The International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch Notice May 1st, 2019
IW&FS AGM Monday, June 24th, 2019
To: All Members
From: Andrew H Burton, Secretary
Re: Annual General Meeting – Monday June 24, 2019
The Annual general Meeting of the International Wine & Food Society of Toronto will be held at:
the Toronto Hunt Club, 1355 Kingston Road on Monday the 24th of June 2019 at 5:30 p.m. sharp.
This event was a resounding success with awards given out, superb Italian Wines and dinner prepared by The Toronto Hunt. A small video vignette records the evening’s festivities:
Thank you Marcel, yet again, we will miss you!
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This year the committee of management, in pursuance of Article 17.1 of the by-laws, struck a nominating committee consisting of:
Martha Russel, Chairperson
Thomas Hutchinson, Member
Robert Henderson, Member
On April 26, 2019, the Nominating committee made the following report to the committee of management and it was subsequently adopted:
The nominating committee nominates the following individuals for the positions shown below. The year of expiry of the Term is shown for each Director.
The President is elected by the membership annually. The past-president is not elected and is an ex-officio position.
Past President, Martha Russel
President, Brad Daniels
Director Name – Term Expirery
Barbara Barde – 2021
Diana Burke – 2021
Andrew Burton – 2020
Sally Doulis – 2020
Jayne Dunsmore – 2021
Supriya James – 2022
Rob Reynolds – 2020
CONTESTING NOMINATIONS
Article 17.2 of the by-laws provide that any qualified member not named in the report of the nominating committee may contest any election to be held at any annual meeting. The nomination of any such member shall be in writing, signed by the proposer and seconder who shall be members in good standing on the books of the Corporation, accompanied by a consent to act, if elected, signed by the nominee and given to the secretary at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the election shall take place. At least twenty (20) days prior to the elections, the secretary shall notify the members with a list of such nominations together with the formal notice of the annual meeting and agenda.
AGENDA
The by-laws prescribe the following order of business at the annual meeting;
(A) Reading notice calling meeting and proof of notification to members
(B) Report as to quorum
(C) Reading minutes of the preceding annual meeting
(D) Ratification of any by-laws passed by the committee of management
(E) Reception of reports
(F) Election of directors
(G) Election of president from among the directors
(H) Appointment of auditors and the fixing of remuneration
(I) Unfinished business, and
(J) New business
Fellow Members,
CHANGES to MEMBERSHIP DUES
In response to comments from members over the past year regarding IWFS membership structure and dues, the Board of Management undertook a review of those policies, resulting in changes which will take effect September 1st, 2019.
Membership Categories
As of September 1st, 2019 the “Joint membership” category will be eliminated. All memberships will be individual, and a single fee structure will apply to all members.
Membership Dues
Annual membership dues for the 2019/2020 year will be $240 (Dues for the 2018/2019 year were $345 Single, and $395 Joint)
Wine Levy
In recent years it has been our practice to include the cost of club wines in the event pricing at an average cost of $50 per event. Effective September 1st, 2019, members will pay an annual wine Levy of $200 per member. There will be no charge for club wines in event pricing after September 1st.
Guest Pricing for Events
Effective September 1st, 2019, Guest pricing for events will be:
Events including Club Wines – member price + cost of club wines + $50
Events without Club Wines – member price + $50
Initiation Fee
The one time Initiation Fee for new members will be $200
We believe these changes will have a positive impact on the organization. We will be available to answer any questions regarding these changes at the AGM on June 24th. If you are unable to attend the AGM and have any comments or questions, please feel free to forward them to me via email at *protected email*
Regards
On behalf of the Board of Management
Brad Daniels – President IWFS Toronto
A TASTE OF ITALY – AT THE HUNT CLUB
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Monday June 24th, 2019
Reception
Ferrari Champenoise Method
Canapes du Chef
First Course
Crab and Tuscan Bean Salad
Butter Lettuce, Citrus, Parsley, Artichoke
2014 Luigi Righetti Pinot Grigio
Second Course
Wild Boar Ravioli
Served with Grilled Mushrooms and Micro Basil
1999 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille
Main Course
Beef Tenderloin
Roasted Ling Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Peppercorn Jus
1998 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Nebbiolo
Taleggio, Pine Nuts and Pears
2010 Dominico Fraccaroli Amarone della Valpolicella Grotta del Ninfeo Corvina Blend
Tiramisu
RAW Clerck Erbaluce Passito