August 28, 2012

Attendance: Jon & Alisa, Denise & Scott, Dave K, Bob B, Bob & Jody, Rollan, AJ, Josh Kritzer, Danny Argudin,

Officers’ Reports

Librarian: We have items in the library for loan

Treasurer: Status quo

Old Business

Congratulations to Dave and Bob for their gold medal at the First Coast Cup

Commander Saaz: Entry window closes on September 5th
Railroad Thursday night – we’ll meet the Palm Beach members at Big Bear – Dave K will confirm his availability to take the beers to Big Bear

Cervezas tap takeover: October 3rd or 10th – the majority prefer the 10th

Email Bob Billany what beers you have to put on – club will reimburse for ingredients

New Business

Potential change in meeting date: Wait until the end of the year to decide

Membership dues: Do we prorate dues for members who join later in the year?
Flat fees are easier to keep track of. Check the by-laws to see what they say about dues.

BoTY 2013: Please submit suggestions for categories

BJCP Tasting Exam: If we can’t find a test in S. Florida within the year, we need to examine the possibility of setting up our own

Coconut Cup: Time to start thinking about a date

August BoTY: The August BoTY category was mead

Scott and Denise placed first with their mixed berry melomel and second with their carambola melomel