June Meeting Minutes
Lawrence Brewers Guild (LBG)
June 12, 2025 @ 7 pm
Presentation slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing
VISITORS/NEW MEMBERS
HOMEBREW AND VOLUNTEER DISCUSSION
We're officially recruiting for Brewfest committee members, I encourage you to talk to your fellow members and friends to encourage them to step forward for helping with Brewfest! - Ryan Metcalf, President
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ladies Brew Day - Sunday, June 22 (Stacie & Tim's)
July Hoppy Hour - Thursday, July 3 (Red Lyon)
August Hoppy Hour - Thursday, August 7 (Dempsey's)
Great Taste of the Midwest - Saturday, August 9
September Hoppy Hour - Thursday, Sept. 4 (Free State)
LBG Brewfest - Saturday, September 27
Holiday Party - Saturday, Dec. 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Pints for Pets - Had a great time on Saturday, June 7. Thanks to all of our donors and volunteers.
2. Great Taste of the Midwest - Saturday, August 9, in Madison Wisconsin. Tickets are $70 each, as of the meeting all of the 15 total allotted tickets are accounted for. You must pay the club, unlike past years.
3. Brewfest help needed - Brewfest Logistics Committee needed: key positions are Pre-Planning, Permit Coordinator, Site Lead. Food Committee needed: key positions are Pre-Planning and Site Lead. The Beverage & Entertainment positions are accounted for. There is a Brewfest Book available by QR code that details each position requirements and the guideline to set up and run the brewfest.
4. Ladies Brew Day - Sunday, June 22 is Ladies Brew Day at Stacie and Tim's house. A New Glarus Red Clone will be brewed, celebrating the Madison trip, planned to be on tap at Brewfest.
OFFICER REPORTS
Treasurer:
*Dues Remain The Same This Year*
$30 individual
$45 family
Cards are here for paid Members.
May Income
2025 Membership Dues - $60.00 (33 paid members!)
Interest - $0.17
Total Income - $60.17
May Expenses
UU Congregation of Lawrence - $1,175.00
1&1 Ionos: Internet Services - $8.71
Paypal Fees: $1.80
Total Expenses - $1,185.51
Balance - Current
Savings: $4,006.56
Checking: $1,893.73
PayPal: $249.49
Cash: $390.00
Total: $6,539.78
Great Taste of the Midwest
Club reserves 15 tickets each year - 15 X $70 = $1,050
13 tickets paid for, collected $920.
Bill Perkins - 2
Lynette Good - 1
Josh DaVee - 2
Will Wipperman - 2
Tim Dossey - 2
Steve Brown - 2
Gregg Kipers - 2
Last 2 tickets spoken for at meeting!
LIBRARIAN REPORT - Any suggestions to add to the library? Just received "The Botany of Beer", by Giuseppe Caruso.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Tasting in July- Club brewed Pilsners. August Tasting TBD.
SEMINAR AND TASTING
Budget Beers- American Light Pilsners and Lagers
June 2025 Meeting Minutes
Moderator: Officers