2023 MWC Annual Meeting

2023 MWC Annual Meeting Notice

The Michigan Wine Collaborative Annual Meeting and Election will take place on June 29th at 10a.m. 

We have some open board seats, executive positions, and committee chair posts available for dedicated MWC members looking to get involved.

OPEN BOARD SEATS 2023
NW WINERY SEAT- CANDIDATES WELCOME                                                                  SW WINERY SEAT- ANDREW BACKLIN OF MODALES WINERY- NO OPPOSITION CURRENTLY
RETAIL/RESTAURANT- TAMELA TODD OF T&T SIP N READ WINE BAR & BOOKSHOP- NO OPPOSITION CURRENTLY

BOARD SEATS UP FOR RE-ELECTION (These CAN be contested if you are interested in running for any of the seats below)
SW WINERY (CURRENTLY HELD BY MATT MOERSCH OF ROUND BARN, TABOR HILL, & FREE RUN CELLARS)- NO OPPOSITION CURRENTLY
SW WINERY (CURRENTLY HELD BY BRIAN LESPERANCE OF FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS & WINERY)- NO OPPOSITION CURRENTLY
NW WINERY (CURRENTLY HELD BY BRIAN LILLIE OF CHATEAU CHANTAL)- NO OPPOSITION CURRENTLY
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
TREASURER- CANDIDATE: PETER KING OF DREW RYAN WINERY
SECRETARY (UP FOR RE-ELECTION; HELD BY BRIAN LESPERANCE)- NO OPPOSITION CURRENTLY

COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE                                                                                    GRANTS & FUNDING

BYLAWS PROPOSALS
HONORARY NON-VOTING LEGAL BOARD SEAT                                          HONORARY NON-VOTING IT SEAT                                                                      HONORARY NON-VOTING FINANCIAL STRATEGY SEAT
MISSION STATEMENT CHANGE
RAISING ANNUAL DUES

We will be promoting the full line up of candidates and ballot initiatives soon. Keep an eye out in your email and on social media for more information.