Minutes from the May 1, 2007
NW General Meeting
ATTENDEES:
George Beck presiding. Bob Askin, Ian Baker, Greg Bach, Luke Chandler, Rod Church, Guy Cicon, David Croot, Jean Devost, Gary Dobrovolsky, Neels du Plessis, Bud Eyers, Rita Feschuk, Don Graves, Rainer Hocker, Peter Huyghebaert, Frank Kondas, Norm Lemmen, Duane Lukyn, Bryon Malthouse, Harry McLeod, Doug Morrison, Leo Poirier, Terry Prysiazniuk, Brian Rodonets, Vern Rogers, Ernie Sargent, Franco Sartor, John Taylor, Claude Therrien, Brian VanHumbeck, James Waring and Jack Ziebart
GUESTS:
We were very pleased to welcome 17 guests to this special session.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the previous meeting distributed via the Pressing News.
AGENDA:
Distributed and accepted.
SERVE IT RIGHT GUIDELINES:
Reminder that the Club endorses ‘tasting’ wines
BUSINESS ITEMS:
- VARIETAL COMPETITION 2007: Discussion postponed until the next meeting.
- BARBEQUE: Will be held at the Cavalotti Lodge July 21st. The Club will provide meat and potatoes and guests will bring potluck items including appies, salads and desserts.
- VARIETAL COMPETITION 2008: To be held March 1st 2008.
GRAPE COORDINATOR’S REPORT:
Members are directed to the new club website http://www.nanaimowinemakers.org. Members are reminded to order as soon as possible to ensure their priority placing.
The June General Meeting will be rescheduled to accommodate guest, Don Ackerman from Paso Robles
EXECUTIVE MEETING:
The May Executive meeting included some further discussion regarding the Varietal, made plans for the Varietal 2008, discussed arrangements for the summer barbeque, reviewed the treasurer’s report and conducted other miscellaneous business.
RAFFLE WINE:
The raffle wine, a 2005 Alexander Valley Zinfandel, Sin Zin was won by Claude Therrien.
EDUCATIONAL SESSION:
Ernie Sargent hosted a most informative, colourful and thoroughly enjoyable hands-on session featuring the pairing of wines with foods.
NEXT GENERAL MEETING:
Will be held June 13th at 7 pm at the Kin Hut on Departure Bay. The meeting will feature guest speaker, Don Ackerman, Director of Central Coast Vineyards and Grower Relations for Foster's Wine Estates. The evening will include a reds-in-progress session.
OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS:
The May executive meeting is held on Thursday, May the 10th.
The Judges’ Guild meeting will be held Thursday, May the 24th and the subject will be Rosés.
ADJOURNMENT:
Thank you to Ernie Sargent for hosting this evening’s meeting and educational session.
Minutes by Rita Feschuk, Secretary