Promoting Appreciation of Wine Through Education
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Most Recent Event
Apr 28 - Affordable Cabernet Sauvignon OIB Chapter's River Cruise
Planning Info Carol Maher received her Certified Wine Judge certificate at the AWS national conference in Atlantic City, NJ Nov 2021
OIB Chapter Events @ Silver Coast Winery
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Important Reminders & Changes
* For the National Conference Nov 1-3, the 2024 Conference team is planning on having 2 tours Friday, Nov 1st. The tours will be between 2 of the AVA's in the region. Thursday, Oct 31st is a TBD based on early sign ups and interest with a meaningful number of requests. * Next OIB Monthly Tasting Events; May 26 - Rhone Rangers by Barb & Steve Taylor Jun 23 - Merlot Around the World by Steve Rosen * Chapter has posted reference to Privacy Note & Fair Use Disclaimer in webpage footers & Chapter Info tab. * Presentation sections & availability prior to 2024 are being reworked * (3) Students have been awarded $1k each for the OIBAWSEF Scholarship. See link ---> * NEW / Latest info on AWS National added See link in right column ---> * OIB Chapter River Cruise Info Updated * 2024 OIB Calendar updated * PayPal payments for events go to AmericanWineSocietyOIB@gmail.com Use Friends & Family pay option so no-fee If paying by check, please make payable to "American Wine Society OIB Chapter" Mail to Carol Maher, 1667 Beach Dr SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 * OIB Chapter is continuing the OIBAWSEF (OIBAWS Educational Foundation) Annual Scholarship Program for 2025 See brochure, info & donation form in OIB Chapter Info section. * Latest Chapter News section. Any of the documents & pictures can be downloaded. * Welcome our most recent members! Margaret Mackin, Sally Shane, Pamela & Bill Dunn, John & Joanne Bendy, Ken & Sharon Michael * Try the OIB Grapevine Blog page Send in an article or travel adventure, get posted, then members can comment/discuss. * Vendor for AWS logo items; see below AWS National - Fast Facts (Aug '23) * 56 years old......and counting! * 6,700+ members, 180+ chapters, 46 states * NC, 3rd largest, 500+ in membership * Future Date Planning - Nat'l Conventions 2024 - Nov 1-3 Winston-Salem, NC AWS National Website
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Previous Event
Mar 24 - Wine and a Song Part 2 Ocean Isle Beach Educational Fund
(OIBAWSEF) About
American Wine Society - National Chapter's Founding Members Honored at
10th Yr Anniversary Celebration "Cheers to Ten Years" Dec 2021 AWS OIB Chapter Chair Stan Barwikowski presents Silver Coast Winery
a customized wine barrel top clock in appreciation for Chapters relationship. |