| Hosting
Notes
Phil Colavincenzo,
Program Chairman
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Dear Host/Hostess
for AWS, Thank you for
volunteering to host the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Wine Society meeting.
As a host/hostess here are a few tips
for you. -
2 weeks prior to the AWS meeting , call or e-mail Phil Colavincenzo, Program Chair
(724) 728-1197 or, colavinc@adelphia.net to determine what wines will be served
and for food suggestions.
- 2
days prior to the meeting, call or e-mail Rich & Leeanna Ryba, Co-Chairs
(724) 337-8372, or rybar@nb.net to determine the number of attendees.
- Refer to the chart
below to determine the amount of cheese and bread to buy for the number of attendees.
| #
of Attendees | Bread
(Whole loaves) | Cheese |
| 10-30 |
4 loaves | 2
1/4 lbs. of each type | | 30-40 |
5 loaves |
2 3/4 lbs. of each type |
| 40-50 |
6 loaves | 3
1/4 lbs. of each type | | 50-60 |
7 loaves |
3 3/4 lbs. of each type |
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The day before or day
of the event, buy the recommended amount of food. Cut cheese and other foods prior
to arriving at the AWS meeting. You may wait to cut the bread just prior to the
meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall, so that it stays fresh.
- Cut the bread lengthwise into
3 sections then into 1 inch cubes. Keep the foods in the kitchen area until just
before the tasting begins.
- Plan
to arrive at the Knights of Columbus hall at 6:30 PM (one hour prior to the meeting)
to arrange bread in baskets and cheese on plates.
NOTE: AWS provides
the napkins, serving plates, baskets, and plates
for each taster. Ask for assistance from other members to set-up the tables and
the plates and napkins for each table. Have Fun! Enjoy the food you put together
with the terrific wines selected for the evening.
- Plan
to arrive around 6:15pm to have enough time to prepare the hall for the evenings
activities.
- Give Phil Colavincenzo,
program chair: your phone number, Cellular phone and E-mail
- Bring
your receipts to the meeting in order to get reimbursed that night!
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