Minutes from the PNWBA Board of Directors Meeting
Date: February 26, 2025
Prepared by: Diane Mee, PNWBA Board Secretary
Roll Call:
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Name
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Title
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Present
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Excused
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Bill
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Stock
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President
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X
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Jason
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Hertz
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Vice-President
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X
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Lance
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Rasmussen
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Treasurer
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X
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Diane
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Mee
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Secretary
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X
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Christina
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Poteet
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Director
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X
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Jason
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Aqui
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Director
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X
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Doug
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Canada
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Director
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X
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Allen
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Carter
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Director
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X
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Adam
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Scattergood
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Director
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X
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Scott
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Bramhall
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Director
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X
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Sheldon
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Koehler
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Director
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X
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Eric
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Mendel
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Director
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X
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Noel
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Ostrander
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Director
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X
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William
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Whitfield
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Director
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X
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14 of 14 Members present for a quorum.
Guests:
Dale Groetsema
The President called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Discussions:
Approve Minutes – Diane
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2025, meeting. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Noel O., and Doug C. seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and approved.
Diane will post the minutes to the forum for membership.
Financials – Lance
January and February had Pitmaster class expenses, especially the event venue for the Enumclaw class. There were also hotel/meeting expenses for the annual board meeting in Tukwilla, and the head judges meeting.
A motion to approve the financial report was made, seconded, and the motion was voted on and approved.
Events Committee
Lynden – we need 12-15 teams to sample at the event, and the health department forms need to be distributed soon. The vending will be by PNWBA tokens, and the event organizer will have volunteers on hand to sell tokens.
Spring Fair – Waiting for the sanctioning agreement from the Fair, and what the prize money amount will be. Some of the solo teams inquired if there is any help with vending available at the fair. If there are FFA, 4H groups, or PNWBA judges that could lend a hand to solo teams, that would be great.
Rib Rally – The event is full, and there are teams on the waiting list. We may need to add some additional judges. Dale with check with Jane. Jason Hertz will be doing the trophies for the event.
Pendelton – The venue is changing the footprint of the event slightly by moving to a different part of the large parking lot. The sanctioning agreement for the event was presented, and a motion was made by Eric M. to approve the event. Noel seconded the motion, and it was voted on and approved.
Clearwater – The casino has space for 32 teams. Still waiting for a sanctioning agreement.
Berry Days, Mt. Vernon – Venue for the event moved to Skagit River Park. 1100 South Skagit Street. Prize money $5,000. Lance made a motion to approve the sanctioning agreement. Scott B. seconded the motion, and it was voted on and approved.
Black Diamond – No word from Black Diamond on if they are going to have a contest this year.
Ellensburg Rib Fest – The dates need to be August 16th and 17th which conflicts with DuPont and the Fairchild Feed the Troops. James Jones wants to have ribs on day 1, and the other meats on day 2.
Pitmaster Classes – All of the classes are almost full. Dale is making sure that there is enough help from other pitmasters at each event.
Adjourn:
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:17pm by Scott B., and Adam S. seconded. The motion was voted on and approved, and the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be on March 26th, 2025, at 6:30pm.
