Meeting Thursday, February 7

Attention IWA Members:

This Thursday, April 7, 2008 will be the first-quarter meeting of the IWA for 2008. The meeting will be held at Lynfred Winery in Roselle and will start at 11:30 am. Here’s the agenda:


11:30 AM Buffet Lunch
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Call to Order (Fred Koehler)

Report of Executive Director (Tom Stone)
Progress Report
Current Member List

Treasurer’s Report (Fred Koehler, Acting Treasurer)

Legislative Update (Fred Koehler)
Impact of Illinois HB429 (scheduled for enactment July 1, 2008)
IWA Activities to Combat Passage of HB429
Legislators Representing IWA in Springfield

Marketing Plan Ideas
“Friends of Illinois Wineries” Discount Card
Frequently Asked Questions about Discount Card Program
IWA Wine Quality Standards
Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) (How BTI Tests Wines)
Other Ideas

Selection of Committee Chairs
Budget Committee (Treasurer)
Marketing Committee
Legislative Committee
By-Laws Committee

Review / Discuss IWA Web Site (Links and Blogspot)

Other Business

Adjournment

Please RSVP by calling Tom Stone at 773.549.4071