GLBBQA Annual Meeting

[spydermike72]

The GLBBQA Annual Meeting will be held March 31st at The Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. We will start the meeting at 10:00am, break for lunch and then start back up at around 1:00pm. Final schedule has not been finalized yet.

We are again offering any of the organizers a chance to come up and network and brainstorm with their fellow organizers in the Organizers Roundtable.

We will also have a GLBBQA BOD meeting and also vote on our one opening on the BOD.

The Casino has given us a discount on rooms, our price is $139.00 (normally they are $159.00) you have to reserve your room by March 9th to receive the discount. You can call the Casino direct at 1-888-7 eagle-7 to reserve you room, tell them you are with The Great Lakes BBQ Association.

We will plan on having dinner somewhere in Mt Pleasant and of course the night will be free to have fun.

I hope to see a good turn out!!

[sfisch]

What a deal!!

Scott

[jerry516planes]

Oh yea this is going to be so much fun! Last year was the best!

[spydermike72]

I hope to see a good turn out. And just to clarify, we know the rooms are pricey, however if you have never been there they are very nice (I know you are only sleeping there) but if you dont want to stay there, there are a lot of options available in Mt Pleasant. If you can swing it I would love to see a lot a people stay at the Casino, we had a good time last year at the Casino night club!!

[Bbq Bubba]

I shared this on the other forums also.

[spydermike72]

Thanks Bubba!!

[sfisch]

Just bumping this, there has not been much response to the info Mike posted last month,
is there anyone from the membership other than the BOD and the Wasson's going to attend?

Scott

[mikerobes]

As much as I like hanging out and drinking your pops, Denise and I will be out of pocket that day.:(

[spydermike72]

As much as I like hanging out and drinking your pops, Denise and I will be out of pocket that day.:(

What are you doing in a pocket in the first place ?? :D:D

[BruceB]

What are you doing in a pocket in the first place ?? :D:D

Playing pool.:eek:

[Rich Parker]

Is there an agenda?

[spydermike72]

Not a finalized one yet... Still working out the details, will be about like last years for planning purposes...

[sfisch]

So have you released everyone's family members? :)

Scott

[spydermike72]

So have you released everyone's family members? :)

Scott


??? :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: :confused::confused::confused:

[bbqbull]

More family things planned for this weekend. Never ends here w/6 grandsons.

[sfisch]

Ok, group, the association has rented the conference room at the Soaring Eagle Casino again this year and from the original post Mike made you can see there are also room discounts.
Who is coming? Who is staying?
The day is Saturday, the date is March 31.


Scott

[BruceB]

I'll be there, not sure if I'm staying yet or not.

[SweetRacks&SmokinButts]

I'll be there as well. Not sure if I am staying the night either.

Josh

[Bill Gailey]

I will be there and I know I am not staying the night.

[Extreme]

I will be in attendance also, not sure about overnighting.

[Bbq Bubba]

Whoa......are you sure you have room for this many?

[Rich Parker]

You would have a packed house if you had a raffle like this.

(Shameless plug):mrgreen:
The Mid Atlantic BBQ Association annual meeting is this weekend - Saturday March 3rd in Bel Air Maryland.

Link to meeting info here (http://www.mabbqa.com/Annual%20Meeting.html)

We hold a $1 raffle at the meeting similar to the KCBS one and this year we're giving away 9 full contest entries plus a lot of other goodies, so if you aren't a member and are on the fence about it, now would be a good time:razz::

Contest prize list
Grillin & Chillin
Pork In The Park
Que & Cruz
Recovery Fest
Keystone Classic Barbeque
BBQ Band and Brews
The BBQ Skirmish
Smokin on the Bay
4th Annual Southern York County BBQ Cookoff

Oh yeah, we're raffling off a Jack's Old South 36" cooker too!

[spydermike72]

You would have a packed house if you had a raffle like this.

Yes we would...

[Rich Parker]

Yes we would...

Sounds like we have some funds to get some of these things too. ;)

From the October meeting minutes "2. Balance as of 10/21/11 $5,589.00"

[Bbq Bubba]

Wow, plus there raffling off 2 sweet cookers!

[spydermike72]

For the record, we are working on getting items for the Annual Meeting...

[spydermike72]

Just got confirmation that Myron Mixon is donating an autographed copy of his latest book!!

[sfisch]

It shouldn't be about the prizes, we had a door prize for everyone last year.
Who wants to volunteer to be the door prize getter?

[Bbq Bubba]

It shouldn't be about the prizes, we had a door prize for everyone last year.
Who wants to volunteer to be the door prize fetter?

i dont know what a fetter is but i would assume somebody on the BOD would have time to make a few phone calls. With what were sitting on in the bank, not sure why we cant pony up for a nice smoker?

I agree its not about the prizes but when you choose an obscure place to have a meeting that none of our new members can take the time to go to, prizes are all you got to hopefully attract?

Remember, Brighton is the center of the state. :p

I'll be there, not sure if im stayin or not, depends on Mike and Tracy if Cindy may come.

Will all the BOD members be there?

Im sure Great Lakes BBQ Supply will donate a few things as always. :rolleyes:

[Rich Parker]

It shouldn't be about the prizes, we had a door prize for everyone last year.
Who wants to volunteer to be the door prize fetter?

I know it shouldn't be but it is a great marketing tool for increasing participation. KCBS raffles off several comp entries and people talk about it all year.

[spydermike72]

Mike and Tracy will both be there and we will be staying the night...

Just to clarify, the reason for the choice of Mt Pleasant is that it might actually draw some people there with the Casino and it is almost literally in the middle of the state (St Louis is the geographic center) so it is easy for most folks to get there.

As a BOD a few years ago (when Dale was on the BOD) it was decided that the Annual Meeting would be arranged by the President. With that being said, I made the arrangements with the Soaring Eagle, and I am working on getting door prizes/raffle prizes. I have to date gotten the following:

An autographed copy of Myron Mixon's latest book
A set of knifes from Mad Cow Cutlery
A donation from Great Lakes BBQ Supply

I am hoping for more items and if any of our members would like to donate or spend a few minutes soliciting folks for donations/raffle prizes that would be greatly appreciated.

We have also invited all of the Michigan Organizers to attend the organizers roundtable (except for GR, I dont have John Bates contact info, please help me with that) during the 1st part of the meeting. Once I get some confirmations I will have a full agenda. If there is something that you would like to see/hear please let us know and I will try and make it happen...

[Rich Parker]

[QUOTE=spydermike72;30407(except for GR, I dont have John Bates contact info, please help me with that)[/QUOTE]

Sent to your phone. I am willing to help if there is something i can do for you.

[spydermike72]

Thank Rich, I have contacted John as well. !!

[Melissa Greko]

John & I are planning to be there and spend the night.

[spydermike72]

Just got word that the great folks at the Armada Meats and Motors have graciously donated an entry to their contest for the GLBBQA to raffle off at the Annual Meeting. We appreciate it Phil!!!

Waiting on the other organizers to get back with us....

[sfisch]

Phil,
Thanks a bunch!

Should we do a "Roll Call" so we know how many bottles of water to buy? :)

Scott

[Bbq Bubba]

Phil,
Thanks a bunch!

Should we do a "Roll Call" so we know how many bottles of water to buy? :)

Scott

I think your up to 8. Just get a gallon and some dixie cups. :rolleyes:

[spydermike72]

I think your up to 8. Just get a gallon and some dixie cups. :rolleyes:

Actually it is going to be a bit more than 8, getting a pretty good late response...

[spydermike72]

Also the deadline to reserve a room at the GLBBQA rate is tomorrow. Please contact the Soaring Eagle direct to make that happen!!

[michiana mark]

The Mayor and I will not be able to attend. Previously scheduled event takes the day out of play. March and April is when Jeni, the dentist to be, plays college softball. This is the last year, so we have committed to being at as many games as possible. Year to date we are over 3000 miles, and the season begins in ernest this weekend. Pencil us in for next year..

The Mayor's Chauffer;)

[tearl42]

FMB will be in attendance.

[Melissa Greko]

Other than posting her or somewhere on the forum we plan to attend the meeting did we need to send something in to register?
3 Attending from Aww Hell -
John & Melissa Greko
Andrea Brandt
We'll be there through dinner but decided not to stay the night...found a new more secure, easier to assemble 10x20 BBQ tent for comps we want to spend the cash on.

[tearl42]

Ken and I will be there, but we're not staying the night.

[Rich Parker]

I be goin too!

[spydermike72]

Other than posting her or somewhere on the forum we plan to attend the meeting did we need to send something in to register?
3 Attending from Aww Hell -
John & Melissa Greko
Andrea Brandt
We'll be there through dinner but decided not to stay the night...found a new more secure, easier to assemble 10x20 BBQ tent for comps we want to spend the cash on.

Nope no need to register...

We just received a really nice knife set from Mad Cow Cutlery as a door prize!!

[sfisch]

I will be there, I will not be spending the night, I will spend my room money in the casino.

Scott

[tearl42]

Maybe you got too much sun this weekend. Your "IbQ'n" :D

I be goin too!

[Bbq Bubba]

Sooooooo.........were a week away and a total of 4 BOD's and 8 members (some not) for a total of 12?

Im sure Richard and Lori are coming? at least Lori.....:cool:

Never heard anything about maybe buying a cooker? Get off some of that glbbqa money already! :p

How about the roundtable discussion with the organizers? I am sorta an organizer and might be interested in this if backyard comps count.

WHERE THE FARK ARE ALL OUR MEMBERS????????????????

Lovingly, Bubba.

[bbqbull]

Last Chicken Dinner of the Spring for Eagle Park!
It got moved up a week because of Easter.

[spydermike72]

Sooooooo.........were a week away and a total of 4 BOD's and 8 members (some not) for a total of 12?

Im sure Richard and Lori are coming? at least Lori.....:cool:

Never heard anything about maybe buying a cooker? Get off some of that glbbqa money already! :p

How about the roundtable discussion with the organizers? I am sorta an organizer and might be interested in this if backyard comps count.

WHERE THE FARK ARE ALL OUR MEMBERS????????????????

Lovingly, Bubba.

Well not all of our members are on the forum, we have at least 2 of the organizers coming and maybe 3 if John from the UP can make it, so we will have the Organizers roundtable.

You have just asked the million dollar question....

[bavariansmoke]

We are both coming to the meeting but we are not staying.

[SMOKIN ACES CRAPSHOOT BBQ]

I might be in, but you know I need to practice and that is a scheduled practice day...

[Rich Parker]

I might be in, but you know I need to practice and that is a scheduled practice day...

You don't need no stinkin practice. Suck it up Nancy! :p

[Spruce-Ridge-Smokers]

I might be in, but you know I need to practice and that is a scheduled practice day...

As the odds-on favorite for TOY-12, I think that you should attend; you just need to realize that I won't be there to buy you Jack doubles like I did at the banquet. :eek: :rolleyes: :cool:

Just sayin, ok?

Brian

[uncle gator]

cadillac boys will be there

[sfisch]

Mike,
Just for clarification, are you starting the "round table" organizers meeting at 10am and then the annual meeting begins at 1pm?

Thanks

[spydermike72]

Not sure what I am clarifying here but yes - Organizers Roundtable at 10:00am (I encourage all members to attend, this is a great time to interact with the organizers). We will break around noon for lunch, and then start the annual meeting at 1:00pm. We will be posting an agenda for the Annual Meeting by Wednesday night Thursday morning.

[sfisch]

Not sure what I am clarifying here but yes - Organizers Roundtable at 10:00am (I encourage all members to attend, this is a great time to interact with the organizers). We will break around noon for lunch, and then start the annual meeting at 1:00pm. We will be posting an agenda for the Annual Meeting by Wednesday night Thursday morning.

Our posts seem to stray and get lengthy from time to time, I have had 2 members ask me what parts of the meeting start at what time. One post indicated the meeting starts at 10am, will break for lunch and then resume at 1pm. Some are not interested in attending the round table discussion and did not want to arrive too early. Thank you for the clarification.

Scott

[JAMBRIE SMOKE]

i will not be there have an fence installation booked that day. :(

[Bbq Bubba]

Agenda?? ?

[spydermike72]

Agenda?? ?

Are you questioning the agenda or are you asking for an agenda ?
My previous post I stated we would have an agenda posted by Thursday morning at the latest...

Too many threads that are covering the same topic... I am going to merge this one with the original post on the Annual Meeting....

[Bbq Bubba]

Are you questioning the agenda or are you asking for an agenda ?
My previous post I stated we would have an agenda posted by Thursday morning at the latest...

Too many threads that are covering the same topic... I am going to merge this one with the original post on the Annual Meeting....

i thought we were talking about Derek?

[spydermike72]

i thought we were talking about Derek?

Lol!!! :D:D:D

Different Thread... :D:D

[spydermike72]

Just got word that we will have GLBBQA hats for sale this weekend!! $15.00 per hat for members, $18.00 for non-members.

[spydermike72]

And to add to the fun and festivities we have just found out that both Grand Rapids and Monroe are donating an entry to their respective contests to be raffled off this weekend. That makes 3 to go along with Armada!!

Thanks Phil,John and Hunter!!

[spydermike72]

Glbbqa BOD Annual Meeting Agenda


I Call to order
II Roll call
III Approval of the Minutes
IV Public Comment
V Board of director reports
A-Presidents report
B- Treasurers report
1- March 2012 Treasurer's Report
2- Membership Report
3- 2011 GLBBQA Financial Report
4- Membership Terminations for Non-Payment of Dues
VI Committee Reports
A- Membership Committee
1) Updates
2) Suggestions
B- Events Committee
1)Update
a-"big name" bbq class
b-Eagle cook
2) Suggestions
C- Technology Committee
1) Update
2) Website Status
3) Suggestions
VII Old Business
A) GLBBQA Beak to Beak challenge
VIII New Business
A) Establishing a member at large "Webmaster".
B) Establishing GLBBQA "Regional Rep's".
C) Classes of memberships
D) Establishing a Disaster Response Committee
IX Good of the Order

X Adjourn

[Rich Parker]

Can you add to the agenda a discussion on giving the 2012 GLBBQA Winter Thaw Cook Sponsored by Lockhart's Real BBQ competition an exception in to the GLBBQA ToY program?

[spydermike72]

Can you add to the agenda a discussion on giving the 2012 GLBBQA Winter Thaw Cook Sponsored by Lockhart's Real BBQ competition an exception in to the GLBBQA ToY program?

The agenda is set, you can bring that up during the Public Comment section...

[Extreme]

Can you add to the agenda a discussion on giving the 2012 GLBBQA Winter Thaw Cook Sponsored by Lockhart's Real BBQ competition an exception in to the GLBBQA ToY program?

No Rich that's just too much typing.:p Although the agenda is set, this nugget could fall under the eagle cook in the events section, Also there is a public comment section for members to make such suggestions right after the approval of the minutes.
See you Sat.
Troy

[Rich Parker]

No Rich that's just too much typing.:p Although the agenda is set, this nugget could fall under the eagle cook in the events section, Also there is a public comment section for members to make such suggestions right after the approval of the minutes.
See you Sat.
Troy

I hope you are bringing some extra pens and paper because this public comment section might get lengthy. :D

[Bbq Bubba]

I hope you are bringing some extra pens and paper because this public comment section might get lengthy. :D

I was thinkin more like stenographer. :cool:

[Extreme]

I figured I would just use the ole steel trap memory:( Seriously though this is a great time to get an idea or comment to the whole board, I know we all welcome the input
Troy

[spydermike72]

Just wanted to pass a big thanks to the folks that attended the Annual Meeting and also to those that donated some great items.

Those that donated Items:
Mad Cow Cutlery
Myron Mixon
Great Lakes BBQ Supply Company
Bruce Bissonnette
Scott Fischer
Armada Meats and Motors BBQ Competition
Monroe County Jam
A Taste of Grand Rapids

Thank you all!!

[Bbq Bubba]

who won the free enteries?

[sfisch]

Troy, Mark and Dick.
Aint that a new movie that just came out? Yuk, yuk,yuk! :)