Lodi Growers

Lodi Rules Committee Mtg (11/21)
2014-11-21 00:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
For Download: Lodi Rules Mins 10-27-14
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted November 7, 2014
Date: Friday, November 21, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approve October 27, 2014 meeting minutes
4. Lodi Rules sustainability report
5. Winery chain of custody
6. Growing the Lodi Rules
7. Dec 17, 2014 grower meeting
8. Budget review
9. Other business
10. Set next meeting date
11. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Matthew Hoffman (367-4727), Chris Storm (747-0461), or Camron King (367-4727),
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events

NSJWCD Meeting (11/24)
2014-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library Community Room, 201 W. Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

GPM Part III (12/4)
2014-12-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Grape Pest Management Meeting: Part III
Vineyard Viruses and Lab Testing
December 4, 2014 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
The Local Perspective on Vineyard Viruses
Paul Verdegaal, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor, San Joaquin County
Laboratory Testing and Redblotch Update
Deborah Golino, UCCE Pathology Specialist, Director of Foundation Plant Services
Community Control of Vine Mealybug and Leafroll Disease
Neil McRoberts, UC Davis Professor of Plant Pathology
This is the third in a year-long series of educational meetings that will focus on selected chapters from the book Grape Pest
Management. (For more information on the series see the August, 2014 Lodi Grower Newsletter.) Crush District 11 growers and others working in pest management who attend the series will receive a copy, compliments of the Lodi Winegrape Commission.
E-reader version will also be available. Out-of-district growers and others can purchase the book at a 30% discount for $70.00 (retail $100.00).
2 hours of CCA and 2 hours of DPR continuing education credits have been applied for.
Please RSVP to Molly at molly@lodiwine.com or (209) 367-4727 by
Monday, December 1, 2014.

NSJWCD Meeting (12/15)
2014-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Library – Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, United States
For Download:
NSJWCD Draft Water Rate Study December 2014
NVEELC Notes
OATH of Office for Director Flinn
OATH of Office for Director Scanlon
OATH of Office for Director Simpson
OATH of Office for Director Wilber
NORTH SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, December 15, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Lodi Library Community Room
(This facility is handicap accessible)
201 West Locust Street, Lodi CA
The agenda and all noted documentation may be viewed and downloaded at www.nsjgroundwater.org . Requests to receive the agenda and documentation by e-mail may be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Board. The NSJWCD printed agendas are posted at the District’s location of business at: 318 E. Kettleman Lane, Lodi. The District’s mailing address is: PO Box E, Victor CA 95253.
NOTICE: Members of the public may address the Board of Directors concerning any agenda item during the Board’s consideration of that item. The public may address non-agenda items at the end of the regular meeting. No action will be taken on those items; however, the Board may agendize items for future consideration.
1. Call Adjourned Meeting to Order/Roll Call
2. Correspondence/Announcements
3. Board of Directors Oath of Office
Directors Thomas Flinn (Division 2), Hugh J. Scanlon (Division 4), Marden Wilber (Division 5); and new Director David R. Simpson (Division 1).
4. Action Items
Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action being taken by the Board of Directors by motion, resolution, or ordinance.
Matters Too Late for the Agenda: Action items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a majority vote of the Board that an emergency exists, as defined by state law, or by a 2/3 vote of the Board that (1) there is a need to take immediate action; and (2) that the need for action came to the District’s attention after the agenda was posted.
A. Election of Officers
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Deputy Secretary(ies).
B. Adoption of Resolution 2014 – ______Approving and Authorizing Signatories for District Bank Accounts
D. Presentation. Discussion, and Board Direction on Draft Proposition 218 Water Rate Study and Proposed Criteria for Identifying Parcel Owners to Receive Prop 218 Notice (Documentation attached – #3) [Adoption of Rate Study and form of Prop 218 Notice to restructure water rates to be considered at December 29 Regular Board meeting. Public hearing on adoption of restructured rates tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2015.]
5. Discussion Items
6. Director and Staff Reports
A. President’s Report
B. General Counsel Masuda
C. Consultant Walt Sadler
D. Committee Reports
E. Other
7. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
Interested persons in the audience are welcome to introduce any topic within the jurisdiction of the NSJWCD Board. The time allowed for each speaker for comments made by the public is limited to 3 minutes. Matters presented under this agenda item may be discussed, but no action can be taken by the Board at this meeting except as follows:
• Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised.
• Ask a question for clarification.
• Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information.
• Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.
• An individual Board member or the Board itself may have the matter placed on a future agenda.
8. Closed Session
9. Motion to Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting of the Board: Monday, December 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Lodi Rules Wrap Up (12/18)
2014-12-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Oak Farm Winery, 23627 N. DeVries Road
Year-end Grower Wrap Up Meeting
Thursday, December 18th
9:00-11:00 am
Oak Farm Winery
23627 N. DeVries Road
Please join us for a year-end wrap up meeting and celebration of 10 years of sustainable winegrowing certification. The Lodi Winegrape Commisstion staff, Lodi Rules committee members, and Protected Harvest staff want to hear your feedback on how the certification year went and collect your ideas for sharpening the program. We also want to report on advances made with promoting the Lodi Rules to the industry and consumers, bringing more and more wineries into the fold, and refining the certification process. Coffee and pastries will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday December 12th to Molly Bjork at (209) 367-4727 or molly@lodiwine.com.

LWC Board Mtg (12/18)
2014-12-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Cellar Room, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
For Download: LWC Minutes 10-16-14
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted December 8, 2014
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Cellar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review of the October 16, 2014 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Presentation of the Audit Results by Croce, Sanguinetti & VanderVeen
• Action Item
5. Financial Report, November 2014
• Action Item
6. Consideration of Sublease Agreement between CWEF and LWC
• Action Item
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Report of Committees
• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
9. Executive Director’s Report
10. Report of other organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
11. Closed session to discuss pending litigation. Pursuant to Section 11126(e) of the California Government Code.
12. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Section 11126(a) of the California Government Code.
13. Return to open session.
14. Set next meeting date.
15. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section.

NSJWCD Meeting (12/29)
2014-12-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library Community Room, 201 W. Locust Street, 95240, CA, 95240, United States

Lodi Wine Country Comm (1/5)
2015-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 12/22/2014
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, January 5, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Approval of December 1, 2014 minutes.
4) Events
a. Lodi’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend
5) Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
a) Boston Wine Expo
b) Aspen Food & Wine Classic
c) Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival
6) Other Business
a) Amgen Tour of California
7) FY 2014/15 Budget Review
8) Next Meeting Date
9) Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King
(209-367-4727) or Steve Felten (209-810-5258). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

Lodi Rules Committee (1/6)
2015-01-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
For Download: Lodi Rules Mins 11-21-14
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted December 15, 2014
Date: January 6, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approve November 21, 2014 meeting minutes
4. Lodi Rules sustainability report
5. Winery chain of custody agreement
6. Dec 18, 2014 grower meeting report
7. Awards update
8. Budget review
9. Other business
10. Set next meeting date
11. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Matthew Hoffman (367-4727), Chris Storm (747-0461), or Camron King (367-4727),
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events

LDGGA Grower Mtg (1/8)
2015-01-08 08:30 - 11:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
LDGGA GROWER MEETING: JANUARY 8, 2015
8:30 am Registration, coffee & pastries
9:00 am Meeting
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall
413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Ring in the New Year with an LDGGA Breakfast Meeting.
2015 Labor Law Update
Velma K. Lim & Jamie Bossaut
Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry, & Christopherson
Winegrape Market Update
Nat DiBuduo
President CEO, Allied Grape Growers
RSVP to (209) 339-8246 or info@ldgga.org

Bylaws/Policy Review (1/8)
2015-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Bylaws and Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted December 29, 2014
The Lodi Winegrape Commission Bylaws and Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee will meet:
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2015
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Discussion of Purpose for Review Process
3. Review Current Bylaws and Policies
• Identify and discuss any necessary amendments
4. Set next meeting date.
5. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section.

GPM Part IV (1/13)
2015-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi

Grower Marketing Mtg (1/13)
2015-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted December 31, 2014
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: LWC Office, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review November 18, 2014 meeting minutes
4. LoCA Campaign Update
5. Public Relations Activities
6. Grape Marketing Activities
7. Other Business
8. Set Next Meeting Date
9. Adjourn
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events. Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Camron King, (209) 367-4727 or Richard Lauchland (209) 367-9237.

Research Comm Mtg (1/14)
2015-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Download: Res and Ed minutes 10-16-14
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH EDUCATION COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted December 15, 2014
Date: January 14, 2015
Time: 12PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission offices, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Approval of previous meeting’s minutes (October 16, 2014)
4. Update on grower website
5. Grower outreach
• Grape Pest Management meetings
• Farm Tax workshop
• Lodi Winegrowers Workbook report
6. Weather station network update
• App scoping meeting report
• M&D station installed
• Potential Cements area station
7. LoCA vineyard sign update
8. Grower survey update
9. Grower Communication
10. Budget review
11. New business
12. Schedule next meeting
13. Adjourn.
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Charlie Starr (329-7791) or Grower Program Coordinator Matthew Hoffman (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events.

LWC Board Meeting (1/15)
2015-01-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Cellar Room, Wine & Roses Hotel
For Download: LWC Minutes 12-18-14
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted December 30, 2014
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Cellar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review of the December 18, 2014 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Financial Report, December 2014 and 2nd Quarter
• Action Item
• Update on quantification survey of revenue sources to Commission
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Report of Committees
• Bylaws and Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee
• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
a. Report of progress of program
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
7. Executive Director’s Report
8. Report of other organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
9. Closed session to discuss pending litigation. Pursuant to Section 11126(e) of the California Government Code.
10. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Section 11126(a) of the California Government Code.
11. Return to open session.
12. Set next meeting date.
13. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section.

Tax Workshop (1/22/15)
2015-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Details to follow

Lodi Wine Country Mtg (2/2)
2015-02-02 09:00 - 23:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Minutes for Download: Winery Mktg Min 1-5-15
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 1/23/2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, February 2, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Approval of January 5, 2015 minutes.
4) Events
a. Lodi’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend (February 7 & 8, 2015)
5) Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
a) Boston Wine Expo (February 14 & 15, 2015)
b) Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (March 26 – 29, 2015)
c) Aspen Food & Wine Classic (June 19 – 21, 2015)
d) CA Wine Festival, Santa Barbara (July 16 – 18, 2015)
e) Northwest Food & Wine Festival, Portland (November 14, 2015)
6) Other Business
a) Dress Up Wine Down on Capitol (May 9, 2015)
b) Amgen Tour of California (May 11, 2015)
c) WineFest at AT&T Park (July 24, 2015)
7) FY 2014/15 Budget Review
8) Next Meeting Date
9) Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King
(209-367-4727) or Steve Felten (209-810-5258). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

Lodi Grape Day (2/3)
2015-02-03 07:30 - 14:00 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi
63rd Annual Lodi Grape Day
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Hutchins Street Square
125 South Hutchins St.
Lodi CA, 95240
Kirst and Crete halls
Agenda
• 7:30 am Registration/Continuing Education Signups & Coffee
• 8:00 am Weed Control Options and Strategies from Local Research Mick Canevari, UC Farm Advisor Emeritus, San Joaquin County
• 8:30 am ILRP Update: Grower Reporting Requirements for Surface and Ground Water Monitoring Program.
Mike Wackman, Executive Director, San Joaquin County-Delta Water Coalition
• 9:15 am Effective Management of Grapevine Trunk Diseases
Doug Gubler, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathologist, UC Davis
• 10:05 am Break
• 10:15 A Long and Winding Road – The Story of Red Leaf Viruses in Ca.
Deborah Golino, Ph.D., Director, Foundation Plant Services, UC Davis
• 11:10 am Rootstock Research for Current and Future Options
Andy Walker, Ph.D., Dept. of Land, Air and Water Resources, UC Davis
• 11:40 am Sensory Evaluation
• 12:00 noon Lunch (tickets $25.00/person*)
• 12:30 pm Luncheon Speaker
Mike Stroh, Director of Marketing, Michael David Winery
Continuing Education has been approved by:
• California Certified Crop Adviser – 3.5 Hours
• California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation – pending
*Lunch Tickets are available for $25.00/person and can be purchased at the door during the program

Lodi Rules Committee (2/9)
2015-02-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi
For Download: Lodi Rules Mins 1-6-15
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted January 30, 2015
Date: February 9, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approve January 6, 2015 meeting minutes
4. Lodi Rules sustainability report
5. Winery chain of custody agreement
6. GEELA report
7. Budget review
8. Other business
9. Set next meeting date
10. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Matthew Hoffman (367-4727), Chris Storm (747-0461), or Camron King (367-4727),
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events

Joint Exec & Finance Mtg (2/10)
2015-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
For Download: LWC Exec Finance Mins 12-15-2014
Joint Executive and Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted January 26, 2015
The Finance Committee will meet:
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
2545 West Turner Road, Lodi CA, 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Approval of Minutes from Executive Committee, December 15, 2014
4. Consideration of funding for Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
5. Other Items at the Pleasure of the Committee
6. Set date for next meeting
7. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Craig Ledbetter (334-6975) or Camron King (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

LDGGA ERISA Mtg (2/12)
2015-02-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Break fast Meeting: Understanding ERISA
February 12, 2015, 9:30 am
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Hosted by MCV Insurance Producers
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a piece of legislation that affects every business that offers benefits to their employees. It has recently expanded to include new health laws. The Department of Labor is auditing small and large business alike. Understanding ERISA requirements is critical to employers, as non-compliance with the law can lead to a daily fine. The seminar will explain what the Department of Labor is looking for when they perform their audits and how employers can comply with the law. If you are an employer who offers benefits to your employees, you need to be at this seminar.
RSVP directly to MCV Insurance at www.mcvins.com or 209-334-4242.

GPM Part V: Nematode (2/19)
2015-02-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Grape Pest Management Meeting: Part V
Nematodes
February 19, 2015 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Burgundy Hall
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 Lockeford Street, Lodi
9:00am – 9:45 The Local Perspective
 Paul Verdegaal, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor, San Joaquin County
 Paul will give an update on nematodes and other local pests.
9:45am – 10:30 Vertebrate Pest Management
 Andy Walker, UC Davis Enology & Viticulture
 Andy will give an overview of vineyard nematodes, and prevention and control practices.
This is the fifth in a year-long series of educational meetings that will focus on selected chapters from the book Grape Pest Management. (For more information on the series see the August, 2014 Lodi Grower Newsletter.) Crush District 11 growers and others working in pest management who attend the series will receive a copy, compliments of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. E-reader version will also be available. Out-of-district growers and others can purchase the book at a 30% discount for $70.00 (retail $100.00).
1.5 hours of CCA and 1.5 hours of DPR continuing education credits have been applied for.
RSVP to molly@lodiwine.com or (209) 367-4727.

Joint Exec/Fin Cont'd (2/19)
2015-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Joint Executive and Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Continuation Notice Sent & Posted February 10, 2015
The Joint Executive and Finance Committee will continue their February 10th meeting on:
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
2545 West Turner Road, Lodi CA, 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Approval of Minutes from Executive Committee, December 15, 2014
4. Consideration of funding for Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
5. Other Items at the Pleasure of the Committee
6. Set date for next meeting
7. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Craig Ledbetter (334-6975) or Camron King (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

LWC Board Mtg (2/19)
2015-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Cellar Room, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted February 9, 2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Cellar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review of the January 15, 2015 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Financial Report, January 2015
• Action Item
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Report of Committees
• Bylaws and Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee
a. Progress update
• Executive Committee – Action Item
a. Visitor Center project
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
7. Executive Director’s Report
8. Report of other organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
9. Closed session to discuss pending litigation. Pursuant to Section 11126(e) of the California Government Code.
10. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Section 11126(a) of the California Government Code.
11. Return to open session.
12. Set next meeting date.
13. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section.
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Minutes – DRAFT
January 15, 2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission met on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in the Cellar Room at Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Craig Ledbetter at 2:05 pm.
Roll was called. In attendance were Chairman Craig Ledbetter, John Anagnos, Lee Caton (acting as Commissioner for Stanton Lange for the start of the meeting), Kevin Delu, Bruce Fry, John Graffigna, Stanton Lange (joined the meeting at 2:15 pm), Robert Lauchland, Galen Schmiedt and Todd Williams (acting as Commissioner for Ed Van Diemen). Alternates present were Kendra Altnow, Pieter den Hartog, Ben Kolber, Richard Lauchland, and John Shinn. Others present were Kathy Diaz-Cretu, ex-officio representing the California Department of Food & Agriculture and California Wine Education Foundation Vice Chair Steve Quashnick. Staff present: Camron King, Executive Director and Stuart Spencer, LWC Program Manager. A quorum was established.
Minutes of the December 18, 2014 meeting were approved on a motion by Robert Lauchland/Fry. (Exhibit A). The aye votes were: Anagnos, Caton, Delu, Fry, Graffigna, Robert Lauchland, Ledbetter, Schmiedt and Williams. There were no “no” votes. Motion carried.
Financial Report – The Financial Statement for December 2014 and the 2nd Quarter of the 2014-15 fiscal year were presented and discussed by Treasurer Galen Schmiedt (Exhibit B). On a motion by Graffigna/Williams, the financial reports were accepted by the board. The aye votes were: Anagnos, Delu, Fry, Graffigna, Lange, Robert Lauchland, Ledbetter, Schmiedt and Williams. There were no “no” votes. Motion carried.
King also provided a detail of voluntary winery contributions to the Commission’s efforts. He noted that these are back of the envelope numbers and that staff is continuing to work on a survey to begin to get more specific numbers and details for the board to consider. The report is as follows:
2013-14 Winery Contributions $ 74,792.00
2013-14 Assessments from Lodi Wineries $ 63,532.28
2013-14 Net Event Income $152,000.00
Total: $290,324.28
King also noted that at the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year $7,298 went into the Commission account, whereas the budget had projected a shortfall of $4,083. A difference of $11,381.00.
Chairman’s Report – Ledbetter reported that he will be travelling to New York for media visits on the way to the Boston Wine Expo with staff in February. He reported that the Boston Wine Expo continues to be a strong show for Lodi and that the regional message is well received and that many report they are looking for visits to the region or for Lodi wines in their stores, markets and restaurants. Ledbetter continued to reiterate the value of having a grower not associated with any brand in particular to attend these events as growers can carry the Lodi vineyard message well and consumers are truly interested.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws/Policies Review Committee ¬– The committee met on January 8 to review and discuss bylaws and policies of the Lodi Winegrape Commission with Jill England (legal counsel). The committee discussed the qualifications for candidacy to the board and that there is a need for the board to consider candidates to have appointed as a public member of board. England will be preparing cleaned up documents and ensuring that all items discussed by the committee are considered in an amended document for the committee to look at again before bringing back to the board for approval.
Executive Committee – no report.
Grower Marketing – The Grower Marketing Committee is working to further develop the winegrape marketing plan with George Buonaccorsi to have outreach to wineries on the North and Central Coasts to enhance sales opportunities for growers to sell their fruit. The developing concept includes the introduction letter to be sent out to identified wineries as well as wineries already purchasing fruit in the region to invite them to a Lodi winegrape appreciation luncheon or reception in different areas throughout the state. Winegrape buyers will also be encouraged to bring a neighbor with them to continue developing a broader net of efforts. This will lead to an event being held in Lodi that winegrape buyers will be invited to attend and participate in providing a broad base of Lodi growers the opportunity to meet and interact with buyers.
Richard Lauchland reported on the PR efforts that have been gaining increased coverage for the region and are creating a ground swell of interest in the region and what is going on in our vineyards and cellars. Spencer reported on the efforts to refresh the lodiwine.com website and bring it to be an interactive and contemporary tool for outreach and sales to consumers.
Staff provided a preview of the newly filmed Lodi brand video to build a bridge between the LoCA Thoughts video series and some more focused vineyard and people videos. The board had a robust conversation about the video and provided some feedback and thoughts that staff was asked to provide to MeringCarson.
Lodi Rules – The committee met on January 6th to continue work on the Chain of Custody agreement and sustainability report. Staff also reported that the Lodi Rules program has been awarded the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, a prestigious recognition for the program and the leadership the grower community has shown.
Research Education and Communication Committee – It was reported that the 100 Grape Pest Management workbooks have been distributed and there are more to come to be made available to growers. The workshops built off of the books have been well received and successful. In addition, Lodi Winegrowers Workbooks are being made available and many have been distributed. The committee continues to work on enhancing coverage of the weather station networks. The Economic Impact Study has stalled and staff reported that there may be a need to engage a new entity to conduct the work.
Lodi Wine Country Committee – The committee is looking at the road shows for early 2015 including the Boston Wine Expo, Fort Worth Wine & Food, Food & Wine Classis in Aspen and California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara. Preparations for Wine & Chocolate are underway and the event is coming together with more wineries participating than ever.
Executive Director’s Report – King discussed a number of items from the monthly report he submitted for the board’s consideration (Exhibit C).
Other Organization Reports:
CWEF – The foundation is beginning to work on details for ZinFest and has reviewed quotes for work on the Visitor Center. The quotes have come down substantially and the Foundation is considering sources of funding the project.
SJFB – Fry reported that SpraySafe will be held on 2/15, AgVenture on 3/3, Farm Safety Day on 3/5. The Lodi Chamber of Commerce has also recognized the Stokes family as Agribusiness People of the Year.
LDGGA – Shinn reported that LDGGA is working on a Farm Tax Workshop with the Lodi Winegrape Commission and the Annual Dinner will be held on 2/19 with Assemblywoman Susan Eggman as speaker.
The board went into closed session at 4:25 pm.
The board reconvened in open session at 4:30 pm with no report.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Camron King for
John Graffigna
Secretary

LDGGA Dinner (2/19)
2015-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA
LDGGA 62ND ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER: FEBRUARY 19, 2015
6:00 pm Social
7:00 pm Dinner
Hutchins Street Square
Save the date. Details and invitations to follow.

NSJWCD Mtg (2/23)
2015-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Lodi Library – Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi
Minutes for download: 1. Minutes 1-26-15
NORTH SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, February 23, 2015
2:00 p.m.
Lodi Library Community Room
(This facility is handicap accessible)
201 West Locust Street, Lodi CA
The agenda and all noted documentation may be viewed and downloaded at www.nsjgroundwater.org . Requests to receive the agenda and documentation by e-mail may be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Board. The NSJWCD printed agendas are posted at the District’s location of business at: 318 E. Kettleman Lane, Lodi. The District’s mailing address is: PO Box E, Victor CA 95253.
NOTICE: Members of the public may address the Board of Directors concerning any agenda item during the Board’s consideration of that item. The public may address non-agenda items at the end of the regular meeting. No action will be taken on those items; however, the Board may agendize items for future consideration.
1. Call Regular Meeting to Order/Roll Call
2. Correspondence/Announcements
• Audit Report update
• Informational Item by Neal Colwell (KSN) –Update on the Evaluation of the South System
3. Action Items
Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action being taken by the Board of Directors by motion, resolution, or ordinance.
Matters Too Late for the Agenda: Action items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a majority vote of the Board that an emergency exists, as defined by state law, or by a 2/3 vote of the Board that (1) there is a need to take immediate action; and (2) that the need for action came to the District’s attention after the agenda was posted.
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 5, 2015 (Documentation attached – # 1).
B. Discussion and Possible Action to Receive and File NSJWC District Monthly Financial Reports (Documentation attached – #2)
C. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Current Invoice/Expense Payments by the NSJWCD (No documentation)
D. Tracy Lake Recharge Project
1. Discussion and Possible Action to Receive and File Tracy Lake Current Financial Reports (Documentation attached – #3)
2. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 to KSN for Design of the Tracy Lake Groundwater Recharge Project.
3. Discussion and Possible action to Adopt Task Order No. 3 to KSN for Services During Construction of the Tracy Lake Groundwater Recharge Project.
E. Presentation on Water Rates versus Assessments under Prop 218 and setting of annual water rates- General Counsel Roger Masuda.
F. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 to KSN for South System Rehabilitation Preliminary Design.
G. Discussion and Possible Action for Prop 218 FAQ sheet- posted on District website (Documentation attached #4)
H. Discussion and Possible Action of Director Responsibilities chart that was reviewed at the January 5, 2015 meeting- Board to Review (Documentation attached – # 5)
4. Discussion Items
5. Director and Staff Reports
A. President’s Report
B. General Counsel Masuda
C. Consultant Walt Sadler
D. Committee Reports
E. Other
6. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
Interested persons in the audience are welcome to introduce any topic within the jurisdiction of the NSJWCD Board. The time allowed for each speaker for comments made by the public is limited to 3 minutes. Matters presented under this agenda item may be discussed, but no action can be taken by the Board at this meeting except as follows:
• Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised.
• Ask a question for clarification.
• Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information.
• Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.
• An individual Board member or the Board itself may have the matter placed on a future agenda.
7. Closed Session
Reporting of Reportable Action Taken – all reportable actions taken in closed session will be announced in open session following the closed session, and will be duly noted in the official minutes of the meeting.
8. Motion to Adjourn To March 30, 2015
Next Regular Meeting of the Board: Monday, March 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Lodi Rules Apps due (2/24)
2015-02-24

LDGGA NRCS Mtg (2/26)
2015-02-26 08:30 - 10:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
LDGGA Grower Meeting: NRCS & Water Coalition Updates
February 26, 2015
8:30 am Registration, Coffee, & Pastries
9:00 am Meeting
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Conservation Planning & EQUIP Funding for Winegrape Growers
Ora Van Steyn, NRCS
Water Coalition Update: Farm Evaluation Plans & Nitrogen Management Plans
Mike Wackman, SJ & Delta Water Quality Coalition
RSVP to (209) 339-8246 or info@ldgga.org
For information on these and additional LDGGA events visit www.ldgga.org/events.php

Lodi Wine Country Mtg (3/2)
2015-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Minutes for Download: Winery Mktg Min 2-2-15

Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 2/20/2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, March 2, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Approval of February 2, 2015 minutes.
4) Events
a. Lodi’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend (wrap up)
5) Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
a) Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (March 26 – 29, 2015)
b) Aspen Food & Wine Classic (June 19 – 21, 2015)
c) CA Wine Festival, Santa Barbara (July 16 – 18, 2015)
d) Northwest Food & Wine Festival, Portland (November 14, 2015)
6) Other Business
a) Dress Up Wine Down on Capitol (May 9, 2015)
b) Amgen Tour of California (May 11, 2015)
c) WineFest at AT&T Park (July 24, 2015)
7) FY 2014/15 Budget Review
8) Next Meeting Date
9) Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Camron King
(209-367-4727) or Steve Felten (209-810-5258). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

Lodi Rules Orientation (3/3)
2015-03-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
