RHBC August Meeting

Location: The Rockyard American Grill and Brewery, Castle Rock. Patio.

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – Greg Geiger

Tip of the Month

• Judging Process and Etiquette – Walt Chelva

Events – Kelly Kruegel

• Poker Tournament Fundraiser – Winners Announced
• RHBC Camping Trip - August 29/30, South of Colorado Springs
  
  • Plan on day trip to local breweries
  • Kids welcome!
  • Next year’s camping trip will be to Salida

Competition/Education – Walt Chleva

• Rock Hopper Hosted Competition Update
  
  • Date: December 6, 2009
  • Name?
  • Volunteers to Collect Donations
• Upcoming Competitions
  
  • Gnarly Barley – Winners Announced
  • Colorado State Fair
  • Queen of Beer
  • Belgians, Big Beers and Barleywines in Vail
    
    • You can book your rooms now, pay later
• Upcoming AHA Club Only Competitions
  
  • August: Amber Hybrid Beers (BJCP category 7)
  • September: European Amber Lagers (BJCP category 3)
  • November: Belgian Strong Ales (BJCP category 18)
  • August 2010: Mead (BJCP categories 24, 25, 26)

Communications – Geoff Humphrey

• No Updates

Treasurer – Chris Egolf

• Income
• NHC T-shirts - $5 while they last!

Presidential – Greg Geiger

• Meeting Time vs. Tasting Time

Tasting, Feedback, and "Best of Meeting" Contest

• Amber Hybrids
  
  • Winner will get a free raffle ticket and be entered into Club Only Competition
  • Bring two extra bottles in case you win
• Free For All Tasting
  
  • One entry per person please
  • Winner will get a free raffle ticket

Raffle

• $50 Gift Certificate to the Brew Hut

Adjourn