August 2016 Meeting Agenda

Rock Hoppers Brew Club Agenda

8/11/2016 6:45 PM – C.B.& Potts

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – Rob Kausch
President’s Report – Rob Kausch

• Buy stuff from CB Potts, Rockyard, and Castle Rock Homebrew!
• Sign up a friend – Recruiting a new paid member will earn you a free entry into Biere de Rock!
• Brian Armstrong’s Citra Pale Ale
• PAY YOUR DUES!
• PAY YOUR TABS!

Event Director’s Report – Mike Bostwick

• Epic Brewery Tour
• Future tour ideas? Brewer/Owner relationships?
• AHA Rally @ Brew Hut/Dry Dock – 8/27
  • Pouring: 6 pack minimun – Coordinate with Rob or Mike B
  • RSVP encouraged (on the event website)
  • Wear your Hoppers gear!
• Buddy Brew: September
• Iron Buddy Brew “Belgians” in December
• Brew Fests
  • Rendezvous at the Rock – 8/13
    • 4 Volunteers
    • Signup for 5+ We need more!
• Beer Bus 10/22 – Pimp Bus reserved
  • Fort Collins: Odell, New Belgium, Funkwerks
  • Greeley: WeldWerks
  • Denver: Bruz
  • $25 members
  • $35 non-members
  • Signup on the website now!
• Foam on the Range’s picnic – 8/13

Competition Director’s Report – Jim Allen

• Past Competitions:
  • Arvada on Tap – 7/23
  • Denver County Fair 7/30
    • Ed Moore, Silver & Bronze – Mead
  • El Paso County Fair
    • Mike Bostwick, Gold – Fruit Beer

• Upcoming Competitions:
  • Chili Pepper Extravaganza 8/20 – Entries due 8/15
  • Colorado State Fair – 8/20 – Entries due 8/6
  • Brew Hut Homebrew Competition – 9/10 – Entries due 8/19
  • Rocky Mountain Homebrew Challenge 9/24 – Entries due 9/9 – FLOOD IT!
  • Visit the competitions page for more info

• Interclub Competitions:
  • October 2016: “Belgians”
  • January 2017: “Big!” – 8% or more
  • March 2017: “Stout”

Communication Director’s Report – Eric Gould

• Facebook participation – way up, keep up the conversations.
• Sign up on the website for forums, events, and news
• Info on stemware and shirts coming soon

Treasurer’s Report – Mark Jeffries

• Budget and Expense Update

Education – Brian Pramov

• Brewing Software