Board of Directors Meeting
June 25, 2024
Minutes – Lodge at Healdsburg
Present: Aaron, Beth, Jack, Katie, Helen, Oded, Harry, Emily.
Call to Order – 9:05am. Minutes approved from April and May 2024 – Jack made motion to approve, 2nd by Harry, all in favor
Executive Board: Pres – Lillian, VP – John, Treasurer – Katie, Secretary – Helen, Lodging Rep – Danny
Discussion: of how to recoup losses from declining events and membership. Possibilities: Sponsorships – AVELO Air.
Treasurer’s Report – Beth to have detailed 2023 vs 2024 reporting at the Aug meeting along with the full budget YTD
Printed Maps:
Oded will connect Beth with a new graphic designer (Catch Creative) for possible updates to our printed map. It’s looking outdated, needs a great refresh.
Events:
Wine & Food Affair: John made a motion to remove ‘locals discount’ from Wine & Food Affair 2024, Helen 2nd all in favor – Motion passed to charge $50 fee to add additional winery events to WR website for the weekend.
Motion passed to spend up to $3,000 for brochure listing participating wineries and their menus.
Winter Wineland 2025: Motion approved to pass the event as proposed. $10 DD – a donation to Food Bank. WR will charge $50 to add additional winery events to WR website for the weekend.
Barrel Tasting: Motion approved to pass the event as proposed. $10 DD – a donation to Food Bank. WR will charge $50 fee to add additional winery events to WR website for the weekend.
Visit CA Reception – SoCal: Board approved Beth to pay the $1,400 fee and attend.
Christopher Creek Winery – motion passed to approve their reinstatement of membership.
Consumer and Member Survey – Beth is still open for more “question” ideas. Goal of sending surveys out in early Aug. She will connect with Tourism and Scott Ormerod for formatting expertise.
Next meeting: August 14, 2024 – 9am – Coppola Winery (Beth will confirm with Lillian)
Meeting adjourned at 10:50am
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