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GLBBQA Comp BBQ 101

THIS Class has SOLD OUT!!!  We want to thank all who have registered and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Competition BBQ 101

We have asked the best of the best to help us present this class. The 4 instructors are all in the Top 10 of the GLBBQA TOY Point Race. This will be a 4 meat class; each instructor will walk you through every step of their process from selection at the store to how to present it in a turn in box.

Here is our lineup:

Chicken – Matt Janose  Big Brothers BBQ : 7^th Place Chicken 2014 GLBBQA TOY

Ribs – Mark Rasmussen – smokingaces@thebbqsuperstore.com: 3^rd Place Ribs GLBBQA TOY

Pork – Mike Robinson –  Smokin in the D:  11^th Place Pork GLBBQA TOY

Brisket– Rich Parker –   ibqn@thebbqsuperstore.com:  1^st Place Brisket GLBBQA TOY

Class will be held  –                     Four Point Sheraton Kalamazoo

3600 East Cork Street Court.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

 Date –                                                 March 28th

Time –                                                8:00am – 4:00pm.

GLBBQA Member: $100.00 (Spouse $50.00)

Non-Member : $125.00 (Spouse $75.00)

Cost includes breakfast and lunch will consist of the food cooked onsite

Application can be found here: GLBBQA Class_2015

A block of rooms have been reserved for those students wishing to arrive Friday March 27th. A discounted rate of $99.00 + Tax is available. To reserve a room
call (866) 961-3003 and use the discount code “GLBBQA CLASS” or “Great Lakes BBQ Association” The cut-off date for reserving a discounted room is February 27th.

GLBBQA 180 III

Effective today, Wednesday January 14, 2015 the GLBBQA will begin receiving funds for the next 180 BOUNTY PROGRAM. It will be known as “180 BOUNTY PROGRAM III”

Here’s is a link to the 180 program registration form. Please print this form out and send it with your check if not using PayPal. If using PayPal, please indicate on PayPal that your $50 is for the 180 Bounty Program. Once
received from PayPal, I will then fill out a 180 Registration form for your team.

http://www.glbbqa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2971

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2014 GLBBQA BOD Nominations

The Nomination Period for 1 position is now open and will remain open until December17th,2014. To be eligible you must be a member in good standing and you must be able to commit the required amount of time to attend meetings and work on assigned projects.

You can self-nominate or you can nominate someone who you think will make a good addition to the Board.

To nominate a person please send an email to info@glbbqa.com (this goes to every member of the BOD).

180 Bounty Program II

2014 GLBBQA Team of the Year Program Sponsored by Southern Q Smokers

Attached are the rules for the 2014 GLBBQA Team of the Year Program. We would like to thank Southern Q for coming aboard as our Title Sponsor for the TOY program, we would also like to thank the following sponsors for the individual meat categories:

Chicken:  Silver Lake Apple and BBQ Festival

Ribs: Redwood Grill

Pork: Coopersville Heating and Cooling

Brisket: Michigan Dog Guard

2014 GLBBQA TEAM OF THE YEAR

Red,White and Blues Festival and BBQ Competition – Highland Michigan

The Highland Historical Preservations Society is pleased to announce the Red,White and Blues Festival and BBQ Contest.

This is a one day 2 meat contest on June 28th in Highland Michigan.

All of the info and entry form can be found here: Red White Blues entry form

2014 GLBBQA Spring Fling Sponsored by Lockharts BBQ

Sponsored by Lockhart’s BBQ , Michigan Dog Guard & BBQTrophies.com

This bbq event is going to be held on May 16-17 at the Groveland Oaks County Park located at:
14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, Mi. 48442.
We have reserved an area in the campground for competitors that are
approximately 50′x50′ and come with electricity and water hookups.
Entry Fee:
$50.00 for GLBBQA Members (includes campsite fee)
$85.00 for Non-Members
(will include 1 yr. membership &
campsite fee)

Payment can be made via PayPal by sending payment to  paypal@glbbqa.com
OR via Check payable to Great Lakes Barbecue Association and mailed to:

GLBBQA
8893 Hahn St, Utica, Mi. 48317

This contest is a great opportunity for the backyard bbq enthusiast or those wanting to try their hand in a competition
style setting without paying a big entry fee.
Everyone of every level is welcomed and encouraged to attend.

CBJ’s will be on hand for judging.

Cook Team Apps: Spring Fling Cook

Judges App: Spring Fling Judges

NOTE, We MUST have a minimum of 10 teams paid by April 30 so
please do not wait to get your entry in.

For more info on the 300 acre park visit: www.destinationoakland.com

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2014 GLBBQA Election Results

After a GREAT 47% participation rate from our membership, we are very pleased to announce that Timothy Schopp is the newest member of the GLBBQA Board of Directors.

We would like to thank Troy Conner for his service on the Board of Directors and hope he continues to be engaged with the activities of the GLBBQA.

We would also like to thank Steve Coddington and Bill Gailey for accepting their nominations to run for the BOD.

Welcome aboard Tim, we look forward to working with you!!

2014 GLBBQA TOY Contests

GLBBQA BOD Nominations

The GLBBQA is pleased to announce that all the nominees have been confirmed and contacted.

Here are your 2014 nominees for the one open position on the BOD:

Steve Coddington
Bill Gailey
Tim Schopp

Thank you for volunteering your time.

Let the campaigning begin!!

Voting will be held Late Feb/Early Mar…