Greater Topeka Hall of Foamers Meeting Minutes

Thursday April 4th, 2024

6-9pm at Wilcott Brewing

1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests 
2. Approval of March Minutes – NA 
3. Volunteers

• Facebook Posts –  Please if you have something interesting which is home brewing related, share it to the facebook group. 

1. Treasurer’s Report – NA
2. Announcements/Informational/Discussion Items

• Discussion of Kansas House Bill No. 2124, which was passed by the legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature. The bill would allow local breweries to distribute 1,000 gallons of beer and 3,000 gallons of hard cider directly to bars and liquor stores.
• Four beers (and more!) will be brewing at May the 4th Brew With You event at 785 Brewing Company -This will be our May meeting!
  • Promotional materials will be printed for the public.
• We discussed contacting Shawnee county Parks and Recreation about future home brewing events
• 20th Annual Parkville Microbrew Fest – April 27th
• Bike the Bermuda – May 18th
• Newton red winter wheat competition – Saturday, July 13 
  • The Hard Redz Summer Brew-off is a great way to celebrate the Craft Brewing and Wheat Heritage in Kansas. The Hard Redz Summer Brew-off connects craft brewing to Newton’s economic roots in wheat-growing. The Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival and local home brewers have partnered to create an event that explores these two industries.
    Read more here: https://www.sandcreeksummerdaze.com/hard-redz-brew-off/
• June meeting in planning 
• July summer party in planning

1. Old Business  
   • None covered
2. New Business 
   • Hall of Foamers T-Shirts and other gear will soon be available via the website. 
   • Seth Gallmeyer was unanimously nominated and voted to the position of Secretary per the bylaws of a non-present board member. 
3. Adjourn for Social Tasting