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The Robe beer festival is on this weekend, with a number of events at the Institute on Saturday, including a presentation by Stephen Nelsen, and beer and cider tastings. Judging for the competition will also take place on Saturday, with the winners announced at a dinner in the evening.

On Sunday The Robe Town Brewery are holding an open day.  There will be brewery tours, food and live music all in a beautiful (but no doubt chilly) sea side setting.

The Melaleuca Motel in Robe has contacted the SABC and is offering discounted accommodation to our members for anyone who would like to stay overnight.  Talk to Megan or Matthew on 08 87682599, or check their website here www.robemelaleucamotel.com.au for other contact options.  Be sure to mention that you are an SABC member.

Just a reminder that the judging for the next competition is next Wednesday at the regular club meeting.  If you would like your entries to have time to settle, please contact the club via email sabrewclub@gmail.com, or myself on the number that is listed on the entry form and rules.

Entries received by Monday will be taken to the Wheaty and stored in their cold room on Monday evening.  Any entries received after that will be stored and transported appropriately to the Wheaty on Wednesday just prior to the meeting and judging.

Good luck to all entrants, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Please follow the link below to download a copy of the 2015 AGM minutes.

The new committee met for the first time last week, and, while there is still a lot of work to do, much of the coming year’s events were mapped out.  Look out for some announcements soon regarding the Winter Competition and the next major social event.

SABC 2015 AGM minutes

Another reminder that the SABC Annual General Meeting will be held tomorrow, Saturday July 18, 2015; 2pm at the Wheatsheaf Hotel. Please see the linked Agenda for the order of events.

An annual general meeting (aka AGM) is a meeting that the club is required to hold by the Incorporations Act. Legal requirements aside, the AGM provides an important opportunity for all club members to review the past year of the clubs operation and to ask questions of the committee members. At the AGM members will receive a report from the President, which will recap all of the clubs achievements of the year. The Treasurer will present an audited treasurers report, which details the financial status for the club.

At the 2015 AGM, we will also be updating the Clubs Constitution to add further clarification to the clubs purpose and rules.

An important part of any AGM is the election of new club officers for the next membership year. All committee positions will be declared vacant and the following positions need to be filled:

a) President – The President chairs committee meetings, club meetings and leads the club. They provide the clubs direction and leadership for the committee.

b) Vice-President – The Vice President is the backup president. They assist the president in their duties.

c) Secretary – The Secretary handles all correspondence for the club. They prepare agendas and keep minutes of all meetings.

d) Treasurer – The Treasurer handles the clubs funds. The Treasurer keeps accurate financial records for the club and prepares brief financial statements for each monthly meeting of the Club Committee. The treasurer also prepares the treasurers report and arranges for it to be audited prior to the AGM.

e) General Committee Members – General committee members attend committee meetings and aide in running the clubs events.

All committee members represent SABC and assist with running club events and competitions; and the committee generally meets once every one to two months. Without an active committee SABC cannot function. Please give your consideration to joining the SABC committee and be prepared to nominate for any position. Your help is what makes SABC great!

Finally, to close out the AGM, Any other business is raised. This provides an opportunity for any member to ask a question or to raise club business for discussion.

The SABC committee looks forward to seeing you at the AGM to help make 2015/2016 an even better brewing year.

This month’s club meeting theme:

Direction of the club, upcoming event and topic suggestions

The Committee are keen to take suggestions for future events, and to hear from you on what worked well, and what can be improved upon.

We are also continuing to take nominations for committee positions prior to the AGM (to be held this Saturday)

Beer Tastings

Are you coming along to our members meeting this Wednesday night 7pm outback at the Wheaty, on 15th July?

Have you got a beer you’d like to present to the members. Perhaps something you’re especially proud of? Perhaps something you’re not quite sure what’s wrong?

Let us know by emailing the club at sabrewclub@gmail.com and we’ll fit you in. There is a limit of 3 people each with 3 750mL longnecks each – so get in quick!

Reminder all – the SABC AGM will be held from 2pm at the Wheaty this Saturday (July 18).

The AGM is an important part of the SABC calendar year; providing a status on the club and a chance for you to contribute towards the clubs success.

Please come along to show your support.

Our Guest Speaker Alison Painter will also be presenting on the History of South Australian Brewing which will be a great informative session.

For further AGM info, Agenda, etc refer link below:

http://sabrew.com/2015/06/agm-agenda-and-details/

See you there!