The Board of Directors
Randy Saunders
President
I oversee the club, am in charge of membership, and a liaison with wine agents. I write and send out the event notices on Karelo. My position involves setting up the event details such as deciding on where the event will be hosted.
Favourite Wine: Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Margaret River 2001
Scott Suffolk
Treasurer
As the Treasurer I handle all things finance related and are responsible for all society filings. This includes keeping us in the RED – wine that is!
Favourite Wine: Tyrrells Semilion (actually anything from Tyrrells)
Trent Gustafson
Cellar Master
The Cellar Master keeps inventory for the club, purchases wine, chooses the wines for the events and creates tasting notes to give the chef. I like helping our members discover how much Australian wines improve with age.
Favourite Wine: Clare Valley Riesling
Pat Gustafson
Events Coordinator
As the events coordinator I am the liaison between members and the restaurant.
I am responsible for creating the seating arrangement, relaying dietary requirements to the host restaurant, and the first point of contact at events. I enjoy meeting the members and listening to their feedback on the events.
Favourite Wine: St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz
Matthew Burke
Member at Large
I am there to lend a hand, whether it’s by arriving at an event early to open wine or doing the heavy lifting when loading into a venue.
Favourite Wine: Tolpuddle Pinot Noir
Tony Beatty
Past President
I get to sit back and reap the benefits of attending the events without having to plan them. As I always say, “Life is too short to drink bad wine”.
Favourite Wine: Penfolds Grange
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