the art and enjoyment of barbecue

THE ART
AND ENJOYMENT
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OF BARBECUE
NBBQA LAUNCHES COMPETITION
CONTINGENCY PROGRAM
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Have you ever seen a race car and wondered why they have so
many product stickers on them? The answer is pretty simple.
Each sticker represents an opportunity
for that competitor to earn extra cash
if they win and use those products.
Starting this September, the National
Barbecue Association will start our
own contingency program but with a
barbecue touch to it.
Art Nodecker and Associaties
Art Nodecker
Intercourse, PA
Hub City Smokehouse & Grill
Michael Carroll
If you are a competitor and have a
current paid NBBQA membership then
you could be set to win some extra cash
at the events listed below as long as you can meet the sponsor
criteria. Example criteria would be showing proof of purchase,
flying a banner or agreeing to let the sponsor use you in their
marketing programs.
Crestview, FL
Pittsburgh Barbecue Company
Arthur Cohen
Pittsburgh, PA
Being a sponsor is also easy. You just have to be a paying
NBBQA member and agree to post a cash amount to winning
competitors who meet your criteria. This is a great opportunity
to use proven winners to promote your product and even gain
valuable consumer feedback. It’s also very economical since
the cash prize is only awarded if a team wins and they use the
product as directed.
The NBBQA is currently seeking sponsors and competitors
to join the program. The five events listed below will be a test
run for the 2012 season. We will be on site at each of these
events to sign up teams; just make sure you do it before the
first turn-in. If all goes well, we hope to expand to some
20+ events across the country. For more information about
becoming a sponsor, contact Lorraine Houghton, NBBQA
Sponsorship Manager, at 502.574.9036 or lhoughton@hqtrs.com.
Postal Pork BBQ
Mike Steppe
Paola, KS
SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 22-25
Pack your shades and your beach towels! The National Barbecue Association
San Diego. From its origins in the south, barbecue has grown into a national
phenomenon. This year’s conference theme, BBQ Coast to Coast — Bold Flavors
2011 Contingency Program Schedule
Sept. 17: Riverfest – Decatur, AL– KCBS event
the west coast for the first time is the perfect opportunity to showcase barbecue’s
Sept. 24: Praise the Lard– Murphysboro, IL– MBN & KCBS events
influence across the country—from the traditional favorites to California’s own
Dec. 10: FBA Triple Crown– Perry, FL– Open event
Santa Maria style, and all points in between. Make plans now to attend!
For more information, visit www.nbbqa.org or call (888) 909-2121.
Until next month... Keep it smokin’
Kell Phelps
NBBQA President
Chris Smith
Bloomington, IN
will host its 21st Annual Conference February 22–25, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza
and Bright Ideas, was developed with that in mind. Holding the conference on
Nov. 5: National BBQ Festival– Waycross, GA–Open event
Short Stop Food Mart
Smoke Mountain Barbeque
Doug Sigman
Middleburg, VA
Fernando Fimbres
St. Louis, MO
Kathleen McElroy
New York, NY
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NBBQA Headquarters
455 South Fourth Street, Suite 650
Louisville, KY 40202
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President
Kell Phelps
National Barbecue News
Douglas, GA
President-Elect
Roy Slicker
Slick’s Que Co.
Sisters, OR
Immediate Past President
Joe Oaster
Porky’s Place BBQ Catering
York, PA
Treasurer
Marc Farris
MBF Productions
Decatur, GA
Secretary
Bonnie Gomez
Rio Rancho, NM
Membership Development
Butch Hofferbert
First Data Merchant Services
Knoxville, TN
Public Relations
Mike Mills
17th Street Bar & Grill
Murphysboro, IL
Competition Representative
Randy Twyford
Twyford BBQ & Catering
Jacksonville, IL
Region 2 VP
William Wood
Woody’s Bar-B-Q & Catering
Sauces Mfg. Co.
Waldenburg, AR
Region 3 VP
Becky Streuter
17th Street Bar & Grill
Murphysboro, IL
Region 4 VP
Chris Lilly
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q
Decatur, AL
Region 5 VP
Shelly Hunt
Desperados
Angola, NY
Executive Director
Jeff Allen
FSA Management Group
P: 888.909.2121