HIGH CORDON TAILGATE TALK
2017-09-20 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
HIGH CORDON TRELLISING TRIAL TAILGATE TALK.
Date: Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
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)
Presenters: Paul Verdegaal (UCCE), Joe Valente (Kautz Farms), and Keith Striegler (Gallo)
Cost: FREE, coffee and donuts provided
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 vineyard with Cabernet Sauvignon 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). We’ll look at the vines, evaluate and taste the grapes, and discuss the PROS and CONS for each system, as investigated over the past six years, with time for questions.
RSVP: If you can – we know you are busy with harvest! Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2017-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Executive Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted September 11, 2017
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2017
Time: 1 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 Previous Executive Committee Meeting(s)
Open Dialogue with Ex. Board for Executive Director Focus /Concentration
Economic Impact report update
Winegrape Marketing Position Update
LWC Board Public Member
District 11 Assessment Collection
District 11 Crush Report Comparisons
Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
2-Minute 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 Bruce Fry (993-8479) or Wendy Brannen (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 at www.lodigrowers.com.

CD11 LODI PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST
2017-10-03 07:30 - 09:00
CD11 LODI PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Venue: TBD
Cost: FREE, breakfast burrito provided with an RSVP
Credits: 1.5 (DPR – CE OTHER) applied for
Description: Local PCAs (and growers who manage their own pest control) will gather with technical advisors to discuss current vineyard pests and their management, including pertinent monitoring information and IPM strategies. Strategies for dealing with vineyard management challenges will be discussed. The goal is to create a strong local PCA network for communicating best pest management strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

Grower Marketing Comm Mtg CANCELLED
2017-10-11 12:00 - 14:00
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted October 1, 2017

The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Time: 12:00 P.M.
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, 2017 meeting minutes

4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda

5. Marketing & Communications Manager – Bob Highfill
· Update
· Writing for The Record
o Action Item

6. Market Research
· Quantitative Research
o Consumer Benchmarking Study
o Trade Survey
· Qualitative Research – Focus Groups
· Next Steps

7. Grape Marketing Activities
· Winegrape Marketing Coordinator – status of reallocation of funds

8. Corporate Brand Identity
· MeringCarson Input

9. Advertising Campaign
· Status of new content videos
· Somm Journal/Tasting Panel/Clever Root Status

10. Public Relations Update
· Social Media Planning
· Press Kit Revisions
· Future Deskside Media Visits (Dates)

11. Reports from Other Committees

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 Ben Kolber (367-8996), Kendra Altnow (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 Winegrape Commission Board Meeting
2017-10-17 14:00 - 17:00
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted October 5, 2017

The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room, Wine & Roses
2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and approval of the August 24, 2017 Minutes
· Action Item

Financial Report, August 2017
· Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Public Member
· Recommendation from Executive Committee to change bylaws from “shall be” to “may be”
· Action Item

Guest Presentation—Sarah Long, Long Research, to present results of Consumer Focus Group studies of LoCA marketing materials and messaging
Chairman’s Report
Executive Director’s Report
Reports of Committees
· Executive Committee
· Grower Marketing
· Lodi Rules
· Research/Education/Communication
· Lodi Wine Country

Reports 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 (two minutes maximum per person)
Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126(a).
Return to open session and report action taken in closed session, if any.
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) or Executive Director Wendy Brannen (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, at 209-367-4727 or 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 & Finance Committee Meeting
2017-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Executive & Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted October 9, 2017
The Joint Executive and Finance Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM
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 (two-minutes maximum)
Review of Budgets
Review of Annual Audit Reports (if available)
Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
Public Comment on Any Items Not Listed on the Agenda (two-minutes maximum)
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) 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 at www.lodigrowers.com.

REC COMM. MEETING
2017-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted October 2nd, 2017
Date: Friday, October 20th, 2017
Time: 12pm
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 September 8th, 2017 minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda
Grower education programs
Grower communications
Research projects
Weather network
Demonstration vineyard
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda
Budget
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Larry Whitted (327-6472) 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.

NRCS EQIP and R&D TAX CREDITS WORKSHOP
2017-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Public Library Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
NRCS EQIP and R&D TAX CREDITS WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 2017
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Venue: Community Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi
Cost: FREE
Presenters: Ora Van Steyn & Perla Alonso (NRCS – Stockton), Karen Lowell (NRCS – Salinas), Chris Crifasi & Ray Esquivel (Moss Adams – Stockton)
Grower Panel: Chris Storm (Vino Farms), Aaron Lange (LangeTwins), Emily Ripken (KG Vineyard Management)
Description: Join us as we decipher the ins & outs of both NRCS EQIP (Natural Resources Conservation Services Environmental Quality Incentives Program) conservation practices funding program and Research & Development Tax Credits. We’ll discuss EQIP eligibility, a typical sign-up process & how to begin, winegrape project examples, conservation planning, and how this all ties into LODI RULES. Karen Lowell will discuss the benefits of two conservation practices: cover crops & soil management. Moss Adams will review the logistics of utilizing R&D Tax Credits – something EVERYONE should consider. Finally, a GROWER PANEL will answer questions & share real-world experiences.
RSVP: By phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMMITTEE MEETING
2017-11-01 09:00 - 10:30
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
2545 W Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of August 7, 2017 minutes
Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
– Shows in rotation
– New options
Wine & Chocolate Planning
Report from other Committees
Other Business
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.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Computer Basics & Internet Searching
2017-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Computer Basics & Internet Searching
Date: Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: This course will teach you the basics of computers (using the keyboard and mouse) along with how to search for literally anything you want to know on the Internet.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

LWC: LODI VINEYARD COST STUDY CUSTOMIZATION WORKSHOP
2017-11-02 08:30 - 11:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Speakers: Paul Verdegaal (Cost Study Co-Author), Mickie Nuss (F&M Bank), Sara Meidinger (Bank of Stockton)
Cost: FREE
Description: Want to know how to determine costs for one specific viticultural practice, such as pruning? Paul Verdegaal will teach GROWERS and BOOKKEEPERS how to pull out information from the most recent Lodi Vineyard Cost Study and customize it to calculate your operational costs. Then, bankers will teach us how to use that customized information to best prepare for a loan interview (for example, to purchase mechanization equipment). There will be time for one-on-one help, so bring questions!
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Email & Cloud Computing
2017-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Email & Cloud Computing
Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: Maybe you are one of the few people left who hasn’t signed up for an email address yet, but your grandchildren have been asking you to? Or perhaps you use an outdated email provider? In this course you will sign up for a free email account with Google’s service, gmail. You’ll also learn how to store documents online.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: YouTube & Podcasts
2017-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: YouTube & Podcasts
Date: Monday, November 6th, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: There are literally millions of videos uploaded to the Internet on a website called YouTube, with topics that are both educational – like watching a Cryptolaemus beetle chow down on a vine mealybug – to pure humor. The same thing goes for Podcast topics, which are like old radio shows that you can listen to 24/7 through your computer.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

LODI RULES COMM. MEETING
2017-11-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on October 26th, 2017
Date: Monday, November 6th, 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 August 7th, 2017 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit)
Program updates:

Website development
Marketing & Promotions
Meetings
Videos

Program vision development: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Pesticide Risk Tool
Protected Harvest & SureHarvest
Other certification programs
Budget
Other business
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit)
Future agenda items
Schedule next meetings
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.

LWC: CD11 LODI PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2017-11-07 07:30 - 09:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 (always on the first Tuesday morning of each month)
Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with an RSVP
Credits: 1.5 (DPR – CE OTHER) approved
Description: Local PCAs (and growers who manage their own pest control) gather with technical advisors to discuss current vineyard pests and their management, including pertinent monitoring information and IPM strategies. Strategies for dealing with vineyard management challenges are discussed. The goal is to create a strong local PCA network for communicating best pest management strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 4-class series
2017-11-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 4-class series
Date: Tuesday, November 7th, Wednesday, November 8th, Tuesday, November 14th, & Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
Time: 3pm
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: You’ll learn how to create and use Excel spreadsheets – which do math for you! – to more efficiently organize your budget and other information.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Email & Cloud Computing
2017-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Email & Cloud Computing
Date: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: Maybe you are one of the few people left who hasn’t signed up for an email address yet, but your grandchildren have been asking you to? Or perhaps you use an outdated email provider? In this course you will sign up for a free email account with Google’s service, gmail. You’ll also learn how to store documents online.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

FREE Ag Container Recycling Day
2017-11-09
Please check out this website for detailed information: https://www.sjgov.org/solidwaste/recyclingcat?ID=21699&t=Agricultural%20%20Plastic%20Containers.
North County Recycling Center
17720 East Harney Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 887-3868
FREE recycling of agricultural plastic containers (and empty aluminum phosphide metal containers and clean cardboard) on the second Thursday of odd numbered months.
Acceptable Container Requirements:

Type: Non-refillable HDPE containers (Displays HDPE #2 Recyclable Symbol)
Prior Use: EPA registered agricultural products
Users: Growers or Commercial Applicators
Sizes: Up to 55 gallon capacity drums

All Drums Are To Be Cut Into Quarters
This will make it easier for growers to transport and the grinder to process.

Cleaning: Containers must be empty, triple or pressure rinsed and punctured, then allowed to dry. Staining is acceptable; caked-on residue is not
Storage: Keep empty containers in a building or under a tarp
Parts & Caps: Remove all non-HDPE parts including caps, metal handles, rubber linings, plastic seals, bungs, labels and booklets
Industrial Bulk Containers (IBC) Must Be Left In Shipping Frame to Be Accepted At These Events

NOTICE:
Containers not meeting the Acceptable Container Requirements or those that once held motor oil, fuel, or antifreeze will be refused and may cause the load to be rejected in its entirety. If contamination is detected post-delivery, San Joaquin County will contact the person or entity that made delivery of prohibited waste. The contaminants must then be removed from the premises by the deliverer within 48 hours from the time of notification and must be disposed of as prescribed by state and federal laws. Proof of proper disposal (documents and/or manifests) will be required and shall be provided to San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division. If not safely and lawfully removed within the 48 hour period, San Joaquin County will contract with a hazardous waste hauler for removal and legal disposal. The person or entity that made delivery shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the handling and disposal of prohibited material.
Agricultural Pesticide Container Recycling is sponsored by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

LWC & LDGGA: LAWS & REGS UPDATES
2017-11-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2017
Time: 8:30am – 10am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenter: Barbara Huecksteadt, Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, San Joaquin County
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1.0 (DPR – CE LAWS) applied for
Description: Join us as we get the latest news on laws and regulations relevant to grape growers from the knowledgeable Barbara Huecksteadt. Barb will discuss the problems they see in the field with applications, the respiratory program, sulfur posting requirements, and worker protection standards.
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Computer Basics & Internet Searching
2017-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Computer Basics & Internet Searching
Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: This course will teach you the basics of computers (using the keyboard and mouse) along with how to search for literally anything you want to know on the Internet.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: California Soil Resource Lab: Soil Mapping with Paul Verdegaal
2017-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: California Soil Resource Lab: Soil Mapping with Paul Verdegaal
Date: Monday, November 13th, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: Paul will show you how to navigate the Soil Resource website to create free soil maps for your farm.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

BOARD MEETING
2017-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Cellar Room, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted November 6, 2017
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room, Wine & Roses 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. Review and approval of the October 17, 2017 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Financial Report, September 2017
• Action Item
5. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
6. Guest Presentation—Wine Opinions to present results of Consumer Marketing Benchmark Study and Trade Marketing Benchmark Study
7. Chairman’s Report
8. Executive Director’s Report
9. Reports of Committees
• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
10. Reports of Other Organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
11. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
12. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126(a).
13. Return to open session and report action taken in closed session, if any.
14. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
15. Set Next Meeting Date
16. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) or Executive Director Wendy Brannen (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, at 209-367-4727 or 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.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 4-class series
2017-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 4-class series
Date: Monday, November 20th, Tuesday, November 21st, Tuesday, November 28th, & Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
Time: 9am
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: You’ll learn how to create and use Excel spreadsheets – which do math for you! – to more efficiently organize your budget and other information.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Online Weather Information with Western Weather Group
2017-11-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LWC & Lodi Public Library: Online Weather Information with Western Weather Group
Date: Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
Time: 3pm
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: Will Farr, Meteorologist at our daily forecasting company, Western Weather, will show you how to get all kinds of useful weather information online such as wind direction and speed.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

EXECUTIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2017-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Executive & Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted November 14, 2017
The Joint Executive and Finance Committee will meet on:
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Time: 2pm
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. Consideration of Minutes from Executive & Finance Committee Meeting, Oct. 19, 2017
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda
5. Review of Annual Audit Reports
6. Items for Future Meetings
7. Set date for next meeting
8. Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda
9. 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 at www.lodigrowers.com.

CD11 LODI PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2017-12-05 07:30 - 09:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
CD11 LODI PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
Date: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 (always on the first Tuesday morning of each month)
Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with an RSVP
Credits: 1.5 (DPR – CE OTHER) approved
Special Topic: Grapevine viruses
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISERS in Lodi, and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group gathers monthly (the first Tuesday morning) to discuss current vineyard pests and their management, including pertinent monitoring information and IPM strategies. Strategies for dealing with vineyard management challenges are discussed. The goal is to create a strong local PCA network for communicating best pest management strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

LWC & Lodi Public Library: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 4-class series.
2017-12-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 5th, Wednesday, December 6th, Tuesday, December 12th, & Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
Time: 3pm
Venue: Computer Room, Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presenters: Library Staff and Guest Speakers
Cost: FREE (no library card needed)
Description: You’ll learn how to create and use Excel spreadsheets – which do math for you! – to more efficiently organize your budget and other information.
RSVP: Call (209) 333-5554, RSVP’s are mandatory as space is limited to the first 14 RSVP’s. Popular classes will be repeated if there is interest. Farmers and spouses/friends/neighbors are all welcome.

REC COMM. MEETING
2017-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 November 21st, 2017
Date: Friday, December 8th, 2017
Time: 12pm
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 October 20th, 2017 minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit)
Grower education programs
Grower communications
Research projects
Weather network
Demonstration vineyard
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit)
Budget
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Larry Whitted (327-6472) 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 COMM. MEETING
2017-12-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on November 21st, 2017
Date: Monday, December 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 November 6th, 2017 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit)
5. Program updates:
• Website development
• Marketing & Promotions
• Meetings
• Videos
6. Program vision development – strategies & long-term planning
7. Auditor updates
8. 2017 review
9. Budget
10. Other business
11. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit)
12. Future agenda items
13. Schedule next meetings
14. 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 COMMITTEE MEETING
2017-12-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted November 27, 2017
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Time: 9:00 A.M.
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 August 23, 2017 meeting minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Discussion Regarding Market Research Results

Quantitative Research

Consumer Benchmarking Study
Trade Survey

Qualitative Research – Focus Groups
Next Steps for 2018

Corporate Brand Identity/Logo

Status of Brand Identity Project
Next Steps

Grape Marketing Activities

Winegrape Marketing Coordinator – tabling hire
Setting up winery meetings

Advertising Campaign

Status of new content videos
Somm Journal/Tasting Panel/Clever Root status

Public Relations Update

Social Media Planning
Deskside Media Visits (approve dates)

Budget Review
Reports from Other Committees
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 Altnow (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.
