Membership in the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch

Our Branch of the International Wine & Food Society operates as a social club to allow our Members to interact with like-minded people in a convivial atmosphere over the pleasures of good food and good wine. Membership in the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch is by invitation and is limited to about 20 to 25 couples.  New member candidates must be sponsored by current Branch Members. We warmly welcome guests (subject to any space limitations, and with the exception of the annual Christmas Dinner). To ensure high standards and quality, our events are limited to a maximum of 35 to 40 participants.

Membership in the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch also provides membership in the International Society.  A Member is welcome to participate in functions at other branches throughout the world. International meetings are held at least once a year in different parts of the world.

Our Branch’s goals are to:

· Hold monthly events that are fun!

· Support the restaurateurs and chefs in our community.

· Promote wider knowledge and understanding of the wines and foods of the world.

· Enhance our appreciation and discernment of good wines and good food.

· Encourage and nurture friendships among individuals who share culinary and oenological interests.

Our activities consist of dinners, winery visits, weekend getaway events, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations. Our objectives are primarily social, gastronomic, educational, and non-commercial in nature.

Membership Roster of the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch

Dixie & Michael Alkier

Maria & George Arvanitis

Martha & Matthias Beckermann

Barbara & Frank Carere

Joyce Hopkins & Nicholas Dendy

Irene & Dimitrios Divaris

Agnès & Steven Gadbois

Ute & Manfred Hilgers

Joan & Julien Hradecky

Mary & Michael Klein

Monica & David Laliberté

Emma Wakim & William Plaxton

Carolyn & Rolf Riske

Minto & Eric Schneider

Huguette & Gerry Schorn

Mary Ellen & Dietmar Sommerfeld

Marie-Josée Boily & Paul Sweeny

Executive Committee of the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch

Maria Arvanitis

President

Paul Sweeny

Treasurer

Irene Divaris

Secretary

Julien Hradecky
Past President & Branch Contact

Matthias Beckermann

Director

Frank Carere

Director

Minto Schneider

Director

Gerry Schorn

Director

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