Need some member input [Archive] - Great Lakes BBQ Association Forum

Bbq Bubba

11-05-2009, 07:10 PM

As members attending the 2010 GLBBQA annual membership meeting (details to follow), what would you like to see as an attraction to go along with the meeting?

Some type of smoker demo? BGE or Traeger or maybe Backwoods? ;)

Products for sale?

Scott Fischer to say a speech?

Any ideas?

Rich Parker

11-05-2009, 07:34 PM

How about a demo of four different smokers cooking the four different KCBS meats.

Products for sale is always a great thing since you can save on shipping.

Richtee

11-05-2009, 10:38 PM

Scott Fischer to say a speech?

Who's Scott Fischer? ;)

BruceB

11-05-2009, 10:50 PM

Perhaps more members attending.

spydermike72

11-06-2009, 06:16 AM

Right now we are working on trying to get some of the bigger name Smoker/Grill reps to come in and have them on display and give us a quick talk on each of them. I dont think we will actually be able to do a demo of a smoker cooking as we will be in a Hotel/meeting room some where in Mid Michigan... Also the plan is to have vendor space as well. So you will be able to do a little shopping

sfisch

11-06-2009, 09:31 AM

I like the idea's being thrown around, hopefull this will generate some extra interest and attendance.

Scott

Rich Parker

11-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Have members or the GLBBQA donate BBQ supplies and then raffle them off as door prizes or for a small fee for a ticket. The free raffles tend to increase participation and the small fee ones are nice to raise some money.

spydermike72

11-06-2009, 01:23 PM

Rich, we do solicit various BBQ/Outdoor related businesses for donations for door prizes. We also purchase a larger item and raffle it off. Last year we raffled off a 26" Weber Kettle and the year before a WSM. Any suggestions for this coming year are appreciated...

sfisch

11-06-2009, 01:23 PM

Rich,
yeah, we have done that at the past meetings, one year a WSM, last year a big Weber Kettle as well as some smaller donated items.
Scott

Whoa, me and Mike posted at the same time!

Rich Parker

11-06-2009, 07:13 PM

Rich, we do solicit various BBQ/Outdoor related businesses for donations for door prizes. We also purchase a larger item and raffle it off. Last year we raffled off a 26" Weber Kettle and the year before a WSM. Any suggestions for this coming year are appreciated...

Rich,
yeah, we have done that at the past meetings, one year a WSM, last year a big Weber Kettle as well as some smaller donated items.
Scott

Whoa, me and Mike posted at the same time!

Great minds think alike.

I sure would like to win a Red Wings drum.

Bbq Bubba

11-06-2009, 10:59 PM

great minds think alike.

I sure would like to win a red wings drum.

:D....................

michiana mark

11-09-2009, 11:57 AM

Great minds think alike.

I sure would like to win a Red Wings drum.

I know a guy that can hook you up for a small handling fee:p

crossczek

11-09-2009, 12:21 PM

For entertainment we could hire that guy to do a Fisher/Cambro salad demonstration.
What was that guys name again?

sfisch

11-09-2009, 02:05 PM

Who woke you back up?

Scott
yes, this one

michiana mark

11-10-2009, 10:54 AM

For entertainment we could hire that guy to do a Fisher/Cambro salad demonstration.
What was that guys name again?

Nope, wrong guy.

spydermike72

11-10-2009, 11:01 AM

Well to get this back on track, what would you like to see ? I want to make this year's event more than just a boring meeting, I would like to have some vendors there, so if you want to buy something you can, I also would like to have some product demonstrations, now I know most of the items that can be invented have been, but is there a certain product that you would like to see ? That is the kind of input that we are looking for.

Rich Parker

11-10-2009, 11:55 AM

Well to get this back on track, what would you like to see ? I want to make this year's event more than just a boring meeting, I would like to have some vendors there, so if you want to buy something you can, I also would like to have some product demonstrations, now I know most of the items that can be invented have been, but is there a certain product that you would like to see ? That is the kind of input that we are looking for.

I would like to see the rib-o-lator in action.

tmogg

11-10-2009, 12:02 PM

i have one... will be at most comps this summer spinning chicken around....

bavariansmoke

11-10-2009, 06:30 PM

What if we opened it up to the public to bring new memebers in. There might be bbq people out there that don't know about the Great lakes Association. And then we could have the meeting before or after. We could put it into the local papers, facebook, and the website.

Bbq Bubba

11-10-2009, 11:42 PM

What if we opened it up to the public to bring new memebers in. There might be bbq people out there that don't know about the Great lakes Association. And then we could have the meeting before or after. We could put it into the local papers, facebook, and the website.

You actually thinking about making it out???
:rolleyes:

spydermike72

11-11-2009, 06:59 AM

What if we opened it up to the public to bring new memebers in. There might be bbq people out there that don't know about the Great lakes Association. And then we could have the meeting before or after. We could put it into the local papers, facebook, and the website.

Good Idea, I have no objection to having the meeting open to the public. The only concern that I might have is the raffles. How would you guys feel about a non-member winning a raffle ??

crossczek

11-11-2009, 10:20 AM

Maybe 1/2 off raffle tickets for newly signed members?
Or, a price break on tickets for members in good standing?

Just something that'd be an incentive for others to join.
Just thinking outside the firebox, I guess.

Rich Parker

11-11-2009, 12:36 PM

Leave the raffle for members only and then if non members won't to participate in the raffle they need to sign up. That sounds like an incentive for non members to join. Especially if it is a Red Wings drum.

Bbq Bubba

02-18-2010, 09:50 PM

What if we opened it up to the public to bring new memebers in. There might be bbq people out there that don't know about the Great lakes Association. And then we could have the meeting before or after. We could put it into the local papers, facebook, and the website.

You actually thinking about making it out???
:rolleyes:

What was i thinking? :rolleyes:

Bumping this up.
We have a date, who's coming and any other ideas?

This WILL be a great meeting with a lot of fun people!

Take the day and come on out and see whats happening in your association! :D
(unlike that other bbq assoc.):cool:

michiana mark

02-18-2010, 11:58 PM

Any "No Reports" to look forward to.:D OK, I'll shut up now. Oh wrong assn.

Rich Parker

02-19-2010, 07:49 AM

I am planning on being there.

What time does the event start or is it an all day thing?

Any "No Reports" to look forward to.:D OK, I'll shut up now. Oh wrong assn.
:p

Capt Dan

02-19-2010, 10:47 AM

whats the date on this shindig?:confused:

BruceB

02-19-2010, 10:54 AM

Saturday March 20th at the Quality Inn, Lansing MI.
Time has not been determined yet, but most likely in the Noon-1pm territory.

All members will receive an email with all the particulars prior to the event, just in case you're a member but never check this web site for information.:rolleyes:

Bbq Bubba

02-19-2010, 11:21 AM

Saturday March 20th at the Quality Inn, Lansing MI.
Time has not been determined yet, but most likely in the Noon-1pm territory.

All members will receive an email with all the particulars prior to the event, just in case you're a member but never check this web site for information.:rolleyes:

:D :rolleyes: :cool:

Rich Parker

02-28-2010, 04:21 PM

Is this meeting open to the public?

Bbq Bubba

02-28-2010, 05:04 PM

Yearly MEMBERSHIP meeting. ;)

We hope your there!

Rich Parker

02-28-2010, 05:51 PM

Yearly MEMBERSHIP meeting. ;)

We hope your there!

Oh, I will be there. I was just wondering if we could invite other locals we see on other forums.

tearl42

02-28-2010, 10:32 PM

I'll be there for this one...

spydermike72

03-01-2010, 11:47 AM

Oh, I will be there. I was just wondering if we could invite other locals we see on other forums.

It is ok if non members come out. ALthough I expect them to become members after attending... :D

Capt Dan

03-01-2010, 02:20 PM

I am gonna try to attend!

Bbq Bubba

03-01-2010, 03:00 PM

Oh, I will be there. I was just wondering if we could invite other locals we see on other forums.

Why haven't you invited them here yet?

Rich Parker

03-01-2010, 05:05 PM

Why haven't you invited them here yet?

I try man I try...

I even try to invite folks that are already on the forum...right Drew? :p

DrewC

03-01-2010, 06:01 PM

Rich does seem to do a good job of inviting existing members. Keep up the good work!

Rich Parker

03-03-2010, 02:34 PM

How long does this meeting last?

1pm till ??

spydermike72

03-03-2010, 04:04 PM

How long does this meeting last?

1pm till ??

Yep until ???

Rich Parker

03-03-2010, 05:55 PM

Yep until ???

And I almost felt bad for Bruce and Scott talking bad about your brisket....:p

Capt Dan

03-03-2010, 06:43 PM

He loves the abuse. Look at his BBQ team for gods sake!:D

Bbq Bubba

03-03-2010, 06:52 PM

He loves the abuse. Look at his BBQ team for gods sake!:D

and the smack talk begins.

Capt Dan

03-03-2010, 07:03 PM

and the smack talk begins.

Can't help it. I'm bored waiting for the hockey game!:D

spydermike72

03-03-2010, 07:10 PM

He loves the abuse. Look at his BBQ team for gods sake!:D

You finally got that right ... :p