MWC Election Results

Last month MWC conducted a succesful election remotely. The results of the election can be examined via the PDF file below.

In summary, all of our re-election positions were successful and unchallenged. All three of our SW MI Winery seats were re-elected including Executive Committee members, David Miller of White Pine Winery and Brian Lesperance of Fenn Valley Vineyards. They will both be retaining their Executive positions as well. Matt Moersch of Round Barn Winery was also re-elected to his SW MI Winery seat as well as Jessica Youngblood of Youngblood Vineyard who will be continuing her post as our SE MI Grower. Gina Shay of Tonnellerie Cadus was also officially elected to Vice President of the Michigan Wine Collaborative. In addition to the Board of Directors election the membership also voted on some policy/bylaw changes. Those are outlined below:

• MWC will adopt Umbrella Membership for groups with multiple companies $1,200/year  (up to 5 companies of any size under one umbrella membership). *Includes FREE company logo + message advertising for each company in every MWC monthly newsletter.
• MWC will adopt FREE non-voting reciprocal memberships for other non-profits and campaigns Michigan wine trails, other tourism outlets, and campaigns (i.e. Pure Michigan, Western Michigan Tourism Alliance, Traverse Wine Coast, Buy Michigan Now, etc.)
  
• MWC will adopt an optional advertising add-on for standard memberships (winery/vineyard/consumer/other voting/other non-voting/other non-profit or campaign): $150/year optional advertising add-on includes a free company logo + message ad in every MWC monthly newsletter
  
• MWC will adopt a $25 dues rebate for each additional employee of voting member that volunteers on a committee 3-5 hours per month, credited at end of annual dues cycle to be paid at the beginning of the next dues cycle.
• The MWC Board of Directors will add one (1) non-voting seat to be held by the Executive Administrator/Director for the term of their employment with the MWC.
  

ELECTIONRESULTS2020.pdf

NW MI Viticulture Position

The Agriculture and AgriBusiness Institute (AABI) of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension supports the grape industries in Michigan and is searching for a person to serve as an Extension Educator in the vibrant fruit region of northwest Michigan. This region has many small and mid-size vineyards and wineries. The Viticulture Production Educator will work with the grape and small fruit industries, while also networking statewide with the existing MSU Extension grape and fruit team to provide education and service to the Michigan grape and small fruit growers.

In this position, you will design, implement and evaluate educational programming that is research based, will address the needs of clientele groups and ensure dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including multi-media, personal education and written articles.  You will provide growers and agri-business professionals with the knowledge to profitably produce agricultural products, contribute to the short and long-term viability of farms, and the economic well-being of Michigan citizens, while serving as an informational resource for Extension personnel and clientele. 

Michigan State University Extension encourages self-motivated people trained in this area who are eager to work with fruit growers to help them improve the profitability, viability and sustainability of Michigan agriculture, to apply for this position. This is a full-time, fixed-term position, renewable on an annual basis.

This position will be based in Leelanau County and work across northern Michigan.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

ALL HANDS ON DECK: 2020 MI Wine Competition

MWC has begun the planning process of the 2020 MI Wine Competition with partners, MSU School of Hospitality Business and the Kellogg Center. This year will require increased hands on deck to make this competition the best yet. We are working with much less resources than previously available to produce this event. We are currently recruiting and sourcing volunteers for the MI Wine Competition Committee, sponsorships, and donations. The 2020 MI Wine Competition Sponsorship Packet is currently under construction and should be released in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested in donating time, money, or employees to help produce the 2020 MI Wine Competition please CONTACT US.

Message from the President

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Southwest Michigan Wineries Recognized At Recent Competitions

Spread the word on Michigan Wine Collaborative! We are looking for new members to help propel us and the Michigan wine industry to the next frontier. Every fruitful recruitment by a current MWC member receives a thank you gift from us!

Cheers,  

Dave Miller, President

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