AWCA General Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of each month from September through June at 10:00 a.m. in the heart of Amsterdam. The first hour is social; say hi to friends while enjoying coffee, tea or water. The meeting begins at 11:00 a.m when we welcome one of our top level speakers then make club announcements. Babysitting is free and available upon advance request via the link for that month's meeting.
If you would like more information on our General Meetings, please contact awcamembership@awca.nl. Can't make a day meeting? For information on the evening version of our General Meetings please visit our AWCA "At Night" page.
February 3, 2020
Time: 10:00 am – 1 pm
RSVP: No RSVP is necessary for the daytime General Meetings.
Babysitting: Childcare is free and by request only. Please RSVP by February 1, to reserve spots via the link: Childcare RSVP form.
Our guest speakers are Sommelier Julee and Chocolatier Brigit from Vanroselen Fine Chocolates. What a nice pair for the month of Valentine's!
Julee Resendez was born into the wine industry. A granddaughter of Washington State vineyard proprietors, she spent the summers of her youth tending the vines.
With a background in journalism and communications, Julee started her career in the hospitality industry with a great passion for wine. She developed the wine programs for New York City Michelin-starred restaurants David Burke, Bouley, and Marcus Samuelsson
VANROSELEN Fine Chocolates is best known for our unique handmade chocolate bonbons, using the finest cocoa and delicate flavour combinations with fruits and spices.
They carry an exclusive selection of bean-to-bar, single origin, craft chocolate from famous chocolate makers from all around the world.
The entire range of chocolate is made from direct or fair trade cocoa beans, sustainably produced and organic, where possible. They also have health conscious options and chocolate bars to suit every diet or allergy, such as sugar-free chocolate, gluten-free chocolate, dairy-free or vegan (milk)chocolate, nut-free chocolate or RAW chocolate.