Independent Grape Growers Independent Grape Growers Paso

Web Site www.pasorobleswinegrapes.com
GROWERS HELPING
GROWERS
www.pasorobleswinegrapes.com
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PO BOX 2288
Atascadero, CA 93423
Independent Grape Growers
Paso Robles Area
Volume 10, Issue 5
President: Tom Hinkle
Editor: Sharen Rund Bloechl
Pioneer Day Queen
Joan and husband John at their home
Joan Crother has been elected Pioneer Day Queen. This honor does not come lightly as a
person must have “roots” in the Central Coast area.
Joan has lived in the Paso Robles area since 1934 with time away in Stockton and Glendale
before returning to Paso Robles in 1991 to build a house and farm. Joan’s mother’s family
came to the Paso Robles area in the 1870’s. Her father’s family came early on to Siskiyou
County in Northern California. Joan’s great grandfather was superintendant of the Santa
Ysabel Ranch. Her grandmother was born on the ranch in the family home which was located
near or close to Albertson’s parking lot.
Joan and husband John live on Hanson Road, which was a part of the Huntington Ranch and
originally part of the Santa Ysabel Ranch. They bought 40 acres and farm 6 acres in winegrapes.
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We extend congratulations to this very fine lady and are very proud to have her as a long
time standing member of IGGPRA.
- Allene Elder
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011
PRESIDENT – Tom Hinkle
(805) 237-8884
e-mail: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT – Ken Bray
805) 237-0661
e-mail: [email protected]
SECRETARY – Marilyn Curry
(805) 238-1405e
E-mail: [email protected]
TREASURER – Bob Fonarow
(805) 227-4424
email: [email protected]
2012
I GGP RA CA LE ND A R
All dates/seminars are subject to change.
Contact ANY board member to offer
your suggestions for upcoming
seminars!
BOARD MEMBERS:
Geoff Barr, Joe Irick, Kate Morgans, Herman
Salazar, Jutta Thoerner, Lowell Zelinski
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Social – Elizabeth Torp (805) 226-8293
Historian – Mike Collins (805) 462-0171
MARKETING – AR& CO, INC.
Angel Robinson
Membership Herman Salazar (805) 4673280
Newsletter Sharen Bloechl (805) 462-3489
email: [email protected]
Web Site Herman Salazar, Angela Robinson
Web Master – AR & Co. PR & Marketing
email: [email protected]
President Emeritus – Richard Sauret
(805) 467-3998
e-mail: [email protected]
Its that time of the year—all the fruits & veggies are coming in—here’s a good recipe for
those wonderful heirloom tomatoes
Heirloom Tomato Pie
Ingredients
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VENDOR/SUPPLIER RELATIONS:
Dale Evenson
SEMINARS
Lowell Zelinski (805) 434-3331
email: [email protected]
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1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 1/4 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes
Kosher salt
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Fold the overhang under itself and crimp the
edges. Pierce the bottom of the crust all over
with a fork. Refrigerate until firm, about 20
minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350
degrees F.
Line the crust with foil, then fill with dried
beans. Bake until the edges are golden, about
20 minutes. Remove the foil and beans and
continue baking until golden all over, 10 to 15
more minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Make the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in
a large skillet over medium heat. Add the
onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about
15 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, thinly slice
the tomatoes; toss with 1 teaspoon kosher
salt in a colander. Let drain, gently tossing
occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees
F. Combine the remaining 3/4 cup manchego,
the mozzarella, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, 2
tablespoons each chives and parsley, the
thyme, 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and
pepper, and the sauteed onion in a bowl.
Spread in the crust. Arrange the tomatoes on
top. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon
olive oil and season with pepper. Bake until
the tomatoes are browned, about 50 minutes.
Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon each
chives and parsley.
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Make the crust: Pulse the flour, cornmeal and
fine salt in a food processor to combine. Add
the butter and 3 tablespoons manchego; pulse
until the mixture looks like coarse meal with
pea-size bits of butter. Drizzle in 4 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough
comes together; add 1 more tablespoon ice
water if necessary. Turn out onto a sheet of
plastic wrap and pat into a disk. Wrap and
refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
Put the dough between 2 sheets of parchment
paper and roll into a 13-inch round. Transfer
the dough to a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate.
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Enjoy!
September 2012
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NEWSLETTER NOTE:
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In regards to your Newsletter being emailed to you in pdf format, please
note that if you do not have an email address, you will continue to receive
you newsletter in this format.
Article, insert, etc submission deadlines/cutoff: 1 week after each Social,
e.g., the next deadline/cutoff is September 1, 2011.
Inside this issue:
CAVEAT: Articles presented
Welcome New Members
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Social Chair’s Message
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in this newsletter should not
Board of Directors
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Membership Chair’s Message
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be construed as a recommen-
2011 Calendar
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Lowell’s Corner
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President’s Corner
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This Month’s Recipe
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Newsletter Editor’s Message
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Seminars
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Want Ads
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IGGPRA Bylaws
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dation by the author, IGGPRA
Editor, or IGGPRA; but rather
as a source of information!
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President’s Corner
Greetings IGGPRA Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our
Social Committee for their efforts to always have a
great food and friend event! The evening was a wonderful gathering. Kudos to Elizabeth Torp and her
crew! A special thanks to "Heaven Can Wait" Equine
Rescue for hosting our August social. Congratulations, again, to our new scholarship winners and their
parents who were able to attend and meet us wine
growers first hand. Looking forward to more great
scholarship successes under Chairperson Bob Fonarow's persistent leadership!
This is a busy time of year getting ready for harvest. Checking out equipment, lining
up your labor crews, checking your sugars and pHs, keeping in contact with your winery buyers, are all important and necessary. The recent hot spell has caused more
work and worry for all of our members. In talking with growers, it looks like this
may be an early harvest season. Good luck to all our members this season.
Our last seminar held at Castoro Cellars provided valuable information about Farm
Plans and checking grape brix. It was very well attended and a lot of information was
available for resources. Thanks, Lowell Zelinsky, Signe Zoller, our guest speakers, and
our Seminar Committee Jutta, Geoff, and Kate for organizing this session. Great
job! The committee is working on other topics including informational classes on
putting your vineyard to bed for the winter. Keep reading those email blast for further updates.
Lisa Henry is a professional woman who has spent her career in both the
legal field and as a business owner of two businesses. She has a Bachelor's Degree in law from combined California Polytechnic State University
and southern California University. During her college years she worked as
a certified paralegal.
As a business owner, Lisa has learned how to network, how to communicate clearly, how to evaluate the needs of her clients and she understands
marketing and good business practices. All of these skills represent her
well in the real estate industry.
My focus in real estate is to specialize in the area of vineyard and ranch
properties. Having been raised on a ranch and enjoying a lifetime involvement of a family owned and operated vineyard, I offer the knowledge of my
experience to my clients. In addition, whether I am searching for the perfect
property for you to purchase or listing your property to sell, my goal is to
make each and every transaction a win/win experience."
-Regards,
Lisa Henry
DRE#01912395
Keller Williams Realty
1314 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
www.lisahenryre.com
805-235-4168 cell
805-369-7734 office
Hope to have our new member directory out soon. This will have a lot of valuable
information available at your hands for reference. Thanks Alene and Clarence Elder
for your help on this project.
A note from your new Newsletter Editor:
• Please let me know when your ad sells so I can remove
it in a timely manner.
As always we remain, "growers helping growers"...Best wishes for a successful harvest
2012.
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All submissions are due by the end of week following
a social.
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For submission of articles, flyer inserts, etc., you can
reach me at: 805-462-3489 or fax: 805-466-5466
PO Box 2288, Atascadero, CA 93423
Email: [email protected]
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If you’d like your vineyard highlighted in the newsletter,
please send me your story and pictures
- Sharen
Tom Hinkle
Sharen Rund Bloechl
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Member Biographies. . .
IGGPRA Seminars
Since 1972, we at Sangera Automotive Group have built upon our ongoing
commitment to provide you with best possible experience, something we like
to call the World-Class Difference. We strive day-in and day-out to meet the
needs of our clients in the showroom, on the service drive, and in the community. Whether you walk into our showroom, give us a call or shoot us an email,
you’ll be treated with courtesy and respect by friendly and intelligent people
who genuinely care about your concerns. When you drive your car onto our
service drive, you can rest assured that only factory-trained, certified technicians using only genuine factory parts and the most advanced state-of-the-art
technology will be working on your vehicle.
In the community where we work and live, Sangera Automotive Group continuously gives its time and resources for the betterment of our neighbors.
Whether it’s the sponsorship of a local event or simply “man hours” for the
various charities, we steadfastly stand behind our community.
What all this says about us is that, when it comes
right down to it, we believe we can offer you the very
best ownership experience possible… A World-Class
Difference; from the moment you walk into our showroom, throughout the life of your vehicle and beyond.
We do appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
" The Bitter and The Sweet" Seminar
The IGGPRA "Bitter and Sweet" seminar held at Castoro cellars had an excellent turnout and was
informational for both the farmer and winemaker.
Lowell Zelinski from Precision Ag Consulting provided an overview of the impending Central
Coast Water Board regulations and what will currently be required to comply.
Signe Zoller from Zoller Wine Styling provided insight into grape development, maturity and
different factors which should be considered for grape sampling leading up to harvest.
In addition, Virge Perelli-Minetti was on hand talking with attendees, answering questions and
handing out and collecting surveys from members—if you haven’t filled one out yet, do so at the
next Social or Seminar.
Hassan Halevy | Director of
Marketing
Sangera Automotive Group
5600 Gasoline Alley Drive
Bakersfield , CA 93313
(661) 847-2744 | direct
(661) 836-3737 | main
(661) 397-2993 | fax
Rick Hitchcock brought one of his Mercedes Benz vans to our August social.
Ric is a Gold member
Singera Mercedes - Benz Of Bakersfield
5600 Gasoline Alley Dr.
Bakersfield CA. 93313 (661) 303-5107 Rick Hitchcock
[email protected]
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Our Social Chair-Elizabeth Torp
Over 90 of us enjoyed a fun evening at Heaven Can Wait Equine Sanctuary. What a
beautiful hilltop setting. Our thanks to our gracious hosts, Marc and Susan Schwartz
and their team of volunteers. It was a joy to have additional help with set up and tear
down.
We expect wind living here near the coast, but I admit, it blew like crazy. That is one
thing I cannot control.
Please join me October 13 for our Harvest Social. John and Terrie Walter will be
hosting us at Rolling Hills Ranch on Cross Canyon Rd, San Miguel. See you there.
In Memorium
Kenneth Wolff, 82, of Paso Robles, died from
esophageal cancer Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at
home. Born in Alameda, Calif., Ken served in
the Korean War and worked as a construction
superintendent. He was a third generation
winemaker and gourmet cook. He loved to
travel, especially to Hawaii. Ken is survived by
his wife, Marian; three children Leslie Gungl
(Stan); sons Jeff (Connie) and Matt; and sister,
Charmaine Fraters (Terry). He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Laura; brother, Warren; and first wife, Marsie. A
celebration of life was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at the
Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of 13th and Oak in Paso
Robles, followed by a gathering at his home for family and
friends. Dress code for both events is Hawaiian or bright clothing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice
Partners of the Central Coast or Plymouth Congregational Church.
Blue Sky Cremation 226-9478 Paso Robles
Shots from around
the August Social
Chloe Rispin,Granddaughter of IGGPRA member Don Rispin, was accepted
to this year's 8th Barcelona Festival of Song in Spain. She sang solos in Spanish,
Catalan and Portuguese at the Palace of Moja and the Superior School of Music.
Chloe has sung locally at wineries such as Rio Seco, Poalillio, Penman Springs and others. She is looking forward
to singing for people who grow Spanish and Portuguese
varietals so that she can use her new repertoire of
songs.
http://www.youtube.com/user/chloerispinchanteuse
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Long Time IGGPRA Member: CHRISTOPHER JOYCE VINEYARD AND INN DESCRIPTION
It's our October Harvest Social
Established in December 2008, Christopher Joyce Vineyard and Inn is nestled in the vines
atop the vineyard, just minutes from historic downtown Paso Robles yet a world away.
Whether you wish to explore the Central Coast or relax your time away at the vineyard, the
Christopher Joyce Vineyard and Inn awaits your arrival.
Outside, this modern vineyard home’s architecture, with striking roof and decorative metal
elements, playfully borrows from the areas
agricultural roots. Inside, hardwood or stonetile floors and soft sage walls compliment the
exciting visual character of the open floor plan.
Comfortable furnishings and art invite you to
stay. Expansive windows offer commanding
views in every room. If you prefer, relax on
the wrap around deck, linger in the surrounding garden, or wander the vineyard and explore
neighboring ranches on foot. Sunrise brings
Paso Robles Wine Country to life revealing
vistas of vineyards, olive groves, barley fields, and cattle ranches. Sunsets over the Santa Lucia’s usher in distant city lights and a stargazer’s night sky
Joyce Clarke, Innkeeper/Owner
Christopher Joyce Vineya.00/6rd and Inn
7110 Drake Road
Paso Robles CA 93446
[email protected]
805 712 3395
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time: 2 to 6 pm
Place: Rolling Hills Ranch 7275 Cross Canyon Road San
Miguel
IGGPRA provides Brats, Hots and all the trimmings
Members bring by last name:
A - D: Appetizers
E - L: Salads
M-R: Side Dish
S-Z: Dessert
Bring chairs, table set-ups, wine glasses and wine to
share. Members and one guest free, additional guests $5
each. Members of the public $10 each. RSVP through the
web page, or call Elizabeth Torp 226-8293.
RSVP Elizabeth Torp 226-8293
by October 9, 2012
or go to our web site
www.pasorobleswinegrapes.com
How About a
Letters to the Editor section???
What would you like to say about IGGPRA?
Any suggestions? This is your chance to say something. . .
Let me know
Thanks & Cheers!
Sharen
[email protected]
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
GROWERS
Summer Wind Vineyards
Richard Lashbrook / Patricia Watters
1788 Orlen LN.
Templeton CA. 93465
805-221-5511
[email protected]
Lookout Estate Vineyard
John Heess and John Chamness
PO Box 1508
Templeton, CA 93465
805 434-2940 home
805 458-1768 Hess
805 458-0652 Chamness
[email protected]
McClean Vineyards
Mike & Judy McClean
4491 S. El PomarRd
Templeton Ca. 93465
Home# 805.441-7514
[email protected]
mccleanvineyards.com
Diamond Jem
Karl & Juliane Kresser
7290 Vineyard Drives
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805 226-8290
[email protected]
Yankowski Weeks Vineyard
Kenneth Yankowski
1555 Marlee Lane
Paso Robles, CA 93446
home: 805 227-6356
work: 805 975-6140
[email protected]
ASSOCIATES
Gold:
MM Organics
Jutta Thorner
5555 Fairoaks Court
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-239-0551
http://www.mmorganics.com
Singera Mercedes - Benz Of Bakersfield
Rick Hitchcock
5600 Gasoline Alley Dr.
Bakersfield CA. 93313
WWW.sangera.com
[email protected]
661-303-5107
Silver:
Joseph A. Yacura
362 Crest Road
Ridgewood, MJ 07450
[email protected]
www.WisaAmerica.com
201-652-7590
201-928-1776
Bronze:
Lisa Henry
Keller Williams Commercial Real Estate
58480 Frudden Road
Bradley CA 93426
805-472-2432
[email protected]
[email protected]
Oro Agri
Scott McKelvie
561 Burlwood Lane
Templeton CA 93465
805 689-8020
[email protected]
www.oroagri.com
Amador Barn Owl Box Co.
Austin F Ford Jr
P O Box 207
Fiddleton CA 95629
209-245-6090
[email protected]
www.amadorbarnowlbox.com
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AA Message from IGGPRA Membership Chair
ATTENTION MEMBERS: We have updated our records.
Aug 24, 2012
ALL unpaid members have been DROPPED off the list—if
you haven’t paid yet, get your dues in now.
Our Favorite New Pairing
Salted caramel chocolates and late harvest wines
Among the many glorious taste experiences at the Pebble Beach Food &
Wine Festival, we discovered a
dreamy new dessert and wine
pairing: salted caramel chocolates and late harvest dessert
wines.
Whether it’s Hungarian Tokaji
Aszu, Canadian ice wine, Sauternes or late-harvest sauvignon blanc from California,
these wines have concentrated
flavors of honey, apricots and caramel balanced by bright acidity.
It may sound odd, but the complex pairing of salted caramel chocolate and
dessert wine works for the same reasons we like the sweet fortified wine
Port with chocolate or blue cheese. Chocolate has the tannic richness to
complement a boldly flavored wine and the sweet caramel mirrors the
wine’s luscious flavors. And just like the salt in blue cheese the salt in the
caramel chocolates makes a pleasant contrast with sweet wine.
For our money, the best way to try salted caramel chocolate and late harvest dessert wine is with the Fleur de Sel Caramels by San Francisco
chocolatier Michael Recchiuti. His caramel has a hint of bitterness and it’s
enrobed in fine dark chocolate, so the flavor is tantalizing rather than cloying. But during exhaustive research for this piece with Robert Mondavi
Winery Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2001 (Napa Valley), we found that
the pairing also works well with the Trader Joe’s Caramel & Black Hawaiian Sea Salt bar and Ghirardelli Dark & Sea Salt Caramel Squares.
Stick to wines with more depth and slightly higher alcohol content like the
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Sincerely,
Herman
A note from Mike Collins:
I want to request anything that the menbers have of a historical nature about
the IGGPRA particularly photos, etc from the years 2001 to present for my
historian file & scrapbook. I am compiling data on the IGGPRA to show the
members at upcoming socials so they know the history of the organization &
who helped make what is today.
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Bronze: (continued)
Public Policy Solutions
Cory & Whitney Black
P.O. Box 1254
San Luis Obispo CA 93406
805-265-5401
www.publicpolicyinc.com
[email protected]
FRIENDS
Friends of the Grape
Old Creek Farms
Nate Vincent
2980 Wallace Mtn. Road
Cayucos CA 93430
805-995-3177
[email protected]
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WANT & Biz ADS
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McClean Vineyards Syrah for Sale:
Our vineyard is located along the South El
Pomar corridor in Templeton, California.
I'll have approximately 20 tons of ownrooted Syrah this coming harvest. This
Syrah is certified by the Dept. of Food and
Agriculture Nursery Stock, State of California, Certification #I 58991 originally from
Ge-No's Nursery, Modesto. it is planted 9 x
5 and was originally planted in 1998.
My barrels are a combination of French and
American neutral oak barrels, always
housed and maintained by Paso Robles
Wine Services until just recently were
moved to Nunno's and under the watchful
eye of winemaker Signe Zoller. I have approximately 1,200 gallons of 2008 Syrah,
2,200 gallons of 2010 Syrah, and 900 gallons of 2011 Syrah.
I feel for the grapes that $1500 a ton for this
quality is more than fair. The barrels are
59-gallon size capacity and I'd like to get
$1500 per barrel.
McClean Vineyards
Mike McClean
(805) 441-7514
mccleanvineyards.com
[email protected]
FARM SUPPLY CO!
SHOP AT FARM SUPPLY FOR ALL
YOUR FARMING NEEDS!
CONTACT DALE EVENSON
IN THE PASO ROBLES STORE
238-1177
FOR SALE NEVER USED
JVNW STAINLESS STEEL
FERMENTATION TANKS
2 -- 4,129 GALLON
TANKS FOR $17,675 EACH
2 -- 5024 GALLON
TANKS FOR $18,765 EACH
CALL BOB WALKER @ 510 915-3113
J&J CELLARS IN
SAN MIGUEL, CA
ALL NEW ITEMS
1--- MODEL 200 GAS
TRANSFER PUMP
CALL RICHARD SAURET
805-467-3998 OR 805-674-1373.
Got bins? Bin rental and transportation for harvest and barrels. Mowing services also available. Call Geoff for details 805.400.5645
G.R. BARR, INC
PO BOX 1391
PASO ROBLES, CA 93447
(P/F) 805.400.5645
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ARTICLE XI - Committees
11.1 Finance Committee. The President of the Association may annually appoint a Finance
Committee, chaired by the Treasurer. Duties of this committee shall be to review the budget
for the fiscal year, to oversee any monies, to monitor all budgetary expenditures in accordance with the current bylaws, and to prepare and deliver a report on the status of funds at
the Annual Meeting.
11.2 Education/Seminar Committee. The President of the Association may appoint an
Education/Seminar Committee which shall be tasked with presenting regular educational
programs to assist the members in viticultural best practices to advance superior wine grape
growing in the Paso Robles area.
11.3 Nominating Committee for Board Members. See ARTICLE IX, Paragraph 9.1,
above.
11.4 Scholarship/Endowment Committee. The President of the Association may appoint a Scholarship/Endowment Committee to determine distribution of funds raised by the
Association for this purpose. It is the intent of the Association to support local viticulture as it
reflects the purpose of the Association.
11.5 Additional Committees. Such other committees, standing or special, shall be appointed by the President as the Board of Directors shall from time to time deem necessary to
carry on the work of the Association.
ARTICLE XII - Indemnification
12.1 Officers and Directors Indemnified. Each officer and director of the Association
shall be indemnified against all expenses actually and necessarily incurred in connection with
the defense of any action, suit or proceeding to which he or she has been made a party by
reason of being or acting as such officer.
ARTICLE XIII - Rules of Order
13.1 Robert’s Rules of Order. The most recent edition of the Robert’s Rules of Order
shall govern the conduct of all Association and Board meetings except where they conflict
with these bylaws.
ARTICLE XIV - Amendments to Bylaws
14.1 Procedure to Amend Bylaws. The Bylaws shall be reviewed, as needed, by the
Board of Directors. Suggestions for changes or amendments, with supporting arguments,
should be addressed to the Board. Bylaws changes proposed by the Board shall be published
to the members on the Association web page. Bylaws shall be amended by majority consensus
of the members.
Why not buy a sign? It really looks good
on your property! With a small donation of $25
YOU will be able to display it on your
fence or business.
Farm Supply has offered to keep some
signs for your convenience so that you can go pick one or two up after
you make your purchase.
Please ask for Dale Evenson.
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8.6 Vacancy(ies) on the Board. In the event of a vacancy on the Board, the runner-up from
the previous election for Board members shall be requested to fill the vacancy. If that individual
cannot or does not wish to serve, the next runner up shall be requested to serve. In the event no
runners up from the prior election are able or willing to serve, the vacancy may be filled by a
majority vote of the Board members.
8.7 Meetings of the Board. Regular monthly meetings of the Board shall be held at a place
and time as set by the President.
ARTICLE IX - Nomination and Election of Directors
9.1 Nominating Committee for Board Members. The President of the Association shall
annually appoint a Nominating Committee for the purpose of nominating Directors to run for the
Board. The Nominating Committee will post a call for nominations on the Association web site,
and by e-mail to all members for whom the Association has current e-mail addresses. A call for
nominations shall also be made at the two Regular Meetings prior to the Annual Meeting.
9.2 Number of Nominees. The Nominating Committee shall nominate at least one and onehalf
times the number of vacant positions on the Board.
9.3 Slate of Nominees and Statements of Candidates. The list and slate of nominees shall
be published to the Association’s website. Statements by candidates and by their supporters will
also be published on the Association web site prior to the date set for voting. Ballots shall be sent
to members no later than 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
9.4 Timing of Elections. Elections for the Board of Directors shall be held every year at the
Association’s Annual Meeting. Each member is entitled to one ballot. The ballots will be tallied,
and the results of the election shall be announced at the Annual Meeting.
9.5 No Proxy Voting Allowed. Proxy voting is not permitted but members may mail in an
election ballot which shall be counted provided it is received prior to the date of the Annual
Meeting.
ARTICLE X - Election of Officers and Their Duties
10.1 Board of Directors to Elect Officers. At the first regular Board of Directors meeting
following the Annual Meeting, the Directors shall elect the officers who will serve for the ensuing
year.
10.2 Officers’ Duties. The duties of the officers of the Association shall be as follows:
A. President. The President of the Association shall preside at all meetings of the
Association. The President shall: be the principal representative of the Association at all
Association functions where an Association representative is needed; decide all questions of
order; offer for consideration all motions regularly made; appoint all committees; participate in
the implementation of the decisions of the Board; and perform all duties that usually pertain to
this office. The President shall be an ex officio non-voting member of all committees except the
Nominating Committee.
B. Vice President. The vice President of the association shall be first in line of
succession to the President. The Vice President shall fulfill the duties of President whenever the
President is unable to do so and shall also perform the duties that usually pertain to this office or
that may be assigned by the President.
C. Secretary. The Secretary of the association shall be second in line of succession
to the President. The Secretary shall take the minutes of all meetings of the Association and the
Board, and shall also perform the duties that usually pertain to this office or that may be assigned
by the President.
D. Treasurer. The Treasurer of the association shall be third in line of succession to
the President. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the management of the Association’s funds,
with results reported to the membership at the annual meeting, and shall also perform the duties
that usually pertain to this office or that may be assigned by the President.
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Lowell’s Corner
Vine Mealy bugs
Coming to Vineyard Near You
This year was my first major experience with Vine mealybug
(Planococcus ficus) but I am sure it will not be my last. I have
never seen a more aggressive or destructive pest of grapes
on the central coast. In the San Joaquin Valley they have others – equally as destructive, but over here they are as bad as I
have seen.
There are many types of mealybugs that infest grapes but
Vine mealybug is by far the worst. For example grape mealybugs typically have two generations per year, whereas Vine
mealybugs can have five to six. It also seems to go from “yes
– I think we have mealybugs” to “I can’t believe how many
mealybugs and how much honeydew there is” in just a few
days. One additional issue with the Vine mealybug is that it
can help spread virus disease of grapes.
Scouting for them is not difficult but it does require you to look under the bark on a number of vines. I have an ice pick with me to help out. Since ants “farm” the mealybugs by
protecting them and moving them about the vine – the presence of black ants crawling up
the trunks is another good indicator of an infestation. Ants can also be present when other
pests are around so they are not a fool proof indicator.
Another excellent tool for detecting mealybugs is pheromone
traps that are specific for Vine mealybug. You need about 2
for every 20 to 40 acres. The traps on catch the adult males –
the females cannot fly, but they are very small. To me they
look like small 1/8 inch thin pencil marks inside the trap.
Where I had an outbreak there were quickly too many to
count in the trap so they are effective. They also helped us find infestations we hadn’t detected yet. The traps do not help in controlling an infestation – they only alert you to the
possibility of one.
We fortunately have chemicals that do a good job in controlling Vine mealybug: Clutch,
Admire Pro, Applaud, and Movento. On the UC website it says that Lorsban is also labeled for
mealybug control – but remember that if you use it, your Ag Order water Tier will automatically go from 1 to 2, which is something you do NOT want to happen. There are no
organic materials that I know of that will control this pest, but there are predators that can
provide some protection.
The Vine mealybug is a relatively recent pest to California and an even newer pest to the
Paso area. There are a number of good web sites with information about this pest.
http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8152.pdf
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r302301911.html
http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/agcomm/Pest_Prevention/VINE_MEALYBUG.htm
5.2 Association Publications and Membership Listings. All members of the Association
will receive IGGPRA publications, member-directed mailings and e-mail communications. Each
member is also listed on the IGGPRA webpage and/or in the membership directory.
ARTICLE VI - Association Funds
6.1 Capital Fund. A capital fund may be maintained for the purpose of providing permanent
capital required to operate the business of the Association through capital contributions by
members and patrons.
6.2 Operating Fund. An Operating Fund may be establishing and maintained for the purpose
of providing current working capital for the Association. Such fund is to be credited with the
proceeds of membership annual dues.
6.3 Other Funds. The Board may establish such other funds as it may deem advisable.
ARTICLE VII - Meetings
7.1 Regular Meetings. Regular Meetings of the Association shall be held on dates and at
locations as set by the Board.
7.2 Notice of Regular Meetings. Regular Meetings shall be announced on the Association’s
website and members may also receive notice of regular meetings via e-mail and/or U.S. Mail as
determined by the Board.
7.3 Annual Meeting Date, Location and Agenda. The Annual Meeting of the Association
shall be held on a date (usually the first Social of the year) and at a location to be determined
by the Board. The Annual Meeting will conduct the business of the Association including the
Election of Directors and an Annual Fiscal Report.
7.4 Quorum. Members holding 30% of the voting power of the Association shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
7.5 Notice of Annual Meeting. At least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting, the Association shall post on its website an Agenda for the Annual Meeting along with the slate of proposed Directors running for the Board. Members shall receive notice of the posting on the
website via email.
Article VIII - Board of Directors
8.1 Number of Directors. The number of Directors shall be not less than five, nor more
than nine.
8.2 Qualifications of Directors. A Director shall be a member of the Association. If a member is a business organization, said organization may designate and appoint a representative.
Said representative shall be deemed a member of the Association for the purpose of qualifying
and serving on the Board and shall be eligible for election and service as a Director.
8.3 Terms of Elected Directors. The term of office of each Director shall be two years and
until the election and qualification of his/her successor. The terms of Directors shall be staggered such that half the number of Directors (or as close to half as is practical) are to be
elected each year at the Annual Meeting of the membership.
8.4 Election of Directors. Directors shall be elected in accordance with these by-laws and
any rules as the Board may direct. Votes shall be cast upon a separate ballot at the Annual
Meeting of members. Each member (i.e., paid membership) shall cast only one ballot. A plurality
of votes shall be sufficient to elect and those receiving the highest number of votes shall be held
elected. The Board may institute such voting rules as are practical for the casting of ballots and
the tabulation and certification of votes. All such rules shall operate fairly, impartially and
equally.
8.5 Composition of the Board. The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer. The remaining Directors are also on the Board. In addition,
the President and/or the Board may appoint any Committee Chairs and/or Advisory Committee members who may attend Board meetings to advise the Board on the status of Committees. that usually pertain to this office or that may be assigned by the President.
Hopefully you will never have this pest in your vineyard but you still need to look for it!
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Treanna Smoot
Association Bylaws
ARTICLE I - Name. The name of this association shall be the Independent Grape Growers
of the Paso Robles Area (“IGGPRA”), herein referred to as the "Association."
ARTICLE II - Purpose. The purpose of the Association shall be to render benefits to its
members in connection with the members’ viticultural and agricultural pursuits as more fully
set forth in the Association’s Articles of Association. The Association shall also promote the
social and business interests of its members and to strengthen the Association through a strong
network of growers, associates and friends and to increase the community’s awareness of the
Paso Robles area grape growing and wine industries.
ARTICLE III - Membership Levels
3.1 Grower Members. A Grower membership shall be available to any person engaged in
the production of wine grapes. The word “person” shall include individuals, firms, partnerships,
corporations and associations. The current amount of annual dues for Grower Members is
$150.
3.2 Associate Members. Associate membership shall be available to any business whose
products or services support the viticulture and wine making industries. There are currently
three levels of dues for Associate Members: Gold/$500, Silver/$200 and Bronze/$100. The
different dues levels reflect added opportunities for Associate Member advertising.
3.3 Friend of the Grape Members. “Friend of the Grape” membership shall be available to
any person who enjoys drinking good wine and supports the growth and success of the Paso
Robles, CA AVA and its growers. The current levels of dues for Friend members are $75 or
$25 for students.
ARTICLE IV - Membership Dues, Application and Termination
4.1 Membership Dues. The amount of membership dues are as stated in the various Membership Levels set forth in Article III of these bylaws.
4.2 Change in Dues Amounts. From time to time, the annual dues amounts may be
changed pursuant to a majority vote of the Board of Directors in accordance with these bylaws.
4.3 Membership Application. Any person eligible for and desiring admission to the Association shall file a written application for admission in such form and containing such information
as the Board shall prescribe.
4.4 Termination of Membership. A membership shall terminate on the failure to pay the
annual dues assessment or upon the death of a member. Upon the termination of membership,
the Association shall not be liable for the payment of any amount to the terminated member or
his/her heirs.
ARTICLE V - Membership Rights and Benefits
5.1 Membership Participation Rights. All members regardless of the class of membership,
are eligible to participate in all Association events and activities, to run for Association office,
and to cast votes in elections or on questions put before the Association membership for decision.
5.2 Association Publications and Membership Listings. All members of the Association
will receive IGGPRA publications, member-directed mailings and e-mail communications. Each
member is also listed on the IGGPRA webpage and/or in the membership directory.
ARTICLE VI - Association Funds
6.1 Capital Fund. A capital fund may be maintained for the purpose of providing permanent
capital required to operate the business of the Association through capital contributions by
members and patrons.
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Treanna was not a farmer, she grew up in the Bakersfield
area where she enjoyed doing ‘city’ things and loved cars - at
13 she was a ‘smoker’ at the Famosa drags where she
would use flags to signal the cars to start.
Two years after she met Jim Smoot [no relation to Sherm],
she married him. Jim had worked for many years in corporate
farming in the Valley. A few years later he told her he would
like to move to Paso Robles and grow grapes. She looked at
him and said “You want me to give up the nicest house I ever
had and move to Paso?” To which he said “Yes, Paso Robles
will be the next Napa.” For Jim, Paso was not only the cheapest place to buy - it had the best climate to grow grapes and
Napa wouldn’t be able to develop much more of that area.
They first came in 1976 stayed 6 mo, went back to Bakersfield for 2 .
In 1978 Jim and Treanna bought 40 acres on Branch Road, Smoot's Oak Shadow Vineyard.
When they first bought their property their realtor asked what they were planning on doing
with it – they told her “grow grapes”. After that, every time their realtor sold property and
people said they wanted to grow grapes, she would refer them so they began consulting on
Sundays with other vineyards which lead to starting their own Vineyard Development Company with 25 +/- vineyards at any given time. They helped develop a large number of vineyards like Justin, Carmody McKnight, J Lohr, Tablas Creek, Windward, Chateau Margene,
O’Neil, Sculptera, plus some friends in the Willamette Valley in Oregon.
Since a good portion of the grapes grown in the Paso Robles were being shipped to Napa, it
was only a matter of time before the big names would start showing up – “the first time one
of the big ones come in this place is going to blow wide open, and that’s what happened
when Meridian come here.”
Treanna worked 5-6 years running the accounting end, then moved into the field for over
15 years. Working side by side with Jim – out trenching, surveying, physical field work. They
worked themselves out of business because they would teach someone how to work their
fields, then their kids would grow up and learn the business.
My story is more our story and, really Jim’s story, in addition to his solid reputation, Jim was
a wonderful person, husband and father. After 15 years in the field she backed off until Jim
got sick, then she took it over. “Unbeknown to me, Jim began grooming Lowell Zelenski to
eventually take over” and, just before Jim passed away from cancer in January 2008 Treanna
asked him, ”If you get any worse who should I turn to?” After Jim died I called Lowell and
he took over and here I am back out in the fields!” Lowell oversees her property when she
goes out of town.
She is still in the field driving her 4-wheeler, checking irrigation, training, chasing gopher,
squirrels where she grows Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
and is one of the largest port wine growers in the area with Tinta Cão, Souzão andTouriga
Nacional.
Now she also ensures that she enjoys life.
Smoot's Oak Shadow Vineyard
Treanna Smoot
805-238-2780
[email protected]
3250 Branch Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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The IGGPRA is proud to announce the two winners of the 2012 Viticulture Scholarship Awards.
At the IGGPRA Social on August 18th, we recognized Jake Odello. He and his parents attended the social as our guests.
After graduation from Carmel, California High School in 2009, Jake has attended the
University of the Pacific in Stockton and Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. This Fall ,
Jake will enroll at Cal Poly as a viticulture major. He is the son of Mike and Vicki Odello.
Bob Fanarow, Ken Bray, Jake Odello, Tom
Hinkle, Vicki Odello & Marilyn Curry
At our October 13th Social , IGGPRA will recognize Eddie Urman. Eddi e is a graduate of Templeton High School and attended Cuesta College.
Eddie will also enroll this Fall as a viticulture major at Cal Poly. Eddie has been in FFA and
4-H. Eddie is the son of Steve and Gina Urman.
Eddie Urman
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