North Carolina is not only First in Flight, but also the “Cradle of ’Cue.” We have long claimed the former, but have been remiss in establishing the latter. It is time we step up as a state and rightfully claim what many of us have known for a long time, that North Carolina originated barbecue (it’s a Noun), we produce the BEST and we are the Barbecue Capital of the World. North Carolina needs the North Carolina Barbecue Society and NCBS needs the help of men and women with vision, high energy levels, a penchant for thinking outside the box and a passion to promote this great state. Membership in NCBS is only $35.00 per year. Membership would entitle one to a membership card, certificate, window decal and monthly issues of NCBS Pig Tales® the voice of NCBS. Other benefits would be preferred status for grilling/cooking classes, BBQ judge training, etc. along with direct input to the NCBS Board as to where members would like their society to go and how they would like for it to get there. We need some of your time, energies and funds to further the goals of NCBS (aka “The Fun Tribe”) to wit: to cook and eat barbecue as often as possible, preferably in the company of good friends and to promote the Old North State as the “Cradle of ’Cue.”