[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Hey all, we are going to be hosting 3 Focus Groups to hear suggestions & comments about what you as competitors and Judges would like to see with the new Sanctioning Body we are creating.

We are going to plan a day next week if some of you would like to come out and join us, then we will also be hosting a one hour Focus group at both the Tucson Starr Pass competition as well as the Sun City Festival BBQ Comp.  Both of those Focus groups will be on Friday afternoon for those that want to attend.

After the 3 focus groups, our group will then move forward with finalizing the rules & regulations for this new Sanctioning Body.

We are very excited about it and have had some great comments & support. 

Thanks to everyone for the support, we look forward to creating a great new Sanctioning body.

[jmcrig]

After the 3 focus groups, our group will then move forward with finalizing the rules & regulations for this new Sanctioning Body.

Mike, I think I've missed something here. Who is our group that will be making these decisions?

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Right now, it's a group from AZBarbeque, including myself, a few of my partners, some of our club Ambassadors and some of the past promoters we have worked with.

We feel that with the initial development and start up of this new sanctioning body, we want to keep it in house working with the people we have strong relationships with over the past few years.  That could change in the future, but for now, we feel this gives us the best chance of success.

Post up your comments though, we are certainly open for suggestions..

[force]

Do you have represenation from a team not associated with AZBBQ or ambassador?

[Harpo]

Another dumb question from me. What is this Sanctioning Body and what will they be over and what will they do. I might have missed something but the first I have seen on it.

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

It will be to sanction Competitions.  It's basically set up to ensure that the competitions all run off of set rules & structure..  Basically creating a fair, level playing field for all the teams..

As of now Chris, that is not in the plans, but after the focus group meetings, that could change..

[BBQCZAR]

depending on what day,and time this meeting is I would like to attend

[smitty250]

Here's a suggestion...No garnish!!!

[G$]

Here's a suggestion...No garnish!!!

Seconded.  All in favor...?   

[brandon]

Aye!

[G$]

Aye!

Motion passed. 

See that was easy Mike, we are doing most of the work for you.

[Harpo]

That went thru to fast. I didn't get to vote on the no garnish. Vote NO are  at least not graded down or up on the garnish in a box. It's A Meat competition stupid. 

[Mark]

Mebbe there could be a garnish-only category; no meat. It would let contestants unleash their inner floral arranger.

[AzScott]

I like the garnish!  I'm sick like that.  I do think it adds an element to the product and although it's a meat contest, it's also a presentation contest garnish or not.   

[G$]

it's also a presentation contest garnish or not.   

Not neccasarily. 
MBN:  YES! 
IBCA:  Not so much....