SODZ’s October meeting was held at Zauber Brewing on October 19th. 37 Brewers were in attendance.

• Meeting was called to order by President Will.
• Treasurer, Dave said we have money. A little more than usual do to the shirt orders.
• Secretary, Richard needs articles for the website. Email to secretary@sodz.org
• Vice President, Ryan gave updates on upcoming events including a yet to be determined location for learn to homebrew day on Nov 7th.
• Membership director, Gautam was accepting new members, shirt orders are closed and order placed soon. Next club only contest is Smoke & Roast.
• There was talk of doing a homebrew beer soap project. If that person can email me secretary@sodz.org we can get details on our website.
• Bill Bopp talked about the upcoming Beer for Boobs. We are on track to 300 entries and need judges, stewards and entries. Sign up at http://beerforboobs.sodz.org/ Also, we need help unpacking bottles for the contest 10/31 at Weasel Boy. Email Bill at bill.bopp@att.net to attend.
• Geoff Towne owner of Zauber Brewing gave a talk on the Oktoberfest beer style as well as some history about the festival. Geoff, also spoke of his own experience from going to brewing school at UC Davis, to working at Great Lakes and Sam Adams to starting his own brewery and subsequent expansion.
• Ryan Torres gave a talk on Sour Beers. Ryan is the new head brewer of Brew Brothers at Scioto Downs. Ryan and his brewing partner Alex sent many sour beers to 2nd round of National Homebrew contest last year.