Ozark Zymurgists March Chapter Meeting Minutes
Recorded by: Darin Dickson, Secretary
Recorded on: Tuesday 3/4/2025 @ New Province Brewing
Membership Attendance: 14 of 19 Present
Darin Dickson, Doc Farmer, Randy Germann, Ken Gill, Justin Hart, David Johnson, Jason Kanak, Dave Kapple, Mike Lewis, Larry McCallister, Steve Offutt, BJ Peppers, Kevin Richter, Jessica Selby
Guest Attendance:
Tim Holt (guest of Doc Farmer)
- Meeting was called to order at 7:07 and began with a toast from Justin Hart (Treasurer).
- Beer introductions commenced after the toast. 15 beers were introduced from 10 brewers.
- Motion was made by David Johnson and seconded by Kevin Richter to approve the minutes from the February 2025 Chapter Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
- Justin Hart presented a financial report and announced he had collected dues from 19 members.
- Old Business began at 7:20
- King for a Day: Members talked about their submissions for March 15th, lots of variety.
- Barrel Project: Doc gave an update and alerted the membership that the next swap will occur on April 5th around 10am at his place.
- Big Brew Day: After John Lee volunteered New Province as a host location, Mike Lewis made a motion seconded by Justin Hart that we hold Big Brew Day on May 3, 2025 at New Province Brewing. Motion carried 9y/1n
- Off Flavor Recap: David Johnson gave an update with help from the first session attendees. Second session will be held on 3/22/25. Let David know if you are interested in attending.
- Iron Brewer: David Johnson reminded the membership about the upcoming categories.
- 501c(3): Mike Lewis alerted the membership that he is filing the paperwork to convert the club to 501c(3) status.
- New Business began at 7:56
- BJCP Study Group: David Johnson proposed an idea to form a BJCP study group and possible scholarship for members interested in pursuing BJCP certification. Please reach out to David if you are interested.
- Club Festival Kit: Justin Hart proposed creating a club toolbox and festival kit to support future community outreach. Mike Lewis made a motion seconded by Randy Germann that Justin head a committee to put a recommendation for the Festival Kit in front of the membership. Motion carried 9y/1n.
- March Social is scheduled at 2pm on Saturday, March 15 at New Province Brewing (King for a Day)
- Upcoming Events:
- King for a Day – New Province Brewing – March 15, 2025 – 2:00pm
- Women’s Shelter Event – Bentonville Brewing – April 12, 2025
- Homebrew Showcase – Siloam Springs – May 10, 2025
- Education Session began at 8:15
- David Johnson spoke about Prepping for Beer Competitions
- Brewer of the Month
- Detailed in BOTY Tracker on ozarkzymurgists.com
- Meeting adjourned at 8:57pm by Mike Lewis (President)