Annual Meeting & Holiday Party

VBA 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 8th, 2026

Location: Long Trail Brewing Company | 5520 US-4, Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035

Time: Annual Meeting – 2:00-5:00, Holiday Party – 5:00-7:30

RSVP HERE

Agenda

2:00-2:15 – Who’s in the Room: Member Introductions

2:15-2:45 – Vermont Beer Wrapped: A Look Back at 2026

2:45-3:30 – VBA Business & Board Votes

Presidential Welcome – Terry Thompson, VBA President
Lobbyist Updates & Debrief – Jessica Oski
VBA 2026 Highlights & Updates – Emma Arian, Executive Director
Financial Overview – Nina Hurley, VBA Treasurer
Candidates for Board of Directors Introductions & Voting

3:30-3:45 – Break for Beers

3:45-4:45 – THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP: Why Strategic Partnership is Our Secret Weapon | Rob Day, VP of Marketing, Barrel One Collective

4:45 – Announcement of Voting Results & Committee Recruitment; Group Picture

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

Interested in Sponsoring?

Annual Meeting Sponsor | $1,500: Table set-up during meeting, 10 minute presentation, Logo and business link on all invitations & on powerpoint

Holiday Party Sponsor | $1,500: Opportunity to hand out swag, Signage at party, 5 minute talking opportunity, Logo and business link on all invitations & on photo slideshow

As always, we are happy to work with you on a custom sponsorship package. Reach out to Emma, Executive Director to learn more.