June 23-24th
All virtual - All members are invited to attend
WineAmerica looks forward to holding its Spring 2021 National Policy Conference on June 23-24th. As with so many events during Covid-19, this meeting will be held virtually. We hope that WineAmerica members who are not usually able to join us for this annual event in Washington, D.C. will participate this year.
The two-day meeting will include a welcome address by WineAmerica Chair Janie Heuck and WineAmerica President Jim Trezise. There will be a keynote speaker from a member of the Congressional leadership and a government affairs presentation focusing on all of WineAmerica’s advocacy efforts in 2021.
Each afternoon will feature virtual Congressional meetings with key offices. We encourage all members to participate. There is no charge to attend.
AGENDA
** Subject to Change**
Wednesday, June 23
11:30 am- 12:45 pm
WineAmerica Spring Board Meeting and Membership Update*
1:00- 1:15 pm
Welcome from Janie Heuck, Chair of WineAmerica and Jim Trezise, President of WineAmerica
1:15- 1:45 pm
WineAmerica Government Affairs: Michael Kaiser and Tara Good
2:00- 2:30 pm
Keynote Address: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus
2:45- 3:30 pm
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR): USPS Shipping and Appropriations
3:45- 430 pm
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR): Cannabis Reform and Tax Issues
Thursday, June 24
12:00- 1:00 pm
Federal Cannabis Legalization/Reform, David Culver, Vice President of Global Government Relations, Canopy Growth
1:15- 2:45 pm
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Administrator Mary Ryan and Team
3:00- 3:45 pm
Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA): USPS Shipping (invited)
4:00- 4:45 pm
Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus: USPS Shipping and general wine Issues (invited)
5:00- 6:00 pm
Virtual Wine Reception
*Closed Meeting