- The Board approved a travel stipend (5-0) of US$200 per staff member who attends NHC, judges the competition, participates in BJCP events (Judge Reception, Proctor Training, Members Meeting) to encourage meeting and interacting with our members.
- The Board approved a travel stipend (5-0) of US$500 per Board member who attends NHC, judges the competition, participates in BJCP events (Judge Reception, Proctor Training, Members Meeting) to encourage meeting, interacting with, and soliciting feedback and ideas from our members.
- The Board approved a travel stipend (5-0) of up to US$500 per year per Representative to encourage participation in an exam, judging a competition, and/or hosting a continuing education event out of their home area and within their region for the purposes of meeting, interacting with, and soliciting feedback and ideas from our members.
- The Board approved a proposal (5-0) to authorize Regional Representatives to choose up to 3 Assistant Regional Representatives to serve in sub-regions/cities within the regions.
- Andy Hejl proposed and approved by the Board (5-0) to serve as the Assistant Regional Representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region.