We did think about it a couple of years ago and decided that providing it MAY indicate that the club is taking on more responsibility than the officers felt was worthy. We did add the opening statement to each meeting and assume that our members are responsible for themselves and each other. The current officers may have a different opinion. Here's a copy of the statement: As members of the Minnesota Home Brewers Association, we pledge to drink responsibly. As a club that makes beer, alcoholic beverages are a part of our club activities. We pledge to be not only responsible for ourselves, but share responsibility by looking after each other. As a club, we support this responsibility by ensuring no one drives drunk, and we will heed each other's advice to stop drinking when necessary. We pledge this as a club and as friends. //Mike Behrendt Ex-Vice President -----Original Message----- From: mba-bounces(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounces@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:32 AM To: mba Subject: [mba] Fun Calibrator Maybe the club should purchase one of these: http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/05/bactrack-s75-pro-breathalyzer-save-49.h tml?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter _______________________________________________ mba mailing list mba(a)thebarn.com http://www.thebarn.com/mailman/listinfo/mba

Hey All, My understanding is that the majority, if not all, such devices require a factory re-calibration about every 6 months regardless of whether or not it was used. Apparently, the sensors drift over time and the units must be sent back to the manufacturer for replacement and/or calibration. Apparently, there is at least one device out there for which the sensor can be replaced by the user/owner eliminating the need, and cost, for mailing the gizmo. But, the sensor must be replaced/re-calibrated regardless. Groupon had an offer earlier this week or late last week. Regards, Dipak Tel: 612.562.8569 http://www.linkedin.com/in/djshah This message including all attachment(s) thereto are privileged and confidential, and intended only for the addressee(s) listed. If you are not explicitly listed as an addressee, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, and/or copying in any form is strictly prohibited. Accordingly, please immediately destroy this message including all attachment(s) thereto and all copy(ies) thereof in any form, and immediately notify the sender. On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Jim <butzodaddy(a)gmail.com> wrote: