Should I join KCBS?

chambersuac · 01-11-2011, 10:03 AM

Brethren,

I have read a few posts in the past about people being displeased with the KCBS board, etc.

I am hoping to do a few comps this year and am thinking about joining KCBS. Is it worth it? I can compete without being a member, but I tend to lean toward supporting the organizations that are sponsoring things...

What say you?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Jeff Hughes · 01-11-2011, 10:18 AM

Join, you can't have any input from the outside...

rweller · 01-11-2011, 10:30 AM

YES!

bigabyte · 01-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Shut up and join Chambers!

ssbbqguy · 01-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Yes. As said you have more of an opportunity to read the Bullsheet and get more out of the discussions than from the forums only, which can be misleading. Good luck. Steve.

Divemaster · 01-11-2011, 10:51 AM

I would say join... Misery loves company... LOL

daedalus · 01-11-2011, 10:51 AM

For me it was a no-brainer because I enjoy judging. If I want to be a judge, I need to be a member, so it was worth it.

Alexa RnQ · 01-11-2011, 10:55 AM

Absolutely. I'm generally of the mind that if I intend to take advantage of competition and scoring structures set up and administered by an organization, the least I can do is support that organization through membership.

ModelMaker · 01-11-2011, 10:57 AM

If you compete in bowling you have to join the WBA,
If you compete in racing you have to join NASCAR,
If you compete in shooting sports you have to join their membership,
any "hobby" that you associate with pry has a organized body to watch over it.
If your going to play their game you should belong to their organization, if the organization sucks, do what you can to make it unsuck. Don't just stand outside and complain.
KCBS isn't a perfect entity, I pay dues, vote in their elections, and support their function.
I think you should too.
Ed

Red Valley BBQ · 01-11-2011, 11:13 AM

Yes, membership does have it's privileges. I have made my money back in the hotel discount alone.

JiveTurkey · 01-11-2011, 11:14 AM

I was in your same shoes recently trying to decide to join even if I didn't have to. After doing some competitions I was able to see the caliber of the people it takes to put on these events and the professionalism displayed by the KCBS reps. After the events over the New Years weekend I took a walk that involved some money so it was a no brainer for me to pony up and give some of it back. I'll avoid the politics. As long as they keep the comps as quality as they are now then I could care less what happens behind the scenes.

big brother smoke · 01-11-2011, 11:18 AM

Join, Dan! I am up for renewal and will re-up, I want to be a paid member when things move in a better direction. I will have some decisions to make down the line, if there no hope to to re-direct the ship.

Warthog · 01-11-2011, 11:26 AM

Join! You'll like it.

chambersuac · 01-11-2011, 12:07 PM

Thanks, y'all. Will be joining ASAP.

dmprantz · 01-11-2011, 02:15 PM

Well, you made up your mind, but personally, I don't think it's worth joining just for the sake of joining, and as far as I know, KCBS doesn't sponser comps, they sanction them. If you have a Restaraunt Depot near you or plan to take advantage of any other discounts, by all means, do so, but I don't think my membership "got" me anything. I felt insulted by a member of the BOD, ignored by a staff member, I did not feel that my patronage was appreciated, and my votes for new BOD seemed to do no good. This is just one man's opinion, but if competitions don't require membership and you don't take advantage of the discounts, why bother?

dmp

01-11-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Should I join KCBS? Brethren, I have read a few posts in the past about people being displeased with the KCBS board, etc. I am hoping to do a few comps this year and am thinking about joining KCBS. Is it worth it? I can compete without being a member, but I tend to lean toward supporting the organizations that are sponsoring things... What say you? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

01-11-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
Jeff Hughes is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-06 Location: tulsa oklahoma	Join, you can't have any input from the outside... __________________ Klose 72" Mobile Medium BGE HastyBake Legacy 22" Weber Kettle(10 bucks@garage sale)

01-11-2011, 10:30 AM	#3
rweller Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-01-08 Location: Beardstown, Illinois	YES! __________________ Ralph Weller, BWS Fatboy, 2 WSM Bullet, KCBS REP, KCBS Master CBJ, Certified Table Captain

01-11-2011, 10:38 AM	#4
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	Shut up and join Chambers! __________________ 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.

01-11-2011, 10:51 AM	#6
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois	I would say join... Misery loves company... LOL __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

01-11-2011, 10:38 AM	#5
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo.	Yes. As said you have more of an opportunity to read the Bullsheet and get more out of the discussions than from the forums only, which can be misleading. Good luck. Steve.

01-11-2011, 10:51 AM	#7
daedalus Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-31-08 Location: Kansas City, MO	For me it was a no-brainer because I enjoy judging. If I want to be a judge, I need to be a member, so it was worth it. __________________ "Bacon is the gateway meat." - Chef Ryan Farr Carpe Lardum! Dark Horse BBQ Competition Team KCBS Master CBJ Certified Moink Baller Good One "Open Range" Smoker, WMS (Cirqa 1983), Rescued NB offset, Modified ECB, No-name Charcoal Grill, Perfect Flame Gasser, Weber 22.5" One Touch Silver

01-11-2011, 10:55 AM	#8
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	Absolutely. I'm generally of the mind that if I intend to take advantage of competition and scoring structures set up and administered by an organization, the least I can do is support that organization through membership. __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

01-11-2011, 10:57 AM	#9
ModelMaker is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-21-06 Location: Lake Ponderosa-Montezuma, IA	If you compete in bowling you have to join the WBA, If you compete in racing you have to join NASCAR, If you compete in shooting sports you have to join their membership, any "hobby" that you associate with pry has a organized body to watch over it. If your going to play their game you should belong to their organization, if the organization sucks, do what you can to make it unsuck. Don't just stand outside and complain. KCBS isn't a perfect entity, I pay dues, vote in their elections, and support their function. I think you should too. Ed __________________ Designer of a custom drum smoker Customized Aussie gas passer Turkey fryer Extremely seasoned hand hammered Wok Pit Boss-HART BURN Competition BBQ Team KCBS certified judge And Your not the boss of me either!!

01-11-2011, 11:13 AM	#10
Red Valley BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-28-09 Location: Oil City, PA Name/Nickname : Sean	Yes, membership does have it's privileges. I have made my money back in the hotel discount alone. __________________ Red Valley BBQ ~ Firefighting BBQ Team (retired) ~ former KCBS CBJ ~ (3) 270 Smokers ~ Traeger Lil Tex ~ (3) Weber Kettles ~ La Caja China

01-11-2011, 11:14 AM	#11
JiveTurkey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: MambyPambyLand, Ca Ya Jackwagon	I was in your same shoes recently trying to decide to join even if I didn't have to. After doing some competitions I was able to see the caliber of the people it takes to put on these events and the professionalism displayed by the KCBS reps. After the events over the New Years weekend I took a walk that involved some money so it was a no brainer for me to pony up and give some of it back. I'll avoid the politics. As long as they keep the comps as quality as they are now then I could care less what happens behind the scenes. __________________ JT

01-11-2011, 11:18 AM	#12
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Join, Dan! I am up for renewal and will re-up, I want to be a paid member when things move in a better direction. I will have some decisions to make down the line, if there no hope to to re-direct the ship. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

01-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#13
Warthog is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-20-09 Location: York, PA	Join! You'll like it. __________________ "Two Hungry Hogs" bbq team. UDS CharGriller w/SFB Weber 3(1987)

01-11-2011, 12:07 PM	#14
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Thanks, y'all. Will be joining ASAP. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

01-11-2011, 02:15 PM	#15
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville	Well, you made up your mind, but personally, I don't think it's worth joining just for the sake of joining, and as far as I know, KCBS doesn't sponser comps, they sanction them. If you have a Restaraunt Depot near you or plan to take advantage of any other discounts, by all means, do so, but I don't think my membership "got" me anything. I felt insulted by a member of the BOD, ignored by a staff member, I did not feel that my patronage was appreciated, and my votes for new BOD seemed to do no good. This is just one man's opinion, but if competitions don't require membership and you don't take advantage of the discounts, why bother? dmp __________________ Last edited by dmprantz; 01-11-2011 at 02:33 PM..

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