RE: FREE RIBS AND FREE BEER NOT September 15th

ATTENTION HIGHWAY CLEANERS, It was painfully obvious that my first rousing message for MHBA club collaboration and community involvement missed the mark. How wide did it miss? It missed the mark so wide that the organizer and host (plus a bike rider with a broken shoulder) are the only folks available. I don't have time to spiff up the message any more. I may have picked a bad day. Are there any folks available in late September or early October like October 6 or October 13? I do need your help. Remember, the club has a commitment and the road signs are up. We don't want to get a bad name do we? Call, write, or respond with the dates you can participate.......before the snow flies! Rick -----Original Message----- From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Rick Oftel Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:46 PM To: mba(a)thebarn.com Cc: CalVH(a)aol.com; Joel Stitzel; jeffluskey(a)starband.net; alboyce(a)comcast.net; mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; Mike Behrendt; Gera Exire La Tour; Paul_Dienhart(a)cargill.com; Chris Smith; Wilbur Ince; John Longballa; Crist, Jonathan Subject: Club Clean Up September 15th Club members and potential trash collectors, Today, my contact at Hennepin County stated they erected new signage proclaiming the Minnesota Home Brewers Association proudly adopted Shady Oak Road between Minnetonka Boulevard and Excelsior Boulevard. We did mention that adoption has responsibilities right? Yours truly signed a contract with Hennepin County stating that our club will keep this two mile stretch of road reasonably clean for the next two years. Based on your positive responses, this should work out nicely and is a good community volunteer effort. The first clean up date is set for September 15th and the clean up begins at 10:00 am. Fine print: Orientation: Before we begin picking up, we need a short orientation. Yes, I know you know how to pick up stuff but we do need to plan the event, do it safely, and keep parked cars along the roadside to a bare minimum. Also, we need to exchange phone numbers so if first aid or other assistance is needed, it will be a phone call away. Let's begin the day at about 9:30 with some home roasted black coffee at: Paul Dienhart place 2344 Nottingham Ct. Minnetonka, MN 55305 Things to bring: Boots or strong shoes, gloves, nail-on-a-stick, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, water jug, bug juice, cell phone, etc. Please, no banners or signs along the roadway. After work (fun stuff): You were concerned we hadn't considered this? Since many of you will leave your cars at Paul's place, it is logical to return and get them. It seems highly logical to provide the workers with some sort of stronger refreshments and good food since this undertaking is hard work. Paul has also volunteered to remain behind and cook up some wonders on his new BBQ. Rumor has it that a secret dry rub previously used at a St. Paul church will be used on pork ribs and maybe a chicken or two will get tossed in for good measures. We will have good food and beverages for all volunteers. So there you have it. See you September 15, 9:30 am at Paul's place. Please pass this message on to other homebrewers you believe may be interested in participating. Sincerely, Rick Oftel MHBA Member for many years Cell 952 356-6459 Home 952 941-9378 Paul's Home (952) 544-2831 This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use, dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly prohibited.