and that we would rather donate time vs money. Additional points: we still have $700 for the Nick foundation and $500 for other charities. We need to gather nominations and select a charity for 2013.

A discussion was started in reference to member liability. The consensus of the committee was that all members of the BBoPP must sign a liability waiver each year as part of the renewal process. We currently have approximately 110 members and 43 have not signed the liability waiver.

Only 21 members have renewed via Pay Pal. The price is $21 an individuals and $27 for a family.

Michelle and Lefty are going to pick-up the PAFB entries from the various drop-off locations. Michelle will do Arvada, Boulder and Ft Collins; Lefty will do Aurora, Monument and Colorado Springs. The board voted a $50 allowance to each for gas and food.

A discussion was started in reference to Blast-outs by Ned. The committee agreed that they should be of either a single topic or similar items. Blasts should be for PAFB entry reminders, PAFB Judges needed, etc.

A review of PAFB 2012 was initiated:

1. A big issue that surfaced was the confusion at the visitor’s center. It was recommended that we post a sign denoting this is the pick-up/drop-off location, time a vehicle is expected to stop there and a POC phone number to call (remember cells coverage is poor).
2. Designated Drivers – The Club and BBoPP (Need a lead here)
3. Carpool coordination for the BBoPP (Need a lead here – maybe just Match-up)
4. Billeting – awaiting for Curtis to provide the answer – (I’ll ask Axe to follow-up)
5. Maps to The Club (John to get and provide to Stephen who will post on the website)
6. Pints to those who put in the effort
7. What do we do with the 1,000 or so empty bottles? Give them to club members who work the event and then to anyone who wants bottles? Make case of bottles a raffle prize?
8. Sorting plan to “finalized” by John and Gary Garman on 31 Jan. Need to shoot for Monday 4 Feb and NLT  6 Feb
9. Need to remind Curtis that beers need to be refrigerated as soon as he receives them
10. Need a volunteer to fill the firkin – any 5 gallons will do
11. Johnny G has many dots – we need to get them and use them as identifiers of payments not received. The dot comes off and your entry makes the competition
12. A discussion was started in reference to giving Geoff a $50 incentive to update his software and add features we need for PAFB
13.  A discussion was started in reference to going back to all BBoPP entries are free – or stick to the honor system and brewers include cash or check with their entries after the 3 free entries. A decision must be made today and an e-mail blast announcing any change be sent to only BBoPP
14. Curtis has approximately 60 medals – we need to make the categories fall under his number
15. A discussion was started in reference to any entry scoring below 30 does not qualify for a medal.  The competition coordinator will make that call (after discussions with axe and Johhny)
16. A list of expectations needs to be given to Curtis:
    1. Beer and Pizza at the sorting
    2. Donuts / bagels the morning of the 9th
    3. Swag for judges and stewards
    4. $$ to BBoPP for each entry
    5. DD s and vans for judging and the fest
    6. What else??

A discussion was started in reference to renewing Meet-up. Although not ideal, it is adequate and the motion to renew was approved.

A discussion was started in reference to purchasing a projector and screen. A motion was passed approving the purchase of the items researched and recommended by Ned.

A discussion was started in reference to charities and it was confirmed that the $700 for Nick and the $500 received from the ACBF are separate and need to be dispersed separately.

A discussion was started in reference to supporting the possible Octoberfest sponsored by Quest at the stadium on Barnes. A motion was approved to open discussion and Rich Mock has the lead.

A discussion was started in reference to moving forward to obtain 501 C3 status.  A motion was approved to ask Sidney to proceed even though initial expense to file federally is $400.

A discussion was started in reference to the need for back-ups to key positions and that attendance at these meetings is expected and required. For example PAFB competition is within 2 weeks and Justin, Greg and Steve couldn’t make the meeting (weather may have been an issue) ;their support is needed.

A discussion was started in reference to the completion at Rock Bottom:

1. There are 19 styles listed
2. 10 BBoPP members have entries
3. There is a meeting scheduled for Tuesday – the consensus was move it until after PAFB judging
4. How are the BBoPP going to judge this event?
5. Judging should be after the 22th – there are only 28 entries – less than 10 judges are needed
6. Ned to get with Rock Bottom and explain / discuss

The Brew Hut completion is 10 Feb and is impacting our judge pool. We may have more conflicts next year and need to work to de-conflict early

The 24th Annual Reggale and DredHop Homebrew Competition is 23 Feb – Registration is open until they reach 420 entries and will be accepted till 10:00 am Feb. 15, 2013

A discussion was started in reference to the Colorado Brewers Guild. The committee consensus is that our relationship with Bristol has weakened a bit and that we need to rejuvenate it – so yes, we want to do an event with them. (We need a lead here)

A discussion was started in reference to the 3rd week of March being Colorado Brewers Guild Craft Beer week.  More info/research needed here.

A discussion was started in reference to hosting the Annual Brew Day in May. The committee consensus was to support the event. (We need a lead here)

A discussion was started in reference to holding our March meeting at 56th Ring and making it a Chili pot luck event (with many diverse types).  We discussed if it should also be a chili completion and the committee consensus was for no competition.

The next BBoPP general membership meeting is scheduled for 5 Feb at Pikes Peak. Support our sponsors, buy their beer and food.

A discussion was started in reference to having a “Hang-out” meeting on Saturday 9 March. All would bring food and beer and a fun time would be had by all. The event would also be open to family members – kids too. (We need a lead here)

John Landreman showed the new “pints” glass to be awarded to those with 4 or more points (he will address the few who have more than 4 points at a later time). He is ordering 36 glasses to cover current needs.

A discussion was started in reference to expanding our website. Ned mentioned that the Maltose Falcons web site is a great example http://www.maltosefalcons.com/ and Johnny mentioned that they are the oldest home brewing club. The committee consensus was that we are arelatively new club and are making many good improvements, but we need more support from our members. We need to break our goals into bit size pieces that individuals can accomplish as their contribution to the club.

Brew Brother’s Monthly General Membership Meeting

13 November 2012

Pikes Peak Brewery, Monument

• Entries for the O’Dell’s competition were due to Justin Carpenter NLT 5:45 MST. He received 13 entries which will be judged by the general membership. The top 5 will be presented to O’Dells on Sat 17 Nov.
• Flanders kicked off the general membership meeting at precisely 6PM.  The first order of business was the elections. No position was contested; however, we did add a few volunteers to assist.
• Changes from the current executive team:
  • John Haven will replace Rich Mock as VP
  • Dale Kuykendall  will take the role of secretary – this will no longer be a VP function
  • Eric Johnson & Jose Balderrama will assist Ator with the IT stuff
  • Lefty will take over Education responsibilities from John Landreman
  • John Landreman will take over Treasury duties from Johnny Garbett who will continue as the equipment custodian for the club.
  • All other positions will remain filled by the incumbent
• The club members present voted unanimously to approve the executive team make-up.
• Pints Update: John Landreman explained that pints were a incentive to recognize those who have contributed above and beyond and to recognize BBoPP who routinely enter their beers into shows (good for the club when a member wins)
  • Special engraved glasses will be given when a member achieves 4, 8, 12, 16 pints
  • John Haven For the Judging team at the ACBF
  • Gary Gagnon for the Steward Team at the ACBF
  • ACBF Judge list and Steward list:
    • John Garbett
    • Mike Bordick
    • John Landreman
    • Rich Mock
    • Matt Baldwin
    • Ned Brush
    • Scott Bucholtz
    • Steve Stowell
    • Matt Kupferer
    • John Haven
    • Mike McGuckian
    • Greg Mizell
    • Larry Fish
    • Micah Schreiber
    • Bevan Zarges
    • Ray Smith
    • John Carlin
    • Jose Balderrama
    • Eric Johnson
    • Josh Howard
    • Gary Gagnon

• Lefty for organizing the grain buy.
• Johnny G for the bowling shirt organization
• Grain buy:
  • Lefty will Post the pick-up on Meet-up. Expect grain delivery to 56th Ring late this week or early next week
• Holiday Party: There may be one – more details as they become available
  • No monthly meeting during December 2012.
• Next meeting: Executive team in Dec 2012; General Membership Jan 2013
• Brew Bus: Many seats available — $50 – Two glasses, buffet lunch; four brewery stops; VIP tours, special brews brought in just for our tour, etc.; visit the O’Dells pilot system, that’s where the winner of the competition will brew his/her beer on (4,11,18,23) Jan 2013 (pick the date)
• Steve (aka Shoe Brew) (prior President) – thanked everyone for their support – but he’s still traveling and that he will remain as connected to the club as he can be – but he’s not in town much
• O’Dells competition: 13 entries — try them all and fill out a score sheet. The top 5 will be transported to 0’Dells where they will select the beer they will brew commercially on their pilot system. A total of 10 brewers/friends can attend the event
• Competition Coordination:
  • Biere de Rock. Get your entry to Justin NLT Monday night, 19 Nov 12 and he will transport your beer to be entered on Tuesday. If you can’t make it, then Rockyard in Castle Rock is an authorized drop-off point and will accept entries until 24 Nov 12.
  • O’Dells competition was judged tonight and the following beers were rated in the top five and will be brought to O’Dells on 17 Nov 12: (fill in the results)
    • Beer #1 – Dunkelwiess by Ben Wilder
    • Beer #2 – Belgian Quad by Justin Carpenter
    • Beer #3 – Saison by John Landreman
    • Beer #5 – IPA by Ned Brush
    • Beer #13 – Peruvian Brown by Scott Buchholz
• Beer Happy Friday will be at Trinity on 23 Nov 12. Watch meet-up for more details and the time
• Raffle: Many great prizes were donated by club members. A total of 186 tickets were either sold or given away to those who brought donations.
• The meeting was called to adjourn – unanimous approval – let the socializing begin.

Brew Brothers of Pikes Peak

11 September 2012

Monthly General Membership Meeting

PDF Version download here:  2012 Sept BBoPP Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:15PM by new president Ned Brush AKA FlandersBrew.  Approximately forty members were in attendance.

Flanders began with a moment of silence to observe 9/11 and thanked the Hatch Cover for hosting.  He announced a change to the meeting format – business first, socializing later and that everyone should wear a nametag.

Treasurer’s Report (Johnny): Beginning balance for Aug $1096.  Expenditures: $165 (AHA club only entry shipping and judging kit).  Income: $462 (raffle, dues, Salida.  Sep balance: $1393.

Old Business

All Colorado Beer Fest (ACBF) — Randy Dipner explained that the event will be held Nov 3 at the Freedom Financial Conference Center, 3650 North Nevada Avenue.  There will be two sessions: 1:00–4:30 PM and 6:30-10:00 PM.  Around 40 CO breweries will be represented and they expect 120+ beers to sample.  General admission will be $30; VIP admission will be $40 which will allow access to a separate tasting area with special beers and finger food.  Randy needs volunteers who will receive free admission to their session and be on duty about half the time so they can also sample the beers.  Flanders will send a members blast with sign-up details.  BBoPP will organize a judging of select craft beers.  We need at least twelve judges and stewards.

Zymurgy Institute — Dr. James Malm AKA Dr Jimmy is the Dean for continuing education for Zymurgy (Brewing Science) at CSU.  The next class will run for ten consecutive Mondays starting 1 Oct at the Bristol Brewery.  See attached.  Their next classes will be starting on 6 May 2013 and 2 September 2013.  He needs students, faculty and judges.  Dr Andrews who is the yeast expert for Bristol was also in attendance.  They generously donated an entry to their class to our premium raffle.

Black Forest Meadery Workday – Adam Shapiro described his winery in the Black Forest, 6420 Burrows Rd.  He solicited BBoPP assistance on this Saturday 15 Sep at 1000 to help with irrigation of his grape vines.  Volunteers will receive food, beer & wine and viniculture education.  Please contact Adam if you are able to help: 719-495-7340, mail@blackforestmeadery.com  Adam also announced an “Uncork the Season” wine/beer fest at the county fairgrounds in Calhan on Sat, Nov 10.  Entry will be $25 for an 11-5 session.

Competitions (Cryptid/Justin Carpenter) –

Liquid Poets has their 5^th annual Muse Cup (Mead/Cider Only Competition) 16 September at Equinox Brewing Company, Ft Collins CO

ODell comp.  There will be a people’s choice at Nov. meeting for 3-5 beers to go forward for ODell’s evaluation.  The winner will be announced on the Brew Bus and brew day will be at ODells in Jan 2013.

AHA club-only comp judging. Category 6 Light Hybrids (Cream Ale, Blonde, Kolsch, American Wheat or Rye).  Drop off will be from Mon. 9/24 – Fri. 9/28 at Cryptid’s house, 6793 Summer Grace St. If you need other arrangements contact him.  Judging will take place on Saturday 9/29.  This is a good opportunity to learn the judging and stewarding process.

The Rockhoppers homebrew club in Castle Rock has their Bière de Rock competition coming soon; this is an AHA sanctioned, Belgian and French Ale only competition; entry begins 1 Nov 12 with the event in Dec 12

Rocky Mt Challenge.  Entries due Sep 15 – Oct 19.  Travelling club trophy: Points are awarded for club participation, numbers of volunteers, entries and winners.

Burton Old Ale AHA club only entries are due Nov 10^th.

BruBus (Hardly/Michele Gandy) – Tickets will be on sale at the Oct 10 meeting.  Current BB membership is required to purchase tickets at Oct 10 meeting. Brew Bros have priority.  Locations TBD, but expect 1) New Belgium, 2)Coopersmith for lunch, 3) Flex tour to Equinox or Pateros Creek or remain at Coopersmith  4)Odell Brewery.  Reminder: Only plastic glasses and containers on the bus.  John Landreman AKA Landy will coordinate picnic taps on the bus.

Bowling Shirts (Johhny Garbett) – We need 25 to complete our order for some cool, B&W, retro shirts with the BBoPP logo and your name embroidered. Ability to bowl is optional; we just need to sell 25 shirts for us to get the best price

New Business

New member introductions.

Follow Flanders @BrosBrewClub on Twitter

Flanders urged members to get involved in running the club.  As the club grows, every board member needs help.  New opportunities will be posted on our website including the new Firkin Coordinator position.

BBoPP will offer an internal BJCP judging service to members.  Submit your beers to Cryptid and he will pair beers with judges and you will receive feedback by the next meeting.

BBoPP will use the MeetUp social media service to announce and coordinate events.  This is a requirement of all members, so get your account and keep up.  MeetUp will be our official platform as of the Nov. meeting.  Oct will be a transitional meeting where we will use traditional email as well as MeetUp

Grain buy.  Mike McGuckian AKA LeftyBrew will organize the next bulk grain buy using MeetUp.

New Raffle Introduction – We will host a premium raffle where the club will buy or solicit donations of big prizes as well as our member donated version.

Motion to close the meeting was made, seconded and passed at 715 PM.

Next meeting will be 10 Oct.  Location TBD.