October Meeting Minutes
Lawrence Brewers Guild (LBG)
October 9, 2025 @ 7 pm
Presentation slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing
VISITORS/NEW MEMBERS
HOMEBREW AND VOLUNTEER DISCUSSION
Officer nominations need to be considered by LBG members, particularly the two-term limit positions of President and Vice President, which will be open.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 9
Rally in the Alley - Saturday, Oct. 18
2025 Club Brewing Showdown - Saturday, Oct. 25
Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, Nov. 1
November Hoppy Hour - Thursday, Nov. 6 (County Road Brewing)
November Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 13
Holiday Party - Saturday, Dec. 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Rally in the Alley - Looking for brewers and ticket sales for the event on Saturday, October 18 from 1pm - 5pm in Parkville, MO.
2. 2025 Club Brewing Showdown- The Kansas City Bier Meisters are hosting this year's version of the Beer to Rule Them All Club Competition for Kansas and Missouri homebrewers. The three best British beer style beers from each homebrewing club will be entered and judged. Beers will be delivered to Transport Brewing in Shawnee, Kansas on October 25. Bill, Steven and Angelo will be submitting entries.
3. Learn to Homebrew Day - Any ideas? Where can we host outreach to expand our club and hobby? https://homebrewersassociation.org/aha- ... ebrew-day/
4. November Hoppy Hour - The Hoppy Hour on Thursday, Nov. 6 will be held at County Road Brewing in Tonganoxie. It will begin at 4:30 pm with a 5:30 Tour and Q&A.
5. Brewfest photos are now up on social media and in the forum. Share your photos using the link on the forum!
6. Thanks to all of the volunteers that helped with Brewfest XXIX. The Brewfest nearly made a slight profit, however some changes may need to be considered for the event and on how to promote next year's 30th Anniversary Brewfest. Unfortunately, only $60-100 was collected for the Reefer Truck, which should be back in action for next year's event. With the costs and availability of renting a truck like this, it is important to support JustFood next year.
7. Holiday Party Food Sign Up and Beer Exchange- Saturday, Dec. 6. At least 4 LBG members or teams need to provide 4 different hams, turkeys or large proteins. LBG will reimburse at a reasonable cost, but volunteers need to deliver the proteins ready to serve at the event. Also, to participate at the exchange table you should bring at least 72 ounces of beer in the form of a six pack (12 oz. ea.) or bottles (22 oz. ea. or 750 ml). It can be commercial or homebrew, but should be comparable in quality and uniqueness to something that you would want to receive in exchange.
TREASURER REPORT
*Dues Remain The Same This Year*
$30 individual
$45 family
Sept. - Oct. Income
2025 Brewfest Tickets $765.00
2025 T-Shirts & Other Items $368.00
Camp Dale $100
Gumbo Night $135 (Due to Cathy!)
2025 Membership Dues $60.00 (49 paid members!)
Interest $0.16
Total Income $1,428.16
Sept. - Oct. Expenses
Brewfest Expenses
Music $1,300.00
Glassware $370.45
Printing $121.45
Food & Supplies $145.41
Square Reader $52.48
Paypal Fees $27.36
Internet Fees $8.71
Total Expenses $2.025.86
NET BREWFEST INCOME & EXPENSES
Income: Expenses:
Adult Ticket Sales $3,060 Music $1,300
DD & Child Ticket Sales $180 Glassware $370
Camp Dale $120 Printing $122
T-Shirts & Stickers $368 Food/Supplies $198
Total - $3,728 Paid $1,990
BBQ $400
Refrigerator Unit $300
Campground Rental $600
Total - $3,290
BREWFEST 2024 VS. 2025
Income: 2025 2024 Expenses: 2025 2024
Adult Ticket Sales $3,060 $4,240 Music $1,300 $2,200
DD & Child Ticket Sales $180 $330 Glassware $370 $276
Camp Dale $120 $220 Printing $122 $227
T-Shirts & Stickers $368 $488 Food/Supplies $198 $462
Total - $3,728 $5,278 Paid $1,990 $3,165
BBQ $400 $406
Refrigerator Unit $300
Campground Rental $600 $600
Total - $3,290 $4,171
Balance - Current
Savings $4,007.22
Checking $1,734.96
PayPal $308.46
Cash $798.00
Total $6,848.64
LIBRARIAN REPORT
There is a new copy of "Historical Brewing Techniques" by Garshol.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discussion was held about next year's 30th Anniversary Brewfest including the overall size and style of the event, location, music, signage, merch, promotion, and Brewfest committee volunteerism. These are driving factors on the costs and necessary profits from the event, as this year the Brewfest only made a slight profit. The upcoming 30th annual event should be special, but also needs to help pay for events and costs associated with LBG throughout the year. Even meeting venue costs were discussed and should be considered as LBG looks at next year.
SEMINAR
TASTING
Josh and Julie did a tasting on 5 different ciders/meads from the LBG Brewfest. Samples included:
Fruit Cider by Chuck Ferguson,
Maple Ginger Cider by Bowe Neuenschwander
Lemon Bar Cider by Biker Gang Brewing
It's All Peachy Cider by Biker Gang Brewing
Plum Mead by Lynette Good
NET BREWFEST INCOME & EXPENSES
Income: Expenses:
Adult Ticket Sales $3,060 Music $1,300
DD & Child Ticket Sales $180 Glassware $370
Camp Dale $120 Printing $122
T-Shirts & Stickers $368 Food/Supplies $198
Total - $3,728 Paid $1,990
BBQ $400
Refrigerator Unit $300
Campground Rental $600
Total - $3,290
BREWFEST 2024 VS. 2025
Income: 2025 2024 Expenses: 2025 2024
Adult Ticket Sales $3,060 $4,240 Music $1,300 $2,200
DD & Child Ticket Sales $180 $330 Glassware $370 $276
Camp Dale $120 $220 Printing $122 $227
T-Shirts & Stickers $368 $488 Food/Supplies $198 $462
Total - $3,728 $5,278 Paid $1,990 $3,165
BBQ $400 $406
Refrigerator Unit $300
Campground Rental $600 $600
Total - $3,290 $4,171
Balance - Current
Savings $4,007.22
Checking $1,734.96
PayPal $308.46
Cash $798.00
Total $6,848.64
LIBRARIAN REPORT
There is a new copy of "Historical Brewing Techniques" by Garshol.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discussion was held about next year's 30th Anniversary Brewfest including the overall size and style of the event, location, music, signage, merch, promotion, and Brewfest committee volunteerism. These are driving factors on the costs and necessary profits from the event, as this year the Brewfest only made a slight profit. The upcoming 30th annual event should be special, but also needs to help pay for events and costs associated with LBG throughout the year. Even meeting venue costs were discussed and should be considered as LBG looks at next year.
SEMINAR
TASTING
Josh and Julie did a tasting on 5 different ciders/meads from the LBG Brewfest. Samples included:
Fruit Cider by Chuck Ferguson,
Maple Ginger Cider by Bowe Neuenschwander
Lemon Bar Cider by Biker Gang Brewing
It's All Peachy Cider by Biker Gang Brewing
Plum Mead by Lynette Good
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