November 2004 The votes are in (well not the provisional votes) and by all counts The Cambridge House plans to officially open the doors this year!! I know it has been a long time since our last update but let's jump right in: * Brewing update The CBH has received a manufacturing permit from the ATF (alcohol, tobacco & firearms) simply put - we can now brew beer. * We have met all criteria for our Connecticut liquor license. * The building has been sided and gutters will be added shortly. * Grading and paving of the new parking lot has begun and this should all be completed in the next few weeks. * Plumbing is 95% complete and wiring is 90% complete. * Contractors have been hired to insulate, sheetrock and paint. * Heating and Air Conditioning equipment is on its way contractors are standing by to install. * 95% of our kitchen and bar equipment has been purchased and is on-site. * A brand new custom 16 foot kitchen hood exhaust system is being manufactured this week and will be installed next week. * There are tons of other items completed or in progress but I don't want to bore you. Shares of The Cambridge House We are still receiving many inquiries to purchase shares in The Cambridge House shares are no longer available for purchase . Thank you very much for your interest. The Mug Club We will begin taking reservations shortly for the CBH "Mug Club". Investors will have the first opportunity to join (you will be contacted directly) and then all remaining mugs will be made available to the general public stay tuned for more details including style and member benefits. Job Openings / Applications We will be scheduling appointments with all individuals who posted a resume (either on-line or in person) with us. You can anticipate a call the last week of November. We will then host an open house the following week if opportunities still exist. The Cambridge House Charity Committee & Community Pint Night What is the Brewery Charity Committee? The Cambridge House Charity Committee is a group of eight staff members and managers who are elected by our senior staff. The Committee meets twice a year to review all requests for charitable contributions and to select recipients from among those requests. Why a Charity Committee? Like many small businesses, the Brewery receives many requests for donations throughout the year. Although all these requests have merit, we simply cannot honor every request. The charity committee was formed for two purposes: 1. To approach the requests for contributions in an organized format. 2. To empower "The Cambridge House" staff by giving them a voice in the decision making process. How is the Committee funded? In addition to monies that are normally budgeted for charitable contributions, the Committee's funds come from other specific fundraising promotions such as Community Pint Night. How does Community Pint Night Work? It's simple. Every Tuesday night after five pm, for each pint of beer we sell, we place 25 into our Charity Committee's fund. What criteria does the Committee use in its selection process? The Committee uses several criteria in its selection process: the merit of the request, impact on the community, overall need, and personal preferences of Committee members, among others. Grand Opening Event An invitation only event will take place one week prior to the official opening; friends and investors of the CBH keep a look out for your invitation. Also, there will be a 2 nd grand opening party for those of you who have supported us throughout this venture! We look forward to this event and hope that you will all be able to attend. That's all for now folks hope to see you next month!!!