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Due to the Labor Day holiday, our next meeting will be Monday, Sept. 13th at the Senior Center in Chandler.  As always, fundraiser meal starts at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Meal is $5, glass of wine is $2, and wine tasting following the meeting is $2.

See everyone there!

We have grapes available at the Perkins station.  So far no one has purchased any (that I know of).  We have several varieties to choose from.  If you are interested call Jerry Moore at 405-547-2672.  Harvest will continue for a couple more weeks some more coming all the time.

 

Eric T. Stafne, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Viticulture Specialist

Fruit and Pecan Research and Extension

Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Oklahoma State University

360 Agricultural Hall

Stillwater, OK 74078

Office: 405 744-5409

eric.t.stafne@okstate.edu

www.grapes.okstate.edu

http://newsok.com/some-oklahoma-farmers-left-with-grapes-wrath/article/3486002?custom_click=pod_lead_business

[Field Testing/Berry Sampling]

Just a reminder for everyone that we'll be having our July LCGGA meeting tomorrow night (8/2) at the Senior Center in Chandler.

Items on the agenda for tomorrow:

Field Testing/Berry Sampling

Some of our member winery owners (Richard Kennedy, Mike Greenfield, and Heather Violett) will be presenting a program on field testing/berry sampling.  Also, we are inviting any interested growers to bring 100 berry samples to tomorrow night's meeting for testing.  Should you choose to bring in one or more samples, follow the instructions here (under Table 2 - Berry Sampling) for each varietal:

http://www.fst.vt.edu/extension/enology/VC/Jan-Feb01.html#GSamp

Please be sure to refrigerate your samples until the meeting!

Winery Mailing for Growers Without Buyers

Also, for any growers without identified buyers for your grapes - we will be sending a list to all state wineries.  If you would like to be included, please bring: contact info, variety, estimated amount available, asking price.

Coon Trap Needed!

Finally, if anyone has a working coon trap, we are looking for a volunteer to bring one in so it can be demonstrated.  If you are interested, please contact Heather Violett or Richard Kennedy.

As always, fundraiser meal starts at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Meal is $5, glass of wine is $2, and wine tasting following the meeting is $2.

Hope to see everyone there!

Kerry Davis

Used, 3/4 sqare black bird netting, small pieces about 5' X 7' some longer. 20 or so pieces you will have to have some sort of clip. FREE You pick up. Call Don Hoffman at 918-866-2509 or cell 405-258-3696.

Went ahead and got (1) 14' X 500' out of Calf. for $99.00 + shipping $36.44. Put neting on grapes last week and today, worked good, will need 500' more next year.

Open Forum for the Oklahoma Grape and Wine Industry
Thursday, July 22 / 7:00 p.m.

 

The meeting will take place at Redlands Community College (Arts Science Building located on the south end of campus)
1300 S. Country Club Rd. in El Reno, OK

 

Please be advised that Redlands Community College will host an open forum for any and all parties involved in the Oklahoma grape and wine industry. If you are an Oklahoma Wine Maker Licensee or are a grower you are highly encouraged to attend. The ABLE Commission is looking at possible changes and has requested feedback on the following topics:

·         Festival definition

·          Sample Size

·         Boundaries of wine consumption at festivals

·          Number of days a festival can be held

·          Vicarious Liability

The Oklahoma Grape Growers and Wine Makers Association has provided feedback to the ABLE Commission in regards to these topics as discussed at their last semi-annual meeting.

 

This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. We ask that all parties set aside their differences for this important meeting. ABLE has agreed to meet at this central location, at a time outside of their normal working hours, to give the industry an opportunity to be heard. If the meeting includes more ABLE personnel than effected individuals from the Oklahoma wine industry it will send a clear message as to the level of interest the industry has in its own future. Again, you are highly encouraged to attend.

Just a reminder - there will be NO meeting on Monday July 5th because of the holiday weekend.  We will meet at the normal time on Monday July 12th at the Senior Center in Chandler.

Present: Andrew Snyder, Harry Flynn, George Nemecek, Max Cremer.

Absent: Daver Roberts, Wayne Skrdla, Steve Leslie, Gary Butler.

AGENDA

1) Medicine Park Wine Festiva brought in over $500 to the organization.  Thanks to the 3 wineries that participated ( The Range, Native Spirits and Sand Hill ) plus our volunteers Max Cremer and Wayne Skrdla.

2) Two new industrial affiliates at $250 each and three amateur members have joined.  This will give us positive cash flow for rest of year.  Current balance @ $1,826.

3) Mid Year meeting cover in another topic.

4) Future topics for consideration: November Fesitval at 50 Penn Place OKC? Location of January Annual Meeting

Adjourned

A Semi-Annual Educational meeting will be held at REDSTONE VINEYARDS in Luther Sat. 6-26.  Details are at  www.theyenueatredstone.com

Several speakers including Jim Kamas Asst. Prof & Ext Fruit Specialists in the Dept of Horticultural Sciences in Fredericksburg TX speaking on Pierce's Disease.  Other presentations on Social Media for Wineries and Vineyards, Wine Compliance Software, Wine Competition at the OK State Fair, Red River Shootout Wine Competition and other items will be announced later.

Meeting is OPEN TO ALL.  This is not a Membership Only event...everyone is invited.

Only charge is $10 for lunch.  If you want lunch please either email George at www.gdmenecek@yahoo.com or call (405) 343-2463

Also further details can be found at the above websites or by calling (405) 343-2463.