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     Edition 16 - April 2011

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislative 




DID YOU KNOW?

One acre of grapevines

One acre of grapevines is equivalant to approximately 800 gallons of wine.


Summer is Coming!


Gritty McDuff's Releases Vacationland Summer Ale

Gritty McDuff's Releases Vacationland Summer Ale 

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

chicken kebobs

Chicken Kebabs

Friends,

Cheryl TimberlakeSpring has arrived and April is almost over. The ice is out on most Maine lakes and rivers. Fishing and golf are underway. School sports are focused on track, baseball, softball and lacrosse. Before we know it, the school year will be over. As May approaches, it offers us the opportunity to be with family to celebrate Mother's Day and Memorial Day.

It is also time for proms and parties. As April winds down, it is important to remind youth and adults that the legal drinking age is 21. Please be safe and responsible at all times, but especially if you are attending an event where alcohol is being served.

Delivering quality and choice. Advocating responsibility.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Timberlake
Executive Vice President
Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association

  News & Notes


Joint Resolution Presented to Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association for Responsibility Initiative   

Members of the MBWDA and Julia Clukey received a joint resolution from the 125th Maine Legislature in recognition of the association's responsibility initiative and important role in Maine's economy.

Members of the MBWDA and Julia Clukey received a joint resolution from the 125th Maine Legislature in recognition of the association's responsibility initiative and important role in Maine's economy.

On April 7, members of the 125th Maine Legislature presented the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA) with a joint resolution that recognized the work of their responsibility initiative. The presentation came in conjunction with National Alcohol Awareness Month at a MBWDA event at The Senator Inn in Augusta.

The joint resolution was presented as a surprise by the 125th Legislature to members of the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association at their kick-off event for the 2011 responsibility initiative. The honor was given to the association for their work on the responsibility initiative in 2010 that included many public service announcements, community appearances and school presentations from spokesperson, Olympian Julia Clukey. More...

Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association Hosts Event to Promote Responsibility and Alcohol Awareness

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and on April 7 members of the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA) spread the word as part of their responsibility kick-off event at The Senator Inn in Augusta. The gathering marked the beginning of the MBWDA's responsibility initiative in 2011, that will again feature spokesperson, Olympian Julia Clukey.

Pictured (left to right): Emily Cain, House Democratic Leader, Olympian Julia Clukey and Maeghan Maloney, State Representative
Pictured (left to right): Emily Cain, House Democratic Leader,
Olympian Julia Clukey and Maeghan Maloney, State Representative

As part of the event, the MBWDA announced plans for their responsibility initiative in 2011 and the economic impact of the association related to Maine's beer and wine industry. More...


Olympian Julia Clukey Spreads Message of Responsibility to Students of Maranacook High School

Pictured (left to right): Abbey Santos from Manchester, Katie Smith and Katie Voynick both from Readfield share a moment with Olympian Julia Clukey as part of her presentation about responsibility, made possible by Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association.

Pictured (left to right): Abbey Santos from Manchester, Katie Smith and Katie Voynick
both from Readfield share a moment with Olympian Julia Clukey as part of her presentation about responsibility, made possible by Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association. 

On April 7, as part of Alcohol Awareness Month, Olympian Julia Clukey visited Maranacook High School to share her personal presentation about responsibility and good decision making to over 175 junior and senior students. The presentation was made possible by the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association as part of their ongoing responsibility initiative in 2011.

Olympian Julia Clukey is scheduled to make many more appearances this spring at local high schools. To schedule an appearance by Olympian Julia Clukey, please click here.

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