MembershipApplication 2018:__ Renewing Member__ New Member
Regular Members are defined in the Bylaws as: Owners,operators or persons having a wine grape vineyard acreage of one or more planted acres being actively farmed in the Umpqua Valley AVA, or a licensed winery producing at least one wine labeled with the Umpqua Valley AVA.Only one Membershipshall be permitted for each such vineyard, winery or vineyard(s)/winery(s) combination, i.e., any ownership entity shall only be permitted one voting Membership.
(Bylaws 8-19-11, Umpqua Valley Region of the Oregon Winegrowers Association)
Owners Name:______Owners Email:______
Business Name(if applicable):______
Mailing Address:______City: ______ST: OR Zip: ______
NoticesContact Name: ______Email:______
Phone: Business: ______Cell: ______Website: ______
Contact information of Umpqua Valley Winegrowers’ members is confidential and is not released to any individuals or organizations outside of our Association.
Applications for Membership are subject to Board review and approval
Membership Level(Choose One):
_____ Regular Membership Dues$100per calendar year(Jan 1 – Dec 31)$______
A Regular membership does not include participation in UVWA marketing events or
advertising campaigns.
______Marketing Membership Dues $850 total per calendar year(Jan 1 – Dec 31) $______
A Marketing membershipallows participation inUVWA eventsandadvertising
campaigns.Compliance with individual event oradvertising campaignparticipation
criteria is required in order to be considered forparticipation in specificeventsand
advertising campaigns. All dues must be paid by November30of theprecedingyear
in order to participate in events and campaigns
New Members only:
TTB Bonded Winery # ______Oregon Winery # ______
___ I hereby attest that I have a permitted tasting room with restroom facilities on site Hours:______
(Please attach a copy of your OLCC Permit).
___I hereby attest that the majority of wine sold in my winery is made from grapes grown in southern Oregon.
(Motion #069-10 Approved 9/1/10)
Please sign the Code of Ethics on the back side and return this application withyour check to:
Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association
P O Box 447, Roseburg, OR 97470 Questions: 541-673-5323
(Payment isdue no later than November 30 of the prior year to be considered a member in “good standing”)
Board Approval: ______Date: ______Board Approved:______
(Rev 9/14; Bd. Approved 9-3-14; Motion #217-14)
UMPQUA VALLEY WINEGROWERS
CODE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Core Principle
As wine professionals, we are responsible for adding value to the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers and contributing to the ethical success of this organization. We accept professional responsibility for our individual decisions and actions. We are also advocates for Umpqua Valley Winegrowers by engaging in activities that enhance its credibility and value.
Intent
- To build respect, credibility and strategic importance for the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers within our organizations, the business community, and the communities in which we live.
- To assist Umpqua Valley Winegrowers in achieving its objectives and goals.
- To encourage professional decision-making and dialogue.
Guidelines
- Adhere to the highest standards of ethical ad professional behavior.
- Comply with the law.
- Work consistent with the values of the wine industry.
- Advocate openly and within the established forums for debate in order to influence decision-making results.
Any individual or business member who overwhelmingly and consistently causes harm to the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers or its members shall be removed as a member of the organization. This shall be done in only extreme situations and with overwhelming proof. Shall it be necessary to remove a member, this action may only be possible by a unanimous vote of the entire board.
Member Signature ______Date ______
Motion #210-14 Approved 5/7/14