BBQ 101 Class Cancelled
This morning the GLBBQA Board of Directors held an emergency meeting and after much discussion, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Competition BBQ101 Class that was to be held on March 28.
Due to increasing concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), and restrictions put in place by Michigan Governor Whitmer through April 5, 2020, as well as our concerns for the health and safety of our membership, instructors and public we feel it is the responsible decision.
At this time, we will not reschedule for 2020 but feel confident it will be held again in the Spring of 2021. All those who were registered for the 2020 class will receive a refund on their registration.
As with all involved, we are disappointed but we recognize this is an extraordinary situation that requires difficult decisions.
We appreciate your understanding and support and look forward to seeing you at future events.
2019 GLBBQA Year End Banquet and Annual Meeting
2019 Year End Banquet and Annual Meeting
WHEN: January 18, 2020
2pm until 11pm
WHERE: Bay Valley Resort (Bay City, MI)
2470 Old Bridge Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
WHAT: Join us as we recap and celebrate 2019 and begin our planning for 2020 – to include announcing election results.
We will host a Chinese Auction that will include Entries to 2020 Competitions will be among the prizes!
COST: Tickets for Year End Banquet are $35 per person.
PAYMENT:Check or Money Order (payable to Great Lakes Barbecue Association)
PayPal* – send to paypal@glbbqa.com (note in comments 2019 Annual Meeting)
*you MUST use the Friends & Family option
Send a check to:
GLBBQA
8893 Hahn St.
Utica, MI 48317
HOTEL RATE:$75.00 per night + tax
To make overnight reservations you must call the front desk – 989-686-3500 and ask for the block “Great Lakes BBQ Association”.
There is no option to book online.
Reservations Deadline December 23, 2019
SCHEDULE:2:00pm – Annual Meeting and Elections Results
5:00pm – Year End Banquet Cocktail Hour
6:00pm – Dinner
8:00pm – Team of the Year Awards Ceremony & Chinese Auction Winners Announced
2020 GLBBQA Competition BBQ 101 Class
6th Annual GLBBQA Competition BBQ 101 Class
CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 40 STUDENTS!
WHEN: March 28, 2020
7am until 4pm (or until all questions are answered)
WHERE: Four Points Sheraton—Kalamazoo
3600 E. Cork St. Ct.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
WHAT: The four competition meat categories, chicken, ribs, pork and brisket will be covered during the class. Topics ranging from selection, trimming, injecting, rubbing, cooking, foil or no foil, to presentation will be covered. KCBS rules will also be discussed.
COST: $150.00 GLBBQA Members;
$75 for spouse (entitles couple to 1yr FAMILY MEMBERSHIP)
$185.00 non-members, (includes 1 year membership)
$100 for spouse (entitles couple to 1yr FAMILY MEMBERSHIP)
Full breakfast buffet at 7am, coffee, soda and water provided.
No outside beverages are allowed in the classroom area
REGISTER: ALL students must submit a registration form: 2020 BBQ101 Student Registration
PAYMENT: Check or Money Order (payable to Great Lakes Barbecue Association)
PayPal* – send to paypal@glbbqa.com (note in comments 2020 BBQ Class)
*you MUST use the Friends & Family option
HOTEL RATE: The Four Points Sheraton-Kalamazoo is offering a discounted room rate of $104.00 per night + taxes for those wishing to arrive on Friday night and or stay over Saturday night (very limited # rooms available for Saturday night.) Use this link to make your room reservations.
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1566399976532&key=GRP
Phone Reservations: (269) 385-3922 – reference “Great Lakes BBQ Association”
Reservations must be received NO LATER than February 26, 2020
LEAD BY: 2019 GLBBQA Team of the Year Winners
Chicken Richard Parker, iBQ’n@TheBBQSuperstore.com
2019 GLBBQA Overall Team of the Year
Ribs Mike Terry/Scott Fischer, Rubbed, Smoked and Sauced BBQ
Pork Eric Girard/Jason Krause, Two Crackers Qing
Brisket Tom Somers, Bad Habit BBQ
2019 Beak 2 Beak Rules
Please see the 2019 Beak 2 Beak Rules here: 2019 B2B Rules
2019 Team of the Year Program
One of the benefits of being a Member of the Great Lakes Barbecue Association is our Team of the Year Program (TOY). We offer this for both Pro Teams as well as Backyard Teams (aka Competitor Series).
Please click below for the 2019 rules:
Pro TOY – 2019 GLBBQA Competitors Series Team of the Year Rules 2019 GLBBQA Pro Team of the Year Rules
Competitor Series TOY – 2019 GLBBQA Competitors Series Team of the Year Rules
The cost to enter each program is FREE FOR MEMBERS but you MUST pre-register for them
Pro TOY – visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TGCKZWY
Competitor Series – email Chairperson, Bert McLain at pbjsbbq@gmail.com with the Subject line of “Competitors Series Entry”
4th Annual Railroad Days Rib Burn and Kids Que
The 4th Annual Railroad Days Rib Burn and Kids Que will be May 18th,2019 in Durand Michigan.
Applications can be found here:
2019 GLBBQA Spring Fling!!
Time to kick the dust off and wake up those smokers for a full KCBS Practice Cook AND GLBBQA Competitor Series Qualifier.
April 26-27, 2019 Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte, MI
$1500 Prize Pool
Event Categories are Chicken, Ribs*, Pork and Brisket
Must turn in all four categories to be eligible for Grand Champion
*2019 competitor series qualifier
$100 Entry Fee
Important Team Information:
• Sites – each team will have a campsite that will include electric
- Water – There is access to water. However, no hose or lines to each site will be allowed.
• Onsite – Dump Station, Water hookup, Electric hookup, Restrooms & showers
Judging/Rules:
• We will be following KCBS Rules and Judging – visit https://mms.kcbs.us/members/secure/filearchive/file_secure_check.php?fid=90248045&fac=7123939&org_id=KCBA
Apply today – https://goo.gl/z4JzTa
SCHEDULE:
Friday 4/26/19
8am Team load in
6pm Cooks Meeting
6:30pm Team Potluck
Saturday 4/27/19
12:00pm Turn In Chicken
12:30pm Turn In Ribs
1:00pm Turn In Pork
1:30pm Turn In Brisket
3:00pm Awards
2019 GLBBQA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
The GLBBQA is pleased to announce that our 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held on January 19th at the Crown Plaza West in Lansing Michigan.
2018 Year End Banquet and Annual Meeting
WHEN: January 19, 2019 | 2pm until 11pm
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Lansing West (Lansing, MI) | 925 South Creyts Road, Lansing, Michigan 48917
WHAT: Join us as we recap and celebrate 2018 and begin our planning for 2019 – to include announcing election results. We will host a Chinese Auction – BBQ Rubs, Cookbooks and even Entries to 2019 Competitions will be among the prizes!
COST:
Tickets for Year End Banquet are $45 per person.
Pay via Paypal – https://www.paypal.me/glbbqa (note in comments YE/Annual Meeting)
OR
Mail Check or Money Order (payable to Great Lakes Barbecue Association)
GLBBQA
8893 Hahn St.
Utica, MI 48317
HOTEL BLOCK:
$135.00 per night + tax
Reservations Deadline January 4, 2019 (Online Reservations Group Code GLB)
By Phone – 517-3237100 and tell them you are with the Great Lakes Barbecue Association
SCHEDULE:
2:00pm – Annual Meeting and Elections Results
5:30pm – Year End Banquet Cocktail Hour
6:30pm – Dinner
8:30pm – Team of the Year Awards Ceremony & Chinese Auction Winners Announced
GLBBQA Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet
The GLBBQA Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet will be held January 19th,2019 at the Crown Plaza West in Lansing Michigan. We are combining the Annual Meeting with the Awards Banquet. More details on the Banquet in the next few days as we are finalizing the details.
We are also opening up Nominations for 3 BOD spots. Please make your nominations by sending an email to info@glbbqa. Nomination period will be open until December 17th, 2018. You may nominate any member or yourself. All nominees must be members in good standing.
Grey Street BBQ Class
The GLBBQA is pleased to present a great class, especially for the Great Lakes/Upper Midwest Region. Grey Street BBQ is coming to Kalamazoo Michigan December 14th and 15th to give their Tell All Class. Winner of 8 GC’s in 2018!!
Informational Flyer is below and you can register by emailing GreyStreetBBQ@gmail.com
Additionally Grey Street has donated 1 seat to the class for the GLBBQA to raffle off. Each raffle ticket is $20.00 and can be paid for through our webpage: www.glbbqa.com and selecting “Grey Street BBQ Class Raffle” or by going through Paypal and sending the money to paypal@glbbqa.com Please note in the payment that it is for the Grey Street Raffle. We will draw the winner on 11/23/2018. *** If you are already registered for the class and win the raffle you will be reimbursed the registration fee. ***
