[THC] BOSS Chicago Cup Challenge

[Linda Swihart]

I have emailed to ask if there are "beds for judges" up there and if the 
answer is 'yes,' this makes it a lot easier for people to attend. 

Novice judges have been very welcome at every competition I've been to.  
Those of you who might be a little interested in seeing what it's all 
about, this is a REAL fun proposition.  Don't be shy.  If you don't have 
to pay for a hotel and can carpool, there's not much cost to the trip 
and it's a blast.  Usually there is plenty of food for at least half the 
meals, and plenty of beer all the time.

Also if we can get even one person to go up to judge, we can send 
entries with them , saving $$$$ on shipping and ensuring kind handling.  
BUT the entries that will be walked in have to be online registered 
before March 3, so time is short.  Will let you know what I learn.

Michael Pelter wrote:
>
> Linda,
> Would you please pass this along to your club?  Anyone interested in 
> judging?
>  
>  
> Michael Pelter
> paradoc1 at earthlink.net <mailto:paradoc1 at earthlink.net>
>  
>
> *The Brewers of South Suburbia* invite you to participate in the 
> *18^th Annual Chicago Cup Challenge Homebrew Contest*, *March 29, 
> 2008*.  This contest, to be held at the Maple Tree Inn, Blue Island, 
> IL, is sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association and is a 
> part of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year Competition.  2004 BJCP 
> Style Guidelines will be followed. 
>
> *The entry time frame* is _March 10, 2008 to March 22, 2008_.  
> Register your Chicago Cup Challenge entries online at 
> _http://www.bossbeer.org_ and save $$ vs. paper entries.  *The entry 
> fees:* Online entries are $7 for the first entry; $5 for each 
> additional entry.  Paper entries are $7 each. Make checks payable to 
> *B.O.S.S.*__
>
> Carefully pack and ship entries and entry fees to: Bob Heinlein, 7975 
> E. 99th Lane, Crown Point, IN 46307
>
> *Drop Off:* Entries may be dropped off in person at any of the 
> following locations until March 21.
>
> The Brewers Coop, 30W315 Calumet Ave, Warrenville, IL, 630-393-BEER 
> (2337) (/new address/)
>
> Fox Valley Homebrew & Winery Supplies, 14 West Downer Place, Aurora, 
> IL, 630-892-0742
>
> *The Best of Show Beer winner *will have the opportunity to brew their 
> award-winning recipe at Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery 
> (http://www.flossmoorstation.com) in Flossmoor, IL. (Subject to 
> scheduling and commercial adaptability considerations.)
>
> *Judges & Stewards:* Your assistance is needed to insure the quality 
> of our competition. Please contact the BOSS staff and join us for a 
> great time.
>
> Organizer:  Mike Pelter                                      
>
> Judge Director:  John Dalton                            
>
> Head Steward:  Bob Heinlein
>
> Any of the BOSS Staff can be reached by e-mail at:  
> BOSSBeerComp at gmail.com <mailto:BOSSBeerComp at gmail.com>
>