Membership

Membership in The Pilsner Open

Being a member of the Pilsner Open is a true honour that should not be taken lightly. Over the five glorious years of the Pilsner Open, there has been a core group of guys that have, year in year out, made the Open what it is today, invitation only. Being invited is the only way to join the Pilsner Tour, and although bribes are accepted (and encouraged), they do not ensure that you will be asked to fill one of the rare and coveted Tour openings. If you are invited, you will enter that hallowed fraternity known as simply “The Pilsner”, on a trial basis only, and be known as “a rookie”.

Rookies are expected to understand the rules and abide by them at all times. Failure to do so will result in immediate sanctions, which can include any or all of the following:

One or more “Buffaloes”,

Monetary fine (into the beer fund),

Tasks (usually a beer run),

Expulsion from future Pilsners, and

Stripped naked and duct-taped to a street sign on the busiest road in town (although this has never actually been officially sanctioned, Maurer annually threatens to carry this out, stating “We did this in college…it’s hilarious!”)

And most demeaning of all…having to bunk up with Maurer.

Rookies are not necessarily invited back for a sophomore Pilsner. Rookies are continually judged throughout the weekend and at the wrap-up on day three, are voted on by the veterans. You will be allowed to state your case prior to being voted on, which will be limited to one minute, or until you piss a veteran off. If you are in fact voted down, the decisions are final and you must leave the Tour immediately and find your own way home.

2000 Rookies, Dave, Todd and Dennis during the Rookie vote (sans Rowly, who was the Sunday Green Jacket winner, thus receiving an immediate exemption).

Membership 2000:

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Seasoned Veterans:

Two Year Veterans:

Rookies:

In Danger of Losing Exemptions:

1. Doug Sisson

2. Parker Henderson

3. Scott “Scooter” Patterson

4. Walter Cosman

5. Roger Cosgrave

6. Chuck Vidalin