Richmond Judge Hosts Judges Social Before Sam’s Club Event
By Bill Jones, MABA Board Member and KCBS Master Judge, Table Captain, & Life Member
When I became a judge some 5 years ago, I quickly found out the BBQ would is one huge tailgate party. Seldom have I attended a contest in which multiple teams are not hosting a Friday evening meal and time of socializing.
So when Sam’s Club started hosting contests in Virginia three years ago in Richmond, and just a scant few miles from our home, we decided to host a judges social at our home. Judges come from all over to judge barbecue contests, so we thought it might be fun to have a social at our home and welcome the visiting judges coming in the night before . We also invited any local judges who may not be judging the contest, along with local KCBS reps and teams.
![KCBS judges enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship prior to Sam's Club Richmond.](http://maba.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-9.17.48-PM-300x184.png)
This year, 16 judges were able to join us during the evening to meet and greet judges they already knew as well as some they did not. Our menu included a crab and shrimp boil, cajun coleslaw, cheesecake and key lime pie.
All left hoping Sam’s Club will once again grace us with a contest in 2017 so this yearly get together can continue.
Bill & Mary Jones
Richmond, VA