British Columbia Amateur Winemakers Associaton

Constitution

1. The name of the society is:

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA AMATEUR WINEMAKERS ASSOCIATION (Referred to hereinafter as the Association).

2. The purposes of the society are to:

(a) develop and share the skills of making and appreciating wine, beer and cider, without interfering with the autonomy of Member Clubs;

(b) encourage and assist the interchange of ideas and information among amateur makers of wine, beer and cider;

(c) establish and maintain communication amongst local, provincial and national associations with similar aims;

(d) act as necessary, as liaison between B.C. amateur winemakers and representatives of other such-like organizations;

(e) give assistance to winemaking clubs as requested, help to organize new clubs, provide speakers and information; and

(f) help organize annual Provincial Competitions.