
Welcome AIWF Members
This has been another very exciting year for The AIWF and we want you to participate. Please join us for The AIWF Member Napa Experience. We hope you make this a food and wine lover's vacation; and there could not be a better destination than Napa for this purpose! Those who wish to become more involved may also attend the leadership presentations and business meetings.
From a personal perspective, I cannot overemphasize the benefits of attending. You are with people who share your passion for food and wine along with the educational and charitable mission of The AIWF. In addition to networking and our business meetings, we will have substantive presentations. During the weekend it is also an ideal time to meet our National Board Members and management team of David Bernahl, Robert Weakley, Amy Williams, and Laura Williams from Coastal Luxury Management (CLM).
Over the years, I have had many fond memories at national meetings of participating in events I would not have access to were it not for my being an AIWF member. We will have something for everyone. Please sign up for the opening reception, tours, dinners, and gala to make new friendships and for exchange of ideas relevant to your chapter. Although there are several choices for you of unique experiences and it is difficult to decide among them, we have also built in flexibility for you to take time on your own if you wish. The headquarter hotels are intentionally located in areas within a short walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and other attractions.
Make your reservations now and spread the word. Come with friends throughout the country. It is easy to join The AIWF at www.aiwf.org, and there are memberships-at-large for those not living near an existing chapter. Joining The AIWF is continuing the legacy of our founders Julia Child, Richard Graff, and Robert Mondavi and supporting our new ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming several of our ambassadors in Napa.
Be sure to join us for a spectacular evening July 31st at our gala being held at the beautiful Mondavi Estates. We will also have an auction to support national initiatives for our charitable programs. You are welcome to donate auction items. Click here for a form and further details.
Be a part of taking The AIWF to new horizons! We can do it together.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
With warmest regards,
The AIWF National Chairman