May 19, 2009 IBU Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order at 7:04 PM CST by President Steve Breman.
• April Meeting Minutes were approved.
• Treasurer Paul Wanderscheid gave the Treasurer’s Report. 
  
  • 2009 IBU Dues are due in July.
  • The amount is $25.00.  Payable in cash or check.  PayPal is not an option this year.
    
  • Paul Wanderscheid is will begin accepting dues at the June meeting. 
    
• The Brewer of the Month for May was Steve Becker.  The Style of the Month was Extract.
• Steve Becker - Abstract Extract
• Phreak Brothers - American Wheat
  
• Tim Mason - Pale Ale
• Brian Sabus - Brown Ale
• Steve Breman - Red Ale
• Matt Melcher - Assorted Growlers
• Kyle Brown - Growler IPA
• Mike Young - Assorted Bombers
• John Douglass - Granite City IPA
• Mike McAllister - 2 BrewDog (the Dogfish Head of Scotland) Bombers.
• Jeff Bruning - 6 pack of assorted bottles.
  
• A Volunteer is needed to run the 2009 IBU Open.
• Brian Sabus and Brian Lenderts discussed guidelines for using the 6 tap Jockey Boxes.  It was determined that a $500 deposit would be required from anyone using the 6 tap Jockey Boxes for a non-IBU event.  Brian will develop instructions for using and cleaning.
• Saturday May 30 is the JCHH Happy Hour bike starting at el Bait Shop at noon and returning at 5:00 PM.  There will be stops at Goodsons, chez Bruning, and the Waveland.  If you do not wish to ride, you can still participate at el Bait Shop at noon or 5:00 PM.  The goal is to have 30 different types of home brew to consume at the Bait Shop and along the ride.
• The 2009 Brew Festival is July 11th at Principal Park, on the concourse, from 3-7 PM.  There will be 325+ beers.  Tickets are available at HyVee.
• Tim Mason spoke about the Plesant Hill Summer Fest, which will be held on July 18th.  Note, this is a date change from previous years.  The IBU will be providing free home brew samples between 6 and 8 PM.  Tim is looking for 12 beers from the IBU.  If you plan on providing beer, please contact Tim.
• Keith Gordon and the Freak Brothers invite you to one of their brew sessions.  Check www.freakbrothers.com for styles and session times.
• The ABL is back to 2 meetings per month.
• There was a discussion on the necessity and merit of promotional items for the IBU.  Coasters, pint glasses and t-shirts were discussed.  A couple of members are going to get cost esimates.
  
• Next meeting, June 15th 2009 @7:00 PM @ the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Rd.
• General melee declared at 7:48 PM CST
  

Tabled Motions

• None at this time.

Awaiting Closure

• Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
• Pub crawl/bus trip
• Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
• Club insurance through the AHA.
• Club brew, using club grains.

Upcoming Events

• May 30th - JCHH bike ride with 30 home brews to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legalization of home brewing.  The ride will leave from el Bait Shop at noon. 
• 2009 Brew Festival - July 11th at Principal Park from 3-7 PM.  Contact Lauri/Jeff/Ashley if you wish to bring brew.
• Plesant Hill Summer Fest is July 18th.  The IBU has committed to providing samples between 6 and 8 PM.
• IBU Oktobefest-October 3, 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.

Recurring

• JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
• ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month

Lift the Limit

• HF-21 died in committe.
• liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
• Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
• Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
• We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
• Lift the limit banner to events.
• What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
• There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
• The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.

·                  Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM CST by President Steve Breman.

·                  March Meeting Minutes were approved.

·                  Lindsey Wanderscheid gave the Treasurer’s Report.  We have about $2600 and she is writing a check to Beer Crazy for $730 for our brand spanking new Jockey Box.

·                  Brewer of the months was the Freak Brothers and style of the month was Wheat; due to some ‘technical difficulties’ the Wheat will be arriving next month and instead they brought a fine Rauchbier.  Others that brought beer:

o                          Berry Sporer – Sweet Stout

o                          Adam Draeger – Amber Ale

o                          Brian Sabus- Milk & Oats Stout

o                          Mike Young – Assorted bottles

o                          Jamie Beauchamp – A growler of Porter and a growler of Brown Ale

o                          Victor Svecs – Bottle of Belgian Blonde

Other cool stuff:

o                          Matt Melcher brought some hop rhizomes

o                          Brian Lenderts brought some buckets

o                          Adam Draeger brought some mash pads that he will be using for his system; basically they are floor buffers and work great for clearing wort.

·                  Bart and Jeff spoke about doing some website work; Steve Breman is going to follow-up with them on this

·                  Steve Becker shared his design and efforts on award mash paddles; very nice.

·                  Hy-Vee will be a sponsor for the Brewfest this year; this means a much bigger anticipated attendance number and Full Court Press asked us to bring more beers if possible.

·                  Tim Mason updated us on the upcoming Pleasant Hill Summerfest and passed around a sign-up sheet for beers; the Chamber will be giving the club a $200 donation for this effort.  Included in this years bash will be the Blue Band, BBQ contest and a Ski Team show…come on out!

·                  Mike Young announced that the ABL will have their next meeting in May.

·                  There was discussion on the Gortz Haus event in Grimes on Saturday the 25^th; looks like we’ll have 4 – 5 brewers present.

·                  Extensive discussion ensued on how the club will handle our equipment.  With two nice banners, and three jockey boxes, it was unanimous that we need some further tracking of where it is and who is using it…some preliminary decisions were:

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  • The Vice President will be in charge of the equipment list and will track who has what.
  • This information will be recorded in monthly meeting minutes.
  • This information will be added in a Calendar on our website so we’ll know when equipment is needed for club events.
  • Dues paying members can use the equipment anytime if there is no conflicting club events.
  • A deposit should probably be collected; the amount was yet to be determined and will be discussed at the next meeting.

·                  John Douglas spoke about group on ‘Homebrewtalk’ and will send out another e-mail to the club.

·                  The Freak Brothers are currently experimenting with a Coppers Ale Kit and we’ll let us know how the beer turns out…stay tuned for that one.

·                  Next meeting, May 18th 2009 @7:00 PM @ the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Rd.

·                  General melee declared at 7:45 PM CST

Mar 16, 2009 IBU Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order at 7:08 PM CST by President Steve Breman.
• February Meeting Minutes were approved.
• Treasurer Paul Wanderscheid gave the Treasurer’s Report.  There are still some outstanding items from the IBU Open.
• There was no Brewer of the Month for February, but the following people brought beer:
  • Brian Lenderts - Vanilla Porter
  • Tim Mason - Amber Ale
  • Brian Sabus - Irish Ale
  • Steve Breman - Saariaci Wheat
  • Matt Melcher - Assorted Bottles
  • Kyle Brown and Bart Brandy- Assorted Bottles
  • Mike Young - ESB
• Lift the Limit - HF21 Died in committee.  The consensus is that we need to start earlier next year, and be better organized.  Jay Wilson assisted in raising the limit in North Carolina, and has offered to help.  A suggestion was made to have a web site where people could enter their out of state beer purchases, to show Iowa Legislators how much tax revenue they are losing because of the restrictions on beer. 
• Andy Cleghorn - gave an update of the IBU Open.
• Randle will update the IBU website and Lauri will contact other brewing clubs.  Next year, we need to begin the process in October.
• Brian Sabus - Gave an update of the Bread and Beer event at Living History
• Saturday May 23 there will be a bike ride and home brew day at el Bait Shop.
• The 2009 Brew Festival is July 11th at Principal Park, on the concourse, from 3-7 PM.  If you want to bring beer, Lauri/Jeff/Ashley need to know by the next meeting.
• Brian Lenderts brought up a motion to purchase another 6 tap jockey box.  The motion was passed.
• Tim Mason spoke about the Plesant Hill Summer Fest, which will be held on July 18th.  Note, this is a date change from previous years.
• Keith Gordon and the Freak Brothers invite you to one of their brew sessions.  Check www.freakbrothers.com for styles and session times.
• Web update- Stever Breman has a source that can help with the web site.  Jeff Brunning also suggested that we can use the same company that he uses for the Bait Shop web site.
• Ron Staab - brought up a motion for the IBU to sponsor a hole at the Stand Up Guy Open.  The motion was passed.
• Keenan Lunderman volunteered to create an IBU FaceBook page. 
• Next meeting, March 20th 2009 @7:00 PM @ the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Rd.
• General melee declared at 8:03 PM CST
  

Tabled Motions

• None at this time.

Awaiting Closure

• Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
• Pub crawl/bus trip
• Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
• Club insurance through the AHA.
• Club brew, using club grains.

Upcoming Events

• May 23 - Home brew bike ride with 30 home brews to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legalization of home brewing.  The ride will leave from el Bait Shop. 
• 2009 Brew Festival - July 11th at Principal Park from 3-7 PM.  Contact Lauri/Jeff/Ashley if you wish to bring brew.
• IBU Oktobefest-October 3, 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.

Recurring

• JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
• ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month

Lift the Limit

• HF-21 died in committe.
• liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
• Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
• Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
• We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
• Lift the limit banner to events.
• What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
• There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
• The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.

Feb 16, 2009 IBU Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM CST by President Steve Breman.
• January Meeting Minutes were approved.
• Treasurer Paul Wanderscheid gave the briefTreasurer’s Report.
• Tim Mason was the Brewer of the Month for January.   The Style of the Month was Amber Ale.  The following people brought beer.  The ** indicates eligibility for the drawing:

  • Mike Young - Misc growlers and bombers **
  • John Douglas - Misc bottles **
  • Adam Draeger - Belgian Strong **
  • Steve Breman - Belgian Wheat
  • Brian Lenderts - Sariachi Wheat **
  • Brian Sabus - Alt Beir **
  • Dave Osserman - American Amber** and artisian bread
  • Matt Melcher - Growlers **
  • Keith Gordonand Jeff O’Neal - Bock **

Tabled Motions

• None at this time.

Awaiting Closure

• Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
• Pub crawl/bus trip
• Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
• Club insurance through the AHA.
• Club brew, using club grains.

Upcoming Events

• Baconfest is Feb 28th at elBait Shop.  As of 1/23, it was sold out.
• Living History Farms Beer and Bread Event - Mar 7th, from 3-6 PM at Living History Farms.  John Martin is Coordinating for the IBU.  Let him know if you would like to participate.
• IBU Open, Sat. Mar 14th at Walker Johnson Park.
• IBU Oktobefest-October 3, 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.

 

Recurring

• JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
• ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month(on hiatus)

Lift the Limit

• HF-21 was intorduced by Ray Zirkelback.  It isn’t everything we want, but it is  a start.  Justin has offered to lobby for this.
  
• liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
• Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
• Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
• We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
• Lift the limit banner to events.
• What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
• There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
• The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.

Jan 19, 2009 IBU Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order at 7:06 PM CST by President Steve Breman.
• November and December Meeting Minutes were approved.
• Treasurer Paul Wanderscheid gave the Treasurer’s Report.  He noted a decline in membership from last year.  He suggested a better budgeting process.  He also reminded us that Membership dues are used for events such as the Christmas party, the IBU Oktoberfest, and meeting room rental.
• A motion was approved to continue the annual drawing for a $50 gift certificate from Beer Crazy.  Each time you bring 1 keg, 2 growlers, or 2 12 packs of beer to a meeting, JCHH, or any club sanctioned event, you will get one entry into the drawing.
• There was no Brewer of the Month for January, but the following people brought beer:
  • Steve Becker - Amber Bock
  • Brian Sabus - Roggenbeir
  • Tim Mason - Oktoberfest
  • Matt Melcher - American Brown
  • Dave Osserman - IPA
  • Adam Draeger - Pumkpin and Cheery Cider
  • John Douglas - Saisson and Irish Red Ale
  • Mike McAllister - Pumpkin
  • Randle Boyd - Sour Grapes
• A sign-up sheet for Jimmy Carter Happy Hour was passed around.
• Justin offer to help lobby for Lift the Limit.
• Andy Cleghorn is in chatge of the IBU open on Saturday March 14th at Walker Johnson Park.  Sorting will take place at Scott Dennis’s house.  Randle will update the IBU website and Lauri will contact other brewing clubs.  Next year, we need to begin the process in October.
  
• The new date for the Bread and Beer event at Living History Farms is March 7, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  If you are interested in providing and/or pouring, please contact John Martin before Jan. 5,
• Contact you state Senator and Representative to voice your support for Lift the Limit - HF-21 was inroduced by Rep. Ray Zirkelback.
• Top Hat Entertainment offers party bus services, has 7500 corny kegs, and 25lb CO2 tanks.  The kegs are $15.
  
• Next meeting, Feb 16th 2009 @7:00 PM @ the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Rd.
• General melee declared at 8:03 PM CST
  

Tabled Motions

• None at this time.

Awaiting Closure

• Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
• Pub crawl/bus trip
• Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
• Club insurance through the AHA.
• Club brew, using club grains.

Upcoming Events

• Baconfest is Feb 28th at elBait Shop.  As of 1/23, it was sold out.
• Living History Farms Beer and Bread Event - Mar th, from 3-6 PM at Living History Farms.  John Martin is Coordinating for the IBU.  Let him know if you would like to participate.
• IBU Oktobefest-October 3, 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.

 

Recurring

• JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
• ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month

Lift the Limit

• HF-21 was intorduced by Ray Zirkelback.  It isn’t everything we want, but it is  a start.  Justin has offered to lobby for this.
  
• liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
• Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
• Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
• We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
• Lift the limit banner to events.
• What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
• There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
• The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.

Iowa Brewers Union Open

Homebrew Competition & Annual Potluck 2009

Judging: Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Entry deadline: Saturday, March 7th, 2009

• $6.00 per entry.

• Two (2) bottles per entry.

• Only brown or green unmarked 10-16 oz. bottles accepted.

• Limit of two (2) entries per BJCP category. Each entry must be uniquely different.
• Competition Specific Category: IBU Challenge. For you hopheads, the only

requirement for this category is the beer entered must have 1 IBU of bitterness per 1 OG. Example: 1.045 OG must contain no less than 45 International Bittering Units.
• All Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) styles will be accepted including mead and cider. The Director of Judging may combine categories with limited entries if necessary. Style guidelines are available on the Internet at http://www.bjcp.org/style-index.html
• Judging will take place Saturday, March 14th beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Walker Johnston Shelter House at 9000 Douglas Ave. in Urbandale. Come take a look!!!
• Entries must score a minimum of 25 points in order to win a category.

• Bottles will not be returned.

• Pick up your entry forms at Beer Crazy or on-line at

www.IowaBrewersUnion.org.

• Forms may also be faxed or e-mailed to you by e-mailing: ascleghorn@hotmail.com.

• Please provide payment and have entry forms attached to bottles with a rubber

band.

Dropoff / Shipping Information:
Dropoff Locations:

• Beer Crazy
  3908 NW Urbandale Drive
  Urbandale, IA 50322
  515-468-3008

• Scott Dennis Residence
  8120 Valdez Circle
  Urbandale, IA
  Email: scott.dennis@pioneer.com

Shipping Address:

• Beer Crazy
  3908 NW Urbandale Drive
  Urbandale, IA 50322
  515-468-3008

Any questions can be e-mailed to: ascleghorn@hotmail.com.

Medals will be awarded to winners of each category, Best of Show and IBU Challenge Champion!

Dec 15, 2008 IBU Meeting Minutes

• IBU Christmas meeting at the Red Monk.  Special thanks to Lauri Glasgow, who organized such a great Christmas Party.  Also Thanks to Jeff Brunning for allowing us to use the Red Monk for our event. 
• Bill Van Zandat won the drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate to Beer Crazy.   For this drawing, a persons name is entered for bringing 2 6 packs, 2 growlers, or a keg to a meeting, or IBU sanctioned event.
• Lauri Glasgow was awarded a free, 1 year membership extension in the IBU for her work in organizing the Jimmy Carter Happy Hours, the Christmas party, and the Amana Brew Fest.  Lauri also helped out with the IBU Open.  Thanks Lauri!!!
• Every member present at the party won at least one door prize.
• The new date for the Bread and Beer event at Living History Farms is March 7, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  If you are interested in providing and/or pouring, please contact John Martin before Jan. 5,
• If you enjoyed the Christmas Party, and are not a current IBU member, please consider joining.  Membership dues are used for events such as the Christmas party, the IBU Oktoberfest, and meeting room rental.
• NOTE:  No Jimmy Carter Happy Hour 12/25, or 1/1.
• There is no Brewer of the Month for January.  Is anyone willing to fill this slot? 
• The IBU Open is rapidly approaching.  Is anyone managing this event? 
• Contact you state Senator and Representative to voice your support for Lift the Limit.

Tabled Motions

• None at this time.

Awaiting Closure

• Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
• Feb - Jeff offered to open the Red Monk for a DRAW.  He suggested that we can bring in beers those special beers that we have been hoarding, share them with your fellow brewers.  Any preferences for days/dates?
• Pub crawl/bus trip
• Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
• Club insurance through the AHA.
• Club brew, using club grains.

Upcoming Events

• Living History Farms Beer and Bread Event - Mar th, from 3-6 PM at Living History Farms.  John Martin is Coordinating for the IBU.  Let him know if you would like to participate.
• IBU Oktobefest-October 3, 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.

Recurring

• JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
• ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month

Lift the Limit

• liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
• Possible professional lobbyist pro bono?
• Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
• Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
• We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
• Lift the limit banner to events.
• What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
• There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
• The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.

Nov 17, 2008 IBU Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order by President Steve Becker at 7:05 PM CDT.
• 2008/2009 IBU dues are due.  If you have paid, thank you.  If you haven’t, ante up.  The amount is $25.00.  You can pay via PayPal, check, cash, or Krugerrands.  The payee for PayPal is ibutreasurer@gmail.com.
• October meeting minutes were approved.
• Paul was unable to attend the meeting, but sent in a copy of the Treasurer’s Report.
• Style of the Month - ESB
  • Brewer of the Month - Mark McAndrews
• Home Brew suppliers:
  • Steve Bremen - Kolsch
  • John Douglas - Misc Bottles
  • Lauri Glasgow - Cider
  • Brian Sabus - APA w/Rye
  • Mike Young - Misc Bottles
  • Randle Boyd - Sour Grape
  • Adam Draeger - Misc Bottles
  • Chuck Scott - Growler
• Randle Boyd was elected to his 5th term as Secretary.  Is ther a need for term limits?
• Steve Bremen was elected President.  He is currently hunkered down with his transition team, vetting possible cabinet members.  Innaguration details forthcoming.
• Lauri Glasgow’s computer is functioning once again.  JCHH updates will once again come from Lauri.
• Lauri Glassgow had a favorable review of the Somestack beer pairing dinner at Sage.
• The 2008  Christmas  Party is at the at the Red Monk Dec 15th at 6:00 PM.  You can bring home brew, but no food.  Tasty Belgian beers will be available for purchase.
• A volunteer is need to orgnize the 2009 IBU Open Home Brew Contest in March.
• The ABL Big Brew Meeting and raffle is Dec 2, 7:00 PM at Wallabies in Ames.
• The BJCP test will be given in Ames in May.  Date TBD.  Mark Simpson is the contact for this.
• General melee declared at 7:47 PM CDT.

Tabled Motions

• None at this time.

Awaiting Closure

• Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
• Feb - Jeff offered to open the Red Monk for a DRAW.  He suggested that we can bring in beers those special beers that we have been hoarding, share them with your fellow brewers.  Any preferences for days/dates?
• Pub crawl/bus trip
• Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
• Club insurance through the AHA.
• Club brew, using club grains.

Upcoming Events

• IBU Christmas Party - Dec 15th, 6:00 PM at the Red Monk.
• DRAW at Buffalo Wild Wings 11/19/2008 @ 4:00 PM.
• Living History Farms Beer and Bread Event - Feb 28th from 2-6 PM at Living History Farms.  John Martin is Coordinating for the IBU.  Let him know if you would like to participate.
• IBU Oktobefest 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.

Recurring

• JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
• ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month

Lift the Limit

• liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
• Possible professional lobbyist pro bono?
• Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
• Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
• We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
• Lift the limit banner to events.
• What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
• There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
• The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.

University researchers developing cancer-fighting beer

Oct 20, 2008 IBU Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order by President Steve Becker at 7:05 PM CDT.
• 2008/2009 IBU dues are due.  If you have paid, thank you.  If you haven’t, ante up.  The amount is $25.00.  You can pay via PayPal, check, cash, or Krugerrands.  The payee for PayPal is ibutreasurer@gmail.com.
• September meeting minutes were approved.
• The transition of the IBU treasurer from Adam Draeger to Paul Wanderscheid is almost complete. A new, checking account has been established at US Bank and the previous account will soon be closed.  Paul is still working to get the PayPal account transferred. I have no update on incorporation.
• Style of the Month - Stout
  
  • Brewer of the Month - Absent
    
• Home Brew suppliers:
  • Brian Lenderts - Hoppy Pils
    
  • Adam Draeger - Honey Wheat
    
  • Lauri Glasgow - Saisson
• Lauri Glasgow provided a Jimmy Carter Happy Hour update.  Her computer is still not working, so look for JCHH updates from persons other than Lauri.
• IBU Oktobefest 2009- Walnut Woods Lodge has been reserved.
• The Des Moines Oktoberfest will be Sept 26 and 27 at Principal Park.  The Hessian Hose will also be holding an Oktoberfest at the same time.  There will be a shuttle between the two events
• Lauri Glassgow is the contact for the 2008  Christmas  Party at the Red Monk. Details will be forthcoming.
• Guest speaker - Puff, Brewmaster from Olde Main.
• General melee declared at 7:49 PM CDT.
• Tabled Motions
• Awaiting Closure
  • Mar - John Martin is contacting Fritz Maytag about speaking to the IBU.
    
  • Feb - Jeff offered to open the Red Monk for a DRAW.  He suggested that we can bring in beers those special beers that we have been hoarding, share them with your fellow brewers.  Any preferences for days/dates?
    
  • Pub crawl/bus trip
  • Club incorporation/state non-profit status.
  • Club insurance through the AHA.
  • Club brew, using club grains.
• Upcoming Events
  • Chris Priebe - Millstream Brewing Speaking at May?? meeting
  • November 1:
    • Andy Cleghorn’s Teach a Friend to Brew day
    • Thirsty Home Brew competition in the Amanas
    • Court Avenue’s Brew School
      
  • The Sixth Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer , Saturday, November 8, 2008
• Recurring
• • JCHH - Thursday Nights at 6 PM at el Bait Shop
  • ABL - Meeting at Old Maine - 4th Tuesday of the month
• Lift the Limit
  • liftthelimit.com is up and has an on-line petition, thanks to Joe Stutler.
  • Possible professional lobbyist pro bono?
    
  • Anyone know if Mike England will give up liftthelimit.org?
  • Mark Nauman has a petition at Beer Crazy
  • We need to get petitions to other beer stores and events.
  • Lift the limit banner to events.
  • What does lifting the limit mean to retailers, brew pubs, breweries?
  • There is a new website for Lift the Limit - Lift The Limit .
  • The State Representative from Sioux City is a home brewer.
  • Jason Kile aka Eric Alcarez, is the campaign manager for Pat Van Zante , who is running for state representative in Pella.  If elected, she will sponsor Lift the Limit Legislation.  Jason is also planning to open some sort of brewing operation in the Des Moines area in the near future.