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August 2009
News
President's Blog
In spite of the threat of rain about 40 people came
to the
Lakefront Brewery picnic. A big
thank you to Russ Klisch for letting us use this great area along the
Milwaukee River for this picnic. Thanks also to Joe Jaeger, Jim Remus and
Henry Maksimowicz for bringing their grills for our cookout. The next
social event is our WVA club picnic. Don’t miss this as the grilled corn and
chicken are the best, along with all the other side dishes. The games can get
kind of competitive. Bring along some of your best wine to share. If you get to
the Wisconsin State Fair look for the Amateur Wine and Beer Awards Booth in the
Wisconsin Products Building.
Howard Hasselkus
August Club Picnic
The August 2009 Annual WVA Picnic will be held this
year on Saturday, August 15th at the Fox River Park 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 and roast chicken. You should bring your own eating utensils,
plates, a dish to pass, and of course a few bottles of your finest to share.
Al Downs will again bring his delightful red and white wine slushes for
us to enjoy. 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. The cost this year is $10.00 per member (which includes a
spouse or one guest). Additional guests will be charged $10.00 each.
Kids under 12 are free. Use this
registration form included with this newsletter to sign up for
this event. It also includes directions to the park. Registration
deadline is August 11th.
Welcome New Members
Please welcome our new members: Paul Chier of Franklin,
Dale Manke of Pewaukee, Brian & Cassiopea Grenfell and
Sara Willing of Racine, and Georgia Polansky of Eagle.
Club Members Receive Wine Competition Awards
The 2009 Home Wine and Beer Trade Association wine competition was held
on April 18, 2009. Bob Wilson won a 2nd place award for his Shiraz
and a 3rd for his Nebbiolo. Bob Sielaff won a 3rd place for his
Elderberry. Bob Lemanczyk won 1st place for his Raspberry. Tim
Larsen won a 1st Place award for his Cabernet Sauvignon and a 3rd for his
Sangiovese. Mary & Jerry Uthemann won a 1st place for their
Tempranillo / Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2nd place for their Gewurtztraminer and a
3rd for their red grape blend.
Congratulations also to David Korb who won a Gold metal for his Frontenac
/ Foch blend and a Silver for his Foch / Leon Millot blend in the 2009
Winemaker Magazine Amateur Wine Competition. If any other member has
won an award in a wine competition, please let me know and I will let the club
know about it. Here’s a chance to get the recognition that you deserve.
Board of Directors for 2009/2010
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President: Howard Hasselkus
(one year)
Vice President: Thomas Courtney (one year)
Recording Secretary: David Brandt (one year)
Corresponding Secretary: Don Betlej (one year)
Treasurer: Mike Bell (one year)
Sergeant-at-Arms: Mary Howell (one year)
Trustees: Len Montalbano (two years), George Scovronski
(one year)
Board Members-at-Large: Rick Markham (two years), Mike
Szabo (two years), Erv Herman (one year), F Jerry Wanty (one
year)
Calendar of Events
August 5th Wednesday - Board of Directors meeting at the home of
George & Mary Scovronski, 7:00 PM
August 15th Saturday - Annual WVA picnic, Waukesha Fox River Park
September 2nd Wednesday - Board of Directors
meeting at the home of Bill & Karen Schneider, 7:00 PM
September 9th Wednesday - Membership meeting at
Clifford’s
in Hales Corners, WI, 7:30 PM
October 7th Wednesday - Board of Directors
meeting at the home of Rick & Jo Markham, 7:00 PM
October 14th Wednesday - Membership meeting
at
Clifford’s in Hales Corners, WI, 7:30 PM
November 4th Wednesday - Board of Directors
meeting at the home of Mike Szabo, 7:00 PM
Special Thanks To Clifford's
For The Use Of Their Hall!
10418 W. FOREST
HOME AVE
HALES CORNERS, WI
(414) 425-6226
www.cliffordsfinefood.com
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