Thursday, August 16, 2007

IWA Meeting Today











Lynfred GM / Director of Winemaking, Andres Basso,
and Lynfred Winery President/CEO & IWA Founder,
Fred Koehler heading out to the IWA Meeting this morning.


Another meeting of the IWA is today at the Northern Tourism Development Office in Belvidere, Illinois. Just to keep you informed, today’s agenda is:

Illinois Winemaker’s Alliance (IWA)
Agenda
I. Call to Order (Fred Koehler)


II. Report of Executive Director (Tom Stone)

A. Progress Report May 3, 2007 Meeting
B. Current Member List
C. Treasurer’s Report (Fred Koehler, Acting Treasurer)
D. Legislative Update

III. Selection of Committee Chairs
A. Budget Committee (Treasurer)
B. Marketing Committee
C. By-Laws Committee
D. Legislative Committee

IV. Review / Discuss IWA Web Site

V. Marketing Plan Ideas
A. “Friends of Illinois Wineries” Discount Card
B. Wine Discount Card (Percentage?)
- Sample Letter of Agreement
C. Vanity License Plates
D. Regional Wine Trails
E. IWA Standards
F. Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) Stamp of Approval
G. Other Ideas
VI. New Member Recruitment

VII. Executive Director Compensation (Executive Session)

VIII. Other Business

IX. Adjournment

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