REFLECTOR: BBQ 2011 Recap

[Brett Ferrell]

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who made it to the Velocity BBQ
2011 edition, otherwise know as "MudFest".


We get a great turnout of builders every year because the fliers and
factory support us by attending.  We had a great mix again this year, and I
want to particularly thank those who RSVPed and/or donated to the cause.
Although the factory supports the event very generously, their contribution
cannot fully cover the expenses that your planning committee incurs to host
the event every year.  Likewise, we can manage those costs and host a
quality event when you take the time to RSVP as your plans solidfy, and
your help is greatly appreciated.


The weather cleared up and held just long enough for the BBQ, and we had
over a hundred attendees again this year.  Ken Baker once again wins the
unofficial brat-eating contest with an unverified 8 brats to his credit,
while I took the ice cream challenge with 4 ice cream sandwiches.  The
party lasted well into the night, and I think everyone from new faces to
old friends had a great time.  If you missed us this year, please try to
make plans to attend next year.


I particularly wanted to thank Andy 'the Mayor' and Theresa Millin for
being the soul of the event as well as providing the meat, Jerry Brainard
and Andy for cooking, Elizabeth Ferrell and Linda Brainard for staffing the
welcome desk, Ken Baker for the libations, Scott Baker for heading
communications, and Albert Khasky for bringing damn near everything else.
Also, many thanks to the rest of the committee for helping brainstorm,
plan, setup, and everything else that has to be done to host a cookout
hundreds of miles from home.


Brett Ferrell  -  for the BBQ Committee
(Andy Millin, Scott Baker, Ken Baker, Dan Schindler, John Tvedte, Erik
Franks, Brett Ferrell, Jerry Brainard, Albert Khasky, John Youngblood,
Terry Miles, Elizabeth Ferrell, Jones Nick, David Spano, Kathy Spano, Linda
Brainard)


[IMAGE: Velocity BBQ 2011 Airventure]
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