January 9, 2010 Meeting Minutes
The RAHW meeting was called to order shortly after noon by President Tim Gregory. VP Ken Pearce was in attendance as well. Tom Banach filled in for the absent Secretary Dick Catalfo and Treasurer Paul Carletta.
1 new member was introduced as well as 3 guests. A total of 36 people were present. The new member is Mike Turan.

The treasurer’s report and last meeting minutes were read.

Old business discussion was started by Ken Beard, giving an update on the costs of a club tank. Recommendations were received on sizes and styles. Costs were discussed. A committee was set up to further investigate the purchase and the issue was tabled until next meeting.

The banquet was discussed and members started paying for their attendance to this. As of the end of the meeting we had 22 persons paid.

Titrate Kits were distributed by Hank Kingston.

Jill Misterka gave an update on the Newsletter. She stated that the committee has received many articles and ideas from members. Please continue to participate in the Newsletter and send in your articles.

Tim Fitch request that any info for the website should be sent to him.

Terry Chrzan has many old issues of Wine Spectator Magazine for anyone who may want them. They contain excellent articles on specific wines and vintages.

Nominations for elections of officers were opened. Although 3 nominations were made, none of the nominees were in attendance to accept or decline the nominations.  Nominations will be accepted until March 1st.  You may either nominate someone or yourself if you desire.  All nominations should be sent to Tim Gregory.  After March 1st, an email will be sent to all members with the nominees listed.  All attempts to contact nominees to verify acceptance will be made.  On March 10th, you may cast your votes via email to Tim Gregory, or cast your votes at the March 14th meeting.

The positions of VP, Secretary and Treasurer are open this year.   Each will serve one year terms.  The VP will serve as President the following year and Chairman of the Board a year after that.

A trip to Maleta winery is planned for either June 5th or 12th. $5 per person will include wine and cheese pairing and tour of the small winery. Daniel Pambianchi will be our host. It is expected that we will be having dinner with Daniel and those plans are not yet formalized due to his schedule. We will have more on this as it becomes available. The show of hands have 25 persons that will be going. We need to give the winery a close number of those attending so ar rangements can be made. Please contact Tom Banach if you would like to attend. So individuals will make this a day trip, others will be spending the night. Some will stay late for dinner and others will be heading home early.

Dale Ims gave a short discussion on determining potential alcohol. A hand out was given by him on this topic.

Doug Allen talk about MLF. The club chromotography kit was detailed by Dave Gerling.

The 50/50 Raffle netted $59 to Betty Morley and the club Special Fund got $58.

Lunch was enjoyed by all as well as the wine. This was our largest turnout for a club meeting. A group photo was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Tom Banach