Wednesday, May 13, 2015
- Attendees: Greg Zakrezewski, Donna McCloy, Ann Busch, Janet Lyndaker, Julie Maedl, Sarah Reed, Keith Bond, Ann Fisher-Bale, Vonda Westcott
- The meeting was called to order at 8:15 AM by President Greg Zakrezewski
- Treasurer’s Report – $3,162.82 ($500 reserved for scholarship fund)
Old Business
Scholarship
Greg reported there are a couple of students interested this year. He asked for three volunteers to review and select the award winner. Please let Greg know if you are interested. He will talk to Brian Yaiser about presenting the award since they sponsor another award and will be at the Awards Banquet.
July 4th Goat Chip Bingo
• Greg spoke with the Chairman of the July 4th Festivities to be sure we have a prime spot for Goat Chip Bingo. Julie will talk with Patt to have tickets run off for presale. She will pass out at the next meeting and mail the remaining tickets to members to sell to help increase sales. We will need two volunteers to sell tickets at the event (approximately 2-3 hours). Please think about volunteering to help with this project.
Wine Event
Confirmed wineries: Leonard Oakes, Schulze Winery, Freedom Run Winery and Viscarra Vineyards. Ann will contact 810 MEADWORKS to see if they are interested in participating (mead – an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with various fruits, spices, grains or hops)
Beer – Barker Brewery indicated they could do beer tasting but may not sell their beer. Ann will confirm with them.
License – Ann B. has the application form for the license. She said that technically two farm markets are required. Julie said for our first Wine Event, we had Becker Farms and Schwab Markets but then Becker Farms dropped out the following year. The state has allowed us to have only Schwab Markets since then. It was suggested to ask Viscarra/Becker Farms if they could bring some jams & jellies, fudge, etc. so we could be represented by two farm markets. Ann will confirm if Barker Chocolate Box will participate. If not, Vonda suggested contacting Della’s Chocolates (they sell their chocolates at Schwab Market). Ann F-B said they also sell at Leonard Oakes. Sarah Reed suggested Fowler Chocolates as another possibility.
Tents – We need a 40’ x 20’ and a 30’ x 20’ tent. Our previous tent supplier retired and sold his business. Julies said Big L tent rental is in Batavia. Keith gave Julie the name of a tent rental business in Lyndonville. Julie will contact both for quotes. She will also check on a portable