MNCBG Seeking Board Members!

The MN Craft Brewers Guild is seeking industry leaders that are passionate about MN craft brewing, and believe that when craft brewers collaborate, we can improve the industry for all! The Guild is launching Board nominations a little early this year, to give members a bit more time to nominate themselves or others for this important role that will help steer the future and function of the Guild.

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Board of Directors Background Info

The MN Craft Brewers Guild is a membership association made of up, and led by, members of the MN craft brewing industry. Board members propel the mission, vision, and values of the MN Craft Brewers Guild. Members of the board bring their perspective and experience to think strategically, provide input on important Guild initiatives, and make decisions that benefit all craft breweries and brewpubs in the state of Minnesota. The Guild’s board is not a working board, concerned with the daily operations of the Guild. Rather, they are a strategic leadership board. They are also responsible for overseeing the MNCBG staff and ensuring the fiscal health of the organization. View our current Board.

How does the Board of Directors Represent Guild members?

The MN Craft Brewers Guild is made up of 155+ brewery and brewpub members throughout the state. Our Board of Directors is designed to represent various membership identifies, including production model, distribution model, location, and size. In 2021, Guild members voted to change our organizational bylaws to expand the Board of Directors to 9 members, and specify the importance of a diverse array of viewpoints represented on the Board of Directors.

Requirements and Time Commitments

• Only employees of a Regular Member Brewery or Brewpub are allowed to nominate someone for the Board (if you are a staff of an Allied Trade Member, you must be nominated by a brewery staff first; you cannot nominate yourself).
• Any employee of a member Brewery, Brewpub, Brewery-in-Planning, or Allied Trade business is eligible to serve on the Board. Nominees may have served on the Board previously. You do not need to be an owner or leadership staff of your brewery to run for the Board.
• This is a volunteer position; board members are not compensated for their work.
• Board members serve a two-year term at a minimum, and may be voted on for additional terms.
• Attendance at monthly calls and between 3-5 in-person meetings is required.
• Board members are expected to be present at all member meetings and Guild festivals/events, support major initiatives, and assist with Guild projects as needed.
• The average time commitment of a Board member is approximately 3-5 hours per month (with the exception of a month where an in-person meeting takes place).
• Board members are expected to adhere to the MNCBG Code of Conduct and will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement and a Conflict of Interest form.