Advantages of being KCBS member...

CUTigerQ · 05-02-2014, 07:54 PM

I asked about the KCBS and RD connection in another thread but wanted to start new one to ask this. What are the advantages of KCBS membership? I do eventually want to compete and assume I need to be a member to do so, but what other advantages are there for being a member?

Untraceable · 05-02-2014, 08:01 PM

The Bullsheet. A monthly newspaper related just to bbq.

If you compete, its kind of a reservation system for your team name. There are only so many variations on Smokin' or Sauced or Porkin' out there.

5string · 05-02-2014, 08:03 PM

You can take a judging class if you have an interest in that area. You will learn things that may help you when you start competing.

lennitt · 05-02-2014, 08:45 PM

And I guess just supporting the craft

CUTigerQ · 05-02-2014, 09:15 PM

I was thinking about the judging classes. I would absolutely LOVE to do that!

cpw · 05-03-2014, 06:41 AM

You don't have to be a member to compete except for the Sams club events.

bigabyte · 05-03-2014, 06:44 AM

If you wish to be involved in or are interested in competition BBQ then you really should join, because KCBS sanctions contests, certifies judges, and otherwise exists to further the ability for people to have BBQ contests.

You do not have to be a member to compete, but it seems rather silly to me personally to spend all of the money to compete but then get all worried about the small cost of membership which goes towards helping those very contests you join to begin with.

columbia1 · 05-03-2014, 12:03 PM

1- You do get access to Restaurant Depot
2- The monthly Bullsheet, which usually has a couple good articles in it.
3- Being able to compete at Sam's Club events
4- Being able to vote for board members
5- Supporting BBQ, KCBS does a lot to keep our hobby going to the general masses.

Their membership fees are not that expensive, especially once you figure out how much money we all spend a year on BBQ. I would also add, that getting a membership here on the Brethren is VERY worthwhile, if we want our BBQ hobby to keep going, we all need to support these type of things!!!

motoeric · 05-03-2014, 02:37 PM

Hi,

I apologize, as this is not really on-topic, but for those people that advocate joining the KCBS to help support the hobby, you might want to consider a donation to the BBQ Brethren (if you haven't already).

You get perks like greater pm space and niftier icons, but it's really about helping to pay the enormous costs that come with running the best resource for BBQ on the planet.

You can just click on the little 'Purchase Subscription' button on the top tool bar, right hand side.

Eric

05-02-2014, 07:54 PM	#1
CUTigerQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Marietta, Ga	Advantages of being KCBS member... I asked about the KCBS and RD connection in another thread but wanted to start new one to ask this. What are the advantages of KCBS membership? I do eventually want to compete and assume I need to be a member to do so, but what other advantages are there for being a member? __________________ Allen - Marietta Swine District - Competition BBQ Team Stumps Smokers Stretch Gateway Drum ORANGE Thermapen Flame Boss 500

05-02-2014, 08:03 PM	#3
5string is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-05-12 Location: Geezerville, North Carolfornia	You can take a judging class if you have an interest in that area. You will learn things that may help you when you start competing. __________________ PitBoss & Dishwasher, Smokin' Geezers Grill Team & Gumbo Krewe KCBS CBJ, CTC, CBBQA, ECV

05-02-2014, 09:15 PM	#5
CUTigerQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Marietta, Ga	I was thinking about the judging classes. I would absolutely LOVE to do that! __________________ Allen - Marietta Swine District - Competition BBQ Team Stumps Smokers Stretch Gateway Drum ORANGE Thermapen Flame Boss 500

05-03-2014, 06:41 AM	#6
cpw Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Savannah, Georgia Name/Nickname : Chad	You don't have to be a member to compete except for the Sams club events. __________________ ________________ [COLOR=Orange]Outlaw 2860 Porch Model[/COLOR] Lang 84 Deluxe Yoder YS640 Savannah, GA [URL="http://www.facebook.com/yesdearbbq"]Yes, Dear BBQ on Facebook[/URL] Proudly sponsored by Royal Oak Charcoal and [URL="https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/"]The Atlanta BBQ store[/URL]

05-03-2014, 06:44 AM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	If you wish to be involved in or are interested in competition BBQ then you really should join, because KCBS sanctions contests, certifies judges, and otherwise exists to further the ability for people to have BBQ contests. You do not have to be a member to compete, but it seems rather silly to me personally to spend all of the money to compete but then get all worried about the small cost of membership which goes towards helping those very contests you join to begin with. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

05-02-2014, 08:01 PM	#2
Untraceable Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: EAD	The Bullsheet. A monthly newspaper related just to bbq. If you compete, its kind of a reservation system for your team name. There are only so many variations on Smokin' or Sauced or Porkin' out there.

05-02-2014, 08:45 PM	#4
lennitt Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-20-13 Location: Jackson, NJ	And I guess just supporting the craft

05-03-2014, 12:03 PM	#8
columbia1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-12 Location: Kalama Wa.	1- You do get access to Restaurant Depot 2- The monthly Bullsheet, which usually has a couple good articles in it. 3- Being able to compete at Sam's Club events 4- Being able to vote for board members 5- Supporting BBQ, KCBS does a lot to keep our hobby going to the general masses. Their membership fees are not that expensive, especially once you figure out how much money we all spend a year on BBQ. I would also add, that getting a membership here on the Brethren is VERY worthwhile, if we want our BBQ hobby to keep going, we all need to support these type of things!!! __________________ [URL="http://tombstonebbq.com"]"Tombstone BBQ"[/URL] PNWBA Board Member and Certified Judge. KCBS Custom 72" reverse flow smoker, 18" WSM, Weber Elite, ECB. and misc grills. [URL="https://www.facebook.com/TombstoneBbq?ref=hl"]Tombstone BBQ on Facebook[/URL]

05-03-2014, 02:37 PM	#9
motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny	Supporting the Hobby (an aside) Hi, I apologize, as this is not really on-topic, but for those people that advocate joining the KCBS to help support the hobby, you might want to consider a donation to the BBQ Brethren (if you haven't already). You get perks like greater pm space and niftier icons, but it's really about helping to pay the enormous costs that come with running the best resource for BBQ on the planet. You can just click on the little 'Purchase Subscription' button on the top tool bar, right hand side. Eric __________________ Smoke Signals Current Issue A BBQ Brethren Publication 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Exodus 12:9