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2019 Events

Please make all event payments to KOV Nation's Capital Chapter.
Send to KOV Treasurer; Promptly mail checks to: Walter Rachele, PO Box 264, Lovettsville, VA 20180

Email Walter J. Rachele and/or Kenneth A. Haapala

February 23	6:00 p.m.	Sparkling and Savory Brochure	Home of Master Commander Ken Haapala 9634 Boyett Court, Fairfax, VA

March 16 See more photos.	Social: 6:30 Dinner: 7:30 Attire: Black Tie w/tastevins	Assemblage Brochure and Pricing	Bistro Bis at the Hotel George Washington, DC Stay at the hotel on the 16th for special rate of $179. Contact hotel (202) 347-4200 for reservations.

April 13	4:00pm to 7:00 pm	Gordon Murchie Reception and Ceremony RSVP 703-941-9422 Obituary	Domaine Funeral Home 5308 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22161

May 3-5 See more photos.		National Meeting of Delegates Brochure/Registration	Truckee, CA sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Chapter

May 11	6:30 p.m. See more photos.	Celebrating Wines of Northern Italy Cost: $65 per person / light fare + wines Brochure	Portofino Restaurant 526 South 23rd St. Arlington, VA Directions (703)979-8200

June 6-11	See more photos.	FICB event - Finland Brochure/Registration	Finland

August 17	Noon Brochure	Blessing of the Vines	Walsh Vineyards 16031 Hillsboro Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132
August 17	See more photos.

September 7	6:30 p.m. Brochure Photos	Rose Around the World Rose Tasting Spreadsheet	Richard and Claire 5282 Navaho Dr Alexandria, VA

September 28 A Capital Event *Nation's Capital Chapter Cadre head south to the Capital of North Carolina*	5:30 p.m.	North Carolina Grand Assemblage	Wine Cellar, Angus Barn Raleigh, NC

November 16 Brochure Photos	6:30 p.m.	Thomas Jefferson Harvest Dinner High-end bistro serving seasonal upscale New American fare in a modern, sophisticated space. Menu with Wine Selections	Ris ... Website 2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037 Directions 202-730-2500
"[Chef] Ris Lacoste helms the stove at this terrific neighborhood spot, a draw for diners in the company of family, business associates and lovers alike. The sprawling, light-filled dining room is dressed in earth tones and filled with intimate corners for an air of seductive sophistication. And the menu, with its ramped-up takes on the tried-and-true, toes the line between familiar and surprising. Loaded with butter and olive oil and jazzed up with red pepper flakes, linguine with clams is briny and delicious and chicken Milanese has just the right amount of breading beneath its zippy tomato topping. Even the crown of cauliflower is interesting and complex, thanks to an ensemble of roasted vegetables slicked with mustard cream and an army of flavors." Michelin Guide

December 6 Brochure Photos	6:45 p.m. Annual Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Party Starts	Christmas Party and Christ Church Benefit	526 South 23rd St. Portofino Restaurant Arlington, VA Directions (703)979-8200
A short business meeting will precede this evening of merriment. The meeting will include the annual Treasurer's report, an announcement of the 2020 schedule of events, and election of officers. All members are encouraged to attend. During the business meeting, candidates for the four organizational positions are nominated and voted upon. These positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Currently, the positions are held by Ken Haapala, Russ Davis, Walt Rachele, and Claire Cuccio, respectively. If you wish to nominate someone else for a position, please contact Dave Barber (dave.barber@earthlink.net), who is chair of the Nomination Committee. All attending are requested to bring a gift ($10 - $20) for a child, appropriately wrapped, with the suggested age and sex of the child indicated on the package. These will be distributed to the less fortunate by Christ Church in Alexandria and by an appropriate organization in Anacostia (SE Washington).