Please come & join our informal meeting…Grapevines & Blue Jeans is the theme of the day. This is a great opportunity to celebrate accomplishments, network with our Chapter members and learn about Virginia's winery industry up close. The venue is a very nice barn setting, but no A/C. Dress is casual. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wine Tasting is included in the registration fee!
10:00 Registration, Breakfast, Networking
10:30 Opening Remarks, Caroline Oblack, President APRA VA
10:35 Shep & Jane Rouse, Vineyard/Winery Owners
Rockbridge Vineyard’s winemaker and owner, Shep Rouse will present an informative overview of the wine making industry, with details that impact prospect research. Topics such as costs associated with the process, how to look for networth and capacity, and what should we, as prospect researchers, be looking for. Shep and his wife, Jane, will also entertain us with their interesting tidbits of being connoisseurs of wine. A guided tour of the vineyard will be provided, followed by wine tasting and networking. For more information about Rockbridge Vineyards and winemaker Shep Rouse, go to rockbridgevineyard.com.
12:05 Break
12:15 Chapter Meeting
01:00 Lunch/Cookout
02:30 Networking: Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting
****Please respond no later than June 19, 2009****
REGISTER FOR THE MEETING
