Core Committee for Homebrew Club --------------------------------- During the 6th Meeting (8th Dec 2004) held in Brewerkz, the core committee was elected. Chairperson – Neo Say Wee Secretary – Tony Mortlock Treasurer – Emmanuel Villedey The term of office will be one year. Administration of Homebrew Club -------------------------------- To start the year 2005, S$30 will be collected from each member. Dues collected is for one year and non-refundable. Registration of new members to be done on Meeting Date only. Application Forms will be available for members on the meeting of Jan 2005. Registration Period Dues (S$) Jan – Feb – Mar 30 Apr – May – Jun 25 Jul – Aug – Sep 20 Oct – Nov – Dec 15 Dues collect will be for:- 1) Materials for Homebrew Club Library. (Subscription to magazine, purchase of books, etc) 2) Beer Tasting. (Purchase of beer around the world to be tasted during meeting. Purpose is to expose members to the different style of beer.) 3) Publish of Homebrew Club Newsletter. (Quarterly newsletter will be circulated among members to update on the latest happenings and events to come) 4) Purchase of materials for educational workshop. (Ingredients, equipments to make beer to be purchase/loan so impart knowledge to members.) 5) Special events (Birthday boy/girl of the month, BBQ, Homebrew Club Competition, etc) Benefits of joining:- 1) 15% discount off Brewerkz. 2) 10% discount off Homebrew. 3) Access to materials from the Library. 4) Networking opportunities with Homebrewers. Non-members are welcome to Homebrew Club meeting. However, in event of activities that requires logistics and/or purchase of materials, non-members are required to pay for the activities. Prices of workshops/activities are to be determined when the budget of event is released. List of Activities for 2005 ---------------------------- Dragon Brewery Tour (Batam) Brewerkz Tour Beer Tasting Session Identify That Beer Book review Cooking with Beer Glassware Homebrew Competition Name that Beer Label Competition Design a Beer for Singapore Clone that Beer Educational Workshop --------------------- Hops:- Sample of hops to be circulated for members to smell, taste so that they are able to distinguish the difference. Educate the usage of each. (workshop details to be finalized) Malt:- Sample of malt to be circulated for members to smell, taste so that they are able to distinguish the difference. Educate the usage of each. (workshop details to be finalized) Yeast:- Invite a lecturer from tertiary establishment to educate the usage of different strain. (workshop details to be finalized) Water:- Compare the different type of water available locally and educate the importance of the water in brewing. (workshop details to be finalized)