Mid Atlantic Barbecue Association

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

February 5, 2025

Board Members Present

Andrew Darneille                   President

Lee Evans                               Vice President

Samantha Adams                    Treasurer

Lisa Dommes                         Secretary

Bill DeHoff

Grace Moore

Andrea Menke

Shannon Turner

Board Members Absent

Henry Jones

Others Present

Bill Jones

Frank Krause

Call to Order

Andrew Darneille called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., noting the presence of a quorum.

Approval of Minutes

The January 2025 meeting minutes were unavailable.

Committee Reports and Action Item Discussion

• Membership Committee – Mark Kenney is not able to provide automated ToY points tracking for Backyard or Steak, so these will still need to be calculated manually. Joe Rouse will take over Backyard tracking from David Dick, and Grace Moore will take over Steak tracking from Stephanie West.

The Board discussed a proposal from a member that Backyard Overall ToY points be awarded based on chicken and ribs only, even if the contest organizer wishes to include a pork ancillary in the overall standings for the contest. This will align with KCBS rules.

Andrew Darneille moved to only recognize chicken and ribs points toward the Backyard Overall standings at all contests, even if the organizer chooses to include pork or other ancillary categories in the Overall points, to align with KCBS rules beginning with the 2025 season. Lee Evans seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The Board discussed how a Kids Que ToY might be implemented, how membership requirements will be addressed, and how it will be funded.

• Banquet Committee – The Board discussed donations for the Banquet raffles. Additional posts will be made to social media regarding the banquet and social events. It has been difficult finding venues large enough to accommodate our group, especially since it is Annapolis Restaurant Week. The Board members will continue to seek donations and table sponsorships.

• Publications Committee – The Board discussed starting a podcast. A member requested that the Board utilize email more, in addition to social media, for those who are not on social media.  

• Website/Technology Committee – Updates are needed. Samantha Adams will begin helping with that work.

•  Finance Committee – Financial reports were reviewed.

• Nominations Committee – No report until later in the year.

• Bylaws Committee – The Bylaws need to be updated to reflect new membership classes and any other recent changes.

Unfinished Business

No items were discussed.

New Business

Rookie Team of the Year: The Board reviewed applications from Buckeye Blue Smoke (declined-too many previous Master Series contests) and Weber’s Backyard BBQ (Approved) for RTOY eligibility.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Dommes