Holiday Party

Holiday Notes from the Chair

Just when you think you’ve almost made it through this unbearable season with only minor emotional scarring and that last trip to the Wine & Spirits store (with the “casual” employees) didn’t put you over the edge, they start to infest your mailbox. And then those violent holiday tendencies start to resurface again.

I’ve tried to be good this year, too. Not one fruitcake returned though a thoughtless friend’s front window and I haven’t even set one of the dogs on a gaggle of terrified carolers. (I do miss watching them scatter and slip on the ice.)

Don’t try acting like you don’t know what we’re talking about, either. It’s those overly optimistic Christmas letters extolling the fictional virtue of your family intended only to make our pathetic lives pale in comparison. Don’t pretend you don’t send them, because we know you do.

Does anyone really care if baby Timmy mastered the art of toilet training at the age of three weeks (unless he’s at my house)? Our lives would still be complete if we never knew that little Suzy translated the Bible from the original Aramaic? And what made you think we really wanted to hear about your visit to Dollywood?

Do you really want to make everyone happy this holiday season? Don’t even think about sending a Christmas letter, or better yet, how about penning a holiday missive that makes us all feel a little bit better about ourselves. The Board suggests something along the lines of this:

Dear Friends and Fellow Wine Lovers,

We’d apologize for sending you this impersonal form letter. The truth is we’re not that close, and you’re not nearly important enough for us to take the time to write you each a personal letter, but, the Board wanted to keep you up to date, so . . .

They did it! Tim and Brittany finally got those indoor facilities installed in the doublewide. They’ll be no more running across Route 19 to the Get Go in the middle of night for Brittany. She got pretty mad when her butt froze to the toilet seat last time, and she had to sit there all night. As Tim always likes to say, “Nothing’s too good for my blushing bride!”

I’m sure you saw Leeanna on that episode of "Cops" as she was chasing Rich down the street with a cast iron frying pan and wearing nothing but her underwear. She wasn’t too happy when she caught him messing around with the Barolo in the wine cellar, but Rich was proud to say that he was the one that bought her those “If you can read this I must be drunk” panties last Christmas.

Terry is still working with the decontamination crew down at the nuclear plant, but it’s not so bad. With all those glowing body parts, Pat says that if he takes his clothes off and she hangs a few ornaments on him, it’s even better than the Christmas tree down at the Moose Lodge.

And thank the Lord! Kathleen will be out on parole in time for Christmas. She swears that she was just helping out when the police caught her running from the Suds ‘n Duds with all those wet clothes. Some folks say that girl won’t amount to much, but we think she’s got a real future on the Liquor Control Board.

More good news! Dennis is finally coming home from the hospital. You may have already heard about his unfortunate “No Ragrets” tattoo incident. Of course, the infection set in soon after he tried to make the corrections himself with a soldering iron.

Earlier this November, Metha shot her first doe up there in Butler, and she and Bob now are the proud owners of a freezer full of venison.  At least it’s not opossum or squirrel.  So far Bob says his favorite meal is spaghetti and deer balls. They can’t decide, though, whether it goes better with Franzia or Mad Dog.

Matt and Carol are planning to have the traditional holiday meal again.  No one carves a corn dog like Matt, and with Carol adding the Cheez Whiz decorations in the shapes of stars and Christmas trees, life doesn’t get any better!

The highlight of my year was my trip to Branson, MO. That Elvis impersonator got me so choked up I went right out and had “Hunka Burning Love” tattooed right across my right cheek. Long live the King!

As I sit here thinking about all the trials and tribulations our wonderful Board faced last year, and all of our collected accomplishments, I can’t help but find myself comforted by the thought that we don’t have to see any of you this season, and we’re not nearly as bad as the Kardashians.

Yours truly,

Fearless Leader and Your Executive Board

Now, not only would I be proud to be part of such an intriguing group, or have such interesting friends, but one can’t help but step a little bit lighter after reading something as uplifting as that letter right smack in the middle of a stressful holiday season.  So unless you can come up with something similar, stop sending Christmas letters! If you don’t, I’ll tell Tim and Brittany you want them to move in with you!

Cheers!

F.L.

Notes from the Chair

It was a trip through the wonderland that is Temecula!  Thanks to Barbara Johns for a great presentation (and to her lovely assistant, Jeff), and thanks to Bernard and Peggy Grandjacques for being such talented hosts.  The food and the wines were delicious!

Most of the wines were donated by The Hart Family Winery, so please visit their website at

http://hartfamilywinery.com

Noteworthy Items

In accordance with our new wine glass policy, many of the members received their new wine totes and six glasses.  If you were not in attendance, yours will be distributed at an upcoming tasting.  You have the option to decline the glasses, but we’d like you to have the bag.

The next tasting will be our annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  The event will be at Marty’s Market in the Strip District.  Appetizers at 6:30 and dinner at 7:15.  Keep watching for more details.

http://martysmarket.com

You still have time to vote for Member of the Year!  The winner will be announced at the Holiday Party.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXZJG58

The Wines of Temecula

Our tasting this month will be presented by Barbara Johns.  She has been a member of the American Wine Society for 15 years, and previously served 3 years as the Program Chair and Vice President of the Pittsburgh Chapter.

                                                                 

Barbara is also a certified wine judge, having completed the 3-year program through the AWS.  She has also attended a number of wine education classes and conferences, and has participated in a number of wine lectures and wine competitions.

She enjoys wine tasting and touring, and has visited wineries throughout U.S. and overseas in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, (and even China).  But what she enjoys the most about wine is the unique experience that each bottle brings.

Temecula Valley has been growing wine grapes since the late 1700s, but it was another 200 years before the industry truly took hold, gaining AVA status in 1984. Tempered by coastal fog, this warm region is best known for its Italian and Rhône varietals and its annual Balloon and Wine Festival.

Our tasting of the Wines of Temecula will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 at 7:00 pm.  The cost for the event is $10 for members and $15 for guests.  Make your reservations now.  Please respond to:

aws.pittsburgh@gmail.com

Or

Kathleen Simpson: 412-657-1861

Make checks payable to AWS and mail to:

Dr. Dennis Trumble 1302 Arch St. Pittsburgh PA 15212

In sadness

Wine Tasting Ideas

Notes from the Chair

At our last gathering, we asked for some ideas and suggestions for future tastings.  Here is what we have collected.  We would appreciate your opinions and feedback.

• Ice Wine and Dessert Wine with food pairings
• Pairing wine with vegetarian foods
• Pros vs. Joes (Amateur vs. Professional blind tasting)
• Wines from lesser known countries
• Pinots for Pets (Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc) with a donation to Pet Shelter
• Pairing wine with spicy foods and other difficult pairings
• Climate comparison / multiple vintage vertical tasting
• Wine pairing for "Comfort Foods"
• Wines of Turkey paired with traditional Turkish food
• Wine development with exposure to air ("Let it breathe")
• Unique genetic ability to discern tastes in wine

You may reach any of the Board Members to voice your thoughts by clicking on The Board tab.

Tasting Notes - Today's French Wines; Nouveau Chic or Still Stuffy?

Presented by Ryta Mirisciotti from Naked Grape Wine Services & Importing, Inc.

The Wines:

1. DOMAINE JACKY MARTEAU "Lulu" Sauvignon Blanc; $14.99
2. DOMAINE TRIPOZ Macon Charnay; $17.89
3. DOMAINE SPENCER Le P'tit Spencer (Corbieres); $17.59
4. CHATEU DE BRAGUE Bordeaux; $18.59

Thank you to our wonderful hosts, Susan Coville and John Cook and Leanna and Rick Ryba.

With the White Wines:

Shrimp and Jarlesberg Cheesecake (Lulu)
Bartless Pears and Green Grapes (Charnay)

With the Red Wines:

Fig and Walnut Tapenade with Goat Cheese and French Baguette (Corbieres)
Mushrooms Lyonnaise (Bordeaux)
Chocolate Hazelnut Bon Bons (Bordeaux)

The food and the wines were delicious! Thanks to Ryta for a great learning experience and unraveling just a bit more the mysteries of French wine!

Notes from the Chair

What a wonderful tasting we had!  Thanks to  Ryta Mirisciotti for guiding us through the intracasies of French wines.  I learned quite a bit, as I’m certain we all did.  The food that paired with the wines was fantastic, and a big thanks to Susan Coleville and all of her helpers. 

If you weren’t able to make the tasting, I’d like to let you know about some of the changes that will be happening with the Chapter. (If you were there, a little review never hurts!)

Wine Glasses

We will be changing the procedure that we currently use for the distribution of wine glasses.  Throughout the next few tastings, we’ll be distributing six wine glasses to each member along with a handy carry bag.  The bag will be imprinted with the AWS logo, and can be used to transport wine bottles as well.  This will relieve the glass washing chore that a few members have been bearing.  You can bring your own glasses to each tasting, and then take them home with you when the tasting is finished.  If there is an occasion when you don’t have your glasses with you, or if there are new members or guests, the Chapter will provide plastic glasses for convenience.

Board Member Elections

At the next tasting, we will be voting for your Board Members for the 2015 Season.  As of today, there are very few nominations for each of the Board positions.  The current Program Committee members, and the current Secretary, have informed us that they will not be accepting a nomination for the upcoming year.  So, we need your help!  Please take a few moments and make a nomination for at least those two positions.  The nominee can be any active member.  The link is:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T5PQYNY

Member of the Year

As I mentioned at the past several meetings, we will be announcing the Member of the Year at our Holiday Tasting in January.  We have had 22 votes so far from a membership that numbers close to 100.  If you haven’t cast your vote, the link is:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXZJG58

AWS Pittsburgh Chapter Web Site

There are soon going to be additional tabs on the AWS Pittsburgh blog spot.  We are adding a tab for Recipes, Links, and Wine Tips.  We would love to have your input on these.

If you have a favorite recipe, please send it to me.  Also, if you have a request for a recipe, let us know. You can send your thoughts to chair.aws.pittsburgh@gmail.com

If there is a winery that you are fond of, or would like to have their website posted on our Links page, you can send it to the same email address.

The Wine Tips tab will include useful information in any area of wine appreciation.  If you have any ideas, please let us know.

Guests

Like any organization, we need to grow to survive.  To that end, we are instituting a Guest Policy change that we think you’ll enjoy!  We’re all proud of our Chapter, and we like to let others know what a good time we have at our tastings.  If you feel the same way, we hope that you’ll bring a guest to a future tasting.  According to American Wine Society rules, a person can be a guest at three tastings.  After that, they would be required to join the AWS.  If that person is your guest, and joins both the National Society and our local chapter, you will receive your next year’s membership in the Pittsburgh Chapter for free!  It’s that simple! 

As always, the Board is here to serve the membership.  We hope that we’re doing a good job, and that you’re enjoying the tastings.  All board members are open to your ideas and suggestions.

F.L. 

Today's French Wines

Today’s French Wines

Nouveau Chic or Still Stuffy?

Explore today’s French Wines from four different regions of France while pondering the changes in packaging, flavor profiles and France’s new approach to the American market. The program will be presented by Ryta Mirisciotti.  Decide for yourself if you prefer France’s tried and true wine experience or their nouveau approach to gaining market share in the US!

We will taste wines from Loire, Corbieres, Bordeaux and Burgundy. We’ll explore the well-known regions as well as some lesser known areas (who, by the by, are the ones experimenting with more chic labeling, American palate profiles, and the like.)  

Our tasting will be held on October 8, 2014 at the Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 at 7:00 pm.  The cost for the event is $15 for members and $20 for guests.  Make your reservations now.  Please respond to:

aws.pittsburgh@gmail.com

Or

Kathleen Simpson: 412-657-1861

Make checks payable to AWS and mail to:

Dr. Dennis Trumble 1302 Arch St. Pittsburgh PA 15212

Notes from the Chair

Nominations

Nominations for Member of the Year

We have revived an honor that was given to the member who was the person that provided the most to our chapter.  The Member of the Year does not have to be a Board Member.  You may nominate any active member of the Chapter.

The votes will be tallied and we will make the announcement of the award at the first tasting in January of 2015.  If you have not made a nomination for Member of the Year, we ask that you take a few moments and do so.  The link below will take you directly to the survey.  This is a safe site, and does not collect any personal information from your computer.

Member of the Year Nomination

Nominations of Board Members for the 2015 Season

Please take a few moments to nominate those that you think might best serve our Chapter in the various board positions.  You may nominate more than one person for each position.  The vote will be held at the November tasting, and the newly elected members will begin their terms in January of 2015.

Just click on the link below to be directed to the nomination survey.  If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste it into your browser.  If more than one member in a household shares a computer, simply close the survey after the first person completes their nominations and then open the link again for additional household members.

Board Members Nominations

Tasting Notes: The 2014 American Wine Society National Tasting Project

The Wines:

1. Cune Monopole 2013; $14.99
2. Bodegas Ramone Bilbao Valinas Albarino 2012; $14.99
3. Emilio Moro Finca Resalso 2012; $14.99
4. Cune Crianza 2010; $11.99
5. Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Tinto 2009; $27.99

Thank you to our wonderful hosts, Matt and Carol Kristofik who expertly paired the wines with recipes from TAPAS, The Little Dishes of Spain by Penelope Casas

With the White Wines:

Marinated Mushrooms in a saffron bath

Shrimp, Melon and Apple Salad in a dressing of mayo, ketchup, and Worchestershire

With the Red Wines:

Meatballs in Almond Sauce

Stewed Zucchini, Peppers, and Tomatoes

The food and the wines were delicious scoring between a 14 and 20 (perfect) points!  

The 2014 American Wine Society National Tasting Project

The 2014 American Wine Society National Tasting Project

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Wine Society will hold our tasting on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the Evergreen Community Center.  Please join us for this National event and enjoy some of Spain’s finest wines in a blind tasting. 

Our tasting will be held at the Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 at 7:00 pm.  The cost for the event is $15 for members and $20 for guests.  Please respond to:

aws.pittsburgh@gmail.com

or

Kathleen Simpson: 412-657-1861

Make checks payable to AWS and mail to:

Dr. Dennis Trumble 1302 Arch St. Pittsburgh PA 15212

What is The National Tasting Project?

The NTP is a wine education and tasting opportunity for AWS Chapters across the US.   Each year the NTP committee chooses a theme and selects several widely available wines that show different styles within the theme.  Chapters hold tastings to sample the wines and then see how their ratings compare to other AWS chapters.

Shuttle Van for AWS Summer Picnic

One of our members, Geri Danchek, has offered to organize a van for transport to our AWS Summer Picnic for those who would prefer not to drive.

The van seats 10 people and will be driven by a professional.  Round trip service to and from the picnic is available for $20 per person.  If you would like further information, please contact Geri at:

412-600-4917

Reminders

Some reminders during this busy holiday.  The Regional Picnic and the vote for Member of the Year.

The annual AWS Regional Picnic will be held at the Massa Harbison Park 1500 Stevenson Blvd, New Kensington, PA  (former Girl Scout Little House) on 1500 Stevenson Blvd. (also known as the Rt. 56 bypass) in New Kensington, PA. on Saturday, August 2^nd from Noon to 6pm.   As usual, attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or dessert, and also as usual,  prizes will be offered for the the top entries in each category.  Wine and main course will be provided.

Send your reservation to Rich Ryba, 2777 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068.

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________

             ____________________________________________________________________
Chapter :  (circle one)   Alle-Kiski |  Pgh. |  Pgh.East 

Total number attending _____ x  $15.00   =  $____________  
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:  Rich Ryba, RVP- AWS

I will bring (circle one)         an appetizer            a  dessert.

To vote for Member of the Year, please click the link below.

Vote here for Member of the Year

Bereavement

AWS and friends;

 

I am deeply saddened to pass on  some sad news to you.  Perhaps the best way to say this is to include the message from Karen Wayner, past chair of Pittsburgh East, from her email.

 

“Curt Skerl passed away yesterday.  He was attending a wedding in Philadelphia with our good friend Jerry Knutson Friday of last week.  The ceremony went as planned, the drinks and appetizers were perfect.  As everyone was seated for dinner Curt fell over to the floor.  He had a massive heart attack and even thought there was a doctor right there who worked on him immediately he never regained consciousness.  He was taken to the hospital and at that time he was alive but barely.  They were concerned about oxygen deprivation among other things.  He was put into a medically induced coma for a day and when they decreased the drugs he never really came out of it.  He was breathing thru a ventilator.  Yesterday they determined that he was brain dead and stopped the ventilator.

 

What a shock.  Curt was 56 years old.  The last pictures of Curt taken minutes before his heart attack he was happy and toasting the bride and groom with a glass of good red wine. He had no warning.....

 

What I was reminded of with this terrible loss  - LIVE EVERY DAY TO THE FULLEST!!!! 

 

Make today your best yet.....

 

 

Karen”

 

 

AWS Summer Picnic

REGIONAL NOTE:

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The annual AWS Regional Picnic will be held at the Massa Harbison Park 1500 Stevenson Blvd, New Kensington, PA  (former Girl Scout Little House) on 1500 Stevenson Blvd. (also known as the Rt. 56 bypass) in New Kensington, PA. on Saturday, August 2^nd from Noon to 6pm.   As usual, attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or dessert, and also as usual,  prizes will be offered for the the top entries in each category.  Wine and main course will be provided.

Send your reservation to Rich Ryba, 2777 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068.

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________

             ____________________________________________________________________
Chapter :  (circle one)   Alle-Kiski |  Pgh. |  Pgh.East 

Total number attending _____ x  $15.00   =  $____________ 
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:  Rich Ryba, RVP- AWS

I will bring (circle one)         an appetizer            a  dessert.

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From the AWS Director of Membership Services

Dear AWS Friends,

We recognize the time and work to develop a successful chapter or grow the AWS, efforts that go uncompensated, done for the love of wine and people and commitment to the mission of the AWS.

For that reason the AWS will recognize the hard work of Chapter Chairs and Regional Vice Presidents by awarding Outstanding Chapter Chair and Outstanding RVP awards at the 2014 National Conference in Charlotte.

This will augment our existing Member Of The Year Award, a lifetime achievement award.
It is no overstatement to say to that without the work of these folks, the AWS wouldn’t be here and because of them and their work at the local level, AWS membership is growing and we continue to add new chapters at a rate of about one per month.

Nominations may come from any AWS member and will be accepted at the national office of through July 30. Nominations should include a written description of how the nominee meets the criteria below. Award recipients will be notified in August and they, or a designee, may receive the award at the national conference at the Awards Dinner.

The Outstanding Chapter Chairperson Award recognizes successful performance as a chapter chair and the ability to advance the mission of the AWS within and beyond their chapter including -- but not limited to -- the current calendar year.

The recipient will be selected by the AWS National Board and staff based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:

• chapter membership growth

• innovation of programming and chapter operations

• support and interaction with other chapters and national office

• outreach and engagement in the community

The Outstanding Regional Vice President award recognizes accomplishments of RVP in growing the organization and fulfilling the mission of the AWS within, but not limited to, the current calendar year. The recipient will be selected by the board and staff based upon, but not limited to, the following characteristics.

• Participation in the development of new chapters

• Ability to assist existing chapters

• Ability to work collaboratively with the national office

• Outreach and engagement in the community

• Other extraordinary contributions to advance the AWS mission.

--
...a non-profit organization


David Falchek
Director of Membership Services
C: 570-574-4045

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Tasting Notes - International Dinner Montalcino

The International Dinner featured wines from Montalcino and the surrounding hills.  These glorious bottles were paired with stunning cuisine that enhanced the already exquisite wines.

Antipasti:

Anna's Olives, Bruschetta Pomodoro, Francesca's Mascarpone Cheese Spread

Wine: 2011 Terre di Tufi Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Astor Wines $14.99)

Primo:

Pasta: Duck Ravioli with Butter Sauce

Wine: 2011 Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino (PLCB 46754 $25.99)

Secondo:

Meat: Osso Buco, White Beans & Escarole

Wine: 2007 Carpazo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (Wine Access $65.00)

Contorno:

Orange Fennel Salad

Dolce:

Biscotti

Wine: 2011 Banfi Moscadello (Saratoga Wine Exchange $28.14)

Thank you to the many members that contributed to the antipasti and dolce courses.  And thank you to our caterers for the amazing meal! 

Vote for Member of the Year

We want your votes!

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Wine Society is reviving a past award for Member of the Year, and we want your votes.  Many of our members contribute time and effort to making our tastings the best around. We’d like to recognize their efforts. Simply click on the link below and enter the name of the member that you believe has contributed the most to the Chapter in this past year.

The person need only be a member in good standing.  Votes are not limited to Board Members.  Any member is eligible for this recognition.  The votes will be tallied, and we will announce the winner  and present the award at the first tasting of 2015!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXZJG58

It's a Road Trip!

 

Yadkin Valley Wine Trip

 

Join us on a spring trip to the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina to visit and sample the best of North Carolina wineries and wines June 5-8.

 

The Yadkin Valley is an easy seven hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh and is probably the fastest growing wine region in the U.S.  When we first visited in 2001, there were less than six wineries in the area – there are now over 50!  The Yadkin Valley as well as Swan Creek areas have been designated AVAs.

 

We are hoping to start the weekend off with a welcome reception on Thursday at Round Peak Vineyards located in Mt. Airy.  Then off to the motel in Yadkinville.  We plan on visiting four wineries on Friday and again on Saturday.  I am working on us touring the Surry Community College’s Center for Viticulture and Enology again this year.  One of the lunches will be North Carolina Pulled Pork prepared by Snooks Bar-b-q, rated as one of the state’s five best bar-b-que shacks by Saveur Magazine.  We will also have a wine dinner with winemakers in attendance to talk about their particular wine being served with each course.

 

We are also invited to the home of Tom & Linda King for a casual cook-out – and weather permitting, to swim in their pool – so pack your bathing suits and towels.  Linda is a long-time AWS member and is one of the founders of the Pittsburgh Chapter.  She retired last year as a winemaker and consults for wineries in the Yadkin area.

 

An estimated cost of around $275 per person includes all winery tasting fees, lunch both Friday and Saturday, the cookout at the King’s residence, the winemakers’ dinner and all taxes and gratuity.  Your motel and travel costs are your responsibility (the motel is less than $80/night).

 

If you are interested, please e-mail me at kristofik432@comcast.net to be put on the list.  As soon as I have all the particulars nailed down I will be able to give you a firm price.

 

 

 

Notes from the Chair

 

What a wonderful tasting we had on our tour through the wines of Pennsylvania, and what a wonderful guide!  Thanks, Terry, for your insights and expertise on this area.  It’s nice to hear someone who actually knows the wineries, and the winemakers.  It was, as Terry said, an evening of “Porch Wine”, and I can’t wait till the weather warms up to sit outside and have a glass (or two).

 

World Malbec Day is celebrated to commemorate the day when President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento of Argentina officially made it his mission to transform Argentina's wine industry. Back in 1853, he tasked Michel Aimé Pouget, a French soil expert, to bring over new vines. Amongst his selection, was Malbec.  Sarmiento went on to become president and Malbec has become Argentina's most known varietal.

We’re celebrating a week early, but we’re celebrating!  We are lucky enough to have our own Malbec expert in John Eld, who will present a blind tasting of this many-named grape.  Mary Eld and Carol Katelan are our hostesses for April.  They enjoyed doing the January tasting so much that they volunteered to do it for the second time this year.  Wow!!  We need more members like these.  Join us as we sample the wide variety of styles and techniques used to make this versatile wine.  It’s sure to be a fascinating journey!

 

Make your reservations EARLY!

Members: $15 Guests: $20

RSVP by April 5, 2014 to:

aws.pittsburgh@gmail.com

or

Kathleen Simpson  412-657-1861

Make checks payable to AWS and mail to:

Dr. Dennis Trumble 1302 Arch St. Pittsburgh PA 15212

 

 

Remember that the meeting will be on WEDNESDAY April 12th at 7:00 pm in Ross Township, at the Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

 

Reminder

The May International Dinner will be restricted to members only, so be sure that your dues are paid.  In the event that we do not meet our quota, we will permit guests on a first come, first served basis.