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Presidents Report

Dear Members,
 
There is a bit happening this month.
 
First up , massive thanks to Neil for organizing and going, Grant "Rocky" Morley for helping brew it, Clare for going (and mucking the grain) and helping,John Kingston, Michael Bowron, John Larges, Nixz Kerr, Chris Speck and Michael "Griff" Griffiths for showing up and helping. I didn't make it on the day but I did supply the recipe. 
 
Fortunately, from Neil’s comments “I don’t like beetroot” we managed to brew a beer that Adrian from Moon Dog said he is going to make again, to put on the Bar... There will be a keg of this bad boy, on Sunday. It's Beetroot Baltic Porter! (Photos here)
 
This Sunday’s meeting sees the set recipe, please have your entries in by one. Entries after one, won't be accepted. We expect in excess of 14 entries. We will need judges. If you have never judged, here is your chance.
 
I for one am intrigued. Can every entrant bring along some info about how they brewed their beer, on what system, gravity, yeast behavior our and the like? We can have a wonderful discussion.
 
Whilst on the subject of competitions, don’t forget that there is a bit coming up. Merri Mashers IPA, Yarra Valley Belgian beer fest and not forgetting our own Stout Extravaganza. If your brewing a Russian Imperial or a Baltic, you may want to get it done now, put it in and see what happens, then see what happens, next year. It’s worked for me and I highly recommend this shambolic but structured brewing calendar!
 
A massive thanks to Grant Morley for buying, cooking and serving last month’s free club BBQ. For those that missed it, we had some new friends come along, who elected to join. Welcome to them. Never, in all my years at the club, has there been 20 people at a January meeting. There we 5 of us, one year!
 
Naval Association dues are now payable. The club will pay these for you. This forms part of your club membership cost. Not to mention the free feed at AGM and Christmas.
 
On a side note, it’s not going to be long before the AGM happens. Chris and Nixz, our newsletter editors will be stepping down. There may also be other positions that may be available.
 
Start thinking about what you can contribute to your club. See you all Sunday.
 
Don't forget, if you use it, please wash it....help clean the BBQ, vacuum the floor, and wipe down a table....
 
Thanks Cheers Ferg