Hey everyone,
After the mash occur on Saturday I was thinking about a few of the things we talked about and I thought it might be helpful to have some of those things written down so everyone can see them and contribute. A lot of these ideas get presented every few meetings but never really get the steam to make it far enough to become a reality. I'd like to open the floor to anyone and everyone who has any thoughts or ideas on things they'd like to see happen. Feel free to critique or shit all over my ideas or present ones of your own.
Social MediaI've volunteered to help out with some of our social media. The executive member's already have a lot on their plate so I figured this is something I/we could easily help out with. If anyone would like to volunteer some info and pictures, I was thinking occasionally the social media pages could feature a member and their brewing process.
Pub/Brewery NightSome newer members might feel a little hesitant to begin attending meetings at a strangers house, especially lately when we may only have 3-4 people attend a meeting. Once a month I propose we have a get together at a pub or local brewery. I think it would a little less intimidating for newer members, less pressure for someone to host and a good opportunity to support a local brewery. We could even schedule these for nights other than Saturday as to not interfere with regular meetings.
Meeting PresentationsThis is something I've admired that a lot of other clubs do. Each meeting someone could present something they've done or created recently related to brewing. In my last club we had a meeting where everyone built stir plates. Everyone was given a list of parts to bring and the presenter walked everyone through how to build it and use it properly.
Barrel/Solera ProjectI got the "barrel" rolling on this idea and let it slowly die so I'll take all the blame for that. I'm fairly sure our original source for the barrels isn't going to work anymore but I really liked this idea so I don't want to let it completely die. If anyone has any info and where we might get some barrels please let me know.
@blisster I believe you said you might have something this fall?
Club Road TripThis idea was brought up during the Mash Occur in the spring. We could rent a bus or a van and go down to Portland.
Keg SwapPretty straight forward, we have a sign up list and swap kegs with one another. This can be as complicated as we all brew a similar beer to see the difference or a free-for-all brew what ever you want.