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November Meeting Minutes
Minutes of District St. Paul/Mpls Meeting
November 11, 2009

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  • Bob Du Vernois called the meeting to order and welcomed members and guests. Bob also thanked Summit Brewing for hosting this meeting.
  • Chris German read the minutes of the September meeting. Motion made to accept, 2nd, and approved.
  • Chris German gave the treasurer’s report. Motion made to accept, 2nd, and approved.
  • Damian McConn gave the scholarship committee report.
  • Scholarships for $1000 were given to Tim Roser and Joel Carlson.
  • A new membership fee was discussed with the attendees.
  • Bob Du Vernois gave a heartfelt thank you to be an officer for MBAA District St. Paul/Minneapolis.
  • Mike Lundell was given a mug as the outgoing Board of Governors representative for District St. Paul/Minneapolis
  • Mike Miziorko was nominated to become the new incoming secretary for the district. Motion made to accept, 2nd and approved.
  • Joe Dirkson gave mention that Chad Thompson from Ecolab received an honorable mention at the MBAA National Convention in La Quinta, CA for his paper on passivation.
  • The new officers were welcomed
    • Larry Chase – President
    • Chris German – Vice President
    • Rebecca Jennings – Treasurer
    • Mike Miziorko - Secretary
  • Motion to adjourn meeting was made and followed by a presentation by Peter Boettcher titled Yeast Management, a crucial factor for today’s quality beers. This was followed by a wonderful pork dinner.

Chris German (Treasurer) for Rebecca Jennings (Secretary)