122 replies to this topic

[Sylvie Curry]

Love it and looking forward to a contest so close. Morgan Hill is not an option for me so Long Beach is welcome.

[matt brailey]

Let's get a great turnout for both events! Having two simultaneous 50+ team contests sends a clear message to the rest of the country about the growth of competitive BBQ in California.

Matt

[Ric Gilbert]

Our sport is growing and spreading its wings in CA. WE think it is great that there are two events for teams to choose from on May 12th.

BenRic

[Ric Gilbert]

Benny Adauto, on 08 December 2011 - 08:42 PM, said:

Having choices for teams is a good thing. Obviously, a 30 minute drive to a contest that will likely pay more will be hard to pass up.

Last year Morgan Hill paid out $13K in cash prizes, the highest paid for any single event in CA. Sorry Benny, I can't offer you a 30 minute drive. We'll miss you this year.

ric

[Ryan Chester]

Count THE RUB COMPANY in for this one! 15 minutes from home baby!!! Arlies comps rule too!

[Eva harris]

Arlie Bragg, on 08 December 2011 - 02:32 PM, said:

West Coast BBQ Classic
More info soon on the West Coast BBQ Classic to be held May 11th and 12th, 2012. It will be at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Check my website at www.arliequeevents.com or 615-758-8749.

Thanks

Arlie Bragg

The Rib Doctor will be their.

Eva H

[Arlie Bragg]

We are now KCBS sanctioned. Apps will be up in a week.

Arlie

[Sylvie Curry]

It's on my calendar.

[Arlie Bragg]

Paid my TOY fees today. Waiting on approval.
Happy New Year to all!
Arlie

[matt dalton]

Well the 300 mile rule passed..just wondering what is the hold up on the TOY on this..I see it's the only comp listed thats applied for and it's already on the KCBS site?

[Henry Silvestre]

matt dalton, on 09 January 2012 - 11:04 AM, said:

Well the 300 mile rule passed..just wondering what is the hold up on the TOY on this..I see it's the only comp listed thats applied for and it's already on the KCBS site?

Ultimate, Pechanga, Phoenix Club I & II -- all listed in KCBS all paid TOY fees for CBBQA almost a month ago.. Just not updated on website, would be my guess...

[Ric Gilbert]

matt dalton, on 09 January 2012 - 11:04 AM, said:

Well the 300 mile rule passed..just wondering what is the hold up on the TOY on this..I see it's the only comp listed thats applied for and it's already on the KCBS site?

All pending TOY requests will be addressed in the Jan BOD meeting.

[Jason Clark]

Looks like competing comps across the state are going to be norm very soon, have you all seen the calendar for 2012 recently? It's PACKED! Nice.

[Benny Adauto]

Ric Gilbert, on 09 January 2012 - 12:51 PM, said:

All pending TOY requests will be addressed in the Jan BOD meeting.

Rick and the rest of the BODs,

Please consider voting on a change of procedures that will allow a contest to be awarded TOY status automatically without a BOD vote. As long as a contest meets all the criteria for a TOY event such as contest is sanctioned by a recognized entity, no mileage conflict with anohter contest, organizer in good standing and TOY surcharge paid, why does there have to be a vote? Please vote to give the TOY Commissioner the authority to act on behalf of the BOD. If I'm missing something, please tell me.

Thanks, Benny

Edited by Benny Adauto, 10 January 2012 - 08:24 AM.

[Ric Gilbert]

I like your suggestion, Benny. Definetly worth exploring. Thanks.

ric

[matt brailey]

Benny Adauto, on 10 January 2012 - 08:02 AM, said:

Rick and the rest of the BODs,

Please consider voting on a change of procedures that will allow a contest to be awarded TOY status automatically without a BOD vote. As long as a contest meets all the criteria for a TOY event such as contest is sanctioned by a recognized entity, no mileage conflict with anohter contest, organizer in good standing and TOY surcharge paid, why does there have to be a vote? Please vote to give the TOY Commissioner the authority to act on behalf of the BOD. If I'm missing something, please tell me.

Thanks, Benny

This is an excellent suggestion and in line with what I have in mind on a more broad basis. Officers need to be empowered by the Board to act unilaterally on such simple procedural things as approving a contest for ToY. It helps to make us more efficient to delegate. Expect to see this happen and more.

Matt

[Thom Emery]

Hey hijackers get back on topic
West Coast BBQ Classic

[Benny Adauto]

Sorry Thom,

I thought talking about why this contest has not been approved was on topic.

[Thom Emery]

The ToY approval process of contests deserves it's own thread
Your suggestion is one to consider

[Arlie Bragg]

OK teams the apps are at www.arliequeevents.com or email me for more info at arlieque@comcast.net. I need a few bbq vendors too!

I already have a bout 25 judges signed up. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Thanks

Arlie Bragg