Membership
Chris Huska,
Chairperson

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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the American Wine Society?
The AWS is a national nonprofit consumer organization devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Its members are wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine appreciators, wine educators, restaurateurs and anyone else who wants to learn more about the appreciation of wine and gastronomy.

The AWS is for you if you're interested in . . . Wine Education, Fellowship, Gastronomy, Wine Judging, Travel to Wine-Growing Regions, Wine tasting in moderation, Grape Growing, Winemaking.
Can I come as a guest at first?

Yes. Come as a guest of a current member in good standing, or contact our membership chairperson, Chris Huska. You can attend as a guest for a maximum of three (3) times.

To send him an email, just click on this link.>>>Membership Chairperson

What does it cost?
(effective for 2007)

There are national and local dues. You cannot attend chapter functions without being a member of both the local chapter AND the national organization. Also note that there is an additional charge per meeting to offset the expenses of the wine and accompanying food. It averages around $20.00 per person. We cannot take credit cards for any dues or meeting costs.

There are annual dues payable to both the National and Local AWS organizations.

  • $67.00 per individual
    (separate checks of $57 for National
    + $10 for local Chapter), or
  • $72.00 per couple
    (separate checks of $57 for National
    + $15 for local Chapter)
  • SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
    After July 1 (half year - new members only) is $30.00 for National Dues only. NOTE: due to the size of our chapter, the local dues cannot be discounted.
  • Professional membership is $80.00
    Senior Lifetime is $600
    Student (age 21-25) is $45.

How Do I Join?

This APPLICATION link will provide you with a printable application to fill out and submit with your dues.

When and where are the meetings?

Once a month, on the second Thursday, (except for the summer months of July and August,) the Pittsburgh Chapter of AWS meets at 7:00pm at the North Hills Knights of Columbus, 1248 Evergreen Ave. in Millvale.

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