March Beer Meetings

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Written by Mark Emiley

Parent Category: Beer

Category: Beer Events

Published: 15 March 2018

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BEWBC 2018 Grape Ordering Open Enrollment Begins NOW

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Written by Mark Emiley

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Published: 10 March 2018

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Grape ordering Open Enrollment opens today and CLOSES SUNDAY MARCH 31ST.   If you'd like a definition or reminder of Open Enrollment - please see ** below. 

Also, grape ordering deadline for Corvus vineyard has been extended: March 15th deadline for Corvus Mourvedre and March 23rd deadline for Corvus Cabernet Sauvignon. 

To order grapes:

1. Log in to website www.bewbc.org
2. Renew your membership if not already - SEE INSTRUCTIONS AT EMAIL AT BOTTOM
3. Place orders - SEE INSTRUCTIONS AT EMAIL AT BOTTOM
4. After you place an order, you will receive an order confirmation email from "GOOGLE FORMS"

If you have any questions about a vineyard, contact the vineyard focal listed in the vineyard description write-up or, for general questions, contact Grape Procurement Coordinators Joe Enright (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Joe Sikora (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Thanks!

**Open Enrollment - Open enrollment period is when any order placed for a vineyard/varietal will have equal priority to other orders for that vineyard/varietal.  If the orders exceed available grapes or if there are shortages at harvest time, those shortages will be spread among open enrollment orders in an equitable manner.  Those who order after open enrollment have lower priority and will not get grapes if the vineyard has sold out or will have lower priority if there are shortages at harvest time (i.e. will be impacted first).  You can still place orders after open enrollment but run the risk of not getting what you want.  PLUS it is helpful for the club and our standing with our vineyards to order as early as possible.  

Time to start ordering grapes for 2018!  Time sensitive!

Hi BEWBC club members.  It is time to renew your membership and order grapes.  There are big changes/improvements to the club's website so PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW.

First, you must be an active member so make sure to renew your membership online.  Due for 2018 are $35.  Just go www.bewbc.org, log in using your existing profile, and renew!  It is nice and easy with online payment and it will take effect immediately (offline payment options are available but it will cause a delay).

JOIN THE CLUB/RENEW!  

>   Sign up Online 

GRAPE ORDERING (open enrollment) time period:

• Corvus Vineyard:       Opens today and Closes Friday, March 15^th for Mourvedre and March 23rd for Cabernet Sauvignon (ENDS EARLY)
• All other Vineyards:   Opens Saturday, March 10th and Closes Saturday, March 31st 

Note- You can place orders after open enrollment closes however those orders have less priority than orders placed during open enrollment in the event of grape shortage at harvest. 

All open enrollment orders have equal priority.

PRICING:  2018 pricing for Corvus isn’t 100% firm but will be similar to last year.  Pricing on the remaining vineyards is still in work but will likely be similar to last year as well.  Please be flexible with any price increase made during open enrollment; you’ll have an opportunity to cancel or change your order.

ORDER GRAPES using the website system, same as last year.  Please note that our ordering process uses Google Forms.  Boeing firewalls block access to Google Forms so you must access registration from a personal computer or mobile device (you shouldn't be ordering from work anyhow!) If you log into Google before submitting your order, you'll be able to access it later!

After logging into the BEWBC site, Follow the links on the site described below.

MEMBERS AREA
>  Grape Info & Ordering
>  Vineyards – order here! 
>  Select vineyard and press the "ORDER" button at bottom of page

            >  Fill out the order form and SUBMIT:

Example order form:

If you have any questions, please contact our Grape Procurement Committee. Sincerely, BEWBC Grape Procurement

BEWBC March Update

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Written by Mark Emiley

Parent Category: Club

Category: Club News

Published: 07 March 2018

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The club is now beginning the open period to order grapes for 2018.  We are excited for another great year of fermentation and beverage appreciation for all!  Please remember that your membership must be paid in full to participate in this year's grape order.  

You can renew your membership and access all of our features through our website by going to our registration page and renewing your membership.  It is easy, and you can take care of it all securely online in just a few clicks.  Don't miss out on this year's grapes by renewing today!

Horse Heaven Hills wine tour.  

"Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Trail Drive and BBQ"  takes place on Saturday, July 21st.  Folks will meet growers and vintners at this all-day wine tasting event which culminates with a BBQ and music at a park.  This is an overnight event.  We will meet in Prosser Saturday late morning, with buses driving us to the various wineries, the BBQ, and then back to our hotel.   The objective is to promote membership in the club while enjoying an AVA experience in the heart of wine country.  There may be incentive of some sort for attracting potential members.  

The cost of the Trail Drive to members is still being worked out.  The club is fortunate to have a corporate sponsor.  

Please save the date!  July 21-22.  More to follow….