Annual Meeting & Holiday Party

Each year, members of the Vermont Brewers Association are invited to evaluate the mission progress, affirm values and culture, review financials, receive association updates, and vote on new board members during the Annual Meeting. This year we have decided on a half-day format for our Annual Meeting and will end the day with our annual holiday party.

Date: December 9th, 2025

Location: Burlington Beer Company

Time: Annual Meeting – 3:00-5:00, Holiday Party – 5:00-7:30

Brewery Member RSVP 

Agenda

3:00-3:45 – VBA Business

• Presidential Welcome – Kara Pawlusiak, VBA President
• Lobbyist Updates & Debrief – Jessica Oski
• VBA 2025 Highlights & Updates – Emma Arian, Executive Director
• Financial Overview – Nina Hurley, VBA Treasurer
• Candidates for Board of Directors Introductions & Voting

3:45-4:00 – Presentation from Prairie Malt 

4:00-4:45 – Break Out Groups: State of the Industry

4:45 – Announcement of Voting Results & Committee Recruitment

5:00-7:30 – VBA Annual Holiday Party (+1s allowed and encouraged!)