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SUMMARY:GWS Capital Chapter Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends of the German Wine Society\,Prosit Neujahr! Online registration for the 2026 Capital Chapter Membership Meeting is now open! Please make reservations by Monday\, February 16\, 2026.  This year’s Membership Meeting will take place on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, starting at 4:00 pm EST\, and planned to last until about 6:30 pm.  As with our last Membership Meeting in February 2025\, the Membership Meeting this year will be held online\, using Zoom.  Though the pandemic is over\, flu and other viruses still abound during this winter\, and meeting virtually also avoids the risk of having to postpone for inclement weather\, while permitting our members in more distant locations to attend conveniently.  You will need to have access to Zoom to participate in the meeting\, either downloaded on your computer or otherwise available through your browser (please note\, however\, that there is an option for members to vote in the election by mail even if you do not have Zoom access).  Everyone who provides notification of their intent to come (by registering on the website\, by mail or by email to the Secretary) will receive a Zoom link from Board member Karen Stokes by email prior to the event\, which can be used to log in at the start time.  The meeting’s start time at 4:00 pm EST allows members to finish in time for dinner\, and also allows members who may be in Europe to participate.    Our agenda will begin with reports from the officers of the Chapter\, including discussion of our finances\, membership\, and cellar status\, followed by the Board election\, and then open discussion of other chapter business and questions\, and plans for the future.  What would you like to have the Society do – what are your expectations? The Board needs to know!  The business portion of the meeting will be followed by the fun part – a multiple-choice quiz on knowledge of German wines with the chance to win several wine prizes from our cellar (to be delivered at the next in-person events the winners attend\, or by arrangement with the Cellarmaster for pickup).   We anticipate awarding four wine prizes\, and here is the list of five wines from which the prize winners can choose\, in order of the highest scores achieved: 2023 Keller Vom muscheligen Kalk\, Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris/Silvaner/Chardonnay blend\, Rheinhessen2023 Schäfer-Fröhlich Vulkangestein\, Riesling Trocken\, Nahe2020 Schloss Lieser Juffer Sonnenuhr\, Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel2022 Enderle & Moll\, Pinot Noir\, Baden2023 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube\, Riesling Kabinett\, MoselOf course\, as this is an online event\, members will supply their own choice of wines\, cheeses and other foods\, and there will be an opportunity to discuss your wine choices with other participants\, as we did during the last Membership Meeting.  Members in good standing (current on dues) pay nothing for this event (but still need to register via our website or mail\, or by email to the Secretary\, so that we can have an accurate count of who is coming and can send the Zoom link to everyone); non-members (including those who have been registered as members before but are not current on dues) pay $15 each\, through website registration using PayPal or by check.    It is at this annual meeting we elect new officers and directors to the Chapter Board.   Only members in good standing\, with annual dues payments current\, are entitled to vote in the election or to attend this event free of charge; $35 annual dues payments per individual or couple may be made online through the website using PayPal or by check to ensure that you are current\, before the meeting.   A dues payment made prior to the meeting is sufficient to restore membership status and allow you to attend without charge and participate in the election.  Please contact the Secretary if you are not sure whether you are current. Members can vote in person at the meeting\, or by returning their written ballots (found at the end of the attached candidate statements) by February 16\, 2026. Candidate statements and the ballot form (for those who will not be voting in person at the election but would still like to submit a vote) are attached to this notice in a separate document\, in the version of the notice sent by e-mail.  Nominations of other candidates than those listed below and on the attached ballot have to be received by no later than Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\, under our By-Laws\, so as to allow revised ballots for the election to be prepared and distributed.  Most of the candidates running have already been serving in their positions\, but we have two new Director candidates\, one of whom has previously served on the Board.  The Chapter President is also running for Chapter Secretary\, in the absence of a separate candidate to fill the Secretary position; he was elected to serve in both capacities for the past five years.  As part of this meeting\, we will also recognize the service of Jim Palanchar\, who is stepping down from his position as Director after several years on the Board. The candidates running for positions on the Board this election are: Carl Willner – for Chapter President and Secretary (positions listed separately on ballot)Christian Schiller – for Chapter Vice PresidentKen Belsley – for Chapter TreasurerKaren Stokes – for Director\, also serving as CellarmasterKlaus Teuter – for Director\, also serving as WebmasterMaria So – for DirectorAnnette Schiller – for DirectorOur By-Laws do not permit nominations from the floor at the meeting for any position for which a candidate is already running\, but only in advance so that ballots for a disputed election can be prepared\, although floor nominations for uncontested positions are allowed.  For this election\, all Board positions have one candidate running.  You can give back to the Chapter by seeking to join the Board\, or by volunteering to plan or help with a monthly tasting.  Your active participation in planning and managing events helps the organization grow – and to do so in the direction you choose.  All correspondence in response to this email should be directed to our President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, by email to carl.willner1@verizon.net or by mail at: Carl Willner1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850Our website address for online registration is at http://germanwinesocietydc.org .    If you are attending as a non-member and need to pay online\, please be sure to have a PayPal account in advance\, as we cannot accept payments by other forms of credit.  If you decide to register by mail\, please mail your registration (and check\, made out to the German Wine Society\, if registering as a non-member) to the Chapter Secretary\, Carl Willner\, whose address is listed above.All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. Fortunately\, one of the benefits of holding an online event is that most of you will be safely at home and not driving to the event\, but should you decide to visit a friend in order to participate from there\, please bear in mind the usual cautions about having a designated driver where available\, or mostly tasting rather than consuming alcohol when such drivers are not available.  Drinking in moderation will also help to avoid any mishaps using your computer!  Carl WillnerPresident and SecretaryGerman Wine Society Capital Chapter  ___________________________________________________________________________________Please clip and return this registration form if registering by mail\, to the Secretary at the address listed above.  Do not return the entire event notice.   If you are voting by mail rather than by participating in the online meeting\, please also clip the ballot form from the attached Candidate Statement and return that to the Secretary. Reservation Form for GERMAN WINE SOCIETY CAPITAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING\, SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 21\, 2026 Name(s) _______________________________________________________________ Member or non-Member __________________________________________________ Payment submitted _______________________________________________________ E-mail contact ____________________________________________________________ Telephone contact _________________________________________________________\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-capital-chapter-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net
LOCATION:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-capital-chapter-membership-meeting/
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SUMMARY:GWS New Vintage Tasting with Phil Bernstein
DESCRIPTION:Every year we host a tasting to try German wines from the new vintage\, with a focus on Riesling. Our host is Phil Bernstein\, General Manager of MacArthur Beverages\, one of the leading retailers of German Riesling in the country. Every year\, Phil brings some of the best wines of the vintage. The new vintage is 2024\, another in an increasing string of very good vintages\, though regrettably the first to be carrying the increase in wine tariffs.  Mosel Fine Wines says that “2024 is a must-go-to vintage for lovers of classic and ethereal Mosel lightness and elegance!” Vinous Media found that the German wines of 2024 are “sprightly\, sleek\, concentrated Rieslings with exquisite verve and full aromatic development.” Here is your chance to try the 2024s from some of the very best producers! DATE:  Friday\, March 27th\, 2026.  Doors open at 6:30 pm; tasting begins at 7:00 pm.   Registrations are due by Monday\, March 23\, 2026. VENUE:  King Farm Community Center\, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle\, Rockville\, MD 20850\, Please park in the lot behind the swimming pool adjacent to the community center\, and then come around to the front of the circle (not through the pool area) to enter the building. The Shady Grove Metro station on the Red Line is right across 355.  The Red Line King Farm shuttle bus runs from there on a route passing the Community Center until about 7:30 pm\, every 20 minutes\, though if returning by Metro you would need to arrange a ride to the station with another guest\, get a cab or walk (about 20 minutes to the station).THE WINES: (vintages are not listed for all wines from 2024) Welcome Wine – NV Loosen “Dr. L” Sparkling Riesling\, Mosel\,  or similar   Two Peter Lauer Trockens Peter Lauer Unterstenberg Riesling Fass 12\, Mosel (classified as Grosse Lage) Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Riesling Fass 9 Kern\, Mosel (classified as Ortswein) A Pair of GGs (the Grand Cru dry whites of Germany) Emrich-Schönleber Halenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs\, Nahe Dönnhoff Hermannshöhle Riesling Grosses Gewächs\, Nahe   Falkenstein Kabinetts Duo (same producer\, vintage\, grape\, region and level\, different vineyards) Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben #8 Gisela\, Mosel Hofgut Falkenstein Öckfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben #22 Mia\, Mosel Willi Schaefer Kabinett Vineyards Comparison (same producer\, vintage\, grape\, region and level) Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel   Delicious J.J. Prüm Spätlese (same producer\, region\, grape\, vintage and level\, different vineyards) J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel J.J. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel   An Auslese Finale (providing it arrives in time) Merkelbach Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese “Urgluck” Riesling\, Mosel   A tasty buffet of cheeses\, bread\, crackers\, cold cuts\, grapes\, veggies and sweets will be provided to accompany the wines. COST: $83 for members\, $90 for non-members. If you have any questions about the event\, please email the organizer\, Dave Wendler: davewendler@yahoo.com .  If you have questions about registration or membership status\, please contact the President and Secretary of the GWS Capital Chapter\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net .   To register and pay by PayPal\, go to our chapter website: germanwinesocietydc.org.  If you do not already have an account on our website\, you will need to set one up.  We can only accept electronic payment by PayPal\, not credit cards or other electronic transfers.  If you are including others in your electronic registration\, please email the Secretary to let us know the names of your other guests for our registration list..  You can become a member or renew\, if your membership is not current\, together with your registration for this event by including an annual $35 dues payment (for an individual or a couple).   Please go to the Shop page of the website to find the payment buttons for this event and for dues. To register and pay by check\, detach and complete the form below\, indicating all names of persons who will be coming\, and mail it\, with your check made out to the ‘German Wine Society’\, to the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner: 1014 Reserve Champion Drive\, Rockville\, MD  20850.  All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication.   Members and guests should use public transportation to events\, rely on a designated driver\, or taste the wines rather than finish them. If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to the sender.    GERMAN WINE SOCIETY NEW VINTAGE TASTING – March 27\, 2026 Member(s) Name___________________________________________________ Non-Member(s) Name_______________________________________________ Amount Paid ______________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________  Telephone_________________________________________________________ \n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-new-vintage-tasting-with-phil-bernstein-2/
LOCATION:300 Saddle Ridge Circle\, Rockville\, MD 20850\, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Wendler":MAILTO:davewendler@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Comparative Chardonnays and Pinots with Annette Schiller - Save the NEW date
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URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/comparative-chardonnays-and-pinots-with-annette-schiller-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Van Ness Room\, 3001 Veazey Terrace NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Gala (Spargelfest) - Save the date
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URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/spring-gala-spargelfest-save-the-date/
LOCATION:German Embassy\, 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, 20007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potomac Wine Cruise - Save the date
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URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/potomac-wine-cruise-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Georgetown Waterfront\, 3050 K St.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Outing,Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:Nepalese Dinner with German Wines - Save the date
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/nepalese-dinner-with-german-wines-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner
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SUMMARY:Holiday Dinner at Cosmos Club - Save the date
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URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/holiday-dinner-at-cosmos-club-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Cosmos Club\, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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