Executive Director Search Committee Meeting
2016-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cellar Annex, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent & Posted August 30, 2016
The Executive Director Search Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
Time: 3:00pm
Place: Cellar Room Annex, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. 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 August 16, 2016 minutes
– Action Item
4. Executive Director Search Update
5. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
6. Set next meeting date
7. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448), Bruce Fry (209) 993-8479 or Craig Ledbetter (209) 663-1259. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Executive Director Search Committee Meeting
2016-09-10 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Cellar Annex, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
MEETING & NOTICE
Sent & Posted August 30, 2016
The Executive Director Search Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Time: 11:00am
Place: Cellar Room Annex, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. 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 September 9, 2016 minutes
– Action Item
4. Executive Director Search Update
5. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
6. Closed Session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)
7. Set next meeting date
8. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448), Bruce Fry (209) 993-8479 or Craig Ledbetter (209) 663-1259. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Lodi Wine Country Committee Meeting
2016-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 8/29/2016

The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, September 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order

Roll call and establishment of quorum

Approval of July 11, 2016 minutes

Events

Giants Wine Fest (July 29, 2016)
Cal Bears (October 1, 2016)

Calendar of Events (Road Shows)

California Wine Festival – Santa Barbara (July 14-16, 2016)
Dirt 2 Dish (September 18, 2016)
Northwest Food & Wine Festival (November 12, 2016)
Boston Wine Expo (February 18-19, 2017)
Seattle Food & Wine Experience (February 21, 2016)
VinDiego Wine & Food Festival (April 8, 2017)

Wine Blogger Conference (August 10–14, 2016)

Other Business

LA Event – (February 15, 2016)

FY 2015/16 Budget Review & FY 2016/2017 Budget Review

Next Meeting Date

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 Stuart Spencer
(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.

Tailgate Talk: High Cordon Trellising
2016-09-20 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kautz Farms
LWC Tailgate Talk: High Cordon Trellising Trial

Date: September 20th, 2016
Time: 8:30-10:30am
Cost: FREE
Venue: Kautz Farms. About 0.6 of a mile south of Armstrong Rd.; on Live Oak Rd, about 0.75 miles on right hand side across from Kautz Farms field offices with the palm tree bordered planting of Petit Verdot.
Speakers: Paul Verdegaal and Joe Valente
Description: With advances in mechanization and increased labor costs, more growers are exploring higher production and mechanized trellising systems. In 2011, a replicated trial was planted in a sandy loam Kautz Farm vineyard with Cabernet Sauvignon clone 337 on 039-16 rootstock to compare four trellis systems: 1. high cordon optimized for machine pruning, 2. horizontally divided canopy (quad cordon, spur pruned), 3. horizontally divided canopy (cane pruned), and 4. standard bilateral cordon (T-top trellis, spur pruned). At this meeting we will look at the vines, evaluate and taste the grapes, and get Brix, pH, and TA data from each system. Paul Verdegaal will lead a discussion of the pros and cons for each system, as evaluated over the past five years, with time for questions.
For more information: email stephanie@lodiwine.com or call 209.367.4727

LWC Board Meeting
2016-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cellar Annex, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
SENT AND POSTED SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room Annex, Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Executive Director Search Committee Report
– Action Item
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
Closed Session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)
Return to Open Session
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Lodi Rules Committee Meeting
2016-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
SENT and POSTED on September 19, 2016
Date: Monday, October 3, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 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 August 22nd, 2016 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda
5. Update on Program
• Revisions
• Secondary logos
• CSWA
• Newsletter article
6. Marketing of the Lodi Rules Program
• Golan Heights
• Table grapes
• Merchandise and signage
• Online Grower profiles
7. Budget review
8. Other business
9. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda
10. Future agenda items
11. Set next meeting date
12. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Grower Marketing Meeting
2016-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted September 24, 2016
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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 August 23, 2016 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
5. Grape Marketing Activities
– Research Project on Potential Buyers
6. Advertising Campaign Update
7. Public Relations Update
8. Budget Review
9. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
11. Set next meeting date
12. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (367-8996), Kendra Lange (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Lodi Wine Country Committee Meeting
2016-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 9/28/2016

The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
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 September 12, 2016 minutes
4) Events
Lodi Wine & Chocolate (February 11 & 12, 2017)
ZinFest (May 19-21, 2017)
5) Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
a) Northwest Food & Wine Festival (November 12, 2016)
6) Other Business
a) LA Event – (February 15, 2017)
7) FY 2015/16 Budget Review & FY 2016/2017 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 Stuart Spencer
(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 Submit Docs
2016-10-15 | CA

Lodi Winegrape Commission Board Meeting
2016-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cellar Annex, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted October 10, 2016

The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room Annex, Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of the August 18, 2016 & September 22, 2016 Minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Financial Report

Action Item

Chairman’s Report
Employee Manual

Action Item

Report of Committees
Executive Committee

Search Committee – Final Report
Grower Marketing
Lodi Rules
Research/Education/Communication
Lodi Wine Country

Report of other organizations

California Wine Education Foundation
San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
Lodi District Grape Growers Association

Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set next meeting date
Closed Session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)
Return to Open Session
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Research, Education & Communications Committee Meeting
2016-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted October 17th, 2016
Date: Thursday, October 27th, 2016
Time: 12:00 pm
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. Consideration of the August 31st, 2016 Minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
5. Grower Education Programs
6. Grower Communications
7. Research Projects
8. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
9. Budget Review
10. Items for Future Agendas
11. Schedule next meeting
12. 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 Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting.

Lodi Rules Committee Meeting
2016-11-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

Grower Marketing Committee Meeting
2016-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted November 4, 2016
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
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 October 4, 2016 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
5. Grape Marketing Activities
6. Advertising Campaign Update
7. Public Relations Update
8. Budget Review
9. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
11. Set next meeting date
12. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (367-8996), Kendra Lange (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting.

25th Anniversary Celebration
2016-11-16 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, November 16th, from 4:00-6:30pm in Hutchins Street Square, where we will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Lodi Winegrape Commission and the 30th Anniversary of the Lodi Appellation as we honor the accomplishments of our dedicated winegrowing community.
As well, join us in welcoming new Commission staff – Wendy Brannen, Executive Director, and Dr. Stephanie Bolton, Grower Communications & Sustainability Director – to the Lodi family. Light hors d’ouevres and Lodi wines will be served. The event will take place in Kirst Hall, located at 125 S. Hutchins Street in Lodi.
Please RSVP by calling (209) 367-4727 or by emailing stephanie@lodiwine.com no later than November 10th.

Lodi Wine Country Committee Meeting
2016-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 11/21/2016
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, November December 5, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
Events

Lodi Wine & Chocolate (February 11 & 12, 2017)

Approval of November 7, 2016 minutes
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Call to order

Northwest Food & Wine Festival (November 12, 2016)
VinDiego (April 8, 2017)
Monterey Food & Wine Festival (June 2-4, 2017)
Santa Barbara Food & Wine Festival (July 14, 2017)

Other Business

LA Event – (February 15, 2017)
Dress Up, Wine Down (May 2017)
Dirt 2 Dish (September 2017

FY 2015/16 Budget Review & FY 2016/2017 Budget Review
Next Meeting Date
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 Stuart Spencer
(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 Meeting
2016-12-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on November 30th, 2016
Date: Monday, December 12th, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order

Roll call and establishment of quorum

Consideration of the November 7th, 2016 meeting minutes

Public comment on items appearing on the agenda

Program update

Revisions
Winery Communications
Summary of annual Protected Harvest & SureHarvest meeting

Protected Harvest contract

Marketing of the Lodi Rules Program

January year-end recap event

Green Medal Award

Program vision development

Budget review

Other business

Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda

Future agenda items

Schedule next meeting

Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Research, Education, & Communications Committee Meeting
2016-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted November 30th, 2016
Date: Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
Time: 10:00 am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission offices, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the October 27th, 2016 Minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Grower Education Programs
Grower Communications
Research Projects
Fall Conferences Re-cap
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Budget Review
Items for Future Agendas
Schedule next meeting
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 Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Grower Marketing Committee Meeting
2016-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted December 2, 2016
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: LWC Office, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review November 15, 2016 meeting minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Grape Marketing Activities
Advertising Campaign Update
Public Relations Update
Budget Review
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set next meeting date
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (367-8996), Kendra Lange (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting.

Lodi Winegrape Commission Board Meeting
2016-12-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Barrel Room – Lodi Grape Festival, 431 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted December 2, 2016
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival, 413 East Lockeford St, Lodi CA

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the October 20, 2016 Minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Consideration of the Annual financial and compliance audit

Action Item

Financial Report – September & October 2016

Action Item

Chairman’s Report
Report of Committees

Executive Committee
Grower Marketing
Research/Education/Communication
Lodi Rules Protected Harvest/Golan Heights Agreement

Action Item

Lodi Wine Country

Executive Director’s Report
Report of other organizations

California Wine Education Foundation
San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
Lodi District Grape Growers Association

Closed Session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)
Return to open session
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set next meeting date
Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448) or Wendy Brannen (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Wendy Brannen, Executive Director, wbrannen@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

NEGOTIATIONS WORKSHOP with JIM OLSON
2017-01-09 08:30 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
“Lodi Winegrapes: Negotiations Concepts & Business Strategies for a Profitable Future” with Jim Olson
The Lodi winegrape region is quickly gaining recognition. The art of negotiating grape contracts is crucial to capturing the value of our recent successes.
This workshop will be led by the esteemed and highly successful Jim Olson, Founder and CEO of WestShore Management Group, who just so happens to also be an advocate of Lodi Zinfandel. Jim is a guest lecturer at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and Executive Education program, where he lectures on leadership, entrepreneurship, and creating and sustaining growth. Jim is also a guest lecturer at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and was recently named their 2016 Teacher of the Year. In Jim’s words, “there is a tremendous opportunity to marry some strategic thinking with solid negotiating skills to help Lodi grape growers to earn the value for their fruit that they deserve.” Jim has agreed to host this two-hour workshop for us in Lodi, where the first hour will involve short-term negotiations strategies tailored to the grape industry (contracts, etc.) and the second hour will be an interactive business strategy development for our grape industry as a whole.
Date: Monday, January 9th, 2017
Time: 8:30am (coffee & donuts), 9am – 11:15am (program)
Location: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240
For more information, please contact Dr. Stephanie Bolton: stephanie@lodiwine.com or 209.367.4727.

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMMITTEE MEETING
2017-01-10 09:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 12/21/2016
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Approval of December 5, 2016 minutes
Events

Lodi Wine & Chocolate (February 11 & 12, 2017)

Calendar of Events (Road Shows)

VinDiego (April 8, 2017)
Monterey Food & Wine Festival (June 2-4, 2017)
Santa Barbara Food & Wine Festival (July 14, 2017)

Other Business

LA Event – (February 15, 2017)

2016/2017 Budget Review
Next Meeting Date
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 Stuart Spencer
(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 MEETING
2017-01-11 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on December 29th, 2016
Date: Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the December 12th, 2016 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda
5. Program updates:
• Revisions and binders
• Winery communications
• Marketing
• Legalities
6. Year-end recap event
7. January 18th: Lodi Rules Soybean Tour
8. Green Medal Award: applications due Feb. 3rd
9. Program vision development: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
10. Budget review
11. Other business
12. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda
13. Future agenda items
14. Schedule next meeting
15. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
2017-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted January 6th, 2017
Date: Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
Time: 12 pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the December 13th, 2016 Minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Groundwater Recharge
Grower Education Programs
Grower Communications
Research Projects
Vineyard Supplier Directory
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Budget Review
Items for Future Agendas
Schedule next meeting
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 Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2017-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cellar Annex, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted January 6, 2017
The Lodi Winegrape Commission Board of Directors will meet:
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room Annex, Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the October 20, 2016 & December 15, 2016 Minutes
– Action Item
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
5. Financial Report – December 2016|
– Action Item
6. Chairman’s Report
7. Report of other organizations
– California Wine Education Foundation
– San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
– Lodi District Grape Growers Association
8. Report of Committees
– Executive Committee
– Assessment Review
– Grower Marketing
– Research/Education/Communication
– Lodi Rules
– Lodi Wine Country
9. Executive Director’s Report
– Visitor Center Signage
– Action Item
10. Closed Session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)
11. Return to open session
12. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
14. Set next meeting date
15. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448) or Wendy Brannen (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Wendy Brannen, Executive Director, wbrannen@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

VINEYARD SUPPLIER DIRECTORY DEADLINE
2017-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Please submit all Company Info Forms, Advertisement Files, and Payment (see below) to Dr. Stephanie Bolton for inclusion in the 2017 Vineyard Supplier Directory by January 31st, 2017 for a publication date of March.
Thank you for your participation and support!!
stephanie@lodiwine.com
209.367.4727

To mail payment by check (made out to Lodi Winegrape Commission, with “VSD ad” in the memo section):
Lodi Winegrape Commission
c/o Dr. Stephanie Bolton
2545 W Turner Rd
Lodi CA 95240

Grower Marketing Committee Meeting
2017-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted January 23, 2017
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: LWC Office, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review December 13, 2016 meeting minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Grape Marketing Activities
Advertising Campaign Update
Public Relations Update
– Blog Review
Budget Review
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set next meeting date
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (367-8996), Kendra Lange (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

LODI RULES 2016 Recap Event
2017-02-09 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, February 9th, 2017
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm; lunch provided
Cost: FREE for Lodi Rules participants, new growers, grape buyers, and program wineries
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Description: Were you a Lodi Rules certified sustainable grower in 2016? Interested in being a Lodi Rules grower for 2017? Or, do you purchase or make wine with Lodi Rules grapes? Then this event is for YOU! There will be time for networking with the Lodi Rules Committee and participants, as well as a catered BBQ lunch and a short presentation on what makes the Lodi Rules program stand out from the rest! We will also be handing out updated, third edition Lodi Rules binders which include a new Audit Prep Checklist.
For more information: call 209.367.4727 (please RSVP to Dr. Stephanie Bolton by Feb. 6th)

Executive Committee
2017-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Executive Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted January 30, 2017
The Joint Executive and Finance Committee will meet on:
Date: February 9, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi CA, 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of Minutes from Executive & Finance Committee Meeting, Nov 7, 2016
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda
Recap of Stonebridge Research Meeting
Review of Assessment and Potential Winery audits
Open Dialogue with Ex. Board for Executive Director Focus /Concentration
Items for Future Meetings
Set date for next meeting
Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448) or Wendy Brannen (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Wendy Brannen, Executive Director, wbrannen@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting.

Lodi Winegrape Commission Board Meeting
2017-02-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cellar Room – Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted February 10, 2017

The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room, Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Consideration of the January 19, 2017 minutes
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Call to order
– Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Financial Report – January 2016
– Action Item
Chairman’s Report
– Review 2016 Crush Report
– Assessment Audits
– Action Item
Report of other organizations
– California Wine Education Foundation
– San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
– Lodi District Grape Growers Association
Report of Committees
– Executive Committee
– Grower Marketing
– Research/Education/Communication
– Lodi Rules
– Lodi Wine Country
Executive Director’s Report
– Visitor Center Signage
– Action Item
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda.
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set next meeting date
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Galen Schmiedt (329-8448) or Wendy Brannen (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Wendy Brannen, Executive Director, wbrannen@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

Lodi Rules Committee Meeting
2017-02-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on February 16th, 2017
Date: Monday, February 27th, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order

Roll call and establishment of quorum

Consideration of the December 12th, 2016 meeting minutes

Public comment on items appearing on the agenda

January 18th: Lodi Rules United Soybean Board Tour

Program updates:

2017 Binders and Materials: Before & After Highlights
Recap of 2016 Year-End Recap Event
2017 Applications
February 22nd Meeting
Marketing & Promotions
Legalities
Alternate Seals – the next steps

Video project

Program vision development: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Budget review

Other business

Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda

Future agenda items

Schedule next meeting

Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting.
