Dear local retailer, We invite you to be a part of the 2015 Third Annual Lincoln Beer Week. This is a seven day celebration devoted to advancing craft beer through education and comradery of Lincoln breweries, taverns, retail establishments and restaurants. Our intent is to draw in thirsty fans to come out and celebrate the diversity of our local beer culture. For 2015, th
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Lincoln Beer Week will take place from Monday, May 11
through Sunday, May 17
. The goal this year is to achieve synergy amongst all participating establishments in order to create a sense of unity in the craft beer market. As our local beer culture continues to expand, evolve and improve, we hope that LBW can assist in that evolution and expansion through unique community events. Sincerely, The 2015 Lincoln Beer Week Board of Directors Diana Gutsche/ Bar Manager Jake’s Cigars and Spirits Eric Bahm/ Owner and General Manager Moran’s Liquor Craig Reier/ Tap Room Manager and Events Coordinator Zip Line Brewery Mark Thompson/ K&Z Craft Brands Manager Topher Vorhies/ Owner Leon’s Gourmet Grocer 2015 LINCOLN BEER WEEK Requirements for Participation Minimum of 25% overall percentage of craft beer available and promotion of Craft Beer throughout the year. (Exceptions may apply) Sponsorship: Participation for bars, breweries and retail locations $50 annually All events listed on website and Facebook* LBW logo usage for one year Promotional Pamphlets Membership: Participation for bars, breweries and retail locations $100 annually All events listed on website and Facebook* LBW logo usage for one year Promotional Pamphlets Participation in member meetings and voting rights *Each additional location submissions with events to the website (separate liquor licenses) costs an additional $50 annually with membership. Thank you for your interest in the 2015 Lincoln Beer Week. Please print legibly and sign the last page of this document. 2015 LINCOLN BEER WEEK Membership Application Information Please include a check made out to Lincoln Beer Week Inc. with your application Mail to
: Lincoln Beer Week c/o Diana Gutsche th
101 N. 14
St. Suite #1 Lincoln, NE 68502 As soon as your application has been processed you will be added to the LBW email list. You will receive an email with the logos in 3 different file formats for your use. We will deliver your promotional pamphlets as soon as they become available. General Requirements for Getting your Events onto the LBW Website Each event’s main focus must be on
craft beer
and all event submissions must be received by
April10th, 2015. st
Submit scheduled events to
[email protected]
after March 1
, 2015 via email. The events committee will review them and as they are approved they will go live on the website and Facebook. Please note:
Updates can be made to existing events up to st
May 1
and will need to be resubmitted for approval by the committee. No updates will be allowed after this deadline. Common Craft Beer Events and guideline recommendations (all events are subject to approval): Tap Takeover
Minimum of four taps (some exceptions may apply). Craft Beer Tasting
This is a paid event and beers must be specified. It is highly recommended that a distributor or brewery representative be available to talk about the beers and there needs to be a dedicated pourer (can be a distributor or brewery rep). Craft Beer Sampling
This is typically a free event at off premise locations. Beers must be specified. Someone knowledgeable must be available to talk about the beers and there needs to be a dedicated pourer. The beer at the sampling should be available for purchase. Craft Beer Food Pairings
Beer and food items must be specified on the LBW event page or a link to the establishment’s website with the information must be provided. Craft Beer Dinners
– Must have multiple courses

and the menu must be available on the LBW event page or a link to the establishment’s website providing the information for the paired event. Craft Beer Seminars
Someone knowledgeable must be running the seminar. Meet the Brewer
Brewer must be at the event virtually or in person. Homebrewers Competitions
Establishments must reward the homebrewers in some way, such as gift cards, giveaways and or prizes.
Trivia
Must be craft beer focused. Events that are
not allowed on the LBW website are events that
do not focus on
craft beer along with specials on beer that are already in place. If there is an issue with a submitted event you will be notified by email. You can then make changes and resubmit. We don’t want to limit establishments to just these common events so be creative and submit your ideas as we will review each one case by case. If you have any questions please feel free to email the Board of Directors: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Name of Business: Contact Name: Last Address: Telephone: Email:
Street ( ) First Position City State Zip ( ) business cell Participation options: Sponsorship Membership (circle one) Agreement THIS Participation AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the date indicated below, by and between Lincoln Beer Week, Inc. and Lincoln Beer Week 2015 (collectively “LBW”) and Participant. Application.
I, on behalf of Participant, apply for sponsorship/membership in LBW. The execution of this Agreement by the undersigned is the duly authorized and legally binding action of participant, and upon execution hereof, participant shall be bound by and subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Payment.
Participant agrees to pay all membership dues, associated with the Membership Option and/or Sponsorship Option indicated above, upon signing this Agreement. th
Term.
This Agreement shall lapse and expire April 10
, 2015. Participant Responsibilities.
Participant’s actions in LBW shall be undertaken at participant’s sole risk, and LBW shall not be liable for any harm, injuries, or damage to Participant or Participant’s property, or be subject to any claim, demand, liability or damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from acts of active or passive negligence on the part of LBW, the Board of Directors (“Board”), its successors and assigns, as well as its officers and agents, for all such claims, demands, liabilities, damages, actions, or causes of action. It is specifically agreed that LBW shall not be responsible or liable for articles lost, damaged, or stolen in, about, or in connection with LBW, nor for loss or damage to any other Participant property. Rules and Regulations.
Participant acknowledges that LBW operates under rules and regulations promulgated by LBW. As such, Participant understands and agrees to the following: a.
Participant has no right or authority to bind or obligate LBW to any extent whatsoever with regard to any matter without the express written consent of the Board. b.
Participant shall not use the LBW name and/or logo for other than participation purposes and without the express written consent of the Board. Board warrants its consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
c.
Participant understands the Board has sole and absolute discretion over any and all decisions related to the activities, events, and marketing of LBW. Board warrants it will act in the best interests of LBW and its members. d.
Participant shall refrain from any and all acts detrimental to the best interests of LBW or which would make it impossible to carry on business or affairs of LBW and its members. We hereby agree to all the terms of this Agreement, intending to be legally bound hereby. MEMBER
LINCOLN BEER WEEK, INC. Name: Name: Date: Date: