Post by wftm on Aug 12, 2008 13:21:49 GMT -5
The monthly meeting of the Golden Triangle Homebrewers was held July 10 at the home of Jason Borque in Beaumont, Texas.
Meeting called to order at 7:34 pm.
Johnny Mac announced he was stepping down as president. Vice Presidnt Corey Nelson will assume the duties of President. Johnny Mac was toasted for his service to the club.
Announcements
Canoe trip still being planned. September 6 was chosen as a tentative date. Please check the website for details.
Motion Eric. 2nd John C. Motion Passed.
Treasurer's Report
No changes. 1 member still anonymous.
Motion to accept report Jason. 2nd Johnny Mac. Motion passed.
Minutes of the June 2008 Meeting were read.
Motion to Accept Minutes as read. Ronnie. 2nd John C. Motion passed.
Old Business
Please get website suggestion to John C asap. GTBrewers.com and Trianglebrewers.com seemed to be the most popular choices. Various suggestions were made to use keywords and search engine software to make website as accessible as popssible.
A Motion was made by Eric to ask members to please act like adults when conducting business on the website. 2nd by Raybo. Motion Passed.
Ira announced that 12 people showed up for his meeting in Lake Charles. The next Lake Charles meeting will be at DJ Rogers barn which is air conditioned.
New Business
Raybo suggested that we change our bylaws so we do not run into future problems restricting the activities of our members.
Heated discussion ensued.
2 competing motions were placed on the floor. The first motion made by Eric and 2nd by Raybo was that members should not be restricted in their activities outside the club.
A second motion made by John C. and 2nd by Mark M was made that officer and members should not be allowed to participate in activites in their individual capacity when the club is involved.
More heated discussion ensued.
Doug felt very strongly that officers should not compete against the club.
A third Motion was placed on the floor to replace the previous 2 Motions that club members wishing to enter a competition that the club is also competing seek 90 days approval of the club before entering the competition. The Motion was then amended to 30 days approval. Motion by Ronnie. 2nd by Richard. Motion Passed.
Several members expressed an interest in attending the GABF. It was noted that in order to receive the AHA package you must apply to the AHA. Club membership by itself is not sufficient.
The September meeting will be held at John C.'S house
Motion to close Mark M. Honorary 2nds.
Meeting closed at 8:24.
Meeting called to order at 7:34 pm.
Johnny Mac announced he was stepping down as president. Vice Presidnt Corey Nelson will assume the duties of President. Johnny Mac was toasted for his service to the club.
Announcements
Canoe trip still being planned. September 6 was chosen as a tentative date. Please check the website for details.
Motion Eric. 2nd John C. Motion Passed.
Treasurer's Report
No changes. 1 member still anonymous.
Motion to accept report Jason. 2nd Johnny Mac. Motion passed.
Minutes of the June 2008 Meeting were read.
Motion to Accept Minutes as read. Ronnie. 2nd John C. Motion passed.
Old Business
Please get website suggestion to John C asap. GTBrewers.com and Trianglebrewers.com seemed to be the most popular choices. Various suggestions were made to use keywords and search engine software to make website as accessible as popssible.
A Motion was made by Eric to ask members to please act like adults when conducting business on the website. 2nd by Raybo. Motion Passed.
Ira announced that 12 people showed up for his meeting in Lake Charles. The next Lake Charles meeting will be at DJ Rogers barn which is air conditioned.
New Business
Raybo suggested that we change our bylaws so we do not run into future problems restricting the activities of our members.
Heated discussion ensued.
2 competing motions were placed on the floor. The first motion made by Eric and 2nd by Raybo was that members should not be restricted in their activities outside the club.
A second motion made by John C. and 2nd by Mark M was made that officer and members should not be allowed to participate in activites in their individual capacity when the club is involved.
More heated discussion ensued.
Doug felt very strongly that officers should not compete against the club.
A third Motion was placed on the floor to replace the previous 2 Motions that club members wishing to enter a competition that the club is also competing seek 90 days approval of the club before entering the competition. The Motion was then amended to 30 days approval. Motion by Ronnie. 2nd by Richard. Motion Passed.
Several members expressed an interest in attending the GABF. It was noted that in order to receive the AHA package you must apply to the AHA. Club membership by itself is not sufficient.
The September meeting will be held at John C.'S house
Motion to close Mark M. Honorary 2nds.
Meeting closed at 8:24.