KCBS Reps

motoeric · 10-22-2007, 11:18 AM

A great deal of attention is paid by event organizers to what amenities can be provided to competing teams. Often the same attention is aimed at attempting to make the event as palatable as possible for the judges (which after seeing a great deal of hostility towards judges and the judging system here might not be a concern for some teams).

I have never seen any discussions on what could be done to show our appreciation for the Reps and their hard work. I had the pleasure of spending a great deal of time this weekend with Don, Leslie, Jerry and Linda and I was kicking myself for not planning ahead.

So, does anyone have any thoughts on some small but meaningful ways that we can say 'thanks' to the Reps? I guess that right off the bat, we can ensure that they receive whatever the team gets (like 'goodie bags' or tee shirts).

I could have easily stopped and got them the daily paper and coffee or tea. Maybe had a cooler with their favorite soda/drinks in the judging tent.

Thoughts?

Eric

backyardchef · 10-22-2007, 11:21 AM

I gave ours Tequila and gift bags w/ Rubs, sauces, etc....

I know they really wanted the Tequila, though....

Plowboy · 10-22-2007, 11:22 AM

Good thoughts and thread, Eric.

If they aren't from the area, a special goodie bag with some local or regional favorite foods, etc.

Yakfishingfool · 10-22-2007, 11:26 AM

I'm with plow boy, make it a personal bag with local stuff. Can even follow up with a small care package sent to their home after the event or the like. Maybe making sure they get specific places and times to eat?

Plowboy · 10-22-2007, 11:32 AM

Include the teams, too. If they have products, see if they'll donate.

cmcadams · 10-22-2007, 03:23 PM

I thought reps got paid, but I could very easily be wrong.

motoeric · 10-22-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcadams

I thought reps got paid, but I could very easily be wrong.

According to the KCBS, they do not get paid.

Eric

Leeper · 10-22-2007, 06:19 PM

They for sure get their expenses paid for. I am not sure on any sort of a stipend

Merl · 10-22-2007, 07:03 PM

OK here is the official stuff Offer your reps lots of beer and alcohol during the contest.

REPS get paid huged amounts to go to a contest. Including reimburesement for travel expenses, here is the breakdown.

Travel time: 1 to 8 hours
Friday: Meet and Greet teams, conduct cooks meeting and visit all team in the evening before leaving 6 hours
Saturday Show clock and visit with each team early a.m., conduct Judges meeting, run turn in and judging attend awards 9-10 hours
Travel time home 1 to 8 hours
Avearge contest: Miss one day work, for no pay
and spend 23 hours for contest.
Therefore, I am paid about $6.52 per hour.

Now this is how most REPs do it. OF course if you go to a contest where you never see a rep, well they are overpaid.

Things you can do for your REP.
Unlimited pass to the Beer garden during the event. (Reps are prohibited from consuming alcohol during events.)
We do appreciate a goodie bag, aprons and t-shirts, most contest do take good care of their reps and it is appreciated.

Yours in Q
Merl
Saturday Show the clock

motoeric · 10-22-2007, 07:18 PM

Merl,

Thanks for the insight. I'm a little confused. Where does the $6.52 come from? Is that from your mileage? Is that what is being considered here? Or the hotel costs? Or maybe the reps food expenses?

Or is there some other revenue for event reps that I'm not aware of?

Thanks,

Eric

drbbq · 10-22-2007, 10:02 PM

I think they get paid $150 plus expenses.

motoeric · 10-22-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drbbq

I think they get paid $150 plus expenses.

That is really odd because I called the KCBS at around 5:10 this evening and the person I was speaking with said that they weren't paid.

Is this a conspiracy? Is the KCBS part of the Illuminati? This goes deeper than I thought!

Or the person at the offices was mistaken. Not quite as glamorous.

Eric

Sawdustguy · 10-22-2007, 11:18 PM

Either way Jerry and Linda Mullane were worth their weight in gold this weekend. What a wonderful job they did this past weekend and every other contest they rep'ed and we cooked.

motoeric · 10-23-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawdustguy

Either way Jerry and Linda Mullane were worth their weight in gold this weekend. What a wonderful job they did this past weekend and every other contest they rep'ed and we cooked.

I'll second that! They and the Lovely's were great.

Eric

LindaM · 10-23-2007, 06:50 AM

Yes we do get $150 from KCBS for a contest. This past weekend we had 2 contests, a grilling event on Sat and a KCBS event on Sunday. Therefore cut Merl's number in 1/2. We only get paid 1 time for the weekend. Now at some events we do more work than others. I am not going to get into the regional part of the job. If we didn't love what we were doing we would not do it. BBQers are the best. This is by no means a money making proposition. All of our organizers treat us very well and we appreciate it. Eric you were most attentive to our needs. As long as the organizers do their jobs and get enough judges, have a big enough tent, water, crackers, napkins, and keep the cooks happy our job flows. Thanks to everyone at Sayville for a great event.

Linda

10-22-2007, 11:18 AM	#1
motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	KCBS Reps A great deal of attention is paid by event organizers to what amenities can be provided to competing teams. Often the same attention is aimed at attempting to make the event as palatable as possible for the judges (which after seeing a great deal of hostility towards judges and the judging system here might not be a concern for some teams). I have never seen any discussions on what could be done to show our appreciation for the Reps and their hard work. I had the pleasure of spending a great deal of time this weekend with Don, Leslie, Jerry and Linda and I was kicking myself for not planning ahead. So, does anyone have any thoughts on some small but meaningful ways that we can say 'thanks' to the Reps? I guess that right off the bat, we can ensure that they receive whatever the team gets (like 'goodie bags' or tee shirts). I could have easily stopped and got them the daily paper and coffee or tea. Maybe had a cooler with their favorite soda/drinks in the judging tent. Thoughts? Eric __________________ Smoke Signals Current Issue A BBQ Brethren Publication 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Exodus 12:9

10-22-2007, 11:21 AM	#2
backyardchef Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-05-04 Location: New York City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I gave ours Tequila and gift bags w/ Rubs, sauces, etc.... I know they really wanted the Tequila, though.... __________________ Matt Fletcher's Brooklyn Barbecue The Hampton Smoker Blog: http://backyardchef.blogspot.com 7' Meadow Creek reverse flow w/ a 4' grill on the nose, named Large Marge 48" Klose Backyard Chef named Wubby Willy the Wonder Grill Weber Kettle named Georgiette ECB Spider Web Collector Model Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Firebrick Supremo

10-22-2007, 11:22 AM	#3
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good thoughts and thread, Eric. If they aren't from the area, a special goodie bag with some local or regional favorite foods, etc. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

10-22-2007, 11:26 AM	#4
Yakfishingfool Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-01-05 Location: Shokan, New York Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm with plow boy, make it a personal bag with local stuff. Can even follow up with a small care package sent to their home after the event or the like. Maybe making sure they get specific places and times to eat? __________________ Oh It'z BBQ! 6 Kayaks(tarpon 160i, 2 tarpon 120's, a hobie outback, hobie tandem, and a Kaskazi Dorado) 1 Weber Gold Series Grill 1 Spicewine Large on a trailer 1 WSM 1 Smokey Joe Platinum 1 XL Big Green Egg KCBS Certified Judge #9079

10-22-2007, 11:32 AM	#5
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Include the teams, too. If they have products, see if they'll donate. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

10-22-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought reps got paid, but I could very easily be wrong. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

10-22-2007, 06:19 PM	#8
Leeper Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: PDX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They for sure get their expenses paid for. I am not sure on any sort of a stipend __________________ KCBS CBJ Traeger pellet 125 WSM x2 Weber Kettle Weber Summit Platinum D6 La Caja China #2

10-22-2007, 07:03 PM	#9
Merl Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Tulsa, Ok Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK here is the official stuff Offer your reps lots of beer and alcohol during the contest. REPS get paid huged amounts to go to a contest. Including reimburesement for travel expenses, here is the breakdown. Travel time: 1 to 8 hours Friday: Meet and Greet teams, conduct cooks meeting and visit all team in the evening before leaving 6 hours Saturday Show clock and visit with each team early a.m., conduct Judges meeting, run turn in and judging attend awards 9-10 hours Travel time home 1 to 8 hours Avearge contest: Miss one day work, for no pay and spend 23 hours for contest. Therefore, I am paid about $6.52 per hour. Now this is how most REPs do it. OF course if you go to a contest where you never see a rep, well they are overpaid. Things you can do for your REP. Unlimited pass to the Beer garden during the event. (Reps are prohibited from consuming alcohol during events.) We do appreciate a goodie bag, aprons and t-shirts, most contest do take good care of their reps and it is appreciated. Yours in Q Merl Saturday Show the clock

10-22-2007, 07:18 PM	#10
motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Merl, Thanks for the insight. I'm a little confused. Where does the $6.52 come from? Is that from your mileage? Is that what is being considered here? Or the hotel costs? Or maybe the reps food expenses? Or is there some other revenue for event reps that I'm not aware of? Thanks, Eric __________________ Smoke Signals Current Issue A BBQ Brethren Publication 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Exodus 12:9

10-22-2007, 10:02 PM	#11
drbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-26-04 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think they get paid $150 plus expenses. __________________ Ray Lampe Dr. BBQ The Honey Badger of BBQ. I just don't give a sh!t.

10-22-2007, 11:18 PM	#13
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Either way Jerry and Linda Mullane were worth their weight in gold this weekend. What a wonderful job they did this past weekend and every other contest they rep'ed and we cooked. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-23-2007, 06:50 AM	#15
LindaM Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-05 Location: New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes we do get $150 from KCBS for a contest. This past weekend we had 2 contests, a grilling event on Sat and a KCBS event on Sunday. Therefore cut Merl's number in 1/2. We only get paid 1 time for the weekend. Now at some events we do more work than others. I am not going to get into the regional part of the job. If we didn't love what we were doing we would not do it. BBQers are the best. This is by no means a money making proposition. All of our organizers treat us very well and we appreciate it. Eric you were most attentive to our needs. As long as the organizers do their jobs and get enough judges, have a big enough tent, water, crackers, napkins, and keep the cooks happy our job flows. Thanks to everyone at Sayville for a great event. Linda

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Judge distribution by KCBS reps	Chenernator	Competition BBQ	12	05-23-2011 07:01 PM
Question to BOD Reps, or, others that may know....	U2CANQUE	Competition BBQ	4	03-31-2009 05:15 AM