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753rd Dinner – February 19, 2015 Annual General Meeting Craig’s Royal Hotel, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat President: Shaun English Canapés Pulled pork torchon on carrot and orange puree Crab salad, avocado mousse, aruga on witlof Fresh figs, tallegio, prosciutto vincotto Krug NV Grand Cuvee                                                                                        Entrée 1 Brook trout crudo, pumpernickel, trout caviar, botargo, spiced orange, fennel, herbs 2007 Penfolds Reserve Bin 07A Chardonnay 2007 ...

Minutes AGM 19/2/15 Present:- Shaun English, Luigi Bazzani, Mike Sheedy, Phil Dover, John Williams,  Les Dickinson, Mario Cordioli, Jim Patterson, Bob House, Rob Campbell, Mal Anderson, John Nelson, Degen Murphy, John Stickland, Andrew Lewis, Dean Stevens, Andrew Bradley, Todd Stevens, Wayne Spring, Tony Campana. Apologies, John Coco, Ross Wilkie, Brian Hassett, Wes McKnight. Minutes AGM 2014 (on blog) approved M. D Murphy 2nd A Lewis Correspondence nil Reports (on blog) all accepted Welcome new member:- Todd Stevens Elections:- Single candidate each post, approved by acclamation President Shaun English Secretary Bob House Treasurer Phil Dover Cellar Master John Coco Food Master Andrew Lewis Wine Master Dean Stevens Committee members Mal Anderson, Jim Patterson Fees and membership dues Proposal P Dover 2nd R House " that the dinner fee is unchanged at $130 and the Annual membership fee (wine levy) be increased to $330...

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President’s Report 2014 was, I believe, a successful year for the society.   Many good nights were enjoyed, along with many good wines, and some outstanding food.   There were some particular successes along the way, the joint dinner with Beafsteak and Burgundy an example, and Luigi Bazzani being invested with the Order of Australia a standout. Membership is at a level that makes our future assured, with still others expressing interest in joining.   Our cellar has been stocked and groomed to ensure we have fine wines available in quantities to service the current numbers.   As such, no increases are planned, but it is reassuring to know that we have some room to move. 2014 saw fine service to the society from our Wine, Food, and Cellar Masters.   I believe I can speak for all when I say that their efforts have been first rate, and have been enjoyed by all.   Their tasks are, at times, difficult, and I am constantly reassured when I s...

TREASURER'S REPORT  FOR    THE WINE AND FOOD SOCIETY OF BALLARAT The Society remains financially secure and viable    Cellar fees of $6000 and Dinner fees of $26590 show in increase in revenue of $4790 due to higher attendance numbers    I would like to recommend keeping dinner and guest fees the same as last year  but increase the cellar fees marginally from $300 to $330 to allow our cellarmaster to continue to purchase quality wines   Last years wine purchase  by Jim Patterson totaled $8112   slightly down from the previous year  Catering costs  have been $21829  on a par with  the previous year as do  other payments  for insurance and Australian wine and food society membership  The Accounts have been audited by our honorary auditor Mr John Twomey    Philip A J Dover     Treasurer