Judging Class - Long Island/Metro NY?

Char and I have put one on for the past two years. We will never do it again. But to answer some of your questions and point you in the right direction . . .
Find a space large enough and quite enough for judging. We crammed 60 people into a tight space and while it worked, it was not optimal. Get several BBQ teams to cook the meat, you will need enough to have all participants to get three samples of each category. Pat and I cooked all of the categories this past year and let me tell you it was like doing a 30 team comp by ourselves. The KCBS instructor will get you a list of what is needed, cook more than they request. The first year we followed their instructions and ran out of brisket before all participants had what was required. Well we didn't run out, but they did not get what was requested using the provided list.
We did it as part of the River City Roundup BBQ contest, sponsorship is not needed as the fees for the class cover all aspects of the class. They recommend $75.00 for non KCBS members and something like $35 for KCBS members. These fees cover the KCBS membership for non KCBS members as well as all of the food and garnish needed. As well as travel expenses for the KCBS Instructor. Here is a hint, get as close to to actual costs as you can, because any money left over goes to KCBS and not the organizer or a sponsor. Just another way they guage members, but that is for a different thread.
Tables chairs ect, if you get the right location like a VFW hall should have them, KCBS brings the juding plates and slips. I would suggest doing it indoors vs. outdoors just because it is easier as you need a location to build boxes and a room to hold the class.
Health inspection rules do not apply, but obviously health codes should be followed.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

PR is fairly easy, just submit it to all the local papers and radio stations, most of them will pick it up ...and the Bullsheet will get them headed your way as ususal. People are slow to commit, we had 13 two weeks before the class and I had to stop and turn folks away at 60. Enjoy the ride, and feel free to PM either Roo or I if we can help you. Its alot of work but the judges and teams appreciate it....as does KCBS because they are the real winners, new members for at least a year and additional fees on top of that ...nice profit center for them.

Press coverage? Sponsorship? Flyers.? :-?

I am working one, I have 4 potential dates, in the late Feb-April timeframe, a venue, a plan to tie it to a cooking class with a well known cook, Linda and Jerry are aware and Im making sure it does not conflict with any other local event.

Thats is all i will say or commit to. When plans are set, things will be announced.

Awww cmon I want to discuss to no end Sayville style

well when will the plan be set, when when when... will moto be involved ? :-D

Sledneck said:

Awww cmon I want to discuss to no end Sayville style

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pigmaker23 said:

well when will the plan be set, when when when... will moto be involved ? :-D

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The cooking team for the class

pigmaker23 said:

well when will the plan be set, when when when... will moto be involved ? :-D

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yeah.. 2012. Now, discuss it so we can move this to woodpile. :mrgreen:

I will only attend if
somebody promises that a KCBS petition is going to be passed around

Why you want 13th place chicken to be announced right before RGC?

BBQchef33 said:

Why you want 13th place chicken to be announced right before RGC?

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nope in between rgc and gc

Did someone say 13th place chicken?

Sledneck said:

Awww cmon I want to discuss to no end Sayville style

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You mean you want to put a Gag Order on discussion like you did on Sayville ? :evil:

I heard a rumor that Good Morning Japan is going to cover it as well, not that we would see it....

Sled, How did you get my 2009 team picture ? it was top secret,, thats just to farking funny... however i think the class is already listed on the Pigtrip Site .. LOL:-D

Sledneck said:

I heard a rumor that Good Morning Japan is going to cover it as well, not that we would see it....

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Sledneck said:

I will only attend if
somebody promises that a KCBS petition is going to be passed around

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Sledneck, are you a member of the KCBS?

Eric

motoeric said:

Sledneck, are you a member of the KCBS?

Eric

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What is KCBS?

pooh, if your setting up a cooking class in this area count me in.

I'm interested in both and can bring anything from the comp repertoire that's needed, wsm's, kettles, tables, canopies, etc.