As Michael mentioned in his post today, we are in the process of forming the Great Lakes Barbecue Association. This group will encompass the State of Michigan and any state bordering on a Great Lake and Ontario, CA.
We have had two organizational meetings so far, the latest being this past Saturday, and from the attendance at the two meetings plus feedback that we have gotten from folks from other states it looks like we should start out with an initial membership of between 45 and 50 people. Our association will not only promote the craft of barbecue but all outdoor cooking in general.
We have adopted a set of By-Laws and we are in the process of filing our Articles of Incorporation with the State of Michigan and then our application to become a 501(c)((3) organization. I have had help from many folks including our very own Jim Minion, and Thom Emery has given us a contact or two.
Michael has secured a domain name for us for a future web site and he has also engaged the services of a graphic artist who is in the process of designing a logo for the association.
So that's where we are right now, if anyone would like further information, or would like an application to look over, just e-mail me and I will forward it on to you and to Michael, to get you on our mailing list.
We have had two organizational meetings so far, the latest being this past Saturday, and from the attendance at the two meetings plus feedback that we have gotten from folks from other states it looks like we should start out with an initial membership of between 45 and 50 people. Our association will not only promote the craft of barbecue but all outdoor cooking in general.
We have adopted a set of By-Laws and we are in the process of filing our Articles of Incorporation with the State of Michigan and then our application to become a 501(c)((3) organization. I have had help from many folks including our very own Jim Minion, and Thom Emery has given us a contact or two.
Michael has secured a domain name for us for a future web site and he has also engaged the services of a graphic artist who is in the process of designing a logo for the association.
So that's where we are right now, if anyone would like further information, or would like an application to look over, just e-mail me and I will forward it on to you and to Michael, to get you on our mailing list.