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The 2009 FBA
Triple Crown Series
The National Barbecue
News, official newsletter
of the FBA
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Updated: 07/01/2009
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Was it the New Trailer
or the Cowboy Hat?
Swamp Boy - Rob Bagby - operating out of his new trailer, pulled it all together to come from a five point deficit to take the Grand in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida over Mount Dora Barbecue Company this weekend by a single point. With three categories scored, it was anybody's contest to win, but when the smoke cleared, it was Rob's 2nd place brisket that took the trophy.
Congratulations go out to Peter Bergel and his crew for putting together a great first year contest.
 | Despite the heat and a little bit of rain, everyone had a great time and we're already thinking about next year for this one. Click here for the scores and photos of the winners. |
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Are you Due for Dues?
Those FBA members due for renewal by June 30th should have received either an email or a postcard by now. If you didn't, please contact the FBA business office from the Contact page. You can renew online by following this link. And if you're uncertain about your renewal date, please contact us to check. Remember, only active members are eligible to vote in the election for Board of Directors!
Here Comes the Funcook!
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The 2009 FBA Funcook and General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend - September 4-6, 2009 - at Clerbrook RV Resort in Clermont, Florida. |
Every member in the database should have received a Funcook brochure by email or snail mail by now. If you missed yours, click here for another. Cook teams must register in advance; click here to register online. And local hotel rooms are going quickly, so don't wait until the last minute. Hope to see you all there!
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Forrest's Fine Foods First Grand
Practice and patience finally came together in Valley, Alabama this past weekend as Forrest Dilmore awed the judges with an 8-point win over Munchees Smokehouse, who took the Reserve. Forrest also won the Rib category with a 194, just short of the high score for the year, but enough to maintain first place in the Team of the Year standings for ribs.
Photo by Randy Morris - Fine'ly Ready BBQ | Forrest currently leads both the Georgia and the Alabama legs of the FBA Triple Crown series. Looks like he'll be at Perry come December. Click here for all the scores and photos of the winners. |
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Nominations are Open
Nominations for the 2010 FBA Officers and Board of Directors are now open to all members in good standing. Any member may run for the position of Director, Secretary, or Treasurer, however, you must serve one full term as a Director in order to be eligible to run for the position of President or Vice-President. The monthly Board meetings are handled by telephone and most of the Board's business is conducted by email, so you don't have to worry about commuting anywhere for a meeting. We encourage all interested members to throw their hat into the ring and be a part of the governing body of the Florida Bar-B-Que Association.
Click here for the online Nomination Form.
And click here to view the candidates and their comments.
Ballots will be in the hands of all members by the first week of August and the results of the election will be announced at the General Meeting to be held at the Funcook. | |
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