Hi folks -

Just wanted to get a note out about our last meeting.

We had a long discussion about volunteer efforts for NHC next summer. I have contacted Mark Emily with the State association, and it appears they may well have enough volunteers. He'll let me know as we move closer. The national assocaition has not yet decided what type of financial break volunteers will get. Here's the website for the local organizing comittee

We also discussed three seperate competitions.

First of all, the Sasquatchian ale. With the 2012 National Homebrewers Conference in Bellevue next June, the Washington Homebrewers Association is looking for a special beer that Sasquatch (the honorary conference organizer) can be proud to serve to conference goers. We're looking to Washington homebrew club members to come up with they consider to be the embodiment of a "Sasquatch Ale" capture a special, Northwest, "Sasquatchian" flavor. Here's more data.

Secondly, the National Homebrew Competition. This is the big one every year. Here's more data.

And last, but certainly not least, is the BarHop Brewing contest. Tom Curry will brew the winner's beer, and this is open only to members of the NOBG. Deadline is february 15th. (or our February meeting) Bill Sproules, owner of Olympic Brewing Supplies in Bremerton has agreed to be our judge.

Also remember that we will elect new officers at our January meeting. Here's the details of those positions:

PRESIDENT:
1. Preside over all meetings of the NOBG.
2. Acts as liaison with the Washington Homebrewers Association (WAHA).
3. Reports all actions of executive officers to the general membership.
4. Calls special meetings as may be required to conduct the business of the NOBG.

VICE PRESIDENT:
1. Assists the President in all matters of business of the NOBG.
2. Assumes the President’s duties and responsibilities of the President’s absence.
3. Administrates all programs and clinics.

SECRETARY:
1. Notify local media of all meetings of the NOBG.
2. Maintain the NOBG website,
3. Maintain roster of membership in the NOBG.
4. Notify all members of all meetings.

Cheers,

December meeting

Hi folks-

December meeting will be the 11th, and up at Colin's place at 2pm. Click here for directions.

- Mic