What happened to the American Mead Association
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It sort of imploded on itself. The original American Mead Association was founded by Pamela Spence and stands as a good example of how to establish a long term organization. Unfortunately, it was a labor of love and the labor was a bit too much, especially with a young family. It was passed on to Susanne Price, who then made it a partnership with Julian Strekel. After Susanne Price's tragic death, it was Julian Strekel who ran the organization.
Along with the AMA organization, Julian had established a honey supply business, and it seems that the intention was to move the AMA from Pamela Spence's conception as a nonprofit organization to something for profit. What led to the collapse of the AMA was bad business practices.
There were subsequent attempts to revive the old AMA but the charges against the organization were serious enough to prevent even the name "American Mead Association" from being used again.
All agree that a mead organization would benefit all, home meadmakers and commerical meadmakers. There was some good discussion on this topic not so long ago on these forums.
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Along with the AMA organization, Julian had established a honey supply business, and it seems that the intention was to move the AMA from Pamela Spence's conception as a nonprofit organization to something for profit. What led to the collapse of the AMA was bad business practices.
There were subsequent attempts to revive the old AMA but the charges against the organization were serious enough to prevent even the name "American Mead Association" from being used again.
All agree that a mead organization would benefit all, home meadmakers and commerical meadmakers. There was some good discussion on this topic not so long ago on these forums.
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Yes, this is an old thread, but it is getting some new views.
I am not one to get into charges. My honest belief is heading a non-profit was far more Susanne's strength, and that the stress and challenge of running a business, and an industry association, and its publication in the aftermath of losing your beloved in a tragic accident proved far too great a challenge.
Mead has been dealt some nasty cards. This is one of them.
I am not one to get into charges. My honest belief is heading a non-profit was far more Susanne's strength, and that the stress and challenge of running a business, and an industry association, and its publication in the aftermath of losing your beloved in a tragic accident proved far too great a challenge.
Mead has been dealt some nasty cards. This is one of them.
Hi Ken!
Was wondering what happened to your YouTube channel "compleatmeadmaker"? You got off to a good start, but haven't posted anything in almost 2 years.
dave
Was wondering what happened to your YouTube channel "compleatmeadmaker"? You got off to a good start, but haven't posted anything in almost 2 years.
dave
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Hey Dave,
It's a lot of work. With the staff at the meadery reduced, there is not enough time in the day, or enough days in the week. Maybe I'll take it up again when I am not trying to mow, weed and pick an orchard.
It's a lot of work. With the staff at the meadery reduced, there is not enough time in the day, or enough days in the week. Maybe I'll take it up again when I am not trying to mow, weed and pick an orchard.
