2024 November - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 📝
Santa Barbara Vintners – Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Roblar Winery
In Attendance:
Pierre LaBarge, Dan Glaeser (Zoom), Denise Shurtleff (Zoom), John H. Haan Jr., Jason Djang (Zoom), Keith Saarloos, Chase Carhartt (Zoom), Steven Gerbac, Amy Christine (Zoom), Mike Testa (Zoom), Brooke Christian (Zoom)
Item 1: Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 10:06am.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Approve October 2024 Meeting Minutes.
Motion: Keith.
Second: Steve.
Unanimous approval.
Item 3: Finances
Dan provided update.
Working with bookkeeper on correct classifications.
Dues collection ongoing for 2024–2025 membership year.
Item 4: CEO Update
Wine BID
Petition approved.
Management District Plan approved by County.
SBV now able to send petitions to wineries.
51% industry support needed for Resolution of Intent.
Minimum Wage Proposal
Ad Hoc meeting taking place in Santa Maria.
Industry encouraged to speak.
Water District Appointments
Open seats available on EMA and CMA groundwater boards.
Board encouraged to apply.
Ag Enterprise Ordinance
Supervisors reviewing updates.
Santa Maria overlay change under evaluation.
Item 5: Events
Vintners Festival
Event was profitable.
More sponsors than previous year.
Next festival set for October 18, 2025.
Wine Auction
Honoring Presqu’ile.
Positive response and strong auction performance.
Holiday of Hope
Foundation event upcoming.
Mission SB 2025
Hotel room block planning underway.
Item 6: Meeting Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 11:59am.