March 2024 Photo Contest Winner

"Via Nova de Gaia, Taylor Floodgate Port Winery - Portugal"

Taken by Kevin Coy

(see contest rules below)

Upcoming Events Reminders

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OCWS Wine Auction

LAST CALL

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024

Time: 11 AM - 6 PM

Deadline: April 18th

Location: Huntington Beach Bldg

OC Fair & Events Center

Costa Mesa

Questions on the Wine Auction can be directed to carolyn@ocws.org.

NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to wine lots, we will be auctioning off artwork by long-time OCWS Member Marjorie Trout and other items such as exclusive winery experiences. If you are an artist or have a piece of wine-related fine art that you would like to donate to the auction, please let us know.

Volunteers are still needed! CLICK HERE to Volunteer. Don't forget to purchase your ticket for the event as well.

OCWS

Volunteer Opportunities

The OCWS relies on its volunteers to put on low-cost, educational, and exciting wine events for its members throughout the year. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities that vary from a few hours to several months, and from no physical work to heavy lifting. We provide the training.

If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, please use the corresponding link to contact the event chair or complete the form:

Wine Auction - There are still many opportunities to volunteer the day before and the day of the Wine Auction (April 19th & 20th). Use THIS LINK to sign up to volunteer (Note: a ticket still required to attend the event).

OCWS Ambassador - Help recruit wineries to enter the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition. Go to ocws.ws/ambassador for details!

OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition (June 1st & 2nd) - Various volunteers needed on various dates. Use THIS LINK to learn more and sign up. We currently need Stewards for Sunday and Wine Movers.

OC Fair Home Wine Competition (June 8th) - Various volunteers needed. Use THIS LINK to learn more and sign up.

Monthly Winery Programs - Volunteers needed for check-in, setup, and pouring. Please contact Rich Skoczylas for details.

Wine Courtyard at the OC Fair - Sign-ups have started for Managers, Cashiers, and Stewards. Servers will be able to start signing up on May 1. If anyone who has not worked as a Cashier or Steward previously but would like to volunteer for either position, please email Rich Skoczylas with the name of the position and past Courtyard experience. You must receive approval for these positions BEFORE you can sign up on the website. RBS Certification is REQUIRED BEFORE you sign up for any position. Use THIS LINK to sign up.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR VOLUNTEERING AND MAKING OCWS EVENTS SUCCESSFUL YEAR AFTER YEAR!

Did you get a Volunteer Award in 2023? Check the list to see if you are on it, and don't forget to use your award coupon by September 2024! Check My Account online to see if you have a coupon available (logon required).

OCWS Varietal Hours

Every Other Monday - 7 PM

Theme:

NY/East Coast Wines

Date: Monday, April 29, 2024

Time: 7-8 PM

Host: TBD

Deadline: April 28th

Location: Online Via Zoom

FREE

Upcoming OCWS Varietal Hours:

Unusual Varietals - 5/13/24

Memorial Day (No Varietal Hour) - 5/27/24

See a full list of upcoming Varietal Hours on the OCWS Website

Questions about the OCWS Varietal Hours: George Cravens george@ocws.org or Don Phillips don@ocws.org.

Bubbles 'n' Brunch

Orange County Mining Company

SOLD OUT

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Deadline: April 29th

Location: Orange County Mining Company

Santa Ana

Please call the OCWS Office to be added to the waiting list, in the event of a cancellation: (714) 708-1636.

Questions on the Bubbles 'n' Brunch events: rocheller@ocws.org.

Winery Program

San Simeon Wines

Date: Friday, May 10, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

Deadline: May 3rd

Location: Avenue of the Arts Hotel

Costa Mesa

Questions on the Winery Programs can be directed to rich@ocws.org.

New Member Mixer

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 1 - 4 PM

Deadline: May 15th

Location: Yorba Linda

(location will be sent to attendees)

Questions on the New Member Mixer can be directed to Linda Flemins - lindaf@ocws.org.

OCWS Merchandise

Got questions? Contact us at merchandise@ocws.org.

RBS Training

Required to Volunteer at the Wine Courtyard

Questions? Contact Sue England or Linda Flemins at RBS@ocws.org.

OCWS Photo Contest

The April 2024 OCWS member’s photo contest is underway! Entries are continuing to come in, so get out that camera, phone or whatever and get some shots.

E-mail your entries to photo@ocws.org. There is a limit of five entries per member per month.

Member's Corner Feature:

Area Wine Events

Includes wine events and home wine competitions.

To access the Area Wine Events page:

Go to ocws.org and log into your account.

Go to About > Member's Corner > Area Wine Events

This message contains reminders for events in the immediate future. For a full list of events, please visit the OCWS Website Events Page.

General Questions: office@ocws.org

(714) 708-1636