Sunday, November 17, 2013

Notes from the Chair


Summer in a Glass
Although the Finger Lakes tasting had a few “hitches in the git along” at the beginning, it was a hit!  Our special thanks to Co-Vice-Fearless Leaders Brittany and Tim Altimus for presenting the wine, a tour, and some very useful tips on the Finger Lakes region wines.  The presentation was very well prepared, and Brittany did a fantastic job of taking us on a trip through the wineries of the book “Summer in a Glass”.  We got a little history, a little wine, and a lot of knowledge.

And a big thanks, also, to Bev Wise and Irving Eisley for hosting the presentation.  The food was great, and certainly added to the enjoyment of the wines!  Well done!

Back by Popular Demand!

In a shocking decision, the incumbent Board Members of the AWS Pittsburgh Chapter were re-elected Thursday evening for the 2014 term.  Although campaigning was kept to a minimum, each of the elected officials managed to retain their offices.  Your 2014 Board Members are:

Chairperson:                Thom Harding             tommyh9987@gmail.com
Vice-Chair:                  Tim Altimus
                                    Brittany Pipes Altimus           
Secretary:                     Carol Kristofik
Treasurer:                     Dennis Trumble
Membership:                Kathleen Simpson
Programs:                     Leanna Ryba
                                    Metha Hillard
Wine Glasses:              Terry Germanoski


If you have an interest in any of  the board positions, please contact any of the board members.  We’d love to institute an “intern” program, and have those interested persons see how each of the departments works.  And, as always, this is your club.  We're always open to ideas and suggestions.  Let us hear from you! 

Sunday, November 10, 2013

2013 Regional Holiday Christmas Part

REGIONAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY

Friday, December 13

6:00 p.m. to ??? p.m.


River Forest Country Club
130 Clubhouse Drive  Freeport, PA 16229 

R.S.V.P. by December 1st  to  rybar@nb.net

Send check for $50 per person to arrive no later than 
December  10th.

 We cannot accept payment at the door.



            Make checks payable to: 
Richard Ryba, AWS  RVP and mail to:

2777 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

American Wine Society Regional Chapters of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh East, Alle-Kiski, Eastern Lake Erie