LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION BOARD MEETING

Lodi Winegrape Commission

Meeting Notice and Agenda

Sent and Posted December 4, 2017

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

Date:               Thursday, December 14, 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 November 16, 2017 Minutes

• Action Item

1. Financial Report, October 2017

• Action Item

1. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
2. Consideration of the Annual Financial and Compliance Audit

• Action Item

1. TTB Rule 160

• Action Item: Recommendation from Executive Committee regarding TTB Rule 160 on allowable grape source information on wine bottles

1. Chairman’s Report
2. Executive Director’s Report
3. Reports of Committees

• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
  1. Action Item: Review marketing plan and funding recommendation from Grower Marketing Committee for calendar year 2018
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country

1. Reports of Other Organizations

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

1. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
2. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126(a).
3. Return to open session and report action taken in closed session, if any.
4. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
5. Set Next Meeting Date
6. 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.