Dennis Mitchell as AD

Vote Date: December 1, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

Exam Director Steve Piatz requested the board approve Dennis Mitchell as a new Associate Exam Director, replacing Ryan Thomas. Motion passed 7-0 on 1 Dec 2015

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BJCP-logo Competition Supplies

Vote Date: November 30, 2015Vote Tally: 0-7

The board considered a proposal by the Competition Director to create BJCP-logo cups, medals, and other competition supplies for sale to competitions. The board rejected this proposal by consensus on […]

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Aleist Collaboration

Vote Date: November 30, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

The board considered a proposal from member Mirella Amato to collaborate on an Aleist mobile device application, and forward the information on to interested members. Motion passed 7-0 on 30 […]

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Ryan Thomas as ED

Vote Date: November 30, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

Exam Director Steve Piatz requested that the board approve Ryan Thomas as an Exam Director replacing Tom Cannon, who will retire from the staff after completing his currently assigned exams. […]

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Charging for Beer Reviews

Vote Date: November 25, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

The board held a long discussion about whether charging for beer reviews was allowable under the bylaws. The discussion was instigated by a business offering such a service and promoting […]

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GABF Board Meeting

Vote Date: September 26, 2015Vote Tally: Varies

The board held an in-person meeting at the GABF. Several proposals were voted on and several issues discussed. Dennis Mitchell was approved as Assistant Communication Director, 6-0. An exam protest […]

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Online Mead Exam

Vote Date: September 23, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

The board considered an exam directorate proposal to revise the mead exam with an online portion and a 6 mead tasting portion similar to the beer exam, starting in January […]

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Competition Registration Discount

Vote Date: September 19, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

Treasurer Al Boyce proposed that the BJCP provide a US$5 discount for competition registration to active BJCP members, starting at the beginning of 2016. Motion approved 7-0 on 19 Sep […]

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Must Be Present to Win Rule

Vote Date: September 16, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

The board discussed a “must be present to win” rule in use at a competition at the request of several members. The board agreed by consensus to recommend a competition […]

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Newsletter and Translation Service Credits

Vote Date: August 10, 2015Vote Tally: 7-0

The board considered two proposals to allow service credits to those who contributed to the newsletter (from the Communications Director), and also those who translate non-English exams (from the Exam […]

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