July 2008
News
Annual Pot Luck Cookout at the Lakefront Brewery
Our 5th Annual Pot-Luck Cookout will be on
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 starting at 5:30 PM, at the
Lakefront
Brewery patio along the Milwaukee River with Russ Klisch,
president, as our host. Bring a dish to pass, an appetizer or a dessert,
plus something to grill, if you wish, something to drink (wine anyone?) and your
own plates, napkins, utensils, etc.
To thank Russ for his hospitality, please bring an extra bottle of your homemade
finest as a thank you gift. Don’t be surprised if some of Lakefront’s
Brewery’s beer is available to sample as well. There is no “official” program
this evening, just an opportunity for some good fellowship in a pleasant place
on a pleasant evening. We may also have a brief tour of the brewery with
Russ if there is enough interest. This was a very popular event last year
and is a great way to spend a warm summer evening. Mark your calendars and plan
to attend.
President's Blog
The May Food and Wine pairing membership meeting was
a big success. Seventy eight attended and enjoyed the wine and food selected and
prepared by Joe Hasler from the
Midway
Hotel. Thanks to Tim Larsen and Len Montalbano
for organizing this meeting and making it happen.
We are now into our summer activities with two social events planned. July
will be the evening picnic at the Lakefront Brewery along the Milwaukee river.
If the weather cooperates, this is a great place for a picnic. In August we have
our club picnic where the food is good, the games are competitive with plenty of
socializing.
See you at both of these picnics and have a great summer!
Howard Hasselkus
Welcome to a New Member
Please welcome new member John Schneel
of Franklin, WI.
Annual Club Picnic in August
The August 2008 Annual WVA Picnic will be held this
year on Saturday, August 16th at the
Fox River Park (MAP) in Waukesha, rain or
shine! We will have use of a large shelter with bathrooms. Note that there
will be a nominal charge to get into the park.
The club will furnish roasted sweet corn, roast chicken and beer. You should
bring your own eating utensils, plates, a dish to pass, and of course a few
bottles of your finest to share. We’ll start the festivities at 11 AM and eat
about noon, as the corn comes off the grill. There will also be games to play
and prizes for the winners.
Please use this
registration form (PDF)
to sign up for this event. Registration deadline is August 12th.
2008 WI State Fair Amateur Winemakers Competition
The 2008 WI State Fair Amateur Winemakers
Competition took place this year on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.
Thanks to all of our club members who participated in setup, bottle check-in,
judging, stewarding, glass washing, data entering and all of the other tasks. A
special thank you goes out to Chuck & Mary Howell, co-chief stewards, and
Howard Hasselkus, my co-chairman, whose help was instrumental in making
this event a success.
Congratulations also to the 17 WVA members who won a total of 64 ribbons. Best
of Show - Dry Wine winner was Jeff Stanislawski for his Pinot Noir.
George Scovronski also won a Best of Category award for his Wild
Grape/Elderberry wine. Check the
WI
State Fair page
on this website for the complete listing of the judging
results. Judging sheets and award ribbons will be mailed to the participants
within the next month or so. Best of Show and Category plaques and prize
money will be sent out after the end of this year's WI State Fair (July 31 to
August 10). Results and plaques will be on display at a booth in the
Wisconsin Products Pavillion during the fair.
WVA Club Logo Apparel for Sale
It has been a few years since we last offered
clothing with the WVA logo. The club has a large assortment of club-logo
apparel, available for order by all members. Order forms will continue to be
available at our membership meetings.
Calendar of Events
July 9th 2008, Wednesday - WVA Pot Luck Cookout at the
Lakefront
Brewery, Milwaukee, WI, 5:30 PM.
August 6th 2008, Wednesday - WVA Board
Meeting at the home of Dave Brandt, 7:00 PM.
August 16th 2008, Saturday - WVA club picnic at the
Fox River Park
in Waukesha, WI, 11:00 AM.
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