Message from the Executive Director, Jeff Shivers

As we start a new year of competition BBQ, let me remind our members that this is YOUR organization and it can be as good as you want it to be.  We have, in the past year, grown in numbers and expanded into new territories. If you as a member have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office and we will make every effort to resolve them.
Enjoy the upcoming season and be safe

Presentation to Kash For Kids

At the December IBCA meeting, the check presentation of $5,300.00.  This the money raised from the entries of the Obie Cue Backyard Chicken  Challenge ($2,550.00) and the IBCA raffle held at the Traders Village  BBQ ($2,750.00).  Those that were present also brought diapers and other items for the Rainbow Room.  Louise Greve, Kash for Kid representative, always has a story to tell as to what the money is used for but by presenting the money at this time also helps to make Christmas better for those that might not have one.   We appreciate all that have supported this charity, Traders Village, Obie Cue Backyard Chicken Challenge and the IBCA

1st Annual Third Coast BBQ Assn. Cook-off

June 1-2, 2007           

     Porter VFW 4816           

 Porter, TX

Steve Williams, PIT BOSS, of the Third Coast BBQ Assn. announced that the first annual Third Coast BBQ Assn. cook-off will be held at the Porter VFW 4816 on June 1-2.

It will be 100% payback plus there will be added money for the members of the Third Coast BBQ Assn. Pit whose membership is  current as of April 1, 2007.

You do not have to be a member to participate in this event but to be eligible for the added money you must be a member of TCBA.

Watch for further details to come or contact Steve at 281-397-7689 or bubbqcookers@houston.rr.com

General Information

Each year in October I send out letters to all of the promoters so that we can get their dates onto the calendar for the upcoming year.  I would like to say that this year the response was great—as you will note we have approximately 80 events on the calendar for the upcoming year.  As the events grow in numbers that means we will need some additional Head Judges to cover all of the events.

You will also note that we have gotten a number of new events and I receive calls on a weekly basis regarding the possibility of sanctioning new events.              

Louisiana seems to be bursting open with new events in Farmerville, Lafayette and Gonzales and we are talking to other locations.
If you or someone you know would like to get involved in helping in the judging area, please have them get in touch with us.

817-469-1579 or email: ibcalynn@tx.rr.

Get Well Wishes
Tim Adams
Betty Farek

Get Well Wishes to Tim Adams.  Tim was involved in an accident where he was t-boned while riding his antique army motorcycle back in December — he is still in ICU and has a long road to recovery.Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. 

Also, Betty Farek, who had open heart surgery a couple of months ago—we wish you a speedy recovery.

Condolences & Remembered Friends

Ronnie Akin
April 11, 1946—January 14, 2006

Ron Bullock on the loss of his father, and to the North Main BBQ family and friends on the loss of Eddie Kelsey,  co-owner of North Main BBQ, Euless, TX.

“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”

You left this life so suddenly with no time for goodbye.

Your leaving left a void that only you can fill.  Now, all we have are the memories and your pictures in frames.  Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part.  God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.  A day does not pass when you are not in our thoughts and prayers.

Always remembered.

Always loved.

Your loving wife,

Laverne, children, family and friends

Condolences to all that have lost loved ones since the last newsletter.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your    families: 

Bobby Smith, Howling Coyote BBQ, on the death of Pattie.

Dennis & Linda Kolar on the loss of  Dennis’s Mother on Christmas Day.

Bob Dowdle on the loss of his 93 yr. old Mother